MARSH LAKE MERMAIDS

Central Florida, 2,000 lakes, marshes and swamps. Beautiful fresh water lakes among vintage towns. One of those quaint little cities Eustis, bordered by a beautiful lake and peaceful lake front, where you can walk along the docks that are just above the grass, the sunsets are magnificent. Lake Eustis is quite a large lake in the Chain of five, ancient oak trees, covered in lacy moss swing in the breeze, walk carefully along the sandie banks, because the alligator's like to nap on the cool sand in the grass.

I spotted the prettiest little mermaid catching a breeze on the dock, deeply tanned, green hair, and green tail, she practically disappears into the scenery.

Later, when I strolled back to my car, I noticed this pair among the fingers of the tree, getting ready to take a snooze in the soft lace moss.

Four New Marsh Mermaids will be in my Etsy shop soon!

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LIFE IS A BEACH

Along the Flagler Beach front, the old pier jets out into the surf, recently this beautiful pier was closed for renovation.

But the day that I wandered out along the old wooden planks and watched the surfers catching waves.

I noticed these beautiful mermaids swimming around the pilings. Fuchsia pink and glitter fins flashed in and out beneath the pier.

I lingered for a long time, breathing in the salty air, watching the sea gulls swooped and catch bread I tossed in the air. I walked back along the pier listening to the creaky wood planks, as I approached the shore on some coral under the dock I saw them, shaking their rasta locks in the surf and waving their huge tales.

My Beach Babe is 28 inches long, 12 inches seated, bead pellets are in the tail, she is made from cotton batik and nylon fiber, balloon yarn for her hair, lots of sparkly net and sequins. She is a one of a kind art doll now in my Etsy shop

RIVER MAIDENS

The St John's River gently winds through North Central Florida.

Along the way beautiful blue-green springs flow in, giving the river a aquamarine sparkle

This is the river where the Great Primitive Sturgeon lives and swims, they leap wildly out of the water, as they head upstream. They have a dinosaur look about them, as if they came from another time, pretty fish they are not. But this is also where the River Maids can be found, along the grassy banks, these armoured maidens can swim at great speeds, and jump high in the air. They are warriors and can hold their own against the gigantic alligators, and all the scaled creatures that live in the river.

My River Maid is 18 inches in length, nylon fiber body, batik cotton corset and tail, hand-beaded, and embellished in silk ribbons, her hair is made of yarn and metallic threads.

River Maid is now in my Etsy Shop!