The Painted Mermaid

The Painted Mermaid was opened in April 2010 and features a carefully curated mix of architectural salvage, vintage furniture and accessories, rusty, chippy fabulousness and upcycled 'anything goes' It is perhaps best known for its quirky combination of old, new and everything in between, making it a fun go to spot for that awesome statement piece for you home, one of a kind gift, specialized pieces for themed restaurants and retail spaces or props for photography, theater and film.

I fancy myself a picker and an upcycler. So if you don't see it when you get here, ask. I can often find it, or we can design whatever it is together and I can make it.

The store is currently open Fridays 11-4, Saturdays & Sunday 10-4. Other times available by appointment. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for daily posts and updates, and/or sign up for the email list for less frequent communication on the same.

Preorder your copy now of Amy's upcoming kitchen hack/keep it simple/keep it clean book of life changing building blocks to "cure what ails you" (Rule #4 of Amy's first book, 10 Little Rules for Mermaids). Yummy recipes with some real talk about how to drive good health through cleaner eating. With plenty of journaling pages to take notes and try your own variations. Gives you the basic working knowledge of managing a healthier style of serving you. Books will available in time for holiday gifting. All preorders will be signed by the author.

It's not about mermaids, or about "being a mermaid", or even my having a store with Mermaid in the name.

It's about freedom.

And not about freedom from any one person, commitment or any actual PHYSICAL thing ... it's about exploring old trains of thought, escaping the feeling of needing to follow the same old path.

It's about personal evolution, discovering you, in your own way and in your own time.

It's about trusting the process and enjoying the journey.

And most of all, it's about being okay with what any or all of that may reveal along the way.

Buy your signed copy at The Painted Mermaid 817 N Howe St Southport, NC or order here to have one shipped for yourself or as a gift.

Bulk discounts and wholesale opportunities availalble.