1950s Fish Dish

We love this one for being blissfully old fashioned. My grandmother (who actually carried Rowena's products in her gift store) would be very excited to see this lovely and have the excuse to run into the shop to grab some lemon curd and pound cake.

We caught her on September 23, 2008

Gliding Through The Bay

This pretty lady is perched at the Norfolk Visitors Center in Oceanview to welcome folks with her delightfully sunny face.

We caught her on September 13, 2008

Ship Ahoy

This lady is heavily detailed and covered in different scenes of various ships and boats and swimming towards the sky intentionally (unlike the unfortunate Sea Shimmer whose stand is broken).

We caught her on September 11, 2008

Mei Madeline

I think she's had work done. :)...
Mei had once worn a white garb but her new red cheongsam suits her quite nicely. Hey, not everyone can pull off red, right?
At last I saw her, she was still keeping an eye on the Pagoda Restaurant.
The picture on the bottom was taken before her make over.

We caught her on September 11, 2008

Maid In Voyage

Unpleasant pre-teen expressions aside (nevermind the cranky tween ;), this guilded glider is just as impressive to me as her sidewalk mate Jestacular. The detailed work is truly wonderful.

We caught her on September 11, 2008

Jestacular

This lovely maiden is spectacular. Her design is very intricate, not to mention sparkly ;) She hangs out on a shady sidewalk downtown on the Mermaid Trail.

Sadly, I was just informed that this mermaid has been damaged beyond repair and will no longer be displayed. :(

We caught her on September 11, 2008

Flower Garden

This lovely floral maiden watches over the main vein of Boush St. at Tazwell St. in what other than a flower bed.

We caught her on September 11, 2008

Dominique

One of only 2 "wired" mermaids (so I'm told), this beauty illuminates the lobby of the Dominion Tower on Waterside Dr.

We caught her on September 11, 2008

Marina

Designed by Georgia Mason, this radiant lady enjoys a shady spot under the trees at the new Pretlow Branch Library at the corner of Granby St and Oceanview Ave..

We caught her on August 26, 2008

Nautical Mermaid

This salty nymph resides in the parking lot of the Oceanview Pier under a shade tree. Surprisingly resilient, she has survived many a storm.

We found her on August 26, 2008.

A Rising Community

I didn't know for while the name of this playful girl. I just called her Judy Boone's mermaid since her home is the lawn next to Mrs. Boone's offices on Oceanview Ave. At one point my 2 youngest children's favorite trophy was "Boody Joone" because of her sand castles. :)

We caught her on August 26, 2008

Holiday Sands Maiden

She is covered from tip to tail with mirrors except for the tiled mosaic of a seahorse on her lap area *do mermaids have laps?* Anyway, she resides in front of the lobby of the Holiday Sands Hotel.
The photo without children is before her make over.

We found her on August 26, 2008

Lady Anne

Also known as the Colonial Place Mermaid, she overlooks the water from her post on Mayflower Rd. Her arm had been damaged but that doesn't take away from her beauty. The detail in her scenery is truly astounding.

We caught her on August 21, 2008

USS Wisconsin

Since these ladies depict parts to the same scene, I guess you could say this lady is a "2-fer". They hang across from each other over the food court in Waterside as a tribute to the mighty warship.

We caught her on August 21, 2008

Tiger Wood

An obvious choice to stand watch over the entrance to the Viginia Zoological Park (also known as the Norfolk Zoo) on Granby St, this maid's design mimics the markings of the zoo's two coveted tiger inhabitants.

We caught her on August 21, 2008

The Jewel of Norfolk

109 East Main Street's balcony is the current watch post for this pretty in pink maiden. From there she can see the Spirit of Norfolk's berth.

We caught her on August 21, 2008

Siren

Siren faces the street from her well shaded perch. This very colorful maiden calls the parking lot of dentists Bonnie, Bonnie & Horowitz on Granby St. her home.

We caught her on August 21, 2008

Shamrock

This lucky dame hangs out on the awning of the Perry Building in Ward's Corner. Sláinte!

We caught her on August 21, 2008