08/27/2026
✨RETURNING VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Mermaid and Moonbeam✨
We’re excited to welcome Mermaid and Moonbeam back to the Reedsport First Friday Vendor Market! Sophia and her family have been part of our markets for the past three years, bringing a little sparkle and a whole lot of heart to each event. ✨
Sophia is the creative mastermind behind the beautiful necklaces and adorable dog collars—but she’ll be the first to tell you that her 14-year-old pup, Shashi, is the inspiration behind it all. 🐾
“I originally made Shashi a necklace a few years ago and then decided that all puppies needed a little bling. Since no one else was making them, I knew we needed to,” Sophia shared.
And there’s a true family effort behind Mermaid and Moonbeam! Sophia’s husband, Bob, creates the unique display cases for her creations using vintage suitcases, giving their booth an extra touch of charm and character.
Shashi has been by Sophia and Bob’s side her entire life, and she’ll be celebrating her 14th birthday on September 12th! Her name, Shashi, means “moonbeam” in Hindi—and that special meaning helped inspire the name of their business.
After losing their company during the pandemic, Sophia, Bob, and Shashi made their way from Albuquerque to the Oregon Coast, where they began a new chapter together.
Sophia considers herself a mermaid, Shashi is their moonbeam, and just like that… Mermaid and Moonbeam was born. 🧜♀️🌙