Pottery Barn nautical entertaining

Combine all of these nautical new arrivals from Pottery Barn together and you could have one fun nautical party this summer!

Anchor tiered stand

Seahorse drink dispenser stand

Bronson boat cooler

Whale cocktail shaker

Seahorse salt and pepper shakers

Whale bookend

Shell wreath

Wood buoys, set of 3

Even more inspiration from Pottery Barn for a nautical summer party:

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Maui recap

There wasn't going to be a big work trip this spring but then at the last minute my employers changed their minds and booked a trip to Maui. I had less than a week's notice (not ideal for my type A control freak) but I made it work. First trip post-potty training I was excited to ditch the diaper bag (separate post on the new system next week) and baby gear. Lots of beach and pool time (our hotel had a really fun kid pool with a pirate ship and water slide and a playground in the grass right next to it), fruity drinks, eating, and a little bit of shopping. We even went to a goat farm where I got to feed some adorable goats (highly recommend visiting this place if you have children with you). I had planned on doing more reading and tv watching in my downtime but never opened my book and only watched the finale of the Mentalist and an episode of Revenge on my computer. I did manage to draft some blog posts at least.

And a big thank you to the guest bloggers that filled in with little notice! coastal finds at Dillard's, nautical outfit ideas for work, the gym, and going out, summer movies, nautical summer camp, and Charleston

view from my hotel room

have to have at least one beach photo right?

And of course a sunset photo with a tiny sailboat in the background

Going to our special dinner together the night mommy and daddy went to their fancy dinner

Luau on our finale night

Lavender farm with the ocean/beach way in the background

sailboat salt and pepper shakers I brought back with me

Restaurants (keep in mind that I am a picky eater and not super into seafood so these are the ones we went to BUT I can't really say much about the food itself):
Gazebo
Duke's
Son'z at Swan Court (in the Hyatt Regency)
Haliimaile General Store (this is where I got the sailboat salt and pepper shakers)
Cheeseburger in Paradise (Hands down H's favorite. He loved getting his fruity drink in a giant pineapple)
Honu
Leilani's

Nautical Diaper Cakes for Baby Showers

From Fried Pink Tomato's nautical baby shower!

From Two Preps in a Pod's two nautical baby showers (one and two)!

From Uncommon Designs

From Pinterest

From Pinterest:

No time to craft your own? Buy one from Etsy!

Nautical girl whale seahorse diaper cake

Nautical beach themed diaper cake

Anthropologie Nautical New Arrivals

Star chart skirt

Windward halter dress

Seahorse measuring spoons

Jetty compact mirror

Tiny ships canape plate

Reflected seahorse shower curtain

Port of Call bedding

Open-stitch anchor sweater

What's in my beach bag?

I just got back from a week at the beach/pool and I thought I would share my beach/pool bag essentials. Nothing ground breaking but I like seeing what other people bring along. I assume you are already wearing sandals/flip flops and sunglasses! For this trip I used my Forever 21 anchor bag that was easy to pack flat in my suitcase and zips (I will only use zip bags for the beach and pool-nothing falls out, no sand gets in, etc). Normally I use a Vineyard Vines tote but I didn't want to get my clean Kentucky Derby tote dirty on this trip.

Water! I think that's a given but I never forget to stay hydrated if I am going to be in the sun. I lost my nalgene but am going to buy a new reusable water bottle.
Snacks: I always have snacks with me. Maybe it's the nanny in me? I don't want to be starving or searching for food. I love these Annie's fruit snacks or a granola bar
Sunscreen: Number 1 thing! I put on moisturizer with sunscreen every morning, rain or shine! When I go to the beach or pool I use the Neutragena UltraSheer dry touch sunblock because it isn't greasy, doesn't make me break out, and just feels good on my face. I am looking for a new sunscreen for my body though. I would prefer something with a low number on the EWG site if possible (they haven't released the 2013 results yet). SPF 30 or 45. Any recommendations?
Chapstick with SPF: I love Nivea Lip Care A Kiss Of Moisture
Gossip magazines
Ipod (or iphone) for music
Hat: I have a Marley Lilly monogrammed baseball hat
Cute coverup: I have several coverups. I have a striped one from Vineyard Vines that is my go to. I love this Vineyard Vines whale tail tunic
A good book: Lots of bloggers have recommended The Fault in Our Stars so that is what I brought for this trip
I also bring my wet swimsuit bag if I am going to be in the water at all

What's in your beach bag? What should I add to mine?

Favorite Weekend Outfit

I definitely have a weekend uniform right now: J.Crew popover and jeans or shorts. I currently have 3 popovers: 1 from J.Crew factory that I got on final sale (neon pink) and then 2 from J.Crew that I bought after loving the factory one (a chambray one and a mint green one). A bit more relaxed than a button down I love in these tops on the weekend!

This is the mint one (doesn't look mint in the photo though). You can see the tiny pink monogram above the pocket

I just bought this multistripe popover from J.Crew and decided to get it monogrammed (the monogram is tiny)

You can get a monogram under the pocket or on the sleeve

Clockwise from top left: J.Crew multistripe popover, J.Crew Factory oxford popover, J.Crew Factory chambray popover, J.Crew Factory polka dot popover, J.Crew Factory oxford popover, J.Crew Factory Oxford popover

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Linking up with Long Distance Loving for Friday's Fancies

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Summer Movies: Guest Post by Easily Entertained

Hi Nautical fans! I'm Christina from Easily Entertained where I talk about celebs, books, movies, TV shows, music, musicals and concerts. Basically anything that entertains me.

I'm so excited that Kate asked me to guest post! We have a lot in common, but I think the first thing we noticed was our mutual love of movies. I'm jealous that she sees way more than I do. I seem to only catch two or three a month, but I can also be seen picking up DVDs at Redbox, streaming movies on Netflix, and renting pre-theatrical releases from Amazon and iTunes (those are my favorite. You don't even have to get out of your pjs!). I subscribe to Entertainment Weekly and I'm constantly looking things up on IMDB, but I think JoBlo is my favorite place to go for movie news. Although summer doesn't start for six weeks, May kicks off summer movie season and Iron Man 3 did not disappoint this weekend. Check out what else you can see over the next few months:

MAY

The Great Gatsby
I'm not a huge fan of the book, but Baz Lurhmann + Craig Pearce + Leo = I'm a HUGE fan of the movie already.

Star Trek Into Darkness
I was never into this franchise, but 2009's Star Trek converted me. Or maybe it was just Chris Pine...

Now You See Me
The cast is great and the heist makes this movie about magic so much more interesting.

After Earth
Why doesn't Will Smith Age? This movie looks good. I'm an M. Knight Shyamalan fan.

Also Playing in May: The Iceman, Generation Um..., Peeples, Aftershock,
Black Rock, Erased, The English Teacher, Epic, The Hangover III,
Fast & Furious 6, Before Midnight, The Kings of Summer

JUNE

The Internship
These two are a very, very funny pair. I'd probably see anything they're in. Plus, Google is cool.

Bling Ring
I've been waiting for this movie since I heard it was being made. I'm such a sucker for celeb gossip.

World War Z
This looks like the coolest zombie movie ever, even if it's not at all based on the book.

White House Down
I'll probably get high blood pressure while watching this, but it looks really good.

The Heat
Two of my favorite ladies!

Also playing in June: The Purge, Much Ado About Nothing,
This is the End, Man of Steel, Monsters University, Byzantium

JULY

The Lone Ranger
Don't kill me, but I want to see this for Armie Hammer, not Johnny Depp.

The Way, Way Back
I love the cast! I always need to see some heartwarming independent movies in the summer.

R.I.P.D.
This looks pretty funny. Plus, Ryan Reynolds.

The Wolverine
I'm a sucker for X-Men movies.

Also playing in July: Despicable Me 2, Pacific Rim, Grown Ups 2, V/H/S 2,
Red 2, Turbo, The Conjuring, Girl Most Likely, Blue Jasmine, The Smurfs 2

There are so many good movies coming out! Of course we'll see tons of action blockbusters, but there's also a good mix of comedies, independent dramas, family films, and even some horror movies. There's basically one movie every weekend this summer that I can't wait to see. 

What are you looking forward to?

Favorite Nautical Place: Guest Post by WorthyStyle

Photo by Rachel Ney
Hello all! Many of you may know me from reading my blog, WorthyStyle, but if you haven't, how do you do? Kate is the writer of all things nautical, so to fill in her shoes for a guest post meant racking my brain over the best things nautical that I know. I thought with summer just around the corner, it might be fun to share my sailing-oriented summer camp with you.

I have written previous posts about Camp Seafarer for Girls: here, here, and here. Clearly, I loved attending camp when I was younger, as well as returning to be a staff member while in college. I currently assist them with fundraising efforts for their annual fund.

Ways to launch yourself from Camp Sea Gull Camp Seafarer on Vimeo.

As Camp Seafarer states on their shared website with Camp Sea Gull

Building character in a safe, nurturing
environment has always been our mission. Fostering self-confidence,
independence, consideration of others, respect for our fragile
environment, and a spirit of cooperation were the goals of our
founder, Wyatt Taylor.

Camp Seafarer is one of those once-in-a-lifetime places. It was my respite from being bullied almost constantly during my awkward early teenage years before I went to boarding school. This was my summer boarding school! I learned and re-learned activities every summer - sailing and motorboating were my favorite activities, but I also exceled at canoing and continued to work on my horseback riding skills.


Sailing and Motorboating fleet from Camp Sea Gull Camp Seafarer on Vimeo.

Seafarer is a place where you get up early, and can often get away with staying up late (as long as you stay in your bunk)... reading love letters by flashlight from your Johnny Sea Gull, writing letters to your parents and reading ones from them, or reading some trashy romance novel your bunkmates got you for a birthday present while on Long Cruise in Atlantic Beach, NC.
You are members of Camps I, II, III, or IV... but every little girl waited to grow up to be a member of the Camp IV Tribe where you had the 'coolest' mascot and the 'best' camp songs. Even though you'd love the lessons on Sunday and the freedom it
gave you with activities, you hated wearing those middie blouses in 80 degree weather (the only day of the week we had to wear them, too!).

Cabin Tours from Camp Sea Gull Camp Seafarer on Vimeo.

You would learn while watching your counselors how to mismatch your bikinis so they still somehow looked fantastic. And as a counselor you would study the Long Night off, Short Night off, and Long Weekend schedules like a hawk to calculate where you could go and what you could do in different time frames (Virginia Beach for Dave Matthews Band concert versus New Bern for dinner and movies versus Kure Beach to surf).

Jeeps from Camp Sea Gull Camp Seafarer on Vimeo.

I could go on and on about Camp. I love sailing, it is my life. If I hadn't found Camp, I probably would have been a book worm and stayed indoors for the rest of my days. I had been sailing with family before, but never on a boat with a partner or team of peers working on a Sunfish or a Flying Scot. You learn lessons when you are by the sea. How to be independent, how to read the sky to determine the weather for the day, how to fix lines and equipment, how to work as a team, how to be a good friend. Need to find a summer camp for your son, daughter, or place to work during the summer between college semesters? Check Camp Seafarer for Girls or Sea Gull for Boys out!

Coastal Finds at Dillard's: Guest Post by Two Preps in a Pod

Coastal Pick - Summer 2013 by natylite78 featuring sandals

Hi! I'm Natalie. I blog over at Two Preps in a Pod. I am a wife to Jeff and mom to Jack the baby and Truffle the doggy. I write about baking, shopping, and pretty much whatever tickles my fancy! I am so excited to be a guest blogger on one of my favorite blogs, Nautical by Nature! I have been reading Kate's blog for several years. Like many of you, she is my go-to gal for all things nautical!

I wanted to share some of my favorite coastal finds from Dillard's. Dillard's is the department store of choice in Jacksonville, FL. We don't have a Nordstrom or Macy's, so Dillard's is our go to place for Lilly, Ralph Lauren and more. Dillard's also carries a few store exclusive brands, including Cremieux and Antonio Melani. Each summer, it is guaranteed that they will carry a cute selection of nautical/beachy products. They have a great online presence, so you can get these items even if you don't have a Dillard's in your local area.

1. Cremieux Anchor-Detail Tee 

2. Sperry Anchor Hat 

3. Antonio Melani Seahorse Sandals

4. Antonio Melani Starfish Sandals

5. Cremieux Anchor Dress (I think this would look great on Kate!!)

I definitely plan to get a pair of sandals. We just moved to the beach so I'm hoping I'll get to wear them often!

Happy Shopping!

Nautical Every Day Style: Guest Post by So Anthro

Hi all! I'm Emily and I blog over at so anthro [though a name change is coming soon, so stay tuned!]. Kate is who I, no-fail, always turn to for nautical inspiration, so I thought I'd return the favor with some of my own today!

I don't know about you, but I own more preppy, seafaring-style dresses and skirts than I know what to do with-- perfect for brunch with the girls, dinner with my family, shopping and strolling on the weekend... but when it comes to other occasions, I feel like dressing nautical-style isn't as easy. So I've put together a few outfit inspiration boards to help you dress the Nantucket way at work, at the gym, and for a fancier night out!

[ Nautical at Work ]
(1) 1035 Jacket, J.Crew, $198
(2) Seaport Stud Earrings, Kate Spade, $48
(3) Believe It Or Nautical Heel, ModCloth, $65
(4) High Waist Inverted-Plear Sailor Skirt, The Limited, $40

[ Nautical at the Gym ]
(1) Nautical Anchor Tri Blend Tank Top, Skip n' Whistle, $22.50
(2) No Bump Hair Ties, Oh Buoy Boston, $8
(3) Sneakers, PUMA, $52
(4) Stripe Slub Henley Hoodie, J.Crew Factory, $69.50
(5) Athletic Shorts, Soffe, $7

[ Nautical Night Out ]
(1) Monogram Pendant, BaubleBar, $110
(2) Anchor Studs, Dogeared Jewels, $36
(3) Anchors Away Jacquard Dress, Juicy Couture, $70
(4) Ivory Nautical Wrap Bracelet, Max&Chloe, $20
(5) Picture Perfect Wedge, Lilly Pulitzer, $198

How do you incorporate nautical fashions into your everyday life? I'd love to hear!

Charleston: Guest Post by Honor Courage Commitment

Hi Nautical by Nature readers! My name is Kelly and I blog over at Honor Courage Commitment.

 

Since Kate had to go out of town, she asked me if I wouldn't mind to write a guest post for her. I jumped at the chance because I just love her blog and all the great nautical things that she posts about. My Pinterest boards are loaded with many of her great finds.

While I just love everything nautical, my blog is more of a lifestyle blog where I mostly write about life in Charleston, SC and living with my boyfriend, S, and our GSP, Gunner. S is a real-life sailor in the US Navy and I work full-time downtown. In our free time, we LOVE taking advantage of all the things that Charleston has to offer. Here are some of our favorite things to do around town and some of my favorite memories thus far!

Attending the Annual Oyster Festival at Boone Hall Plantation every January and eating LOTS of oysters!

 Sailing and boating on nearby Lake Moultrie..

 Hiking in the not-too-faraway Blue Ridge Mountains..

Taking advantage of our beautiful beaches! Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, and Kiawah Island...

Visiting any of the magnificent plantations in the Charleston area such as Magnolia Plantation, Middleton Place, or Drayton Hall...

Enjoying all the pretty sights in Waterfront Park and downtown Charleston....

In addition to all of those wonderful things, we have attended two Navy balls while here in Charleston (2012 and 2013), attended a Christmas party that was held at the SC Aquarium (soo cool!), floated down the Edisto River on an air mattress, attended the PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on Kiawah Island, and ran the Color Me Rad 5k.

I think it's safe to say that there is never a lack of fun to be had around here. Hope you all enjoyed a little peek inside of life here in the South!