Nautical by Nature

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Anchors + monogram = I am in LOVE!

J. Bee Designs

Glass (can be monogrammed!):

Pitcher:

Whales:

Pink and Green:

Stars:

Lobster and stripes:

Eiffel tower:

Pink and green stripes:

Dog treat jar (you know I love pink and brown!):

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

From my closet to yours

I am looking for a new home for my pink and gray North Face jacket (size medium). It has never been worn (I stupidly took the tags off but you have my word). I bought it when I first moved to DC but I am more into my puffy jacket from J.Crew.

Please email me (nauticalbynature@gmail.com) if you are interested!

One year ago today...

I got on a plane and flew around the world!

Australia, I miss you!

Favorite friend photos:

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Favorite scenery photos:

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Favorite animal photos:

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Please keep Australia in your thoughts. The fires have destroyed so many houses and even small towns. Victoria (the state I was in and the state where these fires are hitting hardest) is having a major drought so combine that with heat and winds=bad combination!

Monday, February 9, 2009

Do you love my blog makeover?

Then you are in luck!

My designer (fellow LA girl and now real life friend) Danielle just launched her NEW design site: The Design Girl (it was Blogs by Danielle before). She is even going to be designing stationary now. Isn't that great??

She is offering Nautical by Nature readers $20 off ANY blog design until February 14! Make sure to mention my blog for the discount :) So head over HERE or email Danielle directly at thedesigngirl@gmail.com!

Is it wrong to be jealous of Suri Cruise?

Saw this photo on Park Avenue Princess'. Suri is rocking this nautical Ralph Lauren dress.

photos from Just Jared

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Kiel James Patrick SALE!!

Kiel James Patrick storewide sale: 25% off everything until 2/14! (Plus shipping is FREE!)

My favorites:
Argyle:

Sailboats:

Whales:

Houndstooth:

Crocs:

Hearts:

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Meetup recap (a week later!)

Check out a photo of the girls HERE.

It was so much fun to meet some of my favorite DC area bloggers last weekend. I can't wait to see them again (shopping, a book club, who knows??!)

A list of the fabulous participants (not all are in the photo):
Pink Pearls and Muddy Sneakers
GroveGals
Sweet Bea
Wearing Mascara
Landlocked Mermaid
Swim Parallel
Prone to Wander
Always a Northerner
Jennifer from Life in the Cove
Triathlete 4 Life
Mindless Musings on My Average Life
Was It For This?
Play More, Laugh More, Live More

Friday, February 6, 2009

Are you going??

The Fifth Annual Boutique District Warehouse Sale, a one-day clearance spectacular featuring high-end boutique merchandise, will be held at the George Washington Masonic Memorial from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. February 7.
Located at 101 Callahan Drive, the memorial provides ample parking and easy access to I-395. It is also adjacent to the King Street Metro and Alexandria Amtrak stations.

List of just some of the boutiqies/stores:
The Little Monogram Shop
Fornash
Red Barn
Queen Bee Designs
Treat
The Shoe Hive
Top it Off
Bella
Hysteria
Tickled Pink was there last year so I hope the are back this year!

Nautical Target

Loving the Nantucket line (the whales)!

Whale platter:

Condiment Server:

Bowl:

Salt and Pepper shakers:

dip bowl and spreader:

Plates

Musical mobile

Serving set

Plates:

Chip and dip set:

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Fred Flare Valentine's Day gift guide

Forget Me Knot ring (also available in other sizes here) Ms. Mindless has this ring and it is even cuter in person!

Measuring cups

Love Tape Casa Nautical has this and we love it!

Rose ring

Heart earbuds

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Another great KATE (Somerville that is)

One thing I hate about winter: dry skin! Until I moved to DC, this wasn't a problem. The last 3 winters I either (A) avoided washing my face as often (bad!) or (B) just used body lotion on my face (even worse!). Enter Kate Somerville. I knew it would be love (hello, all Kates are great!). I tried Kate Somerville's oil free moisturizer the week of Inauguration. What better time to try it then a period when I would be standing in the harsh winter wind for hours? It goes on so smooth (and isn't too thick)! It isn't oily at all, my skin didn't flake, and my skin is softer after just a week of using it!

Just for my favorite readers: enjoy 15% off, plus get free samples as a gift with a Kate Somerville skin care purchase! For two days only, you can shop for the oil free moisturizer and the rest of the Kate Somerville line on Calista Cove. Calista Cove is partnering with LaPapillon spa to bring this special shopping opportunity to my readers! Use checkout code: nautical15 to save 15% off all Kate products (not including shipping) through February 5th. For more details on the rest of the Kate Somerville line and this promo, check out the Life in The Cove blog

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Vineyard Vines: new arrivals & COUPON CODE!

Skirt:

T shirt:

Sweatshirt:

Flip flops:

Dress:

Card Holder:

Bracelet:

The best part? You can get 20% off your VV purchase with code: nauticalbynature09 (valid until 2/8). Discount excludes gift cards, NFL, MLB and collegiate products.