Whitney Caroline Designs: nautical wallpaper

Check out the newest wallpaper design here. Isn't perfectly nautical? I love the pink and blue combination! The best part: it is free to download!

Cruise update!

I thought it would be fun to do a post on my typical day on board (those of you that have cruised before, this may sound very familiar!).

Wakeup between 8-9 AM. Breakfast is a huge buffet with EVERYTHING you could want, even waffles with chocolate syrup! During breakfast we go over the day's schedule and check the guidebook.
Leave the ship and explore the port and city.
Come back on board, go for a swim to cool off, hang out in the room, go to dinner. Then we go to a show, movie, or the dance club (or all 3!)

Days at sea are a little different-more time at the pool, trivia or some sort of game, a nap, etc. ** I am on a cruise line geared more toward an older crowd so keep that in mind ;)

I love my...

Uniqlo jeans!

I got the best jeans ever when I was in New York in March. Their only US store is in NY but they are definitely worth a trip if you are in the city! I have the skinny jeans and LOVE them!

Uniqlo

Anchor earrings

Here

More great blogs!

Thanks for the awards :)

The Pink Washingtoniette
The Gifting Gumshoe
Chic and Pink
Cardigans and Clogs

** I have not been able to read any blogs due to the slow internet on the ship so if you gave me an award (or tagged me) recently, just email me!

One Year Ago Today (Australia edition)

Tucker Blair flip flops!

Tucker Blair flip flops have launched! I think you all can guess which ones are on my wish list ;)

Tall Cow greeting cards

Ahoy


Elephant for good luck


Hola


Home Sweet Home


Have a whale of a birthday


You're a lifesaver

A.Tierney coupon code: 20% off!

20% off at A.Tierney with coupon code: MEMORIAL09 (expires May 26)

I absolutely LOVE my A. Tierney anchor pendant and jewelry case (which I need to post once I get home).

Cruise update!

Just wanted to check in from the SHIP and say I am having the time of my life! The ship is like its own little world- so many different restaurants and activities!

Rome was amazing! We spent 2.5 days there before boarding the ship. Tiring but so worth it! Next we are onto Florence and Pisa. I have been taking tons of photos (including my outfits and fav parts of the ship). I can't believe I still have 20 more days!

Rachel Leigh bows

Necklace


Bangle set:


Cuff


Earrings

BON VOYAGE!

21 days of nautical heaven, here I come!

One Year Ago Today (Australia edition)

Fitz and Frannie Silk Knot Earrings

I have seen these earrings on a couple of other blogs and they are so cute and nautical!

You can choose from solid


2 colors,


or 3 colors


Special deal:
2 pair for $30 and free shipping (US and Canada only). Enter the word PREPPY in the special instructions box when checking out. Your invoice will be adjusted after Pay Pal payment is received.

The WINNER and Leaving for Rome!

As usual, I imported all entries into an Excel spreadsheet (220!) and used random.org to choose a random number:


Congrats to JILL from Peeptoe Pumps and Pearls. Jill chose Nautical Breeze.

Thanks again to Angela Moore for allowing me to host this great nautical giveaway!

In other news, I am on my way to Rome as you read this!



I will NOT be bringing my laptop with me (good thing I had that trial run a few weeks ago!). There is internet on the ship, though, so I will be updating my blog (though probably not commenting) whenever possible. I do have some posts scheduled too.

cruise packing by katej05

*I tried to include most of what I am bringing but couldn't find photos of everything

TOM TOM

Thanks to reader Kristen for the heads up!

Anchor earrings:


Love this necklace too: