Smathers & Branson Got Rum Needlepoint Flask WINNER

And the winner is...


Preppy 101!

Here are some of my current Smathers & Branson favorites:
keyfobs:




Coasters:




Coin purses:



Headbands:


Belts:

Smathers & Branson GIVEAWAY! Got Rum Needlepoint Flask!

I was SO excited when I got an email from Smathers & Branson offering to do a giveaway for Nautical by Nature readers! This item is a PREPPY MUST HAVE! The winner will receive a 6oz stainless steel needlepoint flask in Gut Rum. There is no better accessory for your back pocket, wherever the party may take you!



GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED

RH Baby and Child goes nautical!

Personalized maritime signal flag art:




Maritime signal flag art:


Anchor sheets (these would be so perfect for my twin bed at my mom's but I need twin XL sheets for that bed. If they go on sale I'm buying them and using the fabric for something!):


Nautical linen pillow covers:

High Cotton Ties (and headbands)

Pawtucket Patchwork Madras Headband:


Beverly Paisley Headband:


Blue Palmer Plaid:


Royal Blue and Kelly Green Reversible:



Tidewater Chambray:


High Cotton Ties is currently holding a fun Spring Derby Facebook contest during the month of April!
The rules:
Submit your High Cotton Ties derby themed pictures to the facebook fan page now until the end of April and be entered to win one of three High Cotton Ties prize packages including:

-1 Patchwork Bow Tie
-1 Reversible Bow Tie
-1 Madras Bow Tie

The three fan photos that receive the most "likes" will receive a prize package, so tell your friends to visit our facebook fan page to vote for your submission!

Crazy for Critters (part 1)

When the weather gets warm...

time to bring out the critter shorts (and skirts)! Here's part one of my collection:

Seersucker anchor shorts from. J.Crew:


Vineyard Vines whale skirt (this is corduroy):


Anchor shorts from J.Crew:


Whale shorts from J.Crew (those whales are actually pink):


Anchor shorts
from LL Bean:

Seeking Advice, Tips, and Recommendations!

1. I am always looking for fun reads. I need some new books to bring to Hawaii. I love chick lit but am open to anything (well nothing too scary or scifi)! You can see what I have already read here . Leave a comment with your recent recommendations!

2. Favorite toddler toys for the airplane/travel (H is 14 months)
I already bought: Button Book, Cheerios Animal Play Book, a set of Color Wonder markers and coloring book.
I am looking for reusable stickers that H can stick on the window and tray during the flight and then they will come off! Also any toys that will entertain him in a hotel room but won't take up a ton of space in a suitcase

3. Favorite relatively quick and healthy toddler friendly recipes that his parents would like too. I'd love to make something for H that can be reheated for grownups :)

4. Favorite items to put monogram stickers on. I need some new ideas! I have a couple of monogram decals to use up. Items that already have a monogram decal: lamp shade, side table, tray, cookie jar

HuePhoria Giveaway Winner!

And the winner is... Skipper from This East Coast Life


Don't forget to check out all of the fun finds on HuePhoria's website!

Ahoy anchor wine glass:



Salt and pepper shakers:


Regatta wine glass:



Flamingo martini glass:


Palm tree salt and pepper shakers:


Apron:

HuePhoria Giveaway!

I LOVE HuePhoria! I have two of their nautical wine glasses and I get so many compliments on them. The girls at HuePhoria also have some really fun party/entertaining tips. Check them out here or sign up for their e-newsletter (right side of the website).

The winner will receive this Ahoy Anchor Wine Glass!




GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

Nautical Outfit of the Week: Lindsay and Teddy

Lindsay of Vineyard Loveknots sent in this photo of her and her boyfriend on Halloween. Teddy went to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and since they met after college Linsday never saw him wear his uniform (how sad!) until they decided to do a nautical theme for Halloween!




Don't forget to send in your nautical photos and outfits! Email photo and description to nauticalbynature@gmail.com

Green Beansie Cards

From Green Beansie Cards

Anchor invite:



Sailboat announcement:


Nautical announcement:


Nautical seersucker:


Nautical navy and yellow:

Claudia Griffiths Nautical Accessories

All items are handmade by Claudia. Mention Nautical by Nature in Paypal checkout (in "Note to Seller" and receive a refund of your shipping costs)

Starfish headband:


Double knotted headwrap (also available in gold a la Blair Waldorf):


Bow headband with shells:


I am always looking for handmade nautical accessories to feature on this blog. Please email me if you would like to be featured!

Mahi Gold

Mahi Gold is born on the beach, made in the USA! From the Mahi Gold website: "Mahi Gold is a lifestyle that embodies the relaxed, refined & infinitely fun world of, for us, a Cape Cod Summer. For you, it might be the Jersey Shore or the Coast of the Carolinas. It is a place where family, friends, beautiful weather, a beach nearby and a boat on the water come together to create a feeling that nothing compares to. From the beach to the dock to the deck to the bar - Mahi Gold will keep you feeling stylish, comfortable & timeless while you are doing what you love."

Thanks to reader Emily B. for letting me know about this adorable, nautical line!

All dresses and skirts are available in a variety of colors/prints. Here are the signature prints. I LOVE the colors and nautical patterns!



Main Street Dress:



Skiff Skirt:


Seaview Shift:


Toddler:


Girls:


Mens (shirts, sweatshirts, belts also available)