Outer Banks Trading Group Nautical Chart Giveaway

The winner will be able to choose the nautical trivet or coaster set with the nautical chart of their choice!
There are so many nautical charts to choose from! Each set is CUSTOM MADE!

Here are some examples:
Charleston, South Carolina:


Santa Barbara, California:


Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts:


Annapolis, Maryland:



GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

Tipsy Skipper Giveaway!

The winner will receive the Tipsy Tote in "That's a Crock!"



Don't you just love the matching skimmers?!



GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

Let's CELEBRATE!

3 years ago this week I started Nautical by Nature. My first post was actually on November 12, 2007 but why not celebrate for a whole week??? Get ready for a week of fun giveaways! I want to thank you all for supporting Nautical by Nature!

I can't believe it has been 3 years! I started this blog as an online wishlist. I just wanted to post about my shopping finds. Nautical by Nature is so much more now! This blog is my baby. Minus a few days of vacation I have tried to blog at least 5 days a week (as soon as I started using statcounter I realized no one was really reading on the weekends so I stopped blogging weekends). I love blogging. I don't want to get too sappy but this blog means so much to me! I love the emails, comments, cards, and packages. My favorite emails are the ones that start out like this "I was at ____ (insert store name) and saw the cutest nautical ____ and thought of you!" I am so beyond flattered that I have hundreds of personal shoppers out there! Oh and shoutout to the Delta Gamma girls and other nautical obsessed readers that send me tons of photos and ideas! Keep them coming!

I have made so many blog and real life friends through Nautical by Nature. During the past three years you have gone all over the world with me: from the really fun (semester in Australia, trips to Las Vegas, Mediterranean cruise) to the not so fun (cross country move, my dog's death, post-college unemployment). My readers are the BEST!

Anchors aweigh!

Nautical Outfit of the Week: Halloween!

I really wanted to be a sailor for Halloween! But I waited until the last minute and couldn't find a dress***. So I am living vicariously through my readers ;)

Here is Michele, owner of the nautical Etsy store, Seachele Studios.

Michele paired a store-bought Navy Girl Halloween costume with her own navy blue heels, a string of pearls and red lipstick for a little retro flair! Her grandfather was a Navy Submariner in World War II and so nautical runs in the family!



***obviously I own nautical clothing but I wanted to go for a certain look

Getting Crafty (sort of)

I am always bookmarking creative blog posts. But I pretty much have NO artistic ability so I can only attempt the basics. I have been slowly building my letter wall. Read about it HERE. Over a year ago I saw this post by CBK of Plan Acourtingly. I immediately bookmarked it and vowed I would create cute letters like the ones she made. Well I searched and searched and couldn't find cardboard letters! My local Jo-Ann's and Michaels don't carry them.

Then I looked on the Jo-Ann website (why didn't I do this earlier???) and found the cardboard letters!!!!! Find them HERE. I ordered a bunch and am so excited! Here are the ones I have done so far. I have only used paper. I am going to try to do fabric ones for the next batch. I use Modge Podge to make them shiny!

An example of a letter (before):



(I don't have any newspaper so they are drying on a Marshalls bag)



Closeup of heart paper:

Periwinkle wishlist

Red Letter Pillow:


Jacket:


Tennis Racquet Cover:


Tote:


Rattan Basket with Starfish Icon:

FAQ 1

1. Why am I so into nautical? Have I always been nautical obsessed? Am I a member of Delta Gamma?
Blame it on my high school! It started with wearing a polo with an anchor on it every day for 4 years. Check out this post, the post, and this one. It's tough to say when my nautical obsession began. I have old photos of me in sailor dresses so maybe it was always there! I often wish I had joined Delta Gamma. I love that they are the nautical sorority!

2. What exactly is my job?
I am a full time nanny for one handsome little guy. Check out this post on "A Day in the Life" (though back then my hours were much shorter-I now work between 45-50 hours).

3. What is my favorite fashion accessory (i.e shoes, handbags, scarves, earrings, etc.)?
Headbands! Tied with bags. I have so many tote bags!

4. How did I first get involved in blogging? What are my blogging tips?
My first blog post was on November 12, 2007! Read it HERE. My first anchor post is HERE. The first blog I ever read was Canadian Preppy (I don't think she blogs anymore). The first comment I received was from Tres Poshe Preppy.
My post on blogging tips

Anya Hindmarch bags

I first fell in love with this British designer's bags when I saw this nautical gem:

Unfortunately it sold out too quickly. If anyone wants to sell theirs I will pay top dollar!

Here are some current favorites:
Homework Tote:


Remedies Canvas Case:


Gadgets Canvas Case:


Lips and Eyes Canvas Case


Toys Tote:


Lunch Tote:

Francesca Joy Palm Beach

Inspired by the fine art paintings of Elise Francesca, and design work of Palm Beach based interior designer, Carolyn Roy, you will LOVE this line! Elise's designs, mostly nautical and floral, are gorgeous! The S. Tyler Anchor design is my favorite, with Roy Destination a close second! You can shop by product or by painting/design (to name a few: Mr. Lemonade, Bermuda, Escape, Ciao).
Each item is entirely hand-painted and made in America

Receive 10% off all totes! Mention Nautical by Nature when you order (email elise@francescajoypb.com)

Totes





Wristlets:



Pillows:


Cocktail Napkins:


Also available: t shirts, chemises, and table runners

Don't forget: readers get 10% off all totes! Mention Nautical by Nature when you order (email elise@francescajoypb.com)

Pink Croc Collection

10% of sales from these products will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Towel (reversible!):


Bag



Long sleeve t-shirt



Watch:

Look for Less: Delia's

When the weather gets cooler I pretty much live in shoes like these-I love the soft "fur" lining! Hiawatha Flat (available in pink or green):


Kara Cardigan:


Houndstooth is a fall must have! Houndstooth Coat:


Bow top:


Bow ballet flats:

Exhausted!

11 hours in the car (roundtrip)
5 minutes before I realized there was NO cell service at our cabin!
4 rainy days at a beautiful national park
3 (mostly) sleepless nights
2 stops at Sonic
1 weekend spent with an adorable baby=PRICELESS :) **

**I was paid (this was work after all)

Nautical Photo of the Week: Urban Beach House

Liz from Tales from Astoria shares her urban beach house (Liz and her husband live in Astoria in New York)!


Placemats are from Bed, Bath, and Beyond

The glass plates are from Sydenstricker Gallery:



The chair is a vintage chair from the in-laws that was recovered





Curtains are from Bed, Bath, and Beyond


These curtain ties were made by Liz's mother in law!



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