Showing posts with label nautical. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nautical. Show all posts

15.1.12

Nautical Nursery

I knew that I wanted to go with a nautical theme for the nursery since day 1. I've always loved nautical things and vintage nautical decor can't beat it. I've got a big favorites list on etsy..and well a lot of it is nautical and baby. Here are a few of my favorite nautical items I'd love to have for the babe and nursery.

 I know I've had this on the blog before but I just think its the cutest! My hubs wants to make one ourselves before the babe comes so we had better get cracking!
 Love these natural wood teether toys...and an anchor? You can't go wrong.
 This cute little elephant is actually on my registry I love it so much.
 Gorgeous handknit sweater jacket set. Is your heart melting as much as mine is right now?
 I love poms, I actually ordered a set for the room already...but that was like a year ago before I knew it would eventually be a nursery. The colors I ordered don't exactly work anymore so I'll probably order a new set. This set I think, the only thing that would make it better is if it had a sand and a brown with it.
 I love etsy's wide range of handmade toys. This little pull along whale is going to be so cute for when he's toddling around the house.
 Blocks are great for building hand-eye coordination and they're fun to play with too. These nautical themed ones are super cute!
 I found this set in my activity feed (best etsy introduction..ever) and I love it. The whole shop is wonderful but that little lighthouse just makes me squeal!
 I've got some vintage seagulls to go on the nursery walls right now...but these are what I would get if I didn't have them. I love the 3D, so fun for a nursery!
 I was trying to convince the hubs to put the baby's name on the wall..since I think its so darn cute. He's like "why, do you think I'm going to forget what we named him" he's such a smartass. But instead I thought maybe we could find a cute sign that says "hello" or "ahoy" or something equally appropriate for a baby's room.
Another activity feed find, this HUGE ship is the only ship on etsy I've seen that is nearly the same size as the one I thrifted locally. 
I seriously cannot wait to share the finished nursery with you! Today we bought the paint and painted the room. I had originally wanted to do a gingham wall but with the nautical theme I thought the country gingham would look a little silly. So instead I went and bought some nautical stencils and I'm going to use those to accent things. 
Here is a sneak peek at the colors...
 Aren't they the perfect sea colors? Obviously this pic is when the paint is still patchy and wet. The lighter color is actually much darker once its dry and we're going to be adding a chair rail to the room...but thats enough peeking for now. I'll share more once we get everything done and looking nice. Still lots of "finishing touches" to take care of!

10.6.11

Dress Week Thursday

Dress Week: Day 4
- I wear ugly things








Admittedly today's outfit is a bit over the top, especially for a day at work. I'm wearing what I call my "ugly" dress because the colors in it don't really go together at all and the first time I wore it my friend told me it was ugly and only I could pull of something that bad...thanks, I guess. But I think its cute, I love the boat and seagull print and I paired it with two crinnies, a cropped cardi and gloves. The belt I bought a while ago but haven't been able to find anything that matches...well I guess I didn't remember this dress because they match almost perfectly! And its kind of ugly too. I love to wear ugly things :)

Dress:American Living (JCPenny)
Seagull Brooch: Art Deco Dame
Sweater: modern, thrifted
Gloves: vintage 50s, thrifted
Crinnies: Red: vintage, thrifted, White: reproduction, costume shop
Belt: vintage, thrifted
Shoes:vintage, thrifted

9.4.11

Get the Look

Ms Norman Jean sitting on a beach
This week's inspiration comes to us again from tumblr and this time its the lovely Norma Jean Baker. Usually she's known for her sexy, flirty wiggle dresses but this time we're looking at the casual side.
Ya'll know I love nautical so this outfit is right up my alley. Its very easy to to put together and looks great on just about every body type.
The key elements that make this look work are: The feminine lines on the sweater show off the top while the fitted top to the jeans keep the feminine line going and then the flared leg transition into the more masculine look with the loafer.

This cropped stripe blouse is perfect for the beach or the city. Love the little details on the shoulder too.
What to look for: cropped length or able to tuck in, simple lined, stripes with white, shoulder or collar detail.
My Top 3:
Great "custom" blouse from nudeedudee, known for their 40's reproductions
This one is a little more "kitchy"but i think its cute and the length is great for high waisted pants, this one from ramblinvintage
This blouse has that great shoulder detail and would look cute tucked in or out of high waisted pants. SallyJaneVintage
Also look at this blouse, this sweater, this sweater (if its a little chilly) and this top.

These high waisted dungarees are great for any time of the year, they're a great weekend look and fit well with any retro or modern style.
What to look for: high waist, fitted through hip, side zip, loose leg, cuff or shorter length
My Top 3:
Bernie Dexter dungarees (shown in black) from berniedexter.com exactly the look i would recommend
jaw-dropping handmade dungarees from GypsySkirt
gorgeous red top-stitched NOS dungarees from RealGone
also try these, these for a more fitted look and these custom capris.

The shoes are fantastic, they really help to take this casual look and make it classy. Love the masculine line but you can get a more feminine line with masculine details or colors if you prefer.
What to look for: "penny" loafers, low or no heel, leather or canvas, any color
My Top 3:
This great "deck" loafers have gorgeous details from CaffeineQueenie
Add a pop of color (no need to be shy) with these penny loafers from lisazain
These penny loafers look almost identical to norma jean's other than the color. these would be a great option from havelovewilltravel
also have a look at these, these and these.

Now i don't know if you noticed but she is also wearing a simple silver bracelet around her wrist which i think is the perfect way to top off this look. It looks to be a simple silver bangle with a small stone (or watch face).
What to look for: single bangle/watch, silver, 1 medium to large stone
My Top 3:
This gorgeous bangle holds petrified wood, quite a unique conversation starter I must say. From StarvingArtistsDsgns

don't want to spend too much money? how about this easy singe "gem" bangle from FrostedWillow, its just $12.50
This one is my personal favorite, I think the beach glass complements the nautical look of this outfit perfectly. This one is from ScarboroughSeashells
Also have a gander at this one, this one and this one.

I hope you enjoyed this week's "Get the Look" I'm always looking for submissions for outfits to re-create here. Shoot me an email with your vintage photo submission.

4.1.11

300 Follower Giveaway

WHOOOHOOO! Wow I can't believe I've made it to 3oo amazing followers! I adore each and every one of you. If it weren't for you I couldn't do what I love to do, talk about pretty things and offer some of them to YOU!
This giveaway I thought I would offer you collection of accessories and something pretty for valentines day ;)
Up for grabs is an aqua blue nylon robe with white lace, a beautiful asian motif hankie, a faux graduated pearl necklace and the coolest "under water scene" resin brooch.

This is a full length rope with single button closure at neck, 2 layers of soft silky nylon and trimmed in lace.
I love the print of this hankie, a beautiful willow, fans, bridge, lanterns and pagodas
You could win all of these pretty items and this is all you have to do...

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31.10.10

GIVEAWAY #6

Goodness can you believe this is the last giveaway? They've gone by so quick. But with this last one we're certainly going out with a bang. It will be 3...count 'em...3 prizes given away this week...and here is what you could win....
This lovely navy set. A seashell clutch (with coin purse and mirror) navy faux pearl necklace and navy short gloves.




I had so much fun...I didn't want to give up this set...I love everything!
Sorry the dress already sold from my shop..


coin purse
mirror
I love love love these gloves...If someone wants to trade me for a long pair I have in my collection...let me know ;) teeheehee

The next prize set you can win is....
A sweet little hankie with a super cute notepad set of dress and shoes...
All the prizes above are from our lovely sponsor Ms Dawn of Timeless Treasures Boutiques...aka Slapsy Maxi. Visit her stores, some great deals and GORGEOUS pieces...lots of larger sizes!
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And the final prize you are entering to win is from me...
A beach pin up brooch. Is she not the cutest?! I love her gingham outfit!

Ok this giveaway will be just slightly different from the other ones I have had. This one will have 3 different winners. So if you enter you could win any of the three (but not all three).

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This giveaway closes Saturday at Midnight, winner will be announced NEXT SUNDAY. Each of the three prizes will have different winners...they will all be selected randomly. As 3rd, 2nd and Grand Prizes. This is going to be fun!

And the last of the birdie brooch giveaways is coming later in the week as well.

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