Thursday, July 9, 2009







is for Nautical.




We love all things nautical!
Growing up on the water had such an impact on me. Water has such a calming effect. I am always drawn to images and events that take place near the water. Lakes, oceans, rivers...they all are so comforting. A great escape! I absolutely love old nautical flags, boats, and anchors-they are built to survive all kinds of weather and look better as time goes by!
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Love these wooden boats at the dock! Reminds me of the boat Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn had in On Golden Pond, one of my favorite movies!

Such a stunning photograph!
Love this cake with the nautical flags!

A beachside bar with beautiful flags.

What cute place cards these little handmade sailboats would make!
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Love this boat in the library!
Wouldn't it be great to have a wedding band in here for a reception! My friend Jill is getting married at a charming little yacht club-I think they need a boat like this in the library where the band is playing!


These rowboats look so lovely floating in the water.


I absolutely love these sailboat cupcake toppers! So cute for a party!

So peaceful and serene! This looks like a wonderful weekend retreat!


I love these bags-they are made by a Maine company called Seabags! They recycle old sails and turn them into these beautiful totes!


Relaxing with friends on the sea!

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I love this picture with the tree!


Such a cute idea for seating assignments at a wedding!

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Looks like a charming cabin by the lake!


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A canoe and a motorboat!

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A lovely nautical themed bar!

Matchbooks for every flag!
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Love these models of boats!

Still loving the boat on the radiator!

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What a great way to depart your wedding!
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7 comments:

  1. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutJuly 10, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    What a great slew of everything nautical! Love the wedding boat!

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  2. megan and melissaJuly 10, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    I love the pictures that you featured here...they are all so inspired by a nautical theme but aren't too over the top. I especially love the totes and the picture from the Jcrew magazine.
    xoxo-Meg
    fiddlesticksandfunnygirls.blogspot.com

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  3. MEADE DESIGN GROUPJuly 11, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Great images! The cake is really cool...

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  4. karey m.July 11, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    i've a soft spot for midwestern girls. so i had to kirtsy your sofa post. well done, you two!

    www.kirtsy.com

    xoxo karey m.

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  5. nelyaJuly 12, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    What an amazing slew of inspiring, beautiful images. That swordfish pic is a long-time favorite of mine. You have a lovely blog. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Trina @ Susan Jablon MosaicsJuly 13, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Beautiful pictures. What great inspiration for summer gatherings.

    Trina
    http://www.susanjablonmosaics.com

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  7. maxwellJuly 22, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    The second photo, the black and white, of the boat with the light really made me remember how when I used to work with photographers, we would swoon when we got a really beautiful shot. This was before digital, when that perfect moment, light, gesture, idea just really happened, and it was just an amazing feeling.
    Thanks
    Allyson

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