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Coastal Chic

July 8, 2014 by Emily 9 Comments

I’ve found myself in a bit of a design rut lately. I’ve been struggling with incorporating the nautical seaside styles that I love so much into my home, without becoming too beachy or cottage-like [example A]. How do we encompass everything I love about coastal homes in a city apartment? I know it’ll be a fun, on-going design challenge for the next year, but my best leads right now stem from these Anthropologie pieces… sort of coastal chic, no?

[ Anchors Aweigh Door Knocker ]
[ Victorian Whale Bookends ]
[ Lobster Claw Throw ]
[ Lobster Door Knocker ]
[ Sea Anchor Bathmat ]
[ Bubbling Whale Pillow ]
[ Elizabethan Sails Shower Curtain ]

Anyone else know my dilemma? How do you incorporate seaside style into your city dwellings?

Brittany Lauren Design [& a giveaway!]

March 18, 2014 by Emily 21 Comments

Stripes-wearing, Cape Cod-lusting, seafaring friends: I have found your new favorite online boutique. Or, at least mine.

[ Brittany Lauren Design ]

Brittany sent me this customized wooden return address stamp recently [#obsessed], but it is just one item in her ever-growing online stationary shop. I swear, this girl is my spirit animal. Mugs, notebooks, custom invitations, trays… everything with the sweetest nautical touches. AND it’s all made in the USA!

So many stamp illustrations to choose from, but I just had to go with my classic anchor. Which would you choose? I definitely had my eye on the lobster + shells as well!

#giveaway!
Brittany is offering one lucky reader of mine a custom wooden return address stamp of their own– enter with Rafflecopter [link or below] by March 28th! Good luck!

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psst! She’s on Etsy too!

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[Old] Navy Nautical

February 21, 2014 by Emily 12 Comments

I stopped in Old Navy for the first time in a while the other week during my Middlesex Commons Instagram takeover, and was floored by how many great nautical pieces they had received for spring! I hate to say it, but I’ve seen Old Navy tack-ify [that’s a word] a few trends in the past, so I was especially pleased to see a ton of very tasteful, simple takes on seaside style.

[ Anchor Print Twill Shorts, $23 | see also:: mint ]
[ Sequined Graphic Sweater, $23 | see also:: take me to the sea ]
[ Striped Waisted Chambray Dress, $25 ]
[ Hooded Jersey-Lined Raincoat, $45 | see also:: navy + red ]
[ Navy Anchor Printed Boat Shoe, $25 ]
[ Zip-Pocket Tote, $25 ]
[ The Pixie Skinny-Ankle Pant, $35 ]
[ Nautical Print Gauze Scarf, $17 ]
[ Navy Stripe Sweater, $23 | see also:: anchors ]

Have you been finding nautical glimpses into warmer weather anywhere lately?

Sew Customizable

August 14, 2013 by Emily 11 Comments

I’ve always been a bit of a bag lady. When I was younger, I told people I wanted to be Kate Spade when I grew up. While I haven’t gone on to become a purse designer (yet at least!), I have such admiration for those who are. Meet Sarah from Sew Sarah R, whose pages upon pages of clutch designs have me drooling.

Totally customizable, from the fabric [ exterior + lining! ], to a personalized label inside, to monograms or other stitching on the outside, these clutches make such perfect gifts— especially for bridesmaids! Get your right-hand ladies matching ones, or coordinating colors, and add a chain if you want to make sure their hands are free for bouquets! Getting a big or little in your sorority this semester? Treat them with their letters on a clutch in your house’s colors.

I know should my wedding day ever come, I’ll be treating my bridesmaids to these— and maybe another for myself!

Sarah is offering my readers 10% off clutches from her Etsy shop with the code Shell, or if you buy from her website, you can enjoy free shipping until August 19th! Can’t wait to see what you all pick out 🙂

Red, White, and Nautical

July 31, 2013 by Emily 25 Comments

Ever wondered how I became so enthralled with lighthouses? Answer: I spent far too much time playing around this one in Scituate as I was growing up!

In other news, today’s post is sponsored by Wild Butterfly Boutique! Are you as obsessed with the J.Crew Bubble Necklace as I am? I have seen many a “inspired by” version over the past couple years since J.Crew first launched them, but I have to say, without a doubt, I am most impressed with Wild Butterfly Boutique’s. They come in three shapes [ Classic, Curvy, and Mini ], depending on how long you like yours/how many bubbles, and in just about any color you could imagine. Oh, and they’re under $20. Take that JC.

That’s not all though— I also love their Infinity, Bowtie, Tear Drop, and Mustache (ha) necklaces, and their rings. I mean, can we talk about this anchor ring?!

Lucky for you gals, Wild Butterfly Boutique is offering one of you a product of your choice from their online boutique! Get your entries in now— contest ends in a week! Rafflecopter below.

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MVY –> ACK

July 29, 2013 by Emily 24 Comments

I was absolutely determined to take a day trip to Nantucket while we were on Martha’s Vineyard, despite the rivalry between the two islands. So on one of those tiny 6-seater airplanes we flew, for a little jaunt over to ACK! I think I can now safely say we are definitely more Vineyard people than Nantucket, but the bike riding, endless hydrangeas, Cisco Brewery picnic, and Brant Point Lighthouse trip were definitely highlights of our entire week.

Oxford, Polo Ralph Lauren [similar striped//similar solid] | Shorts, J. Crew [similar] | Anchor bracelets, KJP; Oh Buoy Boston | Belt, vintage

Brant Point Light was first constructed in 1746, and is still in operation! Probably the most famous of the three lighthouses on the island, it really was one of the most picturesque of our whole tour, and I would have been more than content to sit on its beach all day.

Have you traveled to Nantucket? What are your favorite things about the island?

[50 Shades of] Gray Days

May 29, 2013 by Emily 19 Comments

Finally we have some sun + heat on our forecast for this week, because spring has been pretty gray, wet, and windy lately! Normally I’m all for vinbrant colors and prints to brighten up dreary days, but this particular one had me matching the weather…

Nautical Work/Gym/Party-Wear

May 7, 2013 by Emily Leave a Comment

I’m guest posting for Miss Kate over at Nautical By Nature while she is away this week! Head on over to find out how you can incorporate some seafaring styles into your everyday wardrobe…!

Nautical Sequins

April 24, 2013 by Emily Leave a Comment

Cardigan, Old Navy + DIYed // Jeans, Forever21 [similar 1; 2] // Crossbody bag, American Eagle [similar] // Wrap Bracelet, KJPxBB // Sneakers, Polo Ralph Lauren [similar 1; 2]

I have been lusting after this Markus Lupfer sequin lobster sweater for far too long. Too long as in, it’s actually one of my first pins on my Pinterest. When I randomly came across these gold sequin anchor patches recently, I realized I could easily make my own version of the cardigan… for approximately $485 less. And I have hardly taken it off since.

Also, when did navy blue and pink begin to go so well together?

Anchored Down

April 18, 2013 by Emily Leave a Comment

I’m back to posting today because I know we have to at least attempt to return to a sense of normalcy around here. Monday’s events are still first on my mind, and my thoughts and prayers are still with the victims and all affected.

Dress, Jack Wills [similar] // Oxford, Gap [similar] // Sunglasses, Personalized From Me to You // Wrap Bracelet, KJP x Brooks Brothers // Wellies, Hunter

I’m just about done with pants for the year. And tights. Unless they are of a pastel color, pants are out and it’s dresses and skirts with bare legs from here on out. Until they no longer cause extreme goosebumps (seen below), oxfords and lower leg-covering footwear are in.

Coastal Chic

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Brittany Lauren Design [& a giveaway!]

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