Happy New Year!

2008 has flown by! It has been an amazing year for me (check out my birthday post for a reflection type post). But I also lost my beloved Great Uncle, who I am named after (my middle name is a boy's name). I was able to spend one last afternoon with him shortly before he died. We looked at my Australia photos and I even showed him my ski diving video.

I think 2009 will be even better! I will go on a Mediterranean cruise with my sister after I graduate in May. I will start the job search (time to officially join the real world!) and if that doesn't work out, back to Australia I will go! I have no idea what else 2009 will have in store but I am hopeful it will be a great one!

More fab blogs!

Thank you girls for the awards!

Pearls and Bows
Park Avenue Princess
Small Town Girl
Queen Bee Swain
About This and That
Newlywed Stilettos

American Living

Did you know that Ralph Lauren has a line at JCPenney? I have known for quite some time but didn't really take a closer look at the line until last night.

This is the sweater I was looking at. I love the stripes and buttons on the shoulder (I think Boden did a similar one). I want to get it in pink and navy. So cute!


I am not sure about the rest of the collection.

This blazer is on sale for $99. The models (in my opnion) have the blazer paired with some of the ugliest outfits (what is that ugly denim blouse she has on under??) but I think it could be cute.


There is also this blazer, though slightly more expensive.


These boots look a lot like my J.Crew boots


These PJ pants look comfy and can't beat the price!



Anyone out there have any American Living items?

15% off with dode: DECJCPC (EXP 1/1/09)

Gossip Girl Monday!

This is going to be a quick post because the internet problem here in casa Nautical has resurfaced once again. How did I spend my vacations pre-internet?? ;)

Fred Flare has expanded their "Team" shirts. You can get Team Blair, Serena, Nate or Chuck shirts for $26
Coupon code: fireplace gets you free shipping on orders over $25 (EXP 12/31)

I also found this top that Blair wore in a November episode. Cynthia Steffe blouse

If I could justify a $100 $78 (thanks Ronda!) top right now, I would so buy that!

The loot!

Lilly jewelry case (on SALE now!):


Lilly elephant door hanger:


Marc by Marc Jacobs jacket:


Notetote:


PB Teen watch (appears to be sold out now)


Juicy Couture anchor earrings


Hand towels from the Preppy Princess:


Penguin charm:


Lacoste messenger bag (I couldn't find it online but it is the prettiest shade of pink)


Elmer cup:


Kiel James Patrick bracelet:


Ornament for my chocolate milk addiction:


Notepad:


Lastly look at how cute the Preppy Princess wrapped my gifts:




I also got Wii and a digitial picture frame for all my Australia photos (that take up so much room on my computer!)

But the best present: My sister got into MEDICAL SCHOOL so now we can definitely go on our Mediterranean cruise after I graduate!

Merry Christmas!

One Fabulous Mom tagged me to share 6 random holiday traditions/facts about my Christmases. I did that one here and have a hard time coming up with 6 more (I am on vacation mode after all ;)

Then Amanda C. Bee and Pink in a Sea of Blue both tagged me to answer these questions:
1. What is/are your favorite Christmas Movie(s)? I am just going with recent movies (otherwise way too hard!) Love Actually and The Holiday
2. Favorite Christmas Song? All I Want for Christmas is You, Last Christmas, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree.
3. Favorite Holiday Memory? Decorating cookies
4. What is your favorite cookie/treat to make? Sugar cookies with lots and lots of frosting
5. Have you ever made an igloo? Nope.
6. Do you love Starbucks? I don't drink Coffee
7. What makes the perfect Snowman? I'm no expert but I think the snow has to be a certain way?
8. Not sure what happened to #8 so we'll move on...
9. Best gift you have ever received? Way too many to name! I still remember when I got my Furby years ago...
10. What is the snowman's name on Rudolph? Sam the Snowman
11. Silver or Gold? Gold.
12. What is your favorite Christmas decoration? Anything snowman
13. What's your Christmas decorating style? I just go with whatever my mom does
14. Do you hang stockings? Yep, even the pets get stockings
15. How many days do you celebrate Christmas? Christmas Eve with my dad, Christmas day with mom's side, and then another day for dad's side so 3
16. What was your favorite ornament on the tree as a child? 101 Dalmatians (anything)
17. Where will you be spending this Christmas? Los Angeles
18. When you do open presents? 1 on Christmas Eve and then the rest Christmas morning

Cupcake box set

How cute is this Felt Cupcake Box Set from Restoration Hardware Baby and Child?



(On sale for $24)

Boatman Geller Carrie and Tuck

I already know my mom got me the Carrie and Tuck for Christmas



So now I am just thinking about which refill pack I will get:


This one would be the obvious choice but I already have a lot of anchor stationery so maybe one of these?

And the winners are...

Here is how I picked the winners: First, I typed out all of the names, then added 1 more entry if they became a follower, 2 more if they were followers prior to the giveaway. Here is a screen capture example:


Next, I printed these pages out, cut up all the entries, and put the entries in my whale container. Then I had my mom choose two entries.



As you can see from the first photo, Wearing Mascara and Candice won! Congrats girls :) Please email me your mailing addresses when you get a chance (nauticalbynature@gmail.com). Thank you everyone for entering!

Gossip Girl Monday!

Let's start off with this sad but oh so romantic Chuck and Blair scene:


Here are some Gossip Girl inspired pieces to get us through another week without a new episode.
I've posted before about In God We Trust. Very Gossip Girl-esque:
Bow Cuff Bracelet


Bow Necklace

And continuing with the bow theme, we have Rachel Leigh bow earrings:



For those of you who loved the Bill Blass top that Blair wore (see THIS post) then head over to today's Gilt Groupe sale! Bill Blass is the featured designer. For an invitation: go here

Neiman Marcus sale

Lilly Pulitzer dress down to $68


Milly dress
down to $108

For other Milly dresses go HERE

Enter coupon code: QUICKNM for free shipping by Christmas (EXP 12/21 at 11:59 AM CT)

Lilly Pulitzer wishlist

Passport holder


Dress


Vest


Clutch


My other gift guides/wish lists:
PBTeen
Calista Cove (25% off link is on the right side of my blog)
Preppy Princess

Walking in a winter wonderland

Well, not exactly but here are my favorite Christmas decorations:




(he's a cookie jar)




Mama bear! (My name is on her hat if you look closely)


My favorite dish towels

** Don't forget to enter the giveaway below **

Gilt Groupe

Don't forget that Marc by Marc Jacobs starts today at noon EST! And Catherine Malandrino starts Friday at noon EST!

If you aren't a member, get your invite HERE

Happy shopping!

Kiel James Patrick bracelets

So I first heard about these Kiel James Patrick bracelets from The Princess herself and knew I had to have one asap!

My favorites:
Argyle:


Sailboats:


Whales:


Houndstooth:


Crocs:


Hearts:


I got an anchor one (obviously) with a pink button

There is always free shipping and until 12/19 save 25% off of orders over $100!