Cherry Blossoms!

The cherry blossoms are out and so are the tourists ;)

Here are photos from Spring 2006:








Don't forget to enter the Jewelry Without Jewels GIVEAWAY (ends tonight!)

NATE or CHUCK???

that is the question

Cute ways to display your headbands

ETA: I have an updated post on other ways to display your headbands! Go here

Brown and Pink HERE:




Polka Dots HERE:


Toile HERE:

One year ago today (Australia edition)

More great blogs!

Thanks for the tags and awards!**
Little Bow Prep MRM
Pearls and Bows The Company She Keeps
Some Like it Hot Sweet Bea
Spanish Preppy Girl KAG
Horse, Hound, and Home Small Town Prep
Meg The Shiny Penny
Preppy Pink Crocodile Paisley and Pearls
My Preppy Pink Polo A Southern Girl in the City
Perks of Being a JAP Inner Workings of a Real Life Barbie Doll
Preppy Pit Bull Desperately Seeking Seersucker
E. Wiggle My Blue Blazer

** I first drafted this post in the beginning of FEBRUARY! I didn't realize I was taking forever!

Nautica Nautical

Cashmere sweater

Polos (yes, those are little anchors on there!):



Polos also come in navy with white anchors


Boy's anchor swim trunks


Girl's dress

I am loving this tote too (with madras lining inside!)


Right now Nautica is offering FREE shipping on any women's item (ends 8/31)! FREE shipping on all orders over $100 AND $25 off $125, $50 off $175 (ends 4/1). And lastly 15% off with code NAUBHSV1501 (this may apply only to first time orders-I am not sure). Plus all my Mr. Rebates girls-get 4% back!

Giveaway!

The celebration continues! As you can see, the blog is now officially nauticalbynatureblog.com!

Erica from Jewelry Without Jewels is giving away this great necklace to one lucky reader!



I won one of her necklaces thanks to TAG at JGIWC and her products do not disappoint!

To enter:
1. Comment once and you will be entered once
2. If you are a follower or become one you will be entered again*
3. Blog about this giveaway and you receive a third entry
** Please tell me in your comment if you did numbers 2 and/or 3**

Giveaway ends Tuesday March 31st!

Don't forget!

Want to win a FREE blog makeover? Well head over to Danielle's blog where she is giving away a FREE standard blog makeover! Enter by March 29!

A. Tierney

During my New York visit I was also able to get a private tour of A.Tierney's office/showroom on the UES. I had a great time chatting with KAG and Alyssa. I completely forgot to take pictures but just imagine walls covered with preppy rolls of ribbons and boxes of fabrics!


See that red thing? (click to make photo bigger) Well, I am now the proud owner of an anchor pendant! I think I may add the whale and seahorse too.

Until 3/31, receive 20% off all orders over $50! Just enter ode: BLOG at checkout

Alice + Olivia dress

Last week Gilt Groupe had their Alice + Olivia sale. Look what I finally picked up: Blair's dress! I posted about this dress back in December and can't wait to wear it out!

No words, just love

Big change and GIVEAWAY!

I have been trying for months to switch over to my own .com or a different blogspot address that better reflects the blog. After asking various friends and family members I have decided on

nauticalbynatureblog.com!

If you type in aka-kate.blogspot.com you will still find me but please update your google reader, etc. to reflect the new location.

To celebrate, I have teamed up with Lynn from LWhelan Designs. We are giving away one of these:

A custom made ID/luggage tag in Lilly Pulitzer fabric!

To enter:
1. Comment once and you will be entered once
2. If you are a follower or become one you will be entered again*
3. Blog about this giveaway and you receive a third entry
** Please tell me in your comment if you did numbers 2 and/or 3**
* it looks like you need to go to the new site to become a follower. It takes a bit for everything to forward so please be patient :)

The giveaway ends Wedneday March 25 at midnight (EST) The winner will be announced the next day

This week: Get ready for some big changes around here (!!!) and GIVEAWAYS to celebrate!

One year ago today (Australia edition)

Oh my nautical

I had to go to the TJ Maxx/Homegoods while I was home in LA. A bit out of the way but so worth it! My mom also suggested we go to Tuesday Morning down the street. Tons of nautical there too!

What I bought:

I bought this sign on SALE!


I love these coasters!


Really cute cosmetic bag. Not sure if I'll keep it or maybe give it away ;)


Anchor dish towel

Wishlist:

Love these pink and green flamingo bowls!


I hope these plates are still there when I move this summer!


Sea creature plates


These lamps are so cute in person!


This stool is so cute but TINY! I also loved the knot door stopper


Nautical blankets!


How cute is this pillow?


This was an actual (sitting) stool but I just don't have room right now :(


These are very similar to my favorite Tervis Tumblers

If only I could add some more totes to my collection...





One year ago today (Australia edition)

Elephant pillow

here

A week late

but Happy (belated) Birthday M!


(I really miss my bangs!)


From Paris to San Francisco you have been the best copilot ;)

I have the best readers!

Almost everyday I get tips from readers about anchor/nautical items they found online or in stores. I ALWAYS bookmark these and try to email back (though sometimes I can't reply if you left a comment through blogger). Here are the most recent ones:

The Preppy Princess sent me info on this Loungefly tote:
(hearts and anchors=is there anything better??)

Spanish Preppy Girl sent me these Manolo Blahnik peeptoe pumps:


Sarah and the Preppy Princess found these nautical Williams-Sonoma pillows:


Danielle (my blog designer) emailed me about this anchor seal. I think my envelopes definitely need a nautical touch ;)

Spring break is over. Actually it was officially over Sunday night but I skipped class yesterday and today (Shh don't tell!) I am flying back to DC today. Fortunately I have my St. Patrick's Day socks here in LA so I will wearing those on the plane.

Don't forget to check out all the special St. Patrick's Day discount codes and giveaways to the left.

What did you all think of Gossip Girl last night? From the promos I saw on youtube (and filming I saw in NYC) some very juicy stories are coming up! I LOVED Blair's outfit in the last scene-the black headband, black and white top, etc.

Swap!

Pink Cupcake is hosting a Spring Sweetness Swap

Sign up by March 20 (partners will be posted March 21) and ship items by April 15. Budget is $25-$30 (not including shipping). To sign up go to Pink Cupcake's post HERE and leave a comment with your email address!

What to include? Anything that reminds you of spring!

Martha!

I spy Hopsy and AEG


Landlocked Mermaid and Prep-E Girl


Look who sat next to us in the waiting room: AGH

Screen captures:



(forgot to move the phone cord-sorry Tricia!)

What I wore:

Kimball Dress (the same print was featured as a top in the fashion show segment). This is the dress I am going to wear for graduation in May. I love the colors!