Thankful

I think after Thanksgiving dinner is the best time to reflect. I had posted earlier this year that I would be trying to write more personal posts, one a month. Well that didn't really happen. For many reasons but mostly because I didn't always want to stop and sit down to write. Throwing together a list of nautical stocking stuffers or sharing a nautical baby shower is a lot easier!

My 6 year blogversary was earlier this month. I completely forgot about it. You can read my first post here and my first Turkey day post here. Wow. At the time I was a college junior and I thought I was SO BUSY. I laugh now thinking how UNTRUE that was. Yes, I was a full time student with a part time job. But that is nothing compared to a 50+ hour a week job and the actual responsibilities that come with post-grad life. But I am thankful I have stuck with blogging. I will do so as long as I love it. I don't see it as work. It has been a way to make friends and to meet new people. Friday I am going to a concert with Leeann. We met through blogging. We both love The Vampire Diaries and decided to meet in person for an event years ago. The rest is history. My holiday card list is probably almost 200 people, all of whom I "know" through blogging. Pretty amazing I would say!

Of course I am also thankful for my family, a job I love, my apartment,  and all of the basics I am so lucky to have.

Hopefully my readers have had a wonderful day and start to the holiday season, filled with friends, family, happiness, and love.

Nautical Ornament: Vineyard Vines

Whale and holly

Lobster reindeer

Krass & Co Giveaway Winner!

ETA: Unfortunately I am no longer supporting this brand due to lack of communication and no follow through. The winner of the giveaway never received the item. After multiple attempts to contact this company and the company's PR firm she still didn't receive the product. If you have any questions please email me directly

The winner of one pair of Krass & Co shorts is...
SUSANA

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All of the shorts feature the following: comfortable waistband with drawstring, small pocket built into the lining for keys, an inner lining (which is easy to cut out if that’s not your thing), an upside down label on the inside (since you'll probably roll them!).

The men's shorts features pockets that fit anything from a cellphone to a wallet.

the pockets of the Admiral print

Here are some of the fun patterns (the shorts are available embroidered or printed):

Campus crush (pink)

Palm beach

Seahorse

Admiral's

Sailor's delight (navy)

For guys there are embroidered and printed plus short inseam:

Lobster (seafoam)

Regatta

Nautical Christmas Stockings from One Fun Summer

I posted about One Fun Summer's tunic tops before but now designer Karen has added monogrammed Christmas stockings to her shop!

All stockings are made to order. You can choose the trim material (for example choose ric rac instead of pom poms) and color 

Navy seersucker with embroidered red lobsters and pom pom trim

Blue seersucker with embroidered navy whales and ric rac trim

Pink seersucker with embroidered turquoise crabs and pom pom trim

Green seersucker with embroidered orange crabs and ric rac trim

Orange seersucker with embroidered orange crabs and pom pom trim

Gift Guide: Baby and Kids

1. Top Chef seafood set (Pottery Barn Kids, $19): I can't believe this is an actual toy but it is just too cute. If you have a mini chef with a taste for seafood then this is perfect
2. Geomag GBaby sea set (Amazon, $29): I've never seen this in person but the video looked really cool. They are magnets that make noise. Baby can put them together and make all noises while an older toddler can create sea creatures
3. Whale shaker rattle (Land of Nod, $10): Adorable addition to a nautical nursery
4. Green Toys Ferry Boat (Amazon, $18): H has this and plays with it every night in the bathtub. I love this brand-they make very durable toys
5. Melissa and Doug Under the Sea puzzle (Amazon, $10): I love puzzles and always have. This under the sea one is very cute and great for preschoolers practicing their puzzle skills
6. Melissa and Doug high sea symphony (Amazon, $15): Your nautical baby will love these musical toys
7. Let's go fishing game (Land of Nod, $25): Who doesn't like to practice fishing inside? Fun rainy day activity
8. Sailboat nod chair (Land of Nod, $130): I want this in adult size
9. Pirate ship rattle set (Anthropologie, $88): Definitely a splurge but it is the holidays after all!

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Nautical Holiday Cards from Muffy Writes a Note + 25% off!

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Nautical knot photo card (also available in red and navy)

Holiday anchor monogram photo card

Santa whale photo card

Holiday anchor photo card

Anchor photo card (also available in navy and red)

Whale photo card (also available in pink and green)

Lobster photo card (also available in navy and red)

Chevron crab photo card

Happy home photo card

Monogram wreath photo card

Star of David photo card

Chevron woody wagon photo card

Big bow photo card

Personalized stickers/labels for the holidays are also available. I use these to seal envelopes and I add them to any gifts I am giving

Santa whale sticker

Wreath sticker

Anchor sticker

Nautical Ornament: Lands' End

Lands' End has two promotions right now: Buy 3 or more holiday decor items (stockings, holders or ornaments) and save $3 each on regularly priced stockings, holders or ornaments (I bought 3 of the anchor ornaments below). 20% off select gifts with code: WISH pin: 2007

Recycled paper anchor

Personalized lighthouse

Personalized sailboat

Krass & Co GIVEAWAY!

ETA: Unfortunately I am no longer supporting this brand due to lack of communication and no follow through. The winner of the giveaway never received the item. After multiple attempts to contact this company and the company's PR firm she still didn't receive the product. If you have any questions please email me directly

Back in September Preppy Pink Crocodile posted about these adorable nautical workout shorts from a company called Krass & Co. I immediately bought two pairs.

The pattern I fell in love with

Fast forward to October and I received an email from Krass & Co about doing a giveaway. I bought the shorts and have worn them many times so I can 100% recommend this brand.

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One lucky reader will receive the pair of his or her choice.

All of the shorts feature the following: comfortable waistband with drawstring, small pocket built into the lining for keys, an inner lining (which is easy to cut out if that’s not your thing), an upside down label on the inside (since you'll probably roll them!).

The men's shorts features pockets that fit anything from a cellphone to a wallet.

the pockets of the Admiral print

Here are some of the fun patterns (the shorts are available embroidered or printed):

Lobster

Seahorse

Sailor's delight (pink)

Sailor's delight (navy)

For guys there are embroidered and printed plus short inseam:

Lobster (seafoam)

Regatta

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