Going Nautical

 I Love Nautical.  I Love Everything About it.  I Love a Navy and White Stripe, with Touches of Red.  I love The Sea, Sailboats and Rope.  I Think it’s a good Summer look.  And after my recent trip to the Oregon Coast I was inspired to bring That Nautical Look into my Living room.

 I Layered my Mantle With Boats and Bottles and anything I could find around my house that Said “Sea” to me.

 I am Super excited about my New Window frame.  I did a post here about my Sisters Kitchen wall that she wanted my help decorating. She told me that she had an old window that she wanted to use,  so I found her lots of inspiration pictures on Decorating with Window frames, as you may remember. Well Because she is so Sweet she gave me an extra Window frame that she had.  I’m pretty sure I will paint it white eventually,  but I kinda liked it wood for now. 

She still needs to give us all an update of how her wall is coming along.  (Hint Hint Nate’e)  Oh and she also gave me the old bottles that are on my mantle as well.  Love Her!

In my previous post here, I showed off the old blue drawer that is on my mantle.

 This is the Other side of the Room.  I love how the mantle reflects in my entry mirror.

 I’m Still crazy about my Whale Pillow That I won here.  I tend to carry it around the house with me and get it into every shot.

Ok, It’s now time to go pick up my Son from his very last day of Pre-School.  Glad I was able to keep myself busy blogging otherwise I would probably be sitting on the couch with a box of tissues wondering where the years have gone.

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  1. Blondie's Journal
    May 25, 2011 / 11:59 pm

    I love your nautical look…your mantel looks great! I'd give anything to have a window frame, talk to your sister for me! lol!

    XO,
    Janie

  2. Pondside
    May 26, 2011 / 12:45 am

    What a pretty room – I love the coastal look.

  3. Suzanne@Meridian Road
    May 26, 2011 / 1:34 am

    Your mantel looks great! I love nautical, too, and all your touches are just perfect!

    Time does go, doesn't it? My youngest daughter is graduating from high school Friday. I'm not happy about it.

  4. Jessica
    May 26, 2011 / 6:55 pm

    i LOVE your mantel and i extra love the nautical theme. there are so many coastal and beachy themes out there, but i feel like nautical is more classic and sophisticated. it's gorgeous. also i do not blame you for wnting to get that whale pillow into every shot. i would do it too! : )

  5. Becca
    May 26, 2011 / 7:21 pm

    Beautiful room … lovely mantel !! Love all of the nautical touches and awesome layering. The window serves as such a great backdrop to it all. Love the bottles … glass float … and the whale pillow is too cute !! *Becca* (your newest follower)

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  6. Amy Kinser
    May 26, 2011 / 8:57 pm

    Beautiful room full of fun! I love your mantel and all it's beachy goodness.

    Happy summer!

    Blessings, amy

  7. Unknown
    May 27, 2011 / 12:36 am

    Love what you did here – I especially love the idea of an old window frame . . . hmmmm

  8. The Charm of Home
    May 27, 2011 / 1:29 am

    Love your nautical look. I would love to do this to the dining room this year, but it may just be a minor switch. Love the colors too!
    Sherry

  9. Anonymous
    May 27, 2011 / 1:31 am

    You have such a beautiful, family home Emily!

  10. Natée
    May 27, 2011 / 4:27 am

    Cuteness all round, my dear. Your sister sure is awesome to give you such cool stuff. 😉 BTW- I am still working on my wall. I want to put up some bead-board/wainscoting but that business is going to have to wait. I'll send you some pics soon.

  11. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage
    May 27, 2011 / 4:05 pm

    Your mantel looks fabulous! You did such a wonderful job of layering things. I find that so difficult to do. I especially love the #3 and the starfish resting on the window. I would never think to do that. So cute!

  12. Completely Coastal
    May 27, 2011 / 11:28 pm

    Love, love the nautical look…, and how you layered the frames! Funny, I have a favorite nautical pillow that I also won and carry around for photo shoots!! I adore the whale.

  13. Linda@Coastal Charm
    May 30, 2011 / 6:02 am

    Emily,
    I sooooo love your coastal mantel…it looks outstanding! Hop over on Monday…you have been featured at my NTT party this week…you can grab my starfish featured button for your blog and thanks so much for coming to my party:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

  14. Maya @ Completely Coastal
    May 31, 2011 / 4:02 pm

    Emily, your lovely mantel is featured here! Just browsed a bit…, and spotted more nautical deliciousness. I'm a new follower.

  15. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys
    May 31, 2011 / 4:12 pm

    I like the photo of the sailboat and how you displayed it. The entire room has such a great beachy, welcoming, cottage feel to it! Love it!

  16. Mary Ann Pickett
    June 1, 2011 / 4:33 pm

    Such a fun mantel and very creative. I love your pin striped pillow with the sel de mer pillow! So French.

  17. Arabella
    June 1, 2011 / 7:48 pm

    It is so gorgeous – I love your mantel and entire room so much!! Must share with all our readers on Facebook & Twitter today.

    Hope you're having a great week & Happy "Good Life" Wednesday :O)

    Hugs,
    Marie

  18. The Whimsical Wife
    June 2, 2011 / 4:15 am

    Love love love your nautical theme! Very well put together!

  19. abeachcottage
    June 2, 2011 / 2:14 pm

    Love your nautical theme. Your home is beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us at Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays.

  20. Life Of A Southern Couple - Brittany
    June 3, 2011 / 12:21 am

    I love the old window! Great idea of using it on the mantel! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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