Etsy Picks - Nautical But Nice

Well the sun is shining and the sky is blue - I don't know about you but if I wasn't working I'd be heading to the coast. Got me thinking how fab it would be to get married by the sea (weather permitting) and failing that how I could style a wedding with a marine theme.

I do love a nautical stripe, so am sure stripes would have to feature somehow.  Add a dash of red, a touch of navy and some decorating details inspired by a love of the sea and shore and you're off to a good start.

I had a snoop around on Etsy and gathered ideas like pebbles on a beach. From graphic design for save the dates and invitations, quirky holders for table numbers and place settings, accessories for the wedding party, to sailing boats, ships and shells to use as props for styling the venue there's tons of great stuff to be found.

I stashed my finds in a treasury called Tying the Nautical Knot where you can find all the supplier details. Pop on over. And check out my shop while you're there ; )

Box of treasures

Looking for a handy home for the squillions of business cards I've picked up at Trade fairs and round and about I happened upon a box of bits and bobs (we all have those right?).  A little rub down and a dash of paint and it will be just the ticket.

Found some treasure amongst the rubble.  Tiny pebbles pretty as gem stones - even more precious as they were gathered by my mum.  3 smashing watch faces, wonder if they still work. Could be refashioned as jewellery.  And the sweetest, soft leather wallet that holds a dinky brush. A tactile connection to grandad. Wonder what it was used for? 

Decided some things are too precious to be tucked away.  Now I'm off to sand that box..