New Nautical

swimsuits from Urban Outfitters

Balmain military jacket

striped pirate ship T from Black Heart Bunny

nautical necklace by Tom Tom Jewelry

Kreme Life chain print wallpaper

vintage nautical earrings by Honey and Oats

J. Crew scalloped shell

pearl cluster necklace

gold braided rope bracelet

Crewcuts polka dot swimsuit

Tiered sailor dress by Hijkids

Kate Spade shoes

Ahoy! If you are fed up with buying clothes that are destined to go out of style, navy is a safe bet. But if "safe" isn't adventurous enough for you, well, there's always the pirate slant on traditional nautical. Play it up or down, everyone looks good in navy.

They're Coming

For all you early-morning blog checkers, my apologies for getting these posts up later and later in the day. When it rains it pours, and I've had a lot of design work to do lately. Plus Jewell's been on a nap strike and extra cranky. So I'm forced to prematurely release a sneak preview of the wedding designs I'm frantically working to get up on The Paper Nut site. We've planned to get it up by the end of this month; obviously, time is running out. Stay tuned...they're almost here!

Jewell's Picks & Pics: Rub a Dub Dub

I heart bath time! And bath time toys. Here are some of my favorite picks. The squirty toys are also excellent for chewing on.

Golden Rectangle Press

I ran into this wedding invitation line the other day (meaning, on the internet). I first found their Etsy site, then checked out the Golden Rectangle Press website. Beautiful stuff! I can appreciate quality illustration and close attention to type layout...not to mention excellent printing. Know anyone who's getting married?

2 For the Show

A couple of fine new finds on Etsy. I absolute LOVE these cards and prints. What do you think? Also, just as a matter of curiosity (albeit purposeful curiosity), if you were to spend you hard-earned dollars on some letterpressed products, what would you be most likely to buy? A calendar? Limited edition print? Birthday card? Custom work? I find myself most tempted by the art prints.

Paper Parasol

Sycamore Street Press

A Colorful Life: Lily Pulitzer

I have honestly never gone into a Lily Pulitzer shop, mainly because it's not my mother's taste, so I assumed it wouldn't be mine. Although most of it isn't exactly my style, the flowery, eye-popping color translates fabulously onto paper. I discovered these on Martha Stewart's blog, and it's still the only place I can find them (the Lily Pulitzer site only has everyday stationery). But while looking on the site, I browsed the clothing collections and found quite a bit of that J.Crew/Kate Spade look, a bright, unapologetic optimistic (and ritzy) retro feel. Maybe next time I see a LIly Pulitzer store, I'll go in.

Girls' Clothing