Description
A mix of nautical and beach decor...not all sailboats and not too much blue!
Design Inspiration
Combination of my love of the beach & my husband love of things preppy & nautical! We first met at the beach and vacation at the same beach each summer so it was also important for us to incorporate items from that beach.
Decorating Style
Preppy & classic with a hint of vintage....or at least a few items that look vintage :)
Project Details
Oar - On Sale at Pottery Barn Kids Summer 2012
Buoy - On Sale at Pottery Barn Kids Summer 2012
Oyster Sign - Olde Salt Gift Shop, Rehoboth Beach https://www.facebook.com/pages/Olde-Salt-Gift-Shop/193227564037230
Nautical flags - On Sale PBK Summer 2012
Family Tree frame - PBK registry gift
Wave decal - Etsy Seller LuxeLoft http://www.etsy.com/listing/99217909/tropical-ocean-wave-wall-decal?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_includes%5B0%5D=tags&ga_search_query=ocean+wave+wall+decal&ga_ref=related&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery
Woven turtles - On Sale PBK Summer 2012
Starfish - Sea Shell Shop Rehoboth Beach http://www.seashellshop.com/
How to hang starfish from Pinterest: http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/03/how-to-make-hanging-starfish.html
Sailboat decal - Etsy Seller HouseHoldWords http://www.etsy.com/listing/89661400/sailboat-vinyl-wall-decal-with?
Sea glass rug - Discontinued PBK, purchased on ebay
Collector's lamp - PBK Summer 2012, sand from Rehoboth Beach, sea glass from Pottery Barn
Rugby Curtain - PBK Summer 2012
Curtain Rod - On Sale from Restoration Hardware Baby July 2012
Rope Curtain Tieback - On Sale from Restoration Hardware July 2012
Shelf - DIY inspired by discontinued PBK shelf, found on Pinterest http://thediyelf.blogspot.com/2012/01/floating-nautical-shelf.html
Items on shelf - Lantern from PBK 2012, Sailboat gift from sister, nautical knots frame purchased in Maine, Pirate ship in bottle from Sea Shell Shop in Rehoboth Beach
Bedding - Jackson from PBK 2012
Glider & Ottoman - Comfort in green twill from PBK
Furniture - PBK Kendall in Espresso from Summer 2012
Painting - family heirloom
Anchor/Wheel - One Kings Lane
Paint - Caribbean Coast Benjamin Moore (PBK color)
Favorite Items
I love how the wave wall turned out! Decals seem daunting but are actually pretty easy to apply and Etsy has a great, affordable selection!
Advice
Scour pinterest and project nursery for ideas & DIY projects, stalk Pottery Barn Kids for sales and websites like One Kings Lane for unique items :) Incorporate items from a favorite vacation spot to make it more personal...also creates a way to share stories with your child one day about a vacation or location that is meaningful to you and your family.
Amy L
Sunday 9th of September 2012
It looks so good. Love seeing it all done and ready for Dylan.