6 Great Nautical Gifts for the Wedding Party at Your Cruise Ship Wedding(Post)

    6 Great Nautical Gifts for the Wedding Party at Your Cruise Ship WeddingCruise ship weddings are gaining in popularity, and it's easy to see why. They can act as "nuptials and honeymoon...rolled in ...

    ​Outdoor Nautical Decor for Every Beach Party(Post)

    Even the most casual fan of the beach loves nothing more than a beach party, the sea breezes, the cold drinks, the bonfires, the volleyball games, or simply just sitting on the sand with your toes in ...

    Outdoor Nautical Decor for a Party on Your Pool Deck(Post)

    You love to throw theme parties, and you love to have parties out by your pool. Why not combine the two and throw a party with a nautical theme out by the pool on a cool summer evening? Here are a ...

    Ship's Telegraph (E.O.T)(Post)

    Communication between the ship's pilot and the engine room in the late 19th century to the mid-20th-century was made with a system called an Engine Order Telegraph (E.O.T.) or ship's telegraph. The e ...

    Capture the Charm of Life at Sea with Nautical Furniture(Post)

    Have you ever dreamed of living at sea? Have you pictured yourself at home on the ocean, nestled into a tropical harbor or sailing around the world? Maybe you've imagined the cozy charm of a houseboa ...

    ​Great Model Ships(Post)

    There are some extraordinary model ships out there. To see the detail and care with which they are made can give you a real appreciation for a wonderful nautical tradition. Here are some of the most ...

    To Inspire Your Nautical Home Decor: Four Myths of Love and Lust Involving the Sea(Post)

    Part of the fun of selecting nautical home decor can come from the wealth of myths, legends, and other fantastical stories associated with the sea. These can inspire the decor choices you make and th ...

    ​4 Shipwrecks That Brought History Back to Life(Post)

    Around the world shipwrecks litter the ocean floor. These hulking forms of transportation have either succumbed to harsh weather or the aggression of their enemies. When their remains are discovered, ...

    Coastal Bird Decor: Seagulls Add a Touch of Whimsy(Post)

    One of the pleasures of a beach visit is watching the antics of the birds and seeing people have fun. The setting of the sun, and the splashing of the waves are relaxing and invigorating at the same ...

    Nautical Home Decor Enhances Rooms(Post)

    There is something about nautical home decor that lifts the spirits and makes a home or beach house look unique. Is it because we often dream of sailing the ocean blue but know real life doesn’t alwa ...

    10 Clever DIY Rope Projects That You Should Try(Post)

    Back in the days, the usage of rope was limited to fields such as construction, exploration and seafaring. Thanks to clever minds and the rise of DIY projects, today you can use this simple tool in ...

    Four Well Known Birds of Coastal Bird Decor(Post)

    If you ask anyone who loves the sea to describe their affection they will probably mention the birds that flock to the water. Some cannot even imagine the one without the other, and many equate both ...

    6 Options for Decorating Your Deck or Patio with Beach Furniture(Post)

    6 Options for Decorating Your Deck or Patio with Beach FurnitureDo you love relaxing at the beach, lounging in a deck chair while sipping a cool drink? Those long, relaxing, idyllic summer days at th ...

    ​Nautical Gifts: Go Knot-ical!(Post)

    Is there any better representation of beauty and utility combined than a nautical knot?The merchant sailor of old devised methods to tie things together—he had to in order to do his job. Fortunately ...

    Ship Bells Then and Now(Post)

    Ship Bells go way back to the days of “iron men and wooden ships.” According to the United States Naval History and Heritage Command, a 1495 ship’s inventory for the English sailing ship HMS R ...

    Four Famous Pirates and Nautical Gifts(Post)

    For most people thoughts of the sea are linked to the infamous marauders of the high seas, pirates. From history books to movie screens, to children’s characters, we love stories of buccaneers. Not o ...

    Beach Cottage Decor, Indoors and Out(Post)

    There is something about living by the beach that relaxes the mind and spirit. It may be the sound of the waves crashing on the shore, the warm heat of the sun, or the feeling of getting sand in betw ...

    5 Ways to Improve Your Outside Space with Outdoor Nautical Theme Decor(Post)

    There are a number of ways to improve your outdoor living area, especially if you live on or near the coast. One great idea is using outdoor nautical theme decor that adds a personal touch to your sp ...