Hey there little sailor! Nautical clothing pieces have won over generations of shopping mamas for their classic, French style and this season is no exception. We've seen a whole fleet of adorable sailor-inspired pieces for kids, but you can sneak the trend into your little one's nursery for a daily dose. Take inspiration from this full sail nautical nursery and add a hint of sea life to your Read more

If anyone can make clothes fit for a cruise, it's print-master Mara Hoffman. This time around, the designer named her print "Electric Garden." The vivacious pattern fuses together acid green, turquoise, salmon, gray, and black; it's slightly trippy, yet totally pretty. Cuts range from signature maxis and strapless dresses to short shorts and cropped pants. This is the most daring look of all; the Read more

Now that Summer is officially here, I can't stop thinking about pools, lakes, beaches, and any sort of water sport. While my eyes may be peeled for the World Cup, my mind keeps sailing away with the tides of the ocean. Come check out all the ways to anchor your home in this week's edition of Etsy Finds. Read more

This week's Look Book showed signs of Summer — bare legs, short skirts, sandals. My favorites are sassy in Sydney, bikini babe, casual cute, edgy glamor, statement necklace, and sail away. I've long missed the sailorette look, that's why femmeriots's outfit stood out from the bunch. Read more

When I first imagined my wedding, I thought it would be located at one of the island lighthouses my grandfather had renovated on Lake Superior. I had all of the details figured out: my fiancé would row me to the lighthouse's beach for the ceremony, we'd incorporate rope and sailor's knots into the décor, and we'd be sure to include lots of whitefish in the menu. As it turned out, I had a Read more

Simply labeled Collection, it's touted as J.Crew's most "to-die-for designs." Every season, the brand whips up a limited-edition lineup of luxe pieces that embody J.Crew's casual, cool ethos in a plethora of plush fabrics and high-end materials. While the rainbow-hued Spring '12 styles are totally covetable, the three-digit price tags aren't always ideal. A satin-faced silk sweatshirt and Read more

A floating bed brings a sense of illusion and fun to a room, but I prefer to have something else to anchor it. Adding rope not only feels more secure, but it also turns a floating bed into something that resembles a large swing. Perfect for playing up nautical themes, adding texture, or just an element of fantasy, I'm dying to try this look out! Keep reading to see some of my favorite examples of Read more

Soft breezes, California beaches, and an ethereal Sasha Pivovarova illuminate Club Monaco's Spring '12 ad campaign. Shot by photographer Serge Leblon, the light, flowy skirts and sweet tops have us in perma-swoon mode. But the dreamiest details of all come in the form of puffed sleeves, lace scalloped cutouts, soft pastels, nautical-inspired sweaters, and polished peacoats. Sure, it may still be Read more

Anchors away lil ones! It's safe to say that we flipped for Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Mini line for Target this year. The collection of affordable pieces for infants, toddlers, and tweens — many relaying positive thoughts about lil girls — was a breath of fresh air in the kids' clothing world, and from the looks of things, you all agree! Now that the holiday rush is over, the rockin' mama is Read more

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member AlfieCatedral from the Su Casa group: Hello everyone! I recently moved to a new apartment with a very tiny bathroom, and I decided to use nautical décor ideas to decorate it. Sometimes bold graphics and items can help you to make small rooms bigger, and to me, there’s nothing more awesome at fueling creativity than working on a DIY project. I think Read more