Ahoy me hearties

My google doodle (that really is what they're called, if you don't believe me check here) this morning tells me today is French author Jules Verne's birthday, well at least it would have been if he were still alive, he may well be twenty thousand leagues under the sea by now hehehe.  Always one for a tie in I thought why not look at some nautically themed spaces this morning.

Bringing the sea and sand into the bathroom.

Image from Coastal Living

Handy outdoor shower.

Image from Coastal Living

Art consultant, Barbara Guggenheim's lighthouse collection, some of which she found on eBay.

Image from Architectural Digest

Which leads me to this...

...antique art print (1905) from Norway currently listed on eBay.

A sophisticated way to do nautical, I like it.

Image from Coastal Living

Not being much of beach chick myself, one of the nautical features that most appeals to me is the porthole window.

Image from Decor Pad

Image from Birch and Bird

Image from Inspiring Interiors.

I love everything about this little nook except for the striped stool, feel like it's too much.

Image from Elle Decor

A classic bedroom for boys.

Image from Decor Pad

I love how subtle the theme is in this room by Kerry Joyce.

Image from Decor Pad

If you're putting together a nautically themed bedroom or luckier still an entire beach or boat house, I think Tim Clarke has the best design tip: don't overuse beach decor.