Hi there!  I hope everyone has survived this brutal winter we’ve had!  Luckily, Springtime is just around the corner with some warmer weather to lift our spirits.  And along with the new flowers coming up, there’s lots of cute new fashions and accessories for your home.

One of the influences I’m seeing everywhere is nautical.  It seems like the water beckons us whenever the temperatures rise, so it makes sense that this is such a classic look for spring and summer.

{images via Ann Taylor Loft and JCrew}

Stripes are EVERYWHERE!  There are so many cute striped tees out there – I already have 2!

{images via Google Images and Flickr}

Natural elements like cotton and jute are showing up on accessories and shoes.

{images via Lands End, Zappos, Canadian House & Home, and Ballard Designs}

So what do you think of nautical style?

{images via Amazon.com and Bayan Hippo on Etsy}

Is it something that floats your boat, or do you like to keep your feet planted firmly on dry land?