25 Days of Etsy Christmas Gifts. Day Eight: Nautical-Theme Presents

i am back on track, after a two-day absence. apparently one day is required in order to recover from a clothing swap with my crew and so, now that the headache is gone and all the clothing has been picked up, washed, etc., i am back with day eight: nautical-theme gifts. 

firstly, if you live in montréal and you have a sailor or someone that loves this theme on your list, head to rue st-denis and check out départ en mer. i bought my father a sifflet de bosco (sailors whistle--- i've found too many names in english to settle on one) there, last year and the service was amazing. they gift-wrapped it and answered all of my questions; my father loved it and was grateful for all of the meaning that went into it and what it symbolizes. 

if you don't live in montréal or you do but you don't have time to check the aforementioned shop out, maybe the all-things-nautical lover on your list, be he/she sailor or rockabilly or anything in between will appreciate one of these gifts:

1. i love this ooak reclaimed wood anchor that is going for $20 USD at lake shore home. i wish i has somewhere to put in in my own flat!

2. for the lady who likes a nice, retro, nautical look, how about this striped clutch with anchor cameo? it's going for $35 USD at toriska.

3. this nautical signal flag cushion cover is bright and fresh and going for only $18 USD at cape bags.

4. if you're looking for jewelry for the woman on your list who digs this theme, i suggest this hand stamped sterling silver anchor bracelet. $34 USD from georgie designs.

5. for a smaller budget or as part of a larger gift ensemble, i like these nautical dinner napkins. they're only $12 USD at creative chics home.

6. know someone who travels and loves all things nautical? i like this large, nautical week-end bag. get it for $65 USD at mio mode.

7. for a selection of gorgeous nautical-theme gifts, check out scrimshaw by linda layden and i'm sure you'll find something you like. check out this scrimshaw pocket knife with nautical motifs going for $60 USD.

8. if you are absolutely sure of her size (and i mean 100% sure because, boy, do you not want to mess this one up) i recommend this colour-blocked, retro, nautical swimsuit going for $106 USD at fables by barrie. i've been watching this shop for some time now and i like where they're headed. having made swimsuits, myself, i know what a huge pain in the ass it is to make them and so i appreciate what these guys have been able to do, over time. check them out for great retro styles!

9. how about this silver-plated business card case with anchor? it's going for $48 USD at cosmic firefly. even if you don't dig this particular gift idea, i strongly recommend that you check this shop out. it is LOADED with gorgeous gift ideas, be it for someone on your list or for you (cap locks are necessary here-- they have 811 items and have made over 13 000 sales). 

10. do you know someone who is into nautical style but also relates to tattoo culture? this organic, loose-fit sweater with anchor is great, comes in a variety of colours and is only $38 USD at kind label.

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