All At Sea
I really like home decor for gifts – obviously it ties in nicely when you’re staying at someone’s place as a houseguest, attending a party and wanting to thank a hostess, or simply gifting someone with a housewarming token. Obviously, someone out there recognizes that our home is one of our most prized possessions, so who wouldn’t want a gift to go with it? Today’s gift ideas are all for the home – with a summery, nautical twist. I’ve handpicked items that evoke the season, so no matter the occasion you’ll have a go-to gift at the ready.
Beachcombing Series No 34 – $41 @ Quercus Design
First up we’ve got a photography series from Bar Harbor, Maine-based photographer Jennifer Steen Booher. Trips to the beach net all kinds of found treasures, which are artfully arranged and then photographed to create these simplistic yet eye-popping visuals. An excellent pick for the bathroom or entryway of a summer cabin.
iPhone 5 Double Dock – $138 @ Docksmith
Another entry from Maine – this time in the form of a would-be carpenter that traverses the coastline to track down pieces of glorious weathered driftwood and repurposes them into docks for your favourite i-Gadgets (including iPads and iPhones of all generations). Personally I love the mix of old-school crafty charm with Apple’s slick products. Imagine giving one of these to your spouse to decorate his or her new office? Shipping ain’t too horrendous either – everything I clicked on was about $16 a pop.
Porthole Mirror – $137 @ Amazon.ca
Ramp up the nautical feel with this porthole-inspired solid cast bronze mirror. Use it to create an underwater feeling in a hallway or bathroom, or if you’re simply creating an ocean-themed room in your home. Personally I think getting a few of these and using them in the basement could create a virtual ‘yellow submarine’ of your kids dreams – but that’s just me. A fitting retirement gift for the sailor in your life, or a swell pick for that friend that simply loves the ocean life (and look).
Nautical Front Doormat – $70 @ Karen’s Wedding Shop
This rustic rug is inspired by a classic sailor’s knot and makes a great wedding or housewarming gift. The infinite knots are a romantic detail, while the sturdiness of this handwoven mat means it’ll stay in your family for eons. Also cool? It’s actually crafted by a Canadian outfit, which not only knocks down shipping costs ($25) but just feels a little more special too. For the record, this entire shop is a great trove of ‘by the sea’ gift ideas. Browse away!
BALL Blue Mason Jar Dispenser – $38 @ Roots In Rust
Yet another fun store that’s simply filled to the brim with summery housewares ideas. Roots in Rust features tons of terrariums, plants and more – and as long as they don’t contain any plants to begin with, they’re all easily shippable to Canada. My personal favourite new houseguest gift is this vintage, limited-edition mason jar pump. The elegant sea glass-inspired blue colour (part of a limited 100-year collection from Ball) sets this apart from an everyday DIY mason jar craft project, while the sleek chrome and cute twine details make it a standout choice for any hostess’ bathroom. Keep in mind, these pretty pumps are only available till the end of 2013 – so stock up while you can and have ready-made gifts tucked away for any occasion.
And with that, I’ve got some seaworthy news – I’m actually giving away a BALL Blue Mason Jar Dispenser to one of you lucky readers. Here’s how to enter:
1) Leave a comment by July 4th with your favourite Roots in Rust product + your favourite featured oceanic gift idea.
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around July 5th to select the winners, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province.
4) Bonus Entry: Roots in Rust is on both Twitter and Facebook. Like ’em. Leave ’em a Tweet / Comment. Link back in the comments below. Earn two bonus entries.
Earn some extra bonus entries (and much love from me) when you refer new folks to the CGG. Learn more here!
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Alphabet planter would make a great baby shower gift. http://rootsinrust.com/collections/best-sellers/products/vintage-alphabet-planter-large. Love the Nautical Doormat. https://www.facebook.com/RootsinRust Janice E Cournoyer
Thanks Janicour – kids do love the alphabet planters! They make words with them all the time 🙂 Zsuzsanna @rootsinrust
i like the ‘Zen’ Teardrop Terrarium and the BALL Blue Mason Jar Dispenser
So glad you like the Terrarium and the Mason Jar dispenser! Zsuzsanna @rootsinrust
I like the Steampunk Spring Planter Trio and my favourite gift idea is the Ball blue mason jar dispenser.
Diane – the Steampunk Planters are one of my signature designs so I’m specially excited that you picked those out of the mix! Thank you, Zsuzsanna @rootsinrust
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My fave Roots in Rust product is the Steampunk Spring Planter Trio .
My favorite gift idea would be the Porthole Mirror- of course the giftee would have to me,lol.
cookie3 – funny, I just wrote this to Diane! The Steampunk Planters are one of my signature designs so I’m especially excited that you picked those out of the mix! Thank you, Zsuzsanna @rootsinrust
I really like the RootsinRust glass orb terrarium. It’s beautiful, but useful. And I really like the driftwood iPhone rechargers. Now all I need is the iPhone…
I like the Sweet Natural Pod Garden and the Porthole Mirror as my favourite oceanic gift idea.
I like the ‘Zen’ Teardrop Terrarium and my favourite featured product is the Ball Blue Mason Jar Dispenser.
My favourite “Roots in Rust” product is the “Floating” Air Plant Window – 2-pane!” My favourite featured product is the “Nautical Front Doormat.”
I follow “Roots in Rust” on twitter! Here is the link to my tweet: https://twitter.com/PumpkinGirl78/status/347509591124348928
i love the Ball Blue Mason Jar Dispenser it’s great to see that’s not only used for canning anymore
Nautical Front Doormat and “Curling Fence” Wall Garden
I really like the Docksmith Double iPhone Five DockiPhone 5 Double Dock – $138 @ Docksmith. Thanks so much.
My favourite Roots in Rust product is the blue mason jar dispenser. My favourite oceanic gift idea is the porthole mirror.
blue mason jar dispenser and the nautical mat
realy like the front door mat
I really, really like the mason jar soap dispenser. It’s so country charming, It would just fit my house.
I really liked their vintage alphabets letter planters as well.
Love the Nautical Front Doormat
I like the nautical front doormat and the blue mason jar soap dispenser.
Love the IPhone 5 double dock station and the porthole mirror!
I love the Ball Soap Dispenser. In the last couple of weeks, I have been looking at Craft sites with ideas to re-use jars, and there was something similar on the site that really interested me. However, I also really like the Steampunk Spring Planter Trio – very unique. There are some great products on this site. The Cinder Block planter is another great idea.
Nautical Front Doormat is the one I would pick. This is something I would definitely buy. It’s different and interesting.
The mason jar soap dispenser, and the port hole mirror
My favourite Roots in Rust product is by far the Blue Mason Jar Dispenser http://rootsinrust.com/collections/home-accessories/products/ball-blue-mason-jar-dispenser-pint and my favourite oceanic gift idea is the Porthole Mirror. https://twitter.com/intent/tweet/complete?latest_status_id=347744446953185280&original_referer=http%3A%2F%2Frootsinrust.com%2Fcollections%2Fhome-accessories%2Fproducts%2Fball-blue-mason-jar-dispenser-pint&shortened_url=http%3A%2F%2Frootsinrust.com%2Fproducts%2Fball-blue-mason-jar-dispenser-pint&text=Roots+in+Rust+-+unique+planters%2C+terrariums%2C+home+accessories+-+BALL+Blue+Mason+Jar+Dispenser+-+Pint&url=http%3A%2F%2Frootsinrust.com%2Fproducts%2Fball-blue-mason-jar-dispenser-pint&via=rootsinrust and https://www.facebook.com/RootsinRust?fref=ts
I love the blue Mason Jar!
BALL Blue Mason Jar Dispenser – Quart, I love this. and my fav gift idea would be the same but a set of two!
Any of the Terrariums from Roots and Rush are so beautiful! I love the double ipod dock, it really suits my style 🙂
I love the Roots in Rust alphabet block planters and my favourite nautical themed gift is the porthole mirror from Amazon.ca. I have the perfect spot for it in my house.
My favourite Roots in Rust product is the Drop Terrarium: http://rootsinrust.com/collections/terrarium/products/drop-terrarium
My favourite Nautical themed gift is the Nautical Front Door Mat.
Love the Nautical Front DoorMat
I like the Giant Steampunk Spring Garden from Roots in Rust and the Nautical Front Door Mat.
I like the Giant Steampunk Spring Garden ( http://rootsinrust.com/collections/featured/products/giant-steampunk-spring-garden )
and the Beachcombing series # 34!
fun to win
Love the IPhone 5 double dock station
I can smell the sea air and feel the sand in my feet! It’s a tie with me. I love the portal and the
IPhone 5 double docking station.
love the nautical door mat and gift the mason jar .to cute
I like the Window Frame Terrarium Wall Gardens
I like the Vintage Alphabet Planters but I love the Ball Blue Mason Jar Dispenser. So cool!
i love the nautical door mat and the mason jar
My favourite Roots in Rust product is their, “Window Frame Terrarium Wall Garden – 4-Pane” + my favourite featured oceanic gift idea is the “Porthole Mirror – $137 @ Amazon.ca”
Roots in Rust Bonus Entry: followed & tweeted https://twitter.com/SoulSeeker0/status/349379756342513664
I just love the blue mason jar dispenser could see that one on my counter at the sink. Great idea.
The glass orb terrarium is awesome & I love the PortHole Mirror!
http://rootsinrust.com/collections/vintage/products/love-vintage-alphabet-block-planters This is my favorite roots and rust product – the vintage alphabet block planter that spells out “L O V E”, and my favorite featured oceanic product is Beachcombing Series No 34 – $41 @ Quercus Design
my fave nautical gift idea is the BALL Blue Mason Jar Dispenser – $38 @ Roots In Rust
my fave roots in rust product is the floating vase.
I liked on twitter and left them a tweet.
Replied to you on Twitter Pamalot! Thank you – Zsuzsanna @rootsinrust
This is hard, but I love the Floating air plant window 2-pane
Thank you Kaitlin! ❤ Zsuzsanna @rootsinrust
I love the knot door mat featured in the blog post!
I liked Roots in Rust on Facebook and commented on their page, I also followed them on twitter and posted the following tweet: https://twitter.com/knitatini/status/350269456582320129
Kaitlin – thank you so much for commenting and sharing! Zsuzsanna @rootsinrust
I like the Steampunk planter – medium, for a new house gift. I like the blue mason jar dispenser, it would look beautiful in my bathroom!
Tracy – thank you for sharing your favorites! Zsuzsanna @rootsinrust
“Drop” Terrarium is my fav Rust in Roots product and my fav oceanic gift idea is the iPhone 5 Double Dock!
Ria – thank you for taking the time to browse the planters and terrariums on our website! We love the Drop, too 🙂 Zsuzsanna @rootsinrust
Giant Steampunk Spring Garden and nautical front doormat
UglyMummy – the Giant Steampunk Spring was a one-of-a-kind find. I hope to discover more of those amazing antique engine springs to create with! Thanks for having an eye for the unique! Zsuzsanna @rootsinrust
The front door mat and the vintage alphabets letter planters
I like the porthole mirror!
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being a down east girl i fell in love with the beachcombing picture series number 34 it reminded me of home and growing up combing the beach had so many layers to it as a child it was memories of something to do with your parents and grandparents as a teen beach combing became something to do alone or with your best friend and a comforting serene thing to do as a adult then when i had kids of my own the cycle started again as i hope one day i will do with my grandkids.
The Roots In Rust Product that I really like is the Window Frame Terrarium Wall Garden – 6-pane
http://rootsinrust.com/collections/rustic/products/6-pane-terrarium-window-frame
I like all the nautical themed ideas especially the Port Hole Mirror.
Angela – thanks for sharing the love about my Window Frame terrarium gardens! Zsuzsanna @rootsinrust
Faceted Wood Planters – set of 3 http://rootsinrust.com/collections/featured/products/faceted-wood-planter-set-of-3
Nautical Front Doormat – $70 @ Karen’s Wedding Shop
Marlene – thank you for sharing about our Faceted Wood Planters! They are one of our newest designs (and secret favorites 🙂
faceted wood planters and I like the porthole mirror
Aimee – thank you for sharing your love for our Faceted Wood Planters!! Zsuzsanna, Designer @ RootsinRust