Unlikely Design Icon: Sailor Girl

Wood Work

By Amy Elisa Keith

Whether arranged in a cluster or used as playful doorstops, these hand-carved buoys add a rustic look to your space.

SHOP NOW: Distressed Wood Buoys, from $14

Fisherman's Wharf

The seafaring look of these vintage naval lanterns would add charm to a breakfast nook.

SHOP NOW: Fisherman's Pendant Track Lighting, from $199

In The Navy

Dive in deep with this cobalt and white bone china jug, perfect for a daytime lunch affair or as a water pitcher at your next summer barbecue.

SHOP NOW: Cobalt Large Jug With Handle, $59

Under The Sea

Take a cue from this month's trend by hanging a vintage book page, illustrated with a beautiful blue octopus. It reminds us of a chic, grown-up version of The Little Mermaid villain Ursula.

SHOP NOW: Blue Octopus Vintage Book Page Art, $9

Pirate's Booty

Set these playful vessels on your coffee table to prompt a hearty yo-ho-ho from your guests.

SHOP NOW: Jonathan Adler Large Utopia Sailor/Pirate Bowl, $150

Two If By Sea

Equip your home with these sconces, which are crafted to resemble lights used by yachtsmen in the 1920s.

SHOP NOW: French Nautical Sconce, $199

Whale Watching

Literature lovers will appreciate this Moby Dick-inspired jute pillow.

SHOP NOW: Thomas Paul Moby Jute Pillow, $70

Star Gazing

This starfish wreath is perfect for a beach wedding gift—or to use in your own beachfront cottage.

SHOP NOW: Beach Decor Starfish Wreath, $100

In The Drink

Tote bottles of vino in these decorative bags made from sailcloth.

SHOP NOW: Sea Bag Recycled Sailcloth Wine Bag, $29

Anchor's Aweigh

Make this nautical-mod rug the mainstay of your space. Try it beside the bed or in your foyer. Or be bold and custom-order a larger size for the living room.

SHOP NOW: Jonathan Adler Anchor Rug, $650

It's A Wash

For a subtle infusion of the nautical trend, place these fragrant organic soaps in a guest bathroom or beside the kitchen sink.

SHOP NOW: 3 Soaps Maritime Soap Set, $19

Tipple Time

Pop open a bottle of suds with this marine-inspired opener. The stopper comes in handy if you can’t make it to the bottom.

SHOP NOW: Anchors Aweigh Bottle Opener & Wine Stopper, $25

Blue Lagoon

Like waves lapping at the shore, this tie-dyed pillow infuses the calm ocean tides into your bedroom.

SHOP NOW: Indigo Modern Tie-Dye Pillow, $90

Treasure Chest

Nautical rope handles give a touch of old-world charm to this sleek cube of crystal-clear Lucite.

SHOP NOW: Illusion End Table, $998