My Own Cruising Journal: a Nautical Gallery and Gift Shop in Lighthouse Point, Florida

My Own Cruising Journal , in Lighthouse Point, Florida,has it's roots in the talents of Pat Anderson, an artist with an island bent. Cruising with her husband, Captain Pete, years ago she kept a journal by drawing beatiful scenes of what she saw around her. This was in 1992. In 1996 she opened My Own Cruising Journal featuring some of her artwork. It carried tropical and marine inspired clothing. and still does. They carry shirts by Kahala of Hawaii that actually feature Pat's drawings in their design. Pat does the designs, the fabric is printed in Japan, put toegther in Hawaii and sold all over the world.

When you walk into My Own Cruising Journal the island feel just captures you. To the left is the men's area with Tommy Bahama shorts and shirts. Scanning around you see wonderful home decor, mugs, trays, statuary, all Island themed. There are beautiful tiled trays with Pat's designs in the tiles for $$64.00 and matching mugs for $12.99. There are wonderful placeants and vases as well as cutlery. You can buy gorgeous naplis and paper plates as well. Most with an Island theme. You can have this artist works in your home for that little cost. Pat's original artwork sells for up to $7000.00. Meet her in the store, she's usually there.They carry hand crafted trays and serving pieces by Mariposa.Mariposa makes cutlery, glass and ceramics. A twin palms Mariposa tray costs $134.00 others are around $60.00. Remember these are hand crafted by artisans so you are getting a work of art.

Look for the trademark pink and gren under the Lilly flag and you will find all the most beautiful Lilly Pulitzer clothing. The Lilly designs came from the clothing Lilly Pulitzer wore when she opened her juice stand in Palm Beach. People loved her prints. They were in fruit colors to hide the stains from the juice she was selling fresh squeezed. They have Lilly Pulitzer cable hoodie sweaters in the discount room, get them at the reduced price.