Image: Lands End Canvas

Yesterday was one of those days that we caught ourselves looking out the window and wishing boats were in the water.  Sunny, warm, and just a bit of a breeze, there was nowhere we would have rather been than out on the water.  Unfortunately, we weren’t able to play hookey, but that day will come soon enough.  In the meantime, we’ll just stock up on pieces with a bit of a nautical twist.  Recently one of our followers on Twitter (thanks Drew!) suggested we check out the Mainsail Shackle Sailors Belt ($40) from Lands End Canvas, we’re glad he did.

When a Lands End Canvas designer visited a local marine supply store looking for inspiration, he stumbled upon some mainsail shackles.  He picked up a few and went to work re-purposing them as a belt buckle, if only we had such creative inspiration each time we have wandered similar aisles.  With red, white, and blue flat braided nylon nautical line making up the majority of the belt, and leather tabs pulling everything together, we will be happily sporting this sailors belt on the water and off.