34 stews, 16 yachts participating Aqualuxe Outfitting hosted once again the official tabletop competition of the season. Our judges, Julie Perry, the author of The Insider's Guide of How to become a Yacht Stewardess, Sara Trelo, Director of Business Development at Christofle, Jo Cooper, Placement Coordinator for Bluewater and Cris Clifford, designer and outfitter at Aqualuxe, hit the docks bright and early, judging the following 5 categories for creativity, aesthetic and over

It's boat show time!!! and time to get out THE contact list, in Laudy, for all your yachtie services. Here is one you want to take note to, Ms. Lorrie Sanon from Indigo Hues Floral Designs. If you follow her instagram account you will fall head over heels, impeccable taste, new totally organic designs. If you are looking for something unique and in-budget; write her an email and set up an appointment. FLIBS is just around the corner. I asked her if she would share with us a

28 stews, 11 yachts participating Aqualuxe Outfitting interior designer Cris Clifford, her assistant Jayne McManus and Alene Keenan, the Yacht Stew Guru, author of The Yacht Guru’s Bible and Interior course instructor at Maritime Professional Training were accompanied by our honored guest, Julie Perry, author of "The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess" this year. The judging categories were based on creativity, aesthetic & overall design impact. We started at the

The GG is a boutique print, design & art studio where inspiration is gathered from the salt air, coconut palms and gypsy sea travels. All the designs are conceptualized, drawn and hand printed in-house by Bibi Martinek. The hand-printed pillow cases, runners, napkins and table clothes are available in many colors and all designs can be personalized. She uses water based inks that are eco-friendly and absorb into the fibers of the garment, achieving a super soft touch. GG spec

Our journey began at the north docks near Las Olas bridge where we found chief stew Bronwyn Martin and her team on M/Y Arioso had perfectly executed a “gilded by the Greek Gods” theme. Their centerpiece showcased a variety of Grecian vases, urns, golden stones, and glassware rimmed in gold. With vines suspended overhead and grapes overflowing a gleaming vase, the clever use of dry ice created a smoky, mysterious environment. Dani, Caroline & Yana on M/Y One More Toy incorpor

Chief stew Juliet Paola and her team from M/Y Livernano, a 95' Princess, were inspired by cupid and shared a "Nauti-Love" Top Notch Tabletop at the Miami Boat Show 2016. Guests are welcomed with a glass of Prosecco from the owner's Italian vineyard & a cooled refreshing finger tip towel on a teardrop plate decorated with hearts & petals. The bar set up is just the tease of decorations to what is about to be revealed at the dining room table. Experience "Butter me up" Nut Squa

A fun night out for yacht crew and industry, both working and looking, to help crew develop the contacts that can make their careers even more successful. Aqualuxe Outfitting will have their tent set up, come visit us! Alene Keenan from MPT will stop by to sign her book; and we will showcase The Global Galavant's amazing beach totes. Prizes for Top Notch Tabletop Challenge 2016 can be collected at our tent. Some of the sponsors will come by around 6:30pm to meet and greet! #T

It wasn't a surprise to see the girls from M/Y Sovereign take the 4 categories by storm and win them all! Perhaps their tip of the day prepared them best: "Our tip is when getting ready for charter-time, always take the 6 P's in consideration: Prior Preparation Prevents Piss-Poor Performance." And so they prepared and were the only yacht who competed in all 4 categories. ALL tabletops were stunning! From shamrocks, celebrating St. Patrick's day to "The Seasons Onboard" captiv

Aqualuxe photographed the Top Notch Tabletops at Yachts Miami Beach Boat Show Saturday February 13th, 2016. From exotic tropical flower arrangements, to simple elegant white roses, the centerpieces at the Miami Boatshow were fabulous! Creative napkin folds included the double pointed fan by Susan Dolan from M/Y Katya, enclosed envelope menu, overlay napkin fold, layered placemats, exotic tropical centerpieces, tulips & butterflies were all part of the displays surrounding som