Beachy Shell Wreath

beachy shell wreath

You may have shells from summer beach trips that you are trying to figure out what to do with now. Before you stuff them in a drawer or closet to be forgotten, check out this wreath made by Kelly at The Lily Pad Cottage. Kelly knocked off a $139 shell wreath from Ballard for a few bucks with some decorative sisal and a wreath form she had on hand. She’s going to be one happy gal when she busts out her beautiful bargain wreath next summer.

beachy shell wreath

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Seashell Topiary

diy seashell topiary

Ninety-nine buckaroos was just a little (okay, a lot!) more than Vanessa from At The Picket Fence was willing to spend for a beachy coral topiary. When her quest for faux coral came up dry, Vanessa turned to a coral-esque sea sponge to get the job done. I actually prefer the color and texture of [...Read More]

Shell Candle Holder

Aimee from It’s Overflowing loves to pull out her seashells from family beach trips each summer as décor. However, this year she decided to create something a little more lasting from the shells after being inspired by a shell candle holder from ZGallerie. Aimee says, “ZGallerie’s Seashell Candleholder is great, but using our own seashells [...Read More]

Seashell Candles

Summer is all about enjoying the beautiful sunshine and setting out on fabulous beach getaways. However, you can create a coastal vibe in your own home with these beach-inspired candles from Vivienne at The V Spot. This is a great project for using shells that you’ve collected on the beach. Follow Vivienne’s directions for reusing [...Read More]

Beach Themed Vignette

Aimee from It’s Overflowing has been busy revamping her foyer. With summer right around the corner, she decided to go with a beach theme for her entry table. Aimee’s vignette incorporates various coastal items, including fishbowls, sand, seashells, and rope. She pulled the whole look together for only $15 and got to use some shells [...Read More]

Shell Dining Chargers

Susan from Before Naps on the Porch was watching an auction for some pretty shell chargers on eBay, thinking how nice they’d be for summer dining. Imagine her surprise when the price shot up over $200! Yes, that’s for a set of six chargers! Instead of getting in on the crazy-high bidding, Susan adorned some [...Read More]

Shiny Silver Painted Seashells

Becca at From Gardners to Bergers tested various techniques to create the perfect silver seashells. We can all thank Becca for saving us time and money in experimentation! She wanted her shells to be highly reflective and super shiny. This is a subtle way to add a bit of bling to your décor. Becca received [...Read More]

Shell Wall Art

Erin from Stillwater Story created this shell wall art from sea urchins, a glassless wall frame, and some iridescent paper. Erin definitely has a knack for coastal decorating on a dime, as this piece cost her only $11 to create. I love its natural elegance and serenity.   She was inspired by the Form and [...Read More]