But we’re also giving a big shout-out to Mother Nature for this decor trend, because, let’s be honest, shells are cool. They survive wave after crashing wave until they’re safely washed ashore and ...

To start crafting with cowrie shells, you will need a few basic materials. Get a plain wooden or cardboard frame as a base. You will also need glue or adhesive suitable for shells, scissors, and some ...

Long after seashells cease to be dwellings for the ocean’s creatures, they remain desirable as raw materials in home decor, especially in coastal areas. A shell accessory can recall beaches visited ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. In home decor, shells are synonymous with a kind of kitschy seaside aesthetic that most try to avoid, their ...

From nativity scenes to ring dishes to wreaths and chandeliers, oyster shells are popular around South Carolina homes, especially in the Lowcountry. For the artists who make those pieces and ...

Many craft-based small businesses begin with a plentiful raw ingredient and creativity -- like seashell crafting. Entrepreneurs with ample access to a good source of shells, like a public beach, have ...