We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you prefer decorating in the upscale and comforting coastal grandmother style or the relaxed beach vibe, using real seashells is a ...

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 ...

They’re one of the most iconic souvenirs from summer vacation and they’re free. Who hasn’t collected a bucketful of seashells only to bring them home and have them sit in a bag or a box. Seashells are ...

Make summer's souvenirs a pretty and permanent fixture in your home Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five years as a writer and editor on the ...

10 Ways To Elegantly Decorate Your Home With Seashells Bring a little bit of the beach back to your city apartment. By Micaela English Published: Jul 08, 2015 7:24 PM EDT Save Article ...

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 ...

Hard-shell gourds lend themselves both to utility and decoration. Ancient cultures only needed to harvest and dry the fruits from this prehistoric plant to have cooking kettles, storage containers, ...

Majoid crabs -- known as decorator crabs -- adorn themselves with items secured from their surroundings such as sponges, algae and other marine debris. Scientists are exploring what factors drive this ...