I LOVE the beach!! We vacationed for 20 years at Pawley's Island, South Carolina growing up. When I smell the ocean air, it brings up the greatest memories of friends and family. I will always choose the beach if I have a choice of a vacation destination. Another thing I like to do is incorporate shells when I accessorize. There is something so beautiful and natural about a beautiful piece of coral. And...it doesn't help that I like white, so it works for me. There is a great site that I go to when I need them for a job. http://www.usshell.com/
They have everything and at great prices. The following pictures show how they can be used in many rooms, and any style.
Here are a few that I took directly from their site
Here is how Suzanne Kasler used them in a beach house
On a coffee table
I sewed these on chair covers
The next few are how I have used them in bookcases
I used these to fill up a concrete vase
I used these on a mantel at Christmas
Another shot of Christmas decor
In a jar
On a book
Mantel
Here are some others that I came across in my files
I am not sure where I got this, but it is stunning
As is this
I have seen this on quite a few blogs and I love it.
What an inexpensive way to add something organic to a room......
Now...here we are at the annual July 4th parade at Pawleys! I don't think I am in this picture, but that is my brother with the white nose and all that hair!!!