Cowrie shells have a long, layered history that stretches far beyond their recent resurgence in home decor. Long before they appeared on coffee tables, wall hangings, or sculptural objects, cowries ...

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 ...

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 ...

Deep in the depths of winter, many of us find ourselves fantasizing about a coastal getaway, which is all the more reason to bring the beach to our homes with ocean-inspired decor. Christie Brinkley ...

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 ...

A rare shell discovered by Bermudian Jack Lightbourn in 1979 is the source of inspiration for a new Christmas decoration by Alexandra Mosher, the jewellery designer. Ms Mosher was looking for ...

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The ancient Maya are not particularly known for their love of freshwater mussels. Mathematics, maize, pyramids and human sacrifice, yes. But bivalves? Not so much. Yet Florida ...