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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

African-style flower vases made from coconut shells are the latest sustainable decor trend. Not only are these vases ...

In the annals of design, seashells have a great pedigree. They inspired ancient architects to add those graceful spiral flourishes to the tops of their Grecian columns. The nautilus shell influenced ...

I’ve always believed that the smallest styling details can make the biggest impact – especially in bathrooms, where storage and beauty have to coexist. When I finished my small bathroom remodel, top ...