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 ...

African shell mosaics are a unique and beautiful way to add a cultural touch to your home decor. These intricate designs, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Coastal decor is one of those trends that will never truly disappear, though it does benefit from clever upgrades and refreshes that help keep it more modern and less overdone. Whether you have a full ...

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 ...