Creatures of the sea

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!!!