Get nautical with knots and seashells adorning a mirror
The macrame trend is a boho craze that many people can’t get enough of. If you want to capitalize on that aesthetic while keeping it a little more organic, this mirror is the perfect happy medium. By knotting and fraying light-colored craft rope and gluing cowrie shells around the mirror’s perimeter, you create subtle nods to the beach that will transport you and your guests to a soothing environment each time you look at it. If you’re ready to dive into this simple upcycling project, check out the tutorial here.
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Protect your tabletops with a seashell trivet
Considering how expensive coffee tables and kitchen countertops are, it can be a crushing blow to morale when you discover heat or condensation rings on those surfaces. Luckily, there’s an easy solution: Create a simple trivet dressed up with cowrie shells. While this project will require some use of power tools, the finished project is worth it when you can protect your favorite surfaces and make a design statement at the same time. Enjoy the full tutorial here.
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Bring new life to your home with a seashell floral arrangement
Nothing brightens up a living room or kitchen quite like a bouquet. Lovely as fresh flowers may be for a few days, they can get messy as they start to wilt, so why not instead create an arrangement that will stay beautiful indefinitely? By wrapping floral wire with twine and gluing small conch shells to the top, you create a flower alternative that’s equally beautiful, but much more individualistic. If your home could use some beachy character, get the tutorial here.
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Take your next dinner party under the sea with a seashell place setting
There are some places in the world where you can pay a hefty sum to dine in restaurants that are totally submerged underwater, protected only by glass on every side. If you can’t shell out for that kind of experience, but still want to bring some nautical delight to your dining room table, spend a few minutes creating these seashell place settings. Simply consisting of personalized scallop shells and decorated netting, the settings won’t take much time or money, but they’ll make a splash at your next get together. You can find the tutorial here.
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Put nature on display with a seashell art gallery wall
Some elements of the natural world are so intricate and beautiful that they look like intentional works of art. This is certainly the case with seashells. If you’ve been collecting your favorite shells from the beach for years and are looking for a way to get them the attention they deserve in your living room, office or bedroom, then this is the ideal project for you. You’d be surprised at just how professional a few canvases, some glue and a seashell collection can look. Check out the tutorial here.
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