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She Sees Seashells By The Thrift Store

July 12th, 2009 in blog     
Junk_Sophisticate Candy Allen, contributor
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Combined with a bit of play sand, shells look right at home in a glass vase.  A mini seascape, if you will.
A seashells neutral palette pairs up nicely with old ironstone pottery. 
Old bottles are a natural companion with shells.  Either top one off or fill one up with a vintage-inspired handwritten note tag.  Youll have your very own message on a bottle.    
This is where I keep much of my shell decor.  Below are shelves with cabinet doors so I can keep the bulk of my stash hidden until needed.  
Piled on top of an old platter, shells are gorgeously displayed at an outside gathering. 
Use a larger shell to hold your favorite photos.  Looks like Ellies saying cheese. 
The old standby shell soap holder works every time! 
Dont change this shell decor!  I love it too much! 
Now weight a minute!  A scale with coral??  Yep!  It works. 
I gather extra shells in an old bicycle basket atop my cabinet.  Lets see how much I can fill er up! 
Combined with a bit of play sand, shells look right at home in a glass vase.  A mini seascape, if you will.

Combined with a bit of play sand, shells look right at home in a glass vase.  A mini seascape, if you will.
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I haven't been to an oceanside beach in over twelve years.  I know, I know...woe is me. :(  But that wouldn't stop me from including a little bit of seaside decor throughout my home.  Shells can be purchased inexpensively in large quantities at thrift stores, garage sales, fleamarkets and auctions.  I've even seen them free on Craigslist!

 

 

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Comments (17)

RustyDiva writes: Great pictures Candy! I could smell the salt air just viewing them. Shells make me think of relaxing beach vacations - thank for sharing them! Posted: 2:11 pm on July 21st
ModernJune writes: I don't know what I like better the coin dish or the candle display. thanks for following me on twitter, I am glad to meet you!

LOVE JUNK! Posted: 7:29 pm on July 17th
ScrappyLady writes: Coincidentally, I just returned from the sea shore and what fun my hubby and I (mostly I) had collecting shells. I had fogotten to take a bucket or bag, so my pants pockets were bulging with shells. Now, looking through your ideas, I have some great display ideas. Thanks for sharing. Posted: 1:15 pm on July 15th
TGTG writes: Candy,
Another wonderful post and I love how you display so many ways to use them. Lovely.

JennyK Posted: 8:43 pm on July 13th
JunkArchitect writes:
I love seashells and when we were little kids my brother and I would spend the day collecting them. Your displays are great and the colors are so soothing…beautiful job.

Jim

Posted: 6:36 pm on July 13th
fellowjunker writes: Picture perfect, perfect picture Candy!!! Love all your uses for thrift store shells........now WE have to work on getting you to a REAL ocean side beach!!!
xojanis Posted: 3:38 pm on July 13th
shabbychick writes: Candy...love your displays - and LOVE all the shells - I've got quite a few myself (just trying to bring a bit of the beach to Ohio, right??!!).

Awesome photos as always, showing off your casual elegant style! Nice work my friend!!

Kathy Posted: 1:08 pm on July 13th
KimberlyMelamed writes: Wonderful way to display your shells! I too have a great love (and a pretty massive collection) of shells! I can remember where I found each one- such happy memories that take me back to the beach each time I look at them. Thanks for the inspirational ways you make them a part of your home. Posted: 11:35 am on July 13th
Junk_Sophisticate writes: Thanks everyone! Shells are still too hard for me to pass up! Maybe one of these days I'll get to go back to the beach and collect them up from there.

Candy Posted: 7:08 am on July 13th
MimiToria writes: Hey Candy-
You know how I love shells, so really enjoyed your blog post here on JMS. I love all of the photos you so creatively executed as well as the fabulous display space you have for your wonderful collection.
Everything is awesome!
Gretchen Posted: 10:12 pm on July 12th
alicemom writes: A girl after my own heart. I love them all. Your pictures are so good! I agree with Lani............magazine cover here us roar.
smiles, alice Posted: 6:05 pm on July 12th
chippingcharm writes: Beautiful ideas...no tools required...I LOVE that part! Thanks for the inspiration, Laurel Posted: 4:21 pm on July 12th
ALVN writes: A girl after my own heart! Love all the ideas!

Amy Posted: 3:49 pm on July 12th
oldnews writes: Simple, elegant, beautiful! Marie Posted: 2:51 pm on July 12th
suewhitney writes: Absolutely stunning, Candy! Your refined elegant style shines on! Thanks for the inspiration.

Be Well,
Sue Posted: 12:21 pm on July 12th
CottageElements writes: Great job, Candy! Love how you displayed your collection. Your pictures are absolutely stunning. Looks like magazine worthy to me!

Lani Posted: 11:36 am on July 12th
grannijo writes: Candy...you have done it again!!!...love all the decor with the shells...I see them all the time...never thought of useing them in so many different ways!...BEAUTIFUL PICTURES...see we can collect shells in OHIO!!!!...love it!...sharon Posted: 10:46 am on July 12th
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