Craft Projects with Shells

Craft Projects with Shells

From the rocky beaches in St. Joseph, Michigan to the sugar sand shores of Southwest Florida, I’ve always collected shells. Which means I’ve ended up with a LOT of them over the years- especially during my post-college internship. And while I keep a lot of them stored in pretty bottles, I’m always looking for new craft projects with shells. And in case you are, too, I thought I’d gather some creative ideas for your seashell collection.Read more ›

Mini Zen Garden for Stress Relief

Mini Zen Garden for Stress Relief

Several years ago when I was shopping for this “Thrift the Look: Beach Cottage” post, I came across this wonderful large platter. In the end, I didn’t end up needing it for that particular blog post, but I held onto the platter for future use. Turns out, that future use would be for stress relief, in the form of a mini Zen garden.Read more ›

Beach in a Jar

Beach in a Jar

Over the years, I’ve procured several blue ball mason jars, particularly those with air bubbles inside the glass. I’m such a sucker for old aqua jars with their vibrant color and crusty zinc lids. So, I decided to upcycle a few of my own into coastal decor or “Beach in a Jar” with seashells and beach treasures I had collected over the years.
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