shells

D & S Shell Mirrors

Filed under: Decor

Looking for a little ocean-themed decor for your summer home? D & S Designs sells high-end custom seashell mirrors and other items that are beach house ready. The mirrors have sturdy wood frames, a heavy duty cable for hanging, 1/4" mirror glass and commercial glues. The shells are all carefully applied for a a unique look different than the commercial frames which sometimes have generic shells smushed into mortar. The mirrors start at $1395.

Other shell finds we love:
Sea Change Ring
John Hardy Cinta Collection
Blooming Shells
Ruzzetti and Gow Gilded Seashells

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Tags: decor, design, mirrors, seashells, shells

Mesi Jilly's Shell Rings

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry

When I first spotted Mesi Jilly's shell rings in Vogue a few months ago, I was of two minds about them. One the one hand, as someone who grew up next to the ocean, I love anything with a seaside theme. On the other, I have my reservations about gems combined with less than durable materials. Mesi Jilly's first jewelry collection is a range of shell-based rings that combine gemstones and coral with gold or silver. Each ring is a one-of-a-kind creation made in Italy by jeweler Stefano Zuolo. The remind me of the wood and crystal rings created by Christine J. Brandt. The shell and coral ring shown here sells for $815 at Vivre.

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Blooming Shells

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Last week I found gilded shells, this week take a look at shells in their unadulterated state. Blooming Shells is a store in Sag Harbor, New York. They offer a wide variety of shells and coral and specialize in the kind of larger, rare shells that interior designers often choose to decorate with in beach houses. The priciest shell in their online store is the Volute Beckii, a very rare and large specimen that sells for $560.

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J. Crew Beaded Bathing Suit

by Dakota Smith (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

From the J.Crew Collection, the preppy retailer's more expensive line of clothing, here's a beautiful and apparently swimmable suit. Shells and beads decorate the top of the suit, while there's boning along the sides. And sure, brown isn't always the most flattering color for a pale beach newbie, but this suit probably looks really pretty once you have a tan. Price: $100.