Seashell fireplace

In some areas of the world, seashells have long been used for jewelry, decorative adornment, and even currency, but in much of Europe, they remained something of a rarity until the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, when European explorers and merchants began traveling the globe and later returning home bearing caches of them. Initially prized as scientific curiosities, shells eventually became commonplace enough that by the eighteenth century, they were being used as decoration, when…

Christa’s South Seashells on Instagram: "⁠This oyster fireplace surround was done on panel in my studio and shipped to a home in North Carolina. Contractor there installed and sealed it up with our numbered shell system and instructions. ⁠ ⁠. . . . #interiordesign #fireplace #seashells #custom #art #interiorstyling #design #oyster"

Déco: Countryside & Farmhouse Style - roaring open fireplaces, rustic wooden beams, a neutral colour palette and rustic and relaxed cosiness

Brian Fairfield on Instagram: "“Sailor’s valentine” fireplace surround for @dunesonthewaterfrontmaine. This was kinda tough for me, because while @kristadstokes and @mark.d.cotto gave me pretty clear instructions(they wanted it to look like a crafty drunk mermaid built it and the ocean washed over it for years, or something like that), I was never confident that I could quite make it work. When it was all said and done though, all parties involved seemed to like it, and I’m gonna call…

Traditional Home Following yesterday's post about cottage living by the sea, what could be more fitting for Tuesday Inspiration than seashe...

These 9 stunning shell mosaic fireplace mantel ideas are labor of love projects for sure. Featured on Completely Coastal. Just imagine how nice it will be to enjoy your hand collected shells from long stroll along beaches on your fireplace mantel!

Lauren Liess on Instagram: "Celebrating the release of BEACH LIFE (my newest book) tonight at a book signing party at @modernbeachhouse in Duck, NC at 6 PM 🤍 Couldn’t be more excited!!! This book truly has a piece of my heart in it & I can’t wait for you to read it!! 🤍🌊 seashell fireplace photo taken by @helennorman"

Clare Sullivan on Instagram: "the meanies were on the other app, not this one 📣❤️❤️❤️anyway- The #SHMANTLE may not be your cup of tea, but the tea is that it’s *your home, your rules!* and I am enjoying my lavender lemon tea as I gaze at this shell fireplace with so much pride and excitement! #shelling #maximalism #shellart #diyinteriors #diy"

Billed as the #1 Sea Shell Artist in America, Heather Kendall creates one-of-a-kind custom shell mirrors that clients can't get enough of. Questions? Call (813) 629-3439