CereusArt Coastal Decor

Decorate with seashells

Empty seashells are found washed on the shore by beachcombers. These finds can be displayed around your home or apartment transporting you to a warm beach with tranquil breezes and waves gently lapping the shore.

Seashells can add texture, symmetry, and add focal points to your home decor. You can display one large seashell on a coffee table as a conversation piece. Or you can use seashells for your latest craft project. After my beach wedding I gathered seashells in vases of varying lengths and displayed them on a shelf in my bathroom. There are many ways to decorate with seashells. The possibilities are endless.

Create a beautiful centerpiece with seashells.

(See the full post at Thoughts from over the Rainbow)

Use seashells to create a seashell monogram.

(View the full tutorial at Purple Hues and Me)

Display seashells in a bowl.

(Source: Nautical Cottage Blog)

Driftwood

Another staple of classic beach decor is driftwood, weathered wood that has been washed onto a shore. The "motion of the ocean" makes it difficult to determine the origin of a piece of driftwood and I think that's why I like it. From the smooth edge or jagged grooves you can almost feel the history of a piece. Decorating with driftwood is really very easy. You can arrange a large piece on a coffee table or gather smaller pieces in a dish or vase. Lately folks have gotten their creative juices flowing and are creating lovely pieces of art. It's amazingly easy to work with and can easily be cut into smaller pieces for complex projects. Unlike other DIY beach decor supplies it can be used year round to add a coastal touch to seasonal decor.

I recently saw this beautiful (and cheap) project for DIY Linen Driftwood Pumpkins from City Farmhouse.