The Classic Clamshell

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How do I love thee?


Let me count the ways...






































Now this would definitely be my fantasy, diving into a heap of clam shells!


Check out the newest "clamshell" treasure for sale at Il Tuo Tesoro!
*All images via Google images

Comments

Loui♥ said…
WOW!
AWESOME!!
I join you in the last statement..
altho I would NOT dive..
instead would tread lightly..
shells can be very SHARP!!
oh but the images are just beautiful!!
warm sandy hugs..
Loui♥
August 3, 2010 at 8:02 AM
jeanette from everton terrace said…
I'm right there with you as well. I have shells scattered throughout my home. I love the colors and textures - they are magical to me. Probably because I was born in and lived my whole life here in the desert!
August 3, 2010 at 8:05 AM
Anonymous said…
Wow Terri, what photos!

When I was growing up in Sydney every house had a big old clam shell hanging about in the garden, and we were told dreadful stories of putting a foot down while diving, and being trapped...
August 3, 2010 at 8:24 AM
In Full Bloom Photography said…
Love these shells...some of them are just absolutely HUGE. WOW!!
August 3, 2010 at 8:27 AM
La Brocanteuse said…
Hello Dolfina!
I love the images you shared with us, gosh I would love to see these shells in real life. thank you for popping in again on my blog! love Colette x
August 3, 2010 at 8:39 AM
vignette design said…
Great post Terri! I too love clam shells! Thanks for sharing all of these images. My favorite one is the huge shell on the console. I would plant succulents in it! Looking forward to meeting you soon.
August 3, 2010 at 9:19 AM
Nita Stacy said…
Yes, I love the shells. I would love to have them all over my house...but my house is sooooo landlocked in Oklahoma that I just feel like decorating with shells is silly here. But if I lived even a few hours from the beach they'd be all over my house and yard. Did you ever see the photos of a fireplace mantel completely covered in shells? I think it was in Cottage Living a long time ago. I thought it was just over the top fabulous. Actually, I'm going to go look for that photo now.
August 3, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Unknown said…
Oh, so stunning! The nautical look is REALLY hard to pull off, in my opinion, these are put together so beautifully, they aren't cheesy, but chic! XO!
August 3, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Pamela Hunt Lee said…
Nature's Sculptures...
August 3, 2010 at 10:26 AM
Kathysue said…
Oh Miss Terri, Love all of these images but my heart went to the white porcelain tiered shell dish, so pretty would love that, Kathysue
August 3, 2010 at 1:15 PM
Shorely Chic said…
S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G! You do such a marvelous job at gathering these photos. I love each and every one :)
August 3, 2010 at 1:44 PM
Will @ Bright.Bazaar said…
My Gran loves shells, I must show her this!!
August 3, 2010 at 2:29 PM
lisaroy said…
what great photos as usual - I don't know where you find such beauties! I would love a huge clam shell on my dining room table. : )
August 3, 2010 at 3:19 PM
Blooming Rose Musings said…
Wonderful images. I love shells...each and every one is so unique. I really like the rippled one.
Thanks so much. As always, a beautiful post.
August 3, 2010 at 10:45 PM
My Castle in Spain said…
Pure shell heaven ! if i could have only one ...and i'd be happy !
:-)
August 4, 2010 at 4:39 AM
Privet and Holly said…
Mmmm...Yum!
I'm looking
forward to dipping
my tootsies in the
sand...next week!!!
I love shells and
always have a few
out, year 'round,
to remind me of
one of my most
favorite places
on earth. Happy
Wednesday, Terri!
xx Suzanne
August 4, 2010 at 6:18 AM
Cashon&Co said…
You & I:

Cut from the same cloth...

Thats for sure.........

Yes, me love all these too.... equally......
August 10, 2010 at 9:24 PM
Jennifer said…
I love shells and have quite a few - this was an interesting and delightful post for me - very varied and fun! Thanks, Jennifer jennsthreegraces
April 5, 2011 at 7:25 AM
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