Crazy for oyster shells!

On consignment at Ballast Point, Kingsland, GA

Blue oyster shell mirror hanging over our bed

Here it is in the master bath, I move things around alot!

A few years ago my husband said, "what about doing a mirror with oyster shells from the beach"? And I was like, huh? Ok, so the first mirror we used blue/black shells, then white/tan shells, all gathered from the beach here. The boys really get into collecting them, and we all make a day of it. I am working on one now using super white oyster shells, can't wait to show you!

Mirror with Blue Limpets

One of my favorites so far!

Here are some detail shops of a recent mirror, it has bevelled glass which is nice. I thaught the mirror was finished but lacking some "pop", the blue limpet shells were just the thing. This mirror is on display at Ballast Point in Kingsland, Georgia and measures about 28"x42".

Unusual shell boxes

Detail of Umbonium shells. Once you get into the rythum of glueing, it's kind of relaxing - or maybe it's the fumes going to my head?!
I received an unusual opportunity to create two custom "shell displays" for a decorator friends master bedroom. She wanted them 14" x 10" and no taller than 20". I made the boxes using 1/2 plywood, filled the bottom two thirds with Plaster of Paris and encrusted the outside with tiny Umbonium shells. An interesting detail that you can't see is a hidden vase in the center of the box to hold flowers or a candle. Still working on my camera angles and photo quality, bear with me!

shell chandelier

Recent commission to encrust a clients chandelier for her beach condo. I'm working on photo quality, hope to get better!

Start of summer!

Here we are! From left to right, Cathy (yours truely), Gabriele and Sondra. All moms of boys and creative powerhouses!