They’re one of the most iconic souvenirs from summer vacation and they’re free. Who hasn’t collected a bucketful of seashells only to bring them home and have them sit in a bag or a box. Seashells are ...

Long after seashells cease to be dwellings for the ocean’s creatures, they remain desirable as raw materials in home decor, especially in coastal areas. A shell accessory can recall beaches visited ...

Make summer's souvenirs a pretty and permanent fixture in your home Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five years as a writer and editor on the ...