So I did just that and this is what I found (as always please click images for more information and/or purchase)...
... a lovely bundle of bulk shells all wrapped up in a net...
... all kinds of beauties large to medium in size like these sunset scallop shells...
... a wonderful giant clam shell...
... a fun selection of dyed seashells...
... and speaking of dyed, I've always loved the colored finger starfish...
... and of course the always awesome white starfish...
... delightful small sea urchins as well as other small sea treasures...
... and lastly a wide variety of seaglass which, even for the avid beachcomber, is not always easy to find.*A thought about sea creatures from Coastal Living:
"Whole shells sold in souvenir shops are often dredged from the ocean floor, then killed and bleached"..., this I suppose could be true for online stores too. Click on link if you want to know more about how to protect sea creatures and their natural habitats.
Books of Interest:
... and what's up on A Beach Lovers Place: The Perfect Match!
8 comments:
You're to blame if I spend any more money on shells! I love the dyed ones, so fun. Thanks Maya!
Enjoyed the nice shell photos, recently I have done acrylic paintings of shells and beaches on wood chairs and bar stools. Usually I paint on canvas or paper so this is different for me and I am having so much fun! I enjoy reading your blogs. Thanks, PJ
The died seashells are my favorites....I love them all though.
Love shells and beach glass!!!
I love this idea "Beach combing on the net", very clever.
It always disturbs me to think of how many critters are boiled out of their homes to sell to tourists and beach-lovers...as much as I adore shells, I think it's kindest to stick to those already abandoned by their owners...
Living in Florida near many beaches, I enjoy being able to take a break and head to one in particular. Little Talbot Island is a State park and it has some of the most incredible bleached out driftwood. However, it is against the law to take it. There is also a law against taking any shell with an "occupant". I have found wonderful shells down in Marco Island, but they too have a rule against taking a shell occupied by any living creature. Good rules so that others can enjoy looking and learning. Respecting life is better than owning any shell.
I've always had to beach comb places in Australia for my shell collections. Interestingly, in Positano on the Amalfi Coast in Italy, shells however tiny are hard to come by but sea glass and tiles are abundant!
Am enjoying browsing your blog!
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