Giant Clam Shells and Saying Good-bye to Summer

After Labor Day, I start decorating for autumn. So before I start packing up my summer decor I thought I'd share some photos of my dining table centerpiece. I wanted something "beachy" for summer that wasn't too nautical so I bought a faux clam shell on sale at Crate and Barrel (save-on-crafts.com has something similar) and filled it with items I already owned including; crushed sea shells (Joann Fabrics), votive holders (Target), and a vintage faux pearl necklace. Since I'm obviously a fan of the giant clam shell trend, in this post I've also included some photos of  these shells being used for a variety of things such as bowls, fireplace displays, an ice bucket, and even a sink basin.

 

Photographs courtesy of me.

Photograph courtesy of House Beautiful.

Photograph courtesy of cote de texas.

Photograph courtesy of the paris apartment.

Photographs courtesy of You Paid More Than Me.

Photograph courtesy of Southern Living.

Photograph courtesy of Elle Decor.

Photographs courtesy of Willow Decor.

Photograph courtesy of color outside the lines. 

 Photograph courtesy of Cote de Texas.