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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

African-style flower vases made from coconut shells are the latest sustainable decor trend. Not only are these vases ...

Do you throw away the shells after eating the nut inside? Why throw them away when you can create fun DIY crafts with the pistachio shells? Let’s get creative because we have some fantastic projects ...