Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. In home decor, shells are synonymous with a kind of kitschy seaside aesthetic that most try to avoid, their ...

To start crafting with cowrie shells, you will need a few basic materials. Get a plain wooden or cardboard frame as a base.

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 ...

Coastal decor is one of those trends that will never truly disappear, though it does benefit from clever upgrades and refreshes that help keep it more modern and less overdone. Whether you have a full ...