Just a few photos in this post of sorted seashells.
I love nothing more than having time to just look around for random found objects. As I scavenge I’m making little collages in my head, connecting shapes and color gradations. The seashells at the outer banks were like a treasure trove. I wasn’t looking for intact shells, just the interesting pieces and wow:
Color families:
Spiral shaped:
Heart shaped:
Eroded shells that look like they came from another planet:
And I left the best for last…my favorite shells are the inner core remnants of conch and other sea snail type shells. I’m sure they have a name…anyone know?
Brett says the Outer Banks might call soon to ask for all their shells back. Don’t worry, I didn’t take too many.
I had a few questions on Instagram about what I do with all my found objects. Sometimes I just dump them all in a jar once I’ve arranged them and taken a photo. Some things get put into large front loading shadow boxes that I keep on a table in our living room. Other things just get put right back out where I found them. I just enjoy the process!
Find more found objects here.
If you love secret collections make sure to check out this post about the archives at the Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History. It’s amazing.
In Scotland we call the last group of shells periwinkles.
I have a bag of sea shells from our summer OBX trip. My daughter and collected a bunch of purple ones that we were going to turn into a necklace. We have yet to do that, I think this week is as good a time as any!
I collect the heart shaped and holey pieces, too. The holey ones have been invaded by boring sponges. We call those worm holes. Mine are in jars on my covered porch.
After reading this post I stumbled on this book I thought you might find interesting, it’s called :Things Organized Neatly: The Art of Arranging the Everyday.” I especially like the orange, lemon and lime peels.
http://www.amazon.com/Things-Organized-Neatly-Arranging-Everyday/dp/0789331136