Early Christmas Gift & INTAGLIO WINNER

My dad had a giant clam shell that has been sitting in his rock garden for 30+ years. I have asked him

numerous times if he would sell it to me, and the answer was always NO. He asked me

what I wanted this year for Christmas and I jokingly said the clam shell, but never really
expecting he would let go of it.

Dad could not understand why in the world I would even want the "old, dirty shell"

and he said all the times I asked to buy it he thought I was kidding. He even said he

would be so embarrassed if anyone knew he gave me an old shell for a Christmas gift.

Last week while visiting my family for an early Christmas, Dad gave me the giant clam shell as

well as the largest conch shell I have ever seen. He had cleaned and bleached both shells

and had them ready for me to take home.

The only problem was they weighed between 60-70 pounds and couldn't be checked as luggage.

Shipping them home would have been really expensive, so I had to leave my shells there

for now. Can you believe I forgot to even get a picture? I plan on getting them

next time we drive to Florida, or if we get moved there anytime soon.

Until I can get my Christmas gifts home here are some photos for inspiration.

A beautiful vignette created by Tot at Time Worn Interiors.

House Beautiful

Photo courtesy of Centsational Girl

Do you like to decorate with shells? Any creative ideas appreciated.

GIVEAWAY WINNER....

Thank you to everyone that entered the giveaway for the framed intaglios.

Random.org selected #42 as the winner.

Congrats to Kim @ Savvy Southern Style

In honor of my new product I am offering a 10% discount on the custom intaglios

in my Etsy shop. Email me if interested.

Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Christmas hugs,

Sherry

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