• Hand-decoupaged Pacific coast oyster shells with whimsical hummingbirds and flowers.  Each hand selected oyster shell gets ground down on the back to make it sit properly on the glass pebble feet, the hinge is touched up with black, brown and gray paint. After applying the decoupage hummingbird art and flowers, the the shell is sealed with several layers of high gloss resin which enhances the shell's colorful nacre interior and protects the decoupage. The glass pebble feet vary in quantity and color.  Some have 3 feet, some have 4 and the color can be blue, green, gold, coral or turquoise.  
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  • Beautifully hand-crafted oyster plate featuring six real oyster shell "wells" set around a blue and white floral vine patterned porcelain dinner plate, accented with a "sauce bowl" made from a vintage porcelain nut bowl with a delicate yellow flower. Quartz beach glass fills the plate bottom like melting ice, and a single real 7mm pearl adorns one of the oyster shells wells. Each hand selected 2 1/2 inch oyster shell gets ground down on the back to make it sit properly on the plate, the hinge is then touched up with black and brown paint, and finally the shell is sealed with a high gloss resin to enhance the shell's colorful nacre interior which gives it a fresh-shucked wet look. The sea glass "melting ice" has also been sealed with a high gloss resin. Oyster plate diameter - 10 1/2 inches. Hand-wash only. The result - an oyster plate so fresh looking you can almost taste the cool salty oysters! Perfect for any wedding, house warming, or seasonal gift for the oyster-obsessed friend or family member. Collectible oyster plates, circa 2025. The perfect gift for oyster aficionados everywhere!  https://artonthehalfshell.etsy.com
  • Like a dozen oysters on the half shell, this clock features a dozen Gulf of Mexico oyster shells from New Orleans, set like the hours around a large painted blue-gray tray with black metal handles. A mosaic of mussel and abalone shell pieces, honed down by the waves, amber sea glass, and tumbled pale green and seafoam beach glass circles the plate bottom like the minutes. The 12 o'clock hour is embellished with a real 7mm pearl. Each hand-selected 4 to 4 1/4 inch Gulf oyster shell gets ground down on the back to make it sit properly on the plate and is painted with a glossy sealer to enhance the shell's colorful nacre interior which gives it a fresh-shucked wet look. Clock diameter is 18 inches. Perfect for beach homes, ocean lovers, or anyone looking to add unique coastal decor to their space. Makes a thoughtful housewarming gift or standout statement piece. The American made quartz clock movement requires 1 AA battery. The clock comes ready to hang with a picture wire on the back. ART ON THE HALF-SHELL Artfully coastal timepieces for the oyster and seafood connoisseur and coastal lifestyle enthusiast.
  • HOOK, LINE, AND SINKER CEILING FAN/LIGHT PULL Beautifully hand-crafted ceiling fan pull featuring an Atlantic double oyster shell, with a real 7mm pearl, "caught" on a fish hook, rigged with real fishing tackle and a beaded sinker line. Turquoise ceramic beads, amber glass beads, and turquoise glass prism beads accent the pull.  The hand-finished 4 inch oyster shell is sealed with a high gloss resin to give it a fresh-shucked wet look, revealing the oyster shell's rich colors on both the front and the back. Notice the little 2 inch shell on the back.  Fan Pull is 12 inches with an adjustable 18 inch ball chain and connector. Hook and barb have been safely filed down. ART ON THE HALF SHELL Artfully coastal gifts for the oyster and seafood connoisseur and coastal lifestyle enthusiast.  
  • Tell Time with the Tides. This handcrafted wall clock features real seashells placed where the hour markers would be, each one a tiny piece of the ocean, artfully arranged to bring natural coastal charm into your home. Whether you're decorating a beach cottage, oceanfront retreat, or simply dreaming of salt air and sandy toes, this clock is a timeless statement piece. A Pacific oyster shell with a real 7mm pearl marks the 12 o'clock hour. Ocean hued beach glass circles the plate bottom like minutes on a pearly white dinner plate with subtle gray tinged beaded rim. The American made quartz clock movement requires 1 AA battery. The clock comes ready to hang with a hanger on the back, or it can be displayed on a plate stand. Clock diameter is 11.5 inches. Average shell size is 2 to 3 inches. https://artonthehalfshell.etsy.com Artfully coastal timepieces for the oyster and seafood connoisseur and coastal lifestyle enthusiast.

MONTEREY CALIFORNIA

Monterey is a city on California’s rugged central coast. Its Cannery Row, one-time center of the sardine-packing industry, was immortalized by novelist John Steinbeck. Today, it’s a popular strip of gift shops, seafood restaurants and bars in converted factories. Also famous is Monterey Bay Aquarium, with thousands of marine animals and plants on display in underwater and interactive exhibits.

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