• Hundreds flock to Mini-Cassia nativity displays Dec 14, 2008
"I also liked the ones made from sea shells and the coconut one." ... "I also liked the ones made from sea shells and the coconut one.". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Amman, Jordan: All the foods of the mideast at its stable center Jan 16, 2008
Platters of syrupy pastries, crispy phyllo shells and fried dough were artfully stacked in the windows. But the men were there for the house specialty: mansaf. (International Herald Tribune)
Lebold Mansion offers lessen in Christmas lore Dec 23, 2007
It took Gary Yuschalk and Larkin Mayo two days to cleverly put the tree up, which is segmented in catchy vignettes that carry themes of sea shells, the White House and patriotism, to Snow White and Scrooge and a traditional manger featuring the baby Jesus and angels. There is also a clever Halloween section. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Table d'haute: Golson creates table setting from oceanic treasures Dec 6, 2007
"When you pull it up out of the water, to your astonishment you find an old rusty basket filled with treasures of the deep sea ... long lost silver, mercury glass, statuary, pearls and crystal, along with the sea's own jewels: coral, Australian pearl shells, conches from the south seas, driftwood, jellyfish and sea anemones. ... This astonishing find is your chandelier tonight!". In the middle of a table set with French Limoges china in the Marin pattern sits a cast-iron mermaid that slithered... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gulf Breeze complex sold to Tampa developer Oct 29, 2007
or they can fork up some extra $$$ and rent in the new Sea Shells Shopping Center (Publix). Posted by: hiveredtech. (Pensacola News Journal)
Exhibition tells tales of Torres Strait islanders Sep 13, 2007
The 33 artworks on display depict marine life in many variations, from the dugong and turtle to fish and coral reefs and conch shells. The Torres Strait islanders have lived off the sea for thousands of years, and these images are important to their daily lives. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Cape May from A to Z Aug 8, 2007
This beach is popular for its surfing, shells, and tidal pools filled with hermit crabs and other wonders of nature at low tide. D is for Dolphins. (Suite101.com)
Beachcombers take pleasure in seaside treasure Jul 9, 2007
"Seashells are, of course, one of the most popular items collected by beachcombers. But for Perry, his interest soon focused on sea beans."I think they are very romantic," Perry said, of the beanlike seeds that have become a popular coastline collectible. "Just like finding a message in a bottle is a romantic thing ... "In the course of a season, Brevard beachcombers have the opportunity to fill their shelves with 100 species of seashells, 70 kinds of seabeans, several colors of seaglass and an... (Florida Today)
Island jewels: Sparkling Florida Keys resorts Apr 6, 2007
Souvenir shops peddle shells, coconuts and kitschy nautical collectibles. And funky (not in a good way) motels line both sides of the thoroughfare. (CNN -- Travel)
Gullah traditions move with the wind, but don't let go Feb 21, 2007
The walls are made of tabby, a mixture of lime and crushed oyster shells. Our journey comes full circle as we follow Land's End Road and reach the Penn Center National Historic District. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
