Oyster Shells at Christmas!

I love oysters.

 I love oyster shells.

I bring my oyster shells home from restaurants after I eat the delicious oyster. 

(Some people in my family find this embarrassing!)

And even though oyster shells may seem coastal and Summer-y they are actually a very traditional Christmas decoration. 

I remember seeing them tucked in to wreaths and Christmas trees in Williamsburg and Charleston when I was growing up. 

I have used them around my house - in plants as "mulch", piled in glass hurricanes, in flower beds, around my pond and more. 

I've even painted a few gold.

And I have wanted an oyster shell wreath for ages!

But they can be a bit pricey. 

I considered drilling the holes and making my own and then this Summer on a trip I found one for a price I could live with!!

So, for Christmas, I backed it with a store bought, Black Friday $6.00 evergreen wreath, added a string of fairy lights

 and stuck some fresh magnolia in where a bow would normally be.

I love it.

 There are some really creative things going on this year with oyster shells.

I found these on IG:

@whatpippawantspippagoetz

is making the BEST blue and white oyster shell ornaments!

And how fun are these contemporary oyster shell ornaments?

You can see them on this IG Feed:

Do you like oysters? 

Do you eat them? 

Or just decorate with them?

If you have seen some other awesome oyster shell Christmas decorations then be sure to share.

I want to see!