The Seashell Handbag High/Low

Pamela Munson Clamshell Handbag

 

Seashell handbags have been very popular the last couple of years. This rattan clamshell clutch with pearl closure is so elegant. Here in South Florida this purse is even used for formal occasions.

The Wicker Shell Handbag

Pamela Munson

 

I have been on the lookout for a wicker shell handbag. The combination of wicker and a seashell design makes for a perfect handbag for warmer weather and for beach holidays, or all year round for those of us in places like South Florida. I love this iconic Pamela Munson version above that manages to be quite formal and could easily be worn for dressy evening occasions as well as daytime.

The Chinoiserie Foyer

Jonathan Adler - ELLE Decor

Another room in this fabulous Palm Beach home I posted about yesterday. The foyer has a favorite wallpaper of mine - Chinese Lattice in Emerald/White by Bob Collins & Sons. A vintage shell encrusted table from 1st dibs is topped with a massive blue and white pagoda, blue and white Chinese porcelain cachepots, and a clamshell filled with lemons. Recall my post a couple months back when I got one of these clamshells for my lanai? This is lots of fun. (BTW, the table seems to like to change rooms - see yesterday's post.)