29/05/2026
〰️ Stories 〰️
The best way to decorate your home is with precious pieces collected over time. Books, photos, bowls, vases. The mementos we collect along our journey are not just things, they are part of our life story.
This shell travelled home with us from Pele Island, Vanuatu. We went for an early morning beach walk, right up to the point, where it wrapped back down towards another long stretch of remote beach. At the point, there was a deep channel of choppy current. Here, beneath a riot of Coconut Palms, was a vast treasure trove of magnificent clam shells, that had been washed up by the current. I couldn’t believe my eyes!
I took this one, which was less than a third of the size of some of the bigger ones. I never thought I would get through customs with it, but I did, and it has sat proudly on display in our home ever since. It will always remind me of that special, remote beach walk in the cool early morning air on a tropical island.
Decorating with treasured pieces is always so personal and such a nice way to tell your story.