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Is the giant clam shell trend on the way out?  I haven't bought one, mainly because they're everywhere these days and those I've seen are ridiculously expensive.  Here's an inexpensive resin shell for $39 that looks like the real thing and it's large enough to make a statement. It's a good way to try the look without spending a lot of money.












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  1. the gardener's cottageApril 22, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    i love them deborah. my girlfriend has one on her dining room table with a fern in it and it's gorgeous. but this gal doesn't care whether things are in or out. i need to do a post on her home. it's incredible if you love the english countryhouse look.

    xo
    janet

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  2. under spanish mossApril 22, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Would be nice in several areas in the home. Love the idea janet shared...with the fern in it. Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  3. My Notting HillApril 22, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    The resin clamshell you've shown has great detail. I have a 10 inch real clam and a mid-size and Giant clamshell by Flat Earth Designs (giant one has been licensed to Pottery Barn and they produce it now for $149). You may remember my dilemma about the giant ball or clamshell in my fireplace. I went with the ball but now have my clamshell in my dark brown dining room on the bottom shelf of a console table. I've filled it just with sand and because it's off the floor about 6 inches I really like how it looks.

    Hope you have a great weekend.

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  4. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    On the way out? Perhaps, but, I don't care. I really like the look and think your resin find is great! Perhaps the giant clamshell will end up being a timeless accessory. Roxanne

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  5. DeniseApril 22, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    As far as I'm concerned, shells never go out of style! I had my shell collection long before shells became trendy and I'll have it long after the trend is over. I bought two giant resin clamshells from Crate & Barrel a couple of years ago and I absolutely love them!

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  6. quintessenceApril 22, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Wow - thank you for the tip - I have looked at the more expensive ones many times - this looks like a great solution!!

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  7. Calypso In The CountryApril 23, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I am such a island/beach person that they will never go out of style in my house...actually I don't even own one because they are always so expensive so thanks for the tip on the $39 one!

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  8. Acquired ObjectsApril 23, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Your $39 clam looks pretty good, did you buy one? I haven't tried the trend mainly because I don't have a place to put a big clam shell. Besides it seemed like a trend to me and would be out of fashion as soon as I bought one just like what happened with my moss balls. Have a wonderful Easter Day Deborah!

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  9. Boxwood TerraceApril 23, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Thanks for the all the comments. I'm glad that the link to the $39 shell may be helpful! I haven't bought one because my home is small and I'm not sure I have the room to display it or store it when I get tired of it, which tends to happen. Also, I'm trying not to accumulate too much "stuff" and lastly I want to collect a particular china and silver flatware pattern, so will put my dollars towards those items for now.

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  10. LaSillaChicApril 24, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I don´t believe that is hand-made it looks so real!!! Thank you for your ad. Julia C. from BA (Argentina)

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  11. for the love of a houseApril 26, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I have a HUGE one that I had for years in Texas.... I had it before it was a "trend" and I'll have it after the trend comes and goes!! I adore the real ones, I'm not a fan of any of the "fake" real things (like coral, etc.) but that's just me!!
    happy spring!
    joan

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