Living at the beach has it's advantages when it comes to collecting beautiful sea shells. My coffee table has drawers and whatever is in the top drawer shows through the top with two beveled glass inserts. Those top drawers are full of an assortment of shells. I have them in baskets on my front and back porches. I keep them in a small round wicker basket in the bathroom. I keep them on a small decorative soap dish on the nightstand in my guest room, lay a few out on the tub, shelves, etc. A lot of people glue them to mirrors and picture frames. The glue dries clear so you can make some beautiful things with them. Good luck whatever you decide.