Salt Cottage

No shells tonight, I’m going to Basgiath!

Adding tiny details is easy with the right tool.

I received a ton of questions about the tool I use, so I linked it for you.

| Friday Finds 🐚

A nail drill? For oyster shells? Absolutely!

Sometimes the best art supplies aren’t found in the art aisle.

I use this little tool to smooth rough edges and refine my oyster shells before painting. It’s become one of my favorite unexpected studio essentials!

A little studio safety reminder: Always wear protective eyewear and a properly fitted particulate respirator when sanding shells.

I’ve linked the MOCOWIND nail drill in the comments!

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Salt air. September sun. You know the song. 🎶

There are some dates that just come with their own soundtrack, and September 21 is one of them.

So for today’s Coastal Moment Monday, we’re leaning into the sunshine, the nostalgia, and that last little stretch of summer energy.

A good reminder that coastal living is as much about a feeling as it is a place.

What song instantly takes you back to a favorite season or memory?

The next step in the oyster fixture makeover: giving the metal frame a warmer, softer finish. ✨

I’m using Rust-Oleum Ch*****ne Mist to take the frame from basic metal to something that feels much more in line with the pearl, gold, and coastal details I’ve been adding throughout the piece.
Rust-Oleum
This is one of those changes that seems small on its own, but makes a huge difference in the finished look.