Seashell Minimalism: Curating a Collection You Actually Love (and Use!) Have you ever returned from a beach vacation with pockets full of shells, only to find them collecting dust in a forgotten drawer months later? I've been there too! As a lifelong beachcomber who once had containers of random shells taking over my storage space, I've learned that when it comes to seashell collecting, sometimes less truly is more. The Joy (and Challenge) of Shell Collecting There's something almost magical about discovering a perfect shell along the shoreline. Each one tells a story—of ocean currents, marine life, and natural artistry. But let's be honest: without some boundaries, our treasured finds can quickly become clutter that weighs us down rather than brings us joy. "I have shells from every beach I've ever visited," my friend Sarah once told me, "but I couldn't tell you which shell came from where anymore." Her collection had become a bu...