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Crushed Shell Patio

“It is perhaps a more fortunate destiny to have a taste for collecting shells than to be born a millionaire.”

– Robert Louis Stevenson

Crushed Shell Patio I Finding Silver Pennies

Thank you all for your kind comments on our Simple Summer Home Tour.

I enjoyed sharing how we’ve decorated for this season.

Very simple and lots of blues of course.

You guys may have noticed something different down by the She Shed.

Crushed Shell Patio I Finding Silver Pennies

It is a small change, but a rather heavy one.

Can you see it?

Shells!!!!!

Crushed Shell Patio I Finding Silver Pennies

We added two yards of shells to our patio.

Well, I say we but that’s really the royal “we”, meaning Luke. My husband shoveled all of these the day before Fifi arrived for our Romantic Country photoshoot. In the end this area didn’t get photographed.

Crushed Shell Patio I Finding Silver Pennies

You may remember before when we first did the patio that we used mini marble chips from The Home Depot.

How to Create A Gravel Patio I Finding Silver Pennies

The mini marble chips were so pretty and bright white. This is how the shed looked right after we finished:

A Gravel Patio and Our She Shed I Finding Silver Pennies

This patio stood up for two years but started getting thin.

I decided to use shells since this little summer house is my coastal oasis and many of you know my obsession for shells! We collect them with the kids at the beach, I’ve used them on mantels, tables, made art with them. I simply love shells.

When we moved I think I packed up 10 boxes of shells. Ha! Ha!

So it just seemed right to add a few more to our home.

If you’re interested in creating a gravel or crushed shell patio, check out our tutorial here.

At first I was worried that the shells looked too dark (I was used to the bright white), but they are bleaching out in the sun. I love how organic it feels: the mussel shells, the clams. All shells we find in our area. In fact, these crushed shells came from an eco garden center – The Green Connection.

I love the texture it adds.

I shared that Max also loves it over on Instagram. He keeps stealing the shells:

Crushed Shell Patio I Finding Silver Pennies

They must taste like fish or salt!

Can you see him planning which one to take?

Crushed Shell Patio on the Exterior of Our She Shed I Finding Silver Pennies

He’s one crazy dog.

Another thing I’ve noticed with the crushed shells (other than our puppy stealing them) is I don’t need to weed this area. Grass used to come up through the gravel despite putting covering down, but nothing is growing through the shells. Yay!

What do you like better the mini marble chips or the crushed shells?

Crushed Shell Patio I Finding Silver Pennies

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Judy Coggins
Judy Coggins
7 years ago

I love the shells! The perfect choice for you.

Tina
Tina
7 years ago

Love the shells – so pretty! How are they to walk on though?

Kate
Kate
7 years ago

Very pretty! I love the look of crushed shells, and it’s perfect for your location. Such a nice detail to add around the shed!

Jane @SustainMyCraftHabit

This is amazing! Had no idea you could do this. What a beautiful and natural idea for the backyard. Pinned it for later!

Sarah
Sarah
7 years ago

Wow I love the shells and am also obsessed with them 🙂