Colors and motifs from the ocean conjure a breezy, mellow mood for your home.

CATCH OF THE DAY
Editor at Large Matthew Mead gives hardworking wall hooks a soft, decorative makeover with the addition of shells and sea life. Screw the hooks to the wall, then hot-glue shells on top.

Matthew’s Secrets
To erase any lingering fishy smell, rinse shells thoroughly with very hot water and let them dry in the sun.