![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbCHiRQ42JqCb6ZfkkVqYaXgl19Pu7StHcbmLXGAXsBKfg4ol8GR5X9csFC3ySRzE_QtOFigIXoF_gMa1ZtkAaU4NENHUSP0Ik3YVR7ko4llJeqsSuFromSMNwOGO88eG8xeHx4_dSApc/s400/shells.jpg)
Another fascinating pair of objects from the decorative arts museum were these Victorian era (what is the spanish era equivalent?) shell bouquets. While these are relatively common, I had never seen any so colorful or intricate before!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbSpf3Srx-myVGNpsctlG2w2CENrqeVVISBlz7a_ZM6eDyBqyMioqfRhB2SNPPrg9LKFSn-mYIkUmNCGbbb_9yCHLEk2pZ_M4GgiHjXXfd7UrOo0TVtDqK_EyE8PkGNpaP6v3cWnnu8Xw/s400/shell+tree.jpg)
This one in particular was stunning - an entire garden with maiden under a canopy of shell flowers under a glass dome! Sadly the lighting in the museum needs an upgrade and the picture isn't as clear as I had hoped for. Maybe some summer craft ideas for at the beach?