Holiday by the beach

Those who live at the beach -- or decorate as if they do -- will find many options this holiday season. Taking a cue from the recent craze for capiz, the Wisteria catalog has a charming example of “coquillage,” the craft of seashell ornamentation. This tree, made from abalone shells, measures 10 inches in diameter and 23 inches tall; it’s $149. (A 26-inch-tall model is $199.) The glittery gold wire galleon, $6, is from Pier 1. For more variations of the marine theme, including a nickel tray embellished with mother of pearl from Williams-Sonoma Home in West Hollywood, glass ornaments from Stats in Pasadena, rustic snowflake ornaments made of sand from beaches in Maine, look for our new gallery of shopping news, sales alerts and design briefs at latimes.com/thescout.