Origins Shell Shop- Loving Coastal Living

04/10/2026

04/01/2026

Did you know Texas has it's own shell! Fun facts about the Lightning Whelk

03/29/2026

01/30/2026

Turbo shells are thick and ridged for a reason.

That heavy, rounded shell helps protect the snail from predators and rough water. They’re built more like armor than decoration 🐚

01/29/2026

Fun fact: sea fans grow in wide, branching shapes to better face ocean currents.

That structure helps them filter food as water moves past them.

01/29/2026

Fun fact: burnt murex shells get that rough, layered texture from how they grow.

Instead of growing smoothly, they add shell material in uneven layers over time. That’s what gives them their spiky, rugged look — and why they’re so easy to recognize once you know what to look for 🐚

01/28/2026

In the near future, our Alister location, Loving Coastal Living, will be closing and merging into our Origins store location.

This means one combined space, the same coastal decor you love, and some good opportunities along the way. Keep an eye out for upcoming details, fixture sales, and major in-store discounts at the Alister location. Right now, everything there is 20% off.

We’ll be sharing more information soon as plans are finalized. Thank you for continuing to shop small and support us through this transition.

01/28/2026

Fun fact: purple coral gets its color as it grows.

Age, mineral content, and natural conditions such as sunlight all affect how deep or subtle the purple ends up being.

01/28/2026

Shell patterns aren’t random.

Growth, environment, and genetics all influence how patterns form and change as a shell grows.

01/27/2026

Sea life changes as it grows and adapts to its environment.

Those changes are often what make each piece interesting.

01/26/2026

Sorting shells usually turns into comparing shells.

Details stand out, pieces get set aside, and suddenly it’s not as simple as it sounds.