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A single magnolia blossom in full bloom on a gilded Gulf oyster shell

The alligator motif of this practical ice scoop is signature of Arthur Court Designs

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Lotus Decoupage Oyster Shell Dish Picture Frame Cook’s restaurants lean into thePink lotus blossoms on deep blue water the most painterly piece in the group, and the one that reads almost like a small Monet. Melissa Fouts layers it into a large Gulf oyster shell and gilds the edge by hand. Handsome enough to stand on its own on a shelf; useful enough to hold rings at the end of the day. Handmade in Louisiana. Because the shell is natural, size, shape, and coloring vary. One of a kind.