How to display rocks from vacation

Don't just throw away your collected beach shells. Display them with these 10 fun ways and remember your vacation every time you look at them

Are you one of those people who looks at the ground while walking so you can collect rocks? I know it's not just a me thing because two of my daughters do it as well.

Discover the legend behind wishing stones, smooth stones with an unbroken line of quartz, chalcedony, or calcite running around the entire exterior of the stone. Learn how they form, where to find them, and the different variations of the legend behind them in this fascinating article. Whether you believe in the superstition or not, wishing stones are a unique and interesting find for any rockhound.

This is one of the most creative ways to showcase beach sand from your vacations. This simple idea is a great visual that displays the beach sand.

Here is some more eye candy from the Utah Valley Parade of Homes. I love seeing styles and getting ideas from these homes. Click here to see part 1 From Raykon Construction called Sunrise Drive: This laundry room in Farrow & Ball Downpipe, plus look at this fabulous pullout between the washers and dryers! I loved this this white bedding with a colorful rug: The geometric tile mixed with penny tile was a great combo: and also these various shapes of subway tile: I liked the way they showcased…

At Hobby Lobby I found a new way to display some of my collection. They're "glass block" display containers in various sizes. There's a plastic lid to...

Creating rock cairns in the garden is a great way to add something different, yet appealing, to the landscape. Using cairns in gardens can ...

There's a thousand different ways to display your rock collection. Here are a few simple ideas on how to show off your rocks and minerals.

Most of us are sheltering now, so I decided it would be appropriate to write about getting creative and decorating with what we already have or can find in nature for free in our collective backyards. Many of our home projects have been put on hold indefinitely while we try to flatten the curve an