Flowers That Go Well With Seashells

White Flowers

• Combine the soft blush and beige tones of seashells with solid white ranunculus, anemones and stephanotis for a gentle and beautiful arrangement augmented by pearl sprays and ribbon. White lilies and off-white shells mixed with antique lace and a vintage brooch create an interesting bouquet for a bride, while explosions of cabbage roses and ranunculus combined with baby's breath and interspersed with small shells in a variety of hues makes the arrangement more dynamic.

Bright Colors

• Contrast the washed-out tones of shells with the rich hues of tiger lilies, zinnias, mums and hibiscus for a tropical-style bouquet accented with trailing flower garlands and seaweed. String small shells on ribbon or cord and use as draped accessories in centerpieces and other arrangements, or use broken shells to fill vases and hide flower stems in centerpieces. Make boutonnieres or corsages from a single blossom with a small shell at the base.

Monochromatic Arrangements

• Pink, orange or red arrangements of various blossoms, accented with shells in a variety of shapes and sizes, creates a stylish arrangement for home or party decor. Use small blossoms tightly packed together to create a pomander effect and have strings of shells dangling from the base of the flower buds. Mix shades of orange and red or pink and red for a variation of monochrome and contrast with dark black or blackish-brown shells.

Artificial Shells and Flowers

• Dyed shells and silk flowers create a virtually limitless palette for colors and arrangements. Blue roses, which do not exist in nature, pair with lime green shells and starfish for a contemporary arrangement in an orange vase or bowl. Arrange shells and flowers together in a rainbow arc for a centerpiece at a main table and make smaller versions for accent tables. Artificial colors for shells and blossoms mean there is no restriction on the creative angle of arrangements.