From elegant seashell-inspired decor to rope-accented platters and even serving trays that nod to sailboat motifs, I've found pieces that feel so perfectly fitting for a summertime soirée.

A silver-plated serving bowl was polished to a fine sheen using TarnX; then its filigreed edges were dabbed with gold and magenta paint for a rococo flourish. "You just sponge on the paint, and it ...

Tim Sailer is buckling up in a very big way, creating three huge belt buckles from commemorative silver serving trays. “This tray belonged to my wife’s parents,” Sailer said.