Pretties for My Pretty Upcycled China

Her name is Snow, but she likes green spring, 
pretty butterflies, breezes and birds who sing, 
eyes verdant green, cheeks crimson red, 
her name haunts her head, 
Lo one calls her Rose, thus he gave her ring.

A sweet little dish for jewelry, soaps, candy, and treasures. 

To be found at Simply Sheryl's 

Cottage Chic Soap Dish

A lovely pairing to create a sweet and pretty cottage chic jewelry tray or soap dish. See this at Simply Sheryl's etsy

Re-purposed China and Broken China Creations

 If you care about what goes into our landfills as I do, you probably look for ways to re-use or re-purpose a lot of items that might otherwise get thrown away. Sounds crazy to throw away a good plate, especially when you can re-purpose it and create something lovely for your home. How about turning the plate and an old candle holder that is sitting around not being used, into a nice jewelry tray or soap dish? That's just what I did, in knowing that it would look pretty on a dresser, or kitchen or bathroom counter. If you are interested in this piece you can find it here: Blue Delft Style Pedestal Dish

 I have become a collector of Memory Lane China by Royal. I love the red and white pattern, especially the oak leaf and acorn trim on each piece as Autumn is my favorite season. Unfortunately some pieces arrive with chips and or broken, but not to worry, I have used some in creating a mosaic top to an antique table, and am now creating jewelry with some of the pieces.

This piece is also available in my Simply Sheryl's esty shop here: Autumn Cascade Pendant Necklace

What do you do with broken or lonely dishes?

A Perfect Wedding Gift

 Wedding season is zooming towards us, especially with such an early spring showing up. As the wedding invitations roll in there are  items you can buy that most folks don't think about.

Pair this dish with some lovely bath soaps and you have a lovely and personal gift for anyone on your list. To find this and other like it stop by my Simply Sheryl's ETSY

Cottage Chic with a Northwoods Flare....

I fell in love with the saucer as soon as I spotted it! I love all things related to a mountain scene, tall Ponderosa Pines, a breeze whispering through their branches, the sweet scent of warm sap. Soooo I couldn't resist getting the saucer and turning it into a pedestal dish. I can see this in a northwoods or western themed bathroom, or perhaps being used as a cufflink holder, for earrings, whatever. It stands about 5 inches tall and can be found at Simply Sheryl's Etsy

Vintage Upcycling with Class....soap or jewelry dishes

 Okay, before I say anything else, the top soap dish is mine. Just saying. I have a dream for my bathroom in our little fix up cottage in Joseph, a turquoise and white, with gold and bronze themed bath. So I'm testing the waters in our apartment in Wendover, and I'm loving the results so far.

 For a romantic bed or bath, these lovely dishes are perfect! Think wedding or Valentines for that special someone, or treat yourself!

These are upcycled vintage tea cup saucers without their mates, that I've added bases to to give them new life and a new purpose. You can find these inexpensive giftables at  SIMPLY SHERYL'S