Pretty and functional

By Mermaid Shelley

Our friend, Stacey, has a creative flair that both Debbie and I admire. She arranges pictures in unusual, yet captivating ways and pairs keepsakes and functional items in displays that are eye-catching.

This last visit to her home, I asked her about the great smelling glassy rocks she had in a variety of dishes around the place. Where did she get them? Stacey got this mischievous smile and answered, "Walmart." Then, we took a trip to her local store and she turned me on to something pretty and functional: Renuzit Crystal Elements.

When I got home I took her creative inspiration with me. Here are a few dishes I made and have placed strategically around the house.

I first filled this little dish with the blue Renuzit crystals. I added a few small shells and topped it with rice-sized glass beads (I got a package of these at Walmart in the floral section). This dish is about 3"x3" which is small enough to set on my chair-side table. It's just a little pretty something that adds interest.

I used the same process with one of my favorite crystal bowls, but I added larger shells. I also added a few of my favorite rocks. I think this is a fun way to use my crystal in a different way.

This is leaf-shaped dish is my favorite color and I like to have it out. This time I added small trinkets to the Renuzit crystals and glass beads: a couple of marbles, a few "word" rocks, several small metal hearts, and an actual crystal. This dish I put on my coffee table:

Finding a ways to combine pretty and function is always fun. I'm so excited about this little creative process! And, the great things is, you can use dishes, cups, and other containers you already have in new and imaginative ways. 

Comments

[Marydon]

Lovely accent idea! Will have to try this out.
Have a beautiful weekend.
TTFN ~
Marydon