Welcome!

I'm thrilled that you are checking out my website, Simon's Granddaughter. It holds a special place in my heart; the concepts of all of my "upcycled vintage creations" are inspired by my late grandfather, Navy Pilot Captain Simon Kralik. He had a knack for collecting anything and everything while traveling and flying around the world. My grandfather was never able to see this venture come to life, but it is completely inspired by and in his memory. My family has embraced my ideas wholeheartedly and Simon’s daughter, my mom, can often be found helping me sell at shows. She herself is a graphic designer and I like to think my eye for pattern, color, text and unique finds runs in the family.

Taking my Pap’s lead, I started to collect unique vintage bone china, porcelain, pressed glass, tea cups and candlesticks from my travels around the country. One day I realized my collection was getting a little excessive and not being displayed properly for others to enjoy. That's when I came up with the idea of making these "upcycled creations" as gifts for friends & family. Now I'm always looking for ways to reuse and re-purpose my Vintage Finds.

For over 10 years, I have been creating one of a kind pieces that combine my love of vintage patterns with quirky and inspirational sayings… custom creations for weddings & using loved ones dinner sets for family keepsakes, are among my most popular requests.

All of the Vintage Treasures in my smoke-free shop are cleaned and sanitized before listing. The stands are food safe and hand washable only, text plates are for decoration only and should not be used for food or cleaned with water. Local pick-up is preferable but shipping is available. I'm happy to talk about special requests (colors/themes), ideas, and thoughts. If you have any questions whatsoever, please never hesitate to contact me.

Thanks for supporting local and shopping small!

- Valerie Snyder, Indie Crafter, Maker
Email:: simonsgranddaughter@aol.com