241.4016 km

We've got a big bike weekend planned, full of cheering, camping and schlepping around stuff. I'll be rooting for my boyfriend and his team's 150 mile charity ride for the National MS Society. Ben's ridding down to the Florida keys in 2 days, in honor of his Aunt Katie. If you'd like to support and donate to the cause visit here.

David Byrne has a basket!

Great find: Artists on their bicycles calendarvia MBS

creative bike adornment

I'm so excited to be working together on a project with Tiffany of Heist and bridesmaid knuckle ring fame. We're working in tandem on a little surprise for my bike. Her indelible trampstamp must be concealed. Combining my creative direction, Tiff's skills with bronze, Harcourt Bindery in Boston, and the awesomeness that is Ovis aries orientalis it's sure to be amazing!
I can't wait to see how it develops.

weekday links

andrew degraf Bike sketch

• I dont remember holt books, but I sure wish i owned some.
  
• I had an intimate encounter with a garlic clove this week.
  
• nostalgic living is ideal
• I like your fancy mask Devendra
  
• George Porcari: Florence Green Bike
• burrow owls!!!
• every surfboard needs a cozy
  
• hurricane portraits
• I want the wolf faux Lilo is sporting
• a smart and beautiful christmas tree alternative
  
• I'm so excited that Stone Crab season is here again.
  

If you're in the Boston area I suggest checking out FRINGE Studios OPEN HOUSEThe Fringe Movement
It's sure to be a dynamic collective.

my preoccupations copulate

My two obsessions just met and had baby:

tom ngo via lorilangille
This bicycle house piece is the embodiment of everything on my mind lately.

Apt hunting in Midtown:
This highrise unit took my breath away on Wednesday.& my new bike friend:I came home to this stunning white horse waiting for me in my living room.
I couldn't be happier with it, Thanks Keirincycles.
Parker seems to dig it to.

weekday links

Zip Design

• i want to be them when I'm older
• #9 Bless Wallscape!
  
• beautiful everyday patterns
• Beyonce on a bike?!
  
• candy colored bikeshop
• so simple, so pretty
• silver amethyst geode ring bling!
• GTFO: Cat Bar
  
• fauna & birds print
• want to be humbled? Check out Jill Sylvia's work.
• fun blog: harry malt draws pictures
• I can't get over this Tara Sinn horse collage:
  
  

Thoughts On My Bike

doodlers anonymous

dillo v bike

Would you rather own a gorgeous bike like this Bilenky Track bike:
or

an impeccable 9 banded armadillo from evolution store?
I'm being good and all my coins will be saved towards creating a pretty bike friend.
If the armadillo burned calories I'd be all over him.

weekday wrap up links

Hand embroidered by Katie Cupcake via Dash of Magic

• Best self portrait
  
• wendy marchbanks wallpaper
• bespoke bikes UO
  
• beautiful chicken drawings
• book igloo
• stunning: emir orzahin
• museum of forgotten art supplies
  
• that Dinosaur Designs necklace via creaturecomforts
• I'm digging these blog finds: grey, pop-pervert, allthingsordinary
  

• delicious Mouldy lumps

• spot on
  
• yes!
• The Gallery of German Television Test Patterns.
• Please enjoy the specialness of Hattie Newman:

  Twenty Seconds of Culture from Hattie Newman on Vimeo.

  
  

weekday link wrap up

Have a great weekend guys! I'll be living it up like these fine folks.

• wide leg. you're doing it right.
• nice garden
• hanging terrariums
• paper peonies
• polaroids!
• indoor bikes look great but get annoying over time
• Kathryn Spence animals
• classy coverup
• I'll take both
• New Friends With You prints
  
• I want thesepretty playing cards
• Cat Scans make me smile :)
  
• Current/Elliott Jean giveaway on Heist

bicycle portraits

Yesterday I had a minor bike incident with a pedestrian ( i swear it wasn't my fault). When I came home I was browsing the webs for an image that resembled my little crash and I stumbled upon the great work of Taliah Lempert . She is apparently the go-to for custom bicycle portraiture. I think a bespoke bike painting would be the most considerate/appreciated gift for a bicycle enthusiast. Where as I'm obviously more inclined for a pet painting I know many kids who treat their bikes like babies.

Dave's Masi - Profile #2, 2004 Acrylic on paper 23" x 35",$1200

Heidi's Bike (Brown Paper) Sketch, 2007 Acrylic on paper 20" x 26" $400
&
Cycle Speedway Bike (Brown Paper) Sketch - 4, 2007 Acrylic on paper 20" x 26"; $400

Jared's Bianchi - High Eye Level,2003 Oil on canvas, 14" x 16" $600
&
Ed's Atala - Detail, 2005 Oil on panel, 12" x 16";$600

Bike Stack - 29, 2007 Oil monotype on paper 11" x 30"; $125
&
The piece I'm melting for:

Bike Stack Embossing 1 on Gray, 2008 Paper embossing 11" x 15"; $75

and just 'cause it's earth day

Here's a secret: My family used to be Quadracycle people. Yea, really.
Ours was like this except 70's burnt orange & camel brown.
It was beyond cool when I was little, kinda fun in middle school then slightly embarrassing to see my dad ridding it alone while in high school. Unfortunately my parents sold it while I was in college. I miss you weird 4 wheel bike; I wish I could ride you now.
Resources: Surrey Deluxe, quadcycle info

mini obsession: new bike

I absolutely love this image above.

The only thing I'd add would be my new F-Troupe saddle shoes

and my rackkandruin quartz necklace.

Oh and USPS please bring my goodies soon, thanks.

bike beard!?!

A contestant shows off his beard in the shape of a bicycle in the southern German town of Brigachtal, ahead of the upcoming international beard championships on 28 March.
BBC News

(this slightly grosses me out but it's an enjoyable wtf moment :)

I want to be this chick. I love that huge dutch bike, flocked cape and white gloves, vintage helmet and ominous raven ridding companion. via Bobbin

"this lane is our lane"

To say that my friends and now recently my bf have a bike obsession is an understatement.

Ben's new mercier kilo tt
Bikes and bike accessories have been a constant conversation topic in my household lately. I try to not be an old lady about speed and safety but needless to say I get slightly worried that something might happen to my lawn gnome of a boyfriend.

I absolutely LOVE this "sharrow" sweater project by Lisa of The little red blog of revolutionary knitting. After getting in a minor biking accident she had the brilliant idea to create this wearable lane sharing signage. This sweater is still being completed but I couldn't resist reposting. If you haven't checked out TLRBORK yet I recommend you do. She makes some pretty amazing knitted frocks and patterns like this Sara Palin inspired "cunty first" outfit:
I can't wait to see how the fiinished sharrow sweater comes out. I think my bf would not be impressed if i made him a diy bike safety outfit to match his fancy new ride.