Hello and Happy Summer.
In honor of the sweet summertime, I have decided to get really wild and bring my old bike out of hiding. I bought it at a thrift shop a few years ago and had visions of making it a part of the garden decor. That is until my boys saw it and thought I'd lost my marbles for purchasing something so ancient. Then I began having second thoughts and let it collect dust in the garage.
But, hey it's a new day. The boys have flown the nest so I say out comes the bike. Since they aren't here to poke fun at me, I am going to do a little playing. Keeps me young ... or so I tell myself.
This morning I was doing some after the storm clean-up in the garden. We had big thunderstorms last night with lots and lots of lightning. So, while out picking up branches I noticed how pretty the hydrangeas were looking and thought why not deck out the old blue bike a bit. Hee Hee, wouldn't the boys be horrified if they saw this?
~ Wishing you a fun-filled summer ~
Ok...so this is what I say...Fooey on what the kids think. Put out your darling bike...I would IF I had one! They don't like it??? Too bad...it will make you happy every time you look at it!!
ReplyDeleteYou find the best stuff! I'd like a bike like that, but I probably would never ride it. I always picture a nice quite level paved country road somewhere, on a cool day with a back wind, no traffic. It's more fun to think about it. :D
ReplyDeleteA western auto bike! brings back memories! hydrangea's are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your bike!!!! Take it from me...young boys don't know what is actually cool! I would sooo ride that!!! Have fun...and if one of their girlfriends suddenly broke it out, they would think it was AWESOME! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love your new look on your Happy @ Home blog.....very refreshing and pretty.
ReplyDeleteI think the bike looks perfect....and the hydrangeas are so beautiful! Sure wish they grew here.
Your bike reminds me of the bike I rode when I was a girl..... oh, what sweet memories!
Hugs,
That is so darling..anybody would like to have it. Boys have no taste anyway..never listen to them! LOL
ReplyDeleteI am sure your boys would not understand, but I think you have such a sense of style. The bike and hydrangeous make a great look. If I was walking by your home, I would probably go back home and dig out my old bicycle. I smiled as I read this post though because I have some daughters that have some questions about me too.
ReplyDeleteWell, I think it looks great!
ReplyDeleteHi Kim...such a sweet idea! It looks so cute! I know how my guys like to tease me...but really I think they like a bit of our "whimsy"...don't you? Hugs ♥ Teri
ReplyDeleteOh, that bike brings back sweet memories! I had one like that only it was red and white. I'd display it too if I had one! The hydrangeas go great with the color of your bike. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Ceekay! Phooey on what the boys think. My boys think I am lame and everything I do is loserish. ha! That bike is great. Love the color. My brother and I had one of those two seater bikes we used to ride around together. That was a long time ago. :) I haven't ridden a real bike in so long ... I think I would stick with decorating it too. Have a fabulous day. Tammy
ReplyDeleteI say let the boys run in horror!! The bike is adorable decked out in blue flowers. Happy summer to you.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. The hydrangeas go so well with it. : )
ReplyDeleteHave you thought about riding the bike? It would be fun!!
Well, we all have to have a little bit of fun! Your bike looks great. The hydrangeas are the perfect color for it.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Donna
I would like a bike like that!! I think it is awesome!! And I love the flowers...my favourite!!
ReplyDeleteAw, what do boys know anyway? This is adorable, especially with a basket filled with flowers.
ReplyDeleteLet them be horrified! I say go for it, your bike looks absolutely darling decked out with hydrangeas! Good for you. I love that bike, I bought one a few years ago sight unseen, I had in mind that I wanted exactly what you have there, the one I got was not nearly so cute, but it does the job. But not nearly as beautifully as yours!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you found my blog, I love finding women who like to decorate house and garden in a playful manner, don't you?
Hugs, Cindy
I'm horrified that that beauty sat in the garage catching dust for ANY amount of time... It's fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Debbie
you take some awesome photos - those are my favorite flower of all times..
ReplyDeleteKim, it's absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
...so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love your bike and would use it for sure! The flowers are gorgeous! Hope you're having a good summer!
ReplyDeleteAnd I thought you were going to take up bike riding! It looks adorable! Just wanted to wish you a safe and wonderful holiday weekend! Twyla
ReplyDeleteBOYS! I have four sons so I know how you feel...and what you put up with! heehee! I LOVE your pretty bike! Get that helmet on and go for a ride! ♥
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