(via shinelikechrome) A photo that speaks to me on all sorts of levels. If you look closely you will see pretty 'antique' dolls in her bicycle basket. I love her heart patterned leggings, the little fur shrug and of course the black balloons I hope to be posting more this week...hmmm. Thanksgiving is such a busy and fun ...

A few more of my photos taken at the state fair... These are from the antique bicycle exhibit: We were awe-struck by this one. A fine example of using whatever you have on hand (or find in a junkyard)! Can you ... -sized wheels, I couldn't balance that if my life depended on it! "Reported to be the very first bicycle in Iowa. Built by a blacksmith. Very heavy." (This shot was a bit ...

... designs that stay original to the steampunk philosophy, replete with the leather and brass look. Japanese artisan Haruo Suikichi has come up with a steampunk design shaped like an antique bicycle bell. Although huge for the wrist, hardcore steampunkers will surely give it a big thumbs-up. Even as the world is going unwired, we have a steampunk ...

... a form of transportation - but there’s something that bugs the hell out of me about them… Bicycle technology has not really improved in the last forty years. Oh, sure, there’s aluminum and ... ? Because the basic design of the bicycle is over a hundred years old, and really hasn’t been improved on much since then. The chain-and-cog system is positively antique, but nobody ...

... the garden city of Mount Dora in Lake County outside Orlando while Bridget renewed her rite of visiting the Renninger's antique extravaganza outside Mount Dora -- the Bicycle Bash of antique dealers. I was in downtown Mount Dora when I saw this very cool bike rack. I stopped by a McDonald's at the corner of US 441 and Donnelly ...

... 24.00 8. Delicate small branching tree with perched bird and bag. Only Antique Gold available. $15.00 9. Antique Gold Novelty Deer Necklace. Only Gold is available. This sweater necklace is very long and lovely $17.00 10. Vintage Bicycle wheel linked sweater necklace. This is pretty long and unique. $18.00 12. Antique brass, glass bead ballet slippers necklace. $10.50 ...

... Wayne Beckman failed to yield to traffic while riding his bicycle and that he evaded officers who attempted to conduct a traffic stop ... noon today. BURGLARY: Police are looking for the person or persons who took a bicycle, tools and hot plates valued at $1,000 ... valued at over $100,000. Separately, another vendor said that someone took an antique French telescope from his booth. Police said the item, ...

... was like $4... ha ha ha... Found the little pink glass (depression glass) at the antique store. It has a small chip in it and was $2. I have no idea what I will put in it, ... a few supplies I picked out to supplement my December Daily book. I really liked the Little Yellow Bicycle stuff last Christmas so I wanted some of their stuff again. I also really like the Mistletoe stuff from MM so There are a ...

... is great too! We started collecting vinyl during our stint here -- dangerous! Minneapolis is best seen on bicycle. It's a very bike friendly city -- bike lanes everywhere and I already ... fix what ails your peddle-er. They also have an awesome cafe/coffeeshop. There are just too many thrift and antique stores to mention. Forget it -- just call me if you want a recommendation. Eating: The Malt ...

... . This small street holds about 40 shops selling antique lamps in thousands of shapes and sizes, ceramics, chairs, tables ... works and parallel sentences. Coming here, tourists feel they are lost in an antique museum. Colorful flowers and fruits abound on Le ... and traditional drama performances. Exploring Saigon on foot, by bicycle or by cyclo to take a taste of Saigon life gives a sense that Saigon is ...