MEAN GREEN

Fauchon pastries are little works of art

Bike+basket=charming

Hello and welcome to the first Monday in August. I cannot believe August is here already!

This Summer is racing by. So much is going on and with getting married this Summer and now buying a new place and getting ready to move in, I'm a little swamped trying to keep up with Annechovie orders, commissions and blogging.

So, please excuse this post being a little lame. I do love the green, though, do you? I also apologize for the fact that I've been so remiss responding to comments and visiting all of my friends and favorite blogs. I do miss you all and will be back on track very soon.

PASHLEY, THE CLASSIC ENGLISH BICYCLE

When I was young, my bike was of extreme importance to me. I spent endless hours riding and took more than a few spills - I have a few scars to prove it. Then, when I was seven, we had a fire in our garage and my "Ramblin Rose" pink bike with the banana seat and vinyl woven basket got slightly charred and melted. If I ever were to get another bike, I would love one of these very classic Pashley bicycles like the Princess (above) or the Poppy (below). Pashley is England's longest established bicycle manufacturer and I love the way they incorporate the best engineering without sacrificing the classic form, which makes their cycles picture perfect. They look completely photoshoot-worthy to me. One would look good even just sitting around - like a scene in one of those old Laura Ashley catalogs from the 80's. Sigh.

OUT OF THE OFFICE

How's this for a multi-functional, green and cheap form of transportation?? I am out and about today with some work-related errands and an art field trip, so I hope you have a SPLENDID Monday and I will check back with you soon!