This is how I roll.

When I was over at the delightful Fifi Flowers’ blog recently, I saw this little bike painting and was reminded I’ve been meaning to peddle down to the beach for a photo op with my old set of wheels. I bought a 1957 Raleigh last year for $45 from the coolest bike store (Glendola Bike Shop in Wall, NJ). Owner Paul was so happy to see the bike go to a good home (I think I salivated when he brought it out to show me, so he made an informed decision that mine would be a good home) that he scoured around his work room to find a vintage wicker basket and a big fat bell that he threw in (and installed) for me. Fabulousness, thy name is Paul.

So here’s my bike, fresh from a trip to the farmer’s market to fetch sunflowers and corn (admittedly the photo op was arranged to coincide with purchase of colorful props). Another woman stopped to take a photo, so I was feeling pretty good about my retro self.

And speaking of Fifi Flowers, do you know you can win an original painting by Fifi Flowers of your favorite photo just by leaving a comment on her blog this week? It’s true! Hop over there and take a look at her blog that’s bursting with her colorful work and fun design ideas. I love her recent post using sketches and inspiration photos to show her bathroom remodel plans. It’s a great blog, and if you haven’t been now’s certainly the time to check it out.