The Past Few Weeks...

It's already the end of May. I'm not sure how time is moving so fast, but I am happy to see that spring has arrived to Vermont. It's beautiful. Every thing is in bloom and the trees are bright green. After almost 7 months of cold weather, I need to seriously absorb this warm sunshine before it goes away again! Some pics I've taken over the past few weeks:


Climbing apple trees :)


Love this. A suitcase in a window display at a local shop.


Stella loves it when the window is open. She can watch the world go by.


Found some old family photos... REALLY old. Combined with my vintage typewriter and presto! Clever notes/tags.

DIY: A fun way to revamp an old bureau and recycle your leftover paint.

Last Sunday I did this super fun project and blogged about it on my work website.

It was an all-day event, with a good amount of trial and error, but I love the way it came together. This is such a great way to give an old piece of furniture a face-lift.

I am a Seattle Visitor

Every time I visit Seattle I begin to enjoy it more and more. I enjoy the art scene, textiles, colors, window displays, logos, shopping, nitch coffee shops... and the ocean. I find something new with each visit, and make sure to frequent the places I have come to love.

Must-visit locations for me include: Velouria, Cupcake Royale, Agua Verde, Cafe Fiore, Oaxaca, Ballard Locks, Fremont Farmers Market, Pho Brothers, Uwajimaya, Upper Playground, Gas Works, Lucca, Golden Gardens, Burnt Sugar, Show Pony... and so many more wonderful places.

We got to take our friends dog for walks, enjoy warm days in the city and powdery snow conditions in the mountains, shopping galore for me :), enjoyed lots of delicious food, and stayed at the best bed and breakfast: Greenlake Guest House. Our room had large windows looking out over the lake and a large jetted tub. Also gourmet breakfast every morning, and great owners, I definitely recommend to anyone wishing to experience Seattle as a home away from home.

Valentine Cards Available!

Valentine Cards are available on the BicycleBicycle etsy site. Check them out! We had a blast putting these designs together. Free shipping! Shop on etsy and show your support for the handmade :)

Unexpected Gifts and New Year's Patterns

So, I received the best note in my inbox today from a talented gal that spied my artwork at the TipTop Cafe in WRJ. Thank you for writing about me on your blog, Melissa! Melissa has an awesome BLOG and ETSY site. Check them out!

And while I have had the worst cold ever, couch ridden = pattern making, and I made these two fun patterns to kick off the New Year.

Happy Birthday, Happy New Year!

Happy Birthday, Seth! The big 2-9!! Take a deep breath :)
I love you so much.

BicycleBicycle!

It's official! BicycleBicycle is online and on etsy: www.bicyclebicycle.etsy.com. We are a collaborative of two awesome ladies pursuing the art of the handmade! Right now we have a couple holiday cards and gift tags -just to get things going. We have a laundry list of creative schemes ready to pursue each week, so check back often for updated merchandise. We also have a blog.

Etsy is an amazing community of handmade crafters. The amount of goods to purchase is unbelievable and inspiring. Happy holiday shopping :)