Red Boots -- Earth Day

Fresh from the Farmer's Market and stopping off at Berkeley's Earth Day Festivities.

{ca maria adele | venice}

While sorting through the papers on my desk the other day, came across the travel section of an old British newspaper, which fell open to La Sala Noir, one of 5 concept rooms at Ca Maria Adele in Venice, Italy. Was immediately lured by the yards and yards of luxuriously sexy silks, moody ambiance, and black Murano chandelier . . .

"The hues of pepper, cocoa, clover and other rich spices melt here in an incredible mosaic of colours that will charm your senses. The result is a room voluptuous and hot like the load of the ships which from far-away lands carried the products building for centuries the richness of Venice."

The rest of the hotel looked equally dreamy with its filtered sunlight, smoky browns and grays, and glimmering dashes of gold. Perfect for a long, languorous conversations over cappuccinos . . .

Pink Helmet Cover -'Jackie O' Inspired

This is a style I'm still working on. I used recycled materials for this one, re-fashioned from a thrift store item. There is a little pocket on the back which you can just sort of make out. I love using recycled fabrics, but alas it does limit you in terms of ever being able to offer the same thing again.

* note*.. Please see me on ETSY

Bicycle Picnic or Cafe Outing & Bicycle Sharing

photo credit/source:Bicing Barcelona

Ever want to organize and invite your girlfriends for a 'bicycle ride & meet'... a way for all of you to go out and enjoy a picnic or a café lunch outing together...? What if not everyone has a bicycle? Here’s a solution to look into; Bicycle Sharing. This way you could get your guest(s) on a bicycle of her own for the day.

Does your community offer a Bicycle Share program? Here are some cities that do, or plan to. This could be a good idea for you too, if you’re planning to travel to one of these places and want to bicycle around while you’re there.

USA

Bike It, You’ll Like It!- Berkeley
Bike-Sharing

Europe
City Bicycle Share Programs

{violet may | london}

Adore the White Daffodil Italian leather laptop bag by Violet May in London-- fresh and modern, and extremely well-made, work will {almost} feel like play . . .

{via The Bag Snob}

Bicycle Cafes & Restaurants

Here’s a list of places to seek out. They are all Bicycle ‘themed’ and have you....the stylish bicyclist in mind. Please help me add to list and send me your suggestions!

Bay Area
Velo Rouge Cafe
Mojo Bicycle Cafe
Chef Landria

Portland, OR
The Little Red Bike Café


***** Update:
Since first trailblazing with this 'Bicycle Cafes & Restaurants' category others have come after me with far greater diligence. I dropped the ball ball but look who has taken up the cause and sallied forth:

Bikes and the City (primarily coffee cafes in San Francisco, online since March 2008)
Coffee Cycle Chic ( coffee cafe listings' hub, online since January 2008)

Pretty Bicycle Pin-ups #2

photo source: cicle.org

These lovelies are the Ditty Bops.

CheeseCake Bicycle Pin-up

image credit:fixedgear

Just for fun...I love 'old timey' pinups so I hope you appreciate this one. Love the floaty dress.

{paul philp | ceramicist}

Glamorous reader Lindsey, at Hedge, a design gallery in San Francisco, wrote to share the work of Welsh potter Paul Philp, who draws "from the organic world, hand crafting pieces that look as if they were formed by a natural process."

The beautiful sculptures appear as if moulded and worn by nature, and are inspired by the simplistic forms and classical shapes of Asian ceramics.

The exhibition features 40 new works, including a series of large-scale sculptures, and runs until May 17, 2008.

BIKE Chic FASHION SHOW!

17 MAY 2008
BIKE Chic FASHION SHOW!

at One Colorado

During the Bike Week Pasadena Commuter Bicycle Expo Look for fashions from cycling's top designers, as well as a good mix of everyday fashions suitable for the bike~ and of course the bike to go with it!

Weekend Shopping - Berkeley

Hearts on her t-shirt, plus handle bar streamers that shimmered and shone... just like she did. She was out and about, just a little shopping.

{fables of nature & culture}

Ledoux's Reception
Lamda Fuji Archival Print
Large122 x 152cm, Small 70x 90cm
Edition of 5, 2 AP (of each set)

Completely mesmerized by Frankfurt-born Karen Knorr’s compelling Fables series, staged in the Carnavalet Museum in Paris. The enchanting images feature classic animal characters, and play on the tension between nature and culture.

Salon Lilac Louis XV
Lamda Fuji Archival Print
Large122 x 152cm, Small 70x 90cm
Edition of 5, 2 AP (of each set)

What is Human?
Colour Cibachrome mounted on aluminium 40 inches X 40 inches
framed with brass plaque and text
{from the Santuary series}

The Yellow Room Louis XVI
Lamda Fuji Archival Print
Large122 x 152cm, Small 70x 90cm
Edition of 5, 2 AP (of each set)

The Green Bedroom Louis XVI
Lamda Fuji Archival Print
Large122 x 152cm, Small 70x 90cm
Edition of 5, 2 AP (of each set)

Reception
Lamda Fuji Archival Print
Large122 x 152cm, Small 70x 90cm
Edition of 5, 2 AP (of each set)

The Blue Salon
Lamda Fuji Archival Print
Large122 x 152cm, Small 70x 90cm
Edition of 5, 2 AP (of each set)

4.11.08 // BOSTON // Perkins Street