Matt and I have started a New England island summer-getaway tradition. After we married in 2008 we escaped to Nantucket for a week of relaxation. In 2009, we spent time on Martha’s Vineyard and this year we’re going to Block Island for the first time (dog-friendly island, so Miss Luna will be joining us). Each year we take our bikes with us on the ferry and spend the week exploring the chosen island (there’s always a photo or two of Matt’s departing back, as he’s usually biking along in front of me while I stop to take photos of every turtle and snail that I can find:)).
I’ve wanted an official, grown-up bike basket for as long as I remember. I made this my mission while on Martha’s Vineyard last summer. It took us a full day to find the right one, but I knew as soon as I saw it that we were meant to be together for a very long time. It’s proven quite handy, holding towels, wallets, cell phones; I’ll even throw the occasional flower in there if I'm feeling crazy;).
I couldn’t stand the thought of my lovely basket sitting in the basement this winter, so I’ve decided to put it to use in the house as a book basket. I must say that I quite like it and come summer I may have to find a new bike basket all over again.
xoxo,
Blair
It's wonderful! And this whole post brings back memories of my husband and I, riding around Cape Cod last fall. It was so lovely.
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate you are to live in that beautiful part of the world. I will have to live vicariously through you for now!
xoxo
Gorgeous basket Blair!! I am dying to get a bike, but the one I really love goes up in price every time I sneak a peek at it!! Don't want to settle...How lovely to have the islands so close to explore, Martha's Vineyard is always a bit of a trek for us: 7 hours plane then either bus, car or tiny plane ride...major event! But SO worth it xox Rachel ps thanks for the photoshop tip, I will check it out! xx
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I don't have to tell you how much I liked this post! Looking at my blog, it's quite obvious :p
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming basket!! I'd love to bike around Nantucket this summer, but I'm afraid my mom's knee won't be able to handle it. Either way, I'm so excited to walk the bike paths and take in all the wonderful views :)
Block Island is off the coast of Long Island, right? You think I'd know for sure, since I've lived on LI all my life! :p
What great trips you go on!♥
vintage, romanatic, charming and HAPPY!
ReplyDeleteI love the thought of a bike basket!
Thank you for the comments, ladies!
ReplyDeleteRachel, don't settle on your bike! Get the one you want; they end up paying for themselves (that's always my rationale;)).
Erin, Block Island is off the coast of RI and CT..... just across the sound from Montauk, so I guess you're right. I grew up in CT and have not yet made it there... terrible, I know:).
oh, well, i am always last..guess that's because i am in california..wishing i was you know where....girls
ReplyDeleteLOVED this...i about cried when i saw it...charming....
oh, what a dream..being able to pick an island and go visit...sigh....
lovely as always, my dear one...
sending love,
kary and buddy
xxx