I'm Mad About ...

Last Sunday I rode my bike to the farmers market and picked up some early-season peaches and nectarines. It was such a pleasant ride (and a good way to burn off some of those Cinco de Mayo indulgences), I'm looking forward to doing it again this weekend.

• Speaking of bike riding, did you know May is National Bike Month? Get out and ride!
• These fabulous animal prints start at just $35, and 10 percent of the proceeds go to organizations that help pets with special needs.

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. Have a lovely weekend!

Color Me: Outrageously Orange

It took some time for my love of orange to develop. I used to think it was too bold, too garish. Then I discovered how good it looks on me, and a love affair began.

There's a lot to love about orange, whether you prefer a soft peach or a bright neon shade. And it pairs exquisitely with my favorite color, blue.

Clockwise from upper left: Climbing Vines curtain, Anthropologie; bedroom, via Pinterest; ceramic garden stool, Inside Avenue;
Hermes Jypsiere bag, via Polyvore; Heritage ballet flat, Lands' End Canvas; sunroom, New England Home; Townie,
Electra Bicycle Co.; flowers, Style Me Pretty; Essie nail polish, Fables in Fashion.

A-Tisket, A-Tasket ...

I got a new bike basket!

It's made by Electra, so it's perfect for my Townie (best bike ever, I might add):

I put the basket on myself. It took a bit of effort, and I had a few pieces left over when I was done (uh-oh!). The hardest part was following the directions. It was just drawings, not words, and I had trouble figuring out what the pictures were trying to depict.