Thursday, December 06, 2012

The Bike

This poor old bike has stood proud in my yard for many years.  Its been several different colors and the color for 2012 is lime green.  My time for decorating this holiday season is limited so I decided to keep it simple and just move the bike to the front yard, add a flood light, a mailbox and call it good.

UPDATE...It SNOWED this morning and the bike looks so much better and festive. 





The signage on the mailbox was done on my Cricut


I put a flameless candle in the basket of the bike, it has a time and comes on early in the evening. 
I have to admit that everything sure would look more festive with a little snow but for right now there isn't any in the forecast. 



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21 comments:

  1. Paula@SweetPeaThursday, December 06, 2012 6:57:00 AM

    Cute yard display. I especially love the light in the basket.

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  2. MareeThursday, December 06, 2012 10:43:00 AM

    Love this idea! Unique!

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  3. DawnThursday, December 06, 2012 1:24:00 PM

    So cute, I love it and the green color is perfect for holiday decorating. May have to transform my pink bike.

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  4. micheleSaturday, December 08, 2012 1:23:00 PM

    charming and love the color!

    hope you will find a moment to stop by and enter a giveaway i am hosting for followers (i hope you win!):
    http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/12/personalized-lovely-giveaway.html

    happy weekend to you!

    michele

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  5. Rose Garden MalevikSaturday, December 08, 2012 2:31:00 PM

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  6. jenniferSunday, December 09, 2012 12:17:00 AM

    Looked beautiful at the beginning but the addition of snow is terrific

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  7. DebbieMonday, December 10, 2012 6:47:00 AM

    Oh my goodness! I can't even begin to tell you how adorable I think that is!

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  8. allisamazingMonday, December 10, 2012 12:11:00 PM

    That is the cutest thing ever! Love it :) and it looks so pretty with the snow on it.

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  9. SewSweetVIntageMonday, December 10, 2012 9:37:00 PM

    Love your bike!!!! Pinned it's cuteness:) Stop over. I posted http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2012/12/impossibly-sweet-ikea-and-trujoy-gluten.html Following your blog now. Follow me too!

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  10. Ruby and ArthurTuesday, December 11, 2012 7:43:00 AM

    Love your bike. I never thought of adding a lantern to mine! Thanks for the great idea, Jean

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  11. mzzbevTuesday, December 11, 2012 12:57:00 PM

    What a beautiful display. I LOVE the retro look and the color you chose is simply fabulous. Your picture jumped out at me a CCC Christmas party so I just had to take a look. I wish I had a bike like that too, but if I look hard enough, I might have my daughter's tricycle. If I do find it, I might do the same thing with it. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. mzzbevTuesday, December 11, 2012 1:13:00 PM

    p.s. I'm so jealous of that snow! Please send some to central VA ;)

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  13. DawnTuesday, December 11, 2012 8:31:00 PM

    Thanks for linking up Char, I just adore your bike. It is so cute as your header. Perfect winter choice.

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  14. JPThursday, December 13, 2012 7:49:00 PM

    Oh, Char, that bike get up is just too sweet!

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  15. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleTuesday, December 18, 2012 9:32:00 AM

    So gorgeous and it will be featured at Wow tonight.

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  16. AngieTuesday, December 18, 2012 8:32:00 PM

    I love love love this photo! so sweet...

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  17. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereTuesday, December 18, 2012 9:42:00 PM

    I love the bike! Such a cute idea.
    Happy Holidays. xx, Sherry

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  18. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.Tuesday, December 18, 2012 10:45:00 PM

    Your bike looks so charming in the snow!

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  19. AnonymousWednesday, December 19, 2012 8:54:00 AM

    That bike is completely awesome, love it! Add the snow and it's simply magical!!! I found your feature at Savvy Southern Style, thanks for sharing the awesomeness with us. Mary

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  20. Vickie @ Ranger 911Wednesday, December 19, 2012 11:35:00 AM

    Can you spell FABULOUS?! I've got a turquoise painted bike outside just waiting for a treatment like this! Thanks for sharing!

    Visiting from Wow.

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  21. Wild Oak DesignsWednesday, December 19, 2012 11:56:00 AM

    I love the bike. When did you originally think of this? What a great idea! So clever.
    Have a Merry Christmas!
    Nancy
    http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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