My town has a Fourth Of July parade where the kids decorate their bicycles and ride down the street with all the pageantry of a Norman Rockwell painting. I love that schmaltzy sort of thing.
In my dreams. There's still that small matter of a few missing tires.
I started out just putting a little bling on the wheels and next thing I knew I was making a crepe paper medallion for the basket full of petunias which was wrapped in a gingham tea towel.
I had to stop myself.
BTW, I decided to keep Trixie on the porch instead of using her for garden decor. I couldn't let her get all rusty and crusty. Us older girls need to look out for each other.
Cottage Dreaming and Flea Market Wishes
that is so dang cute! you are such an inspiration! 🙂
Musings from Kim K.
Yippee for crepe paper! I just might be having craft room withdrawal after seeing this post! Happy red, white and blue!! Happy 4th!
Melinda
Trixie looks so festive!
I think the porch is a great place for her.
Happy 4th!
: o)
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
That is SO cute, Pam! Really would be perfect in a parade...just makes me smile! Happy 4th!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
Oh my word, I love this. How cute can it get. Don't forget, you can still link up to Inspire Me Tuesday - - -http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/07/171st-inspire-me-tuesday.html Hugs, Marty
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She looks adorable, and I'm glad she's on the porch for now...she's look like she's had plenty of adventure and needs a break to just be pretty!
Carlene @ Organized Clutter
I agree don't let Trixie get all rusty. She is too special. Love the bike parade nostalgia too. Really cute!
Joanne Noragon
Better than bunting. But I'm sure you have that somewhere, too. Go, Pam.
Faye
Trixie looks great and I'm glad you are keeping her out of the dirt!
Don't let that missing wheel bother you, I didn't notice it the first time until you mentioned it. The same thing happened to me when I brought my 2 not as nice trikes home, then I noticed one had 2 different wheels on it and the other had something goofy but I can't even remember what it was and I don't even notice it now!
Happy 4th!
mamamonki
Oh my goodness! Absolutely adorable. I bet the parade is something to see too. Wish we lived in a neighborhood that did something like that. So sweet.
sew sweet vintage
LOVE your sweet bike. Sharing on Facebook. I decorated my bike too.
Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration
Pam, I just LOVE what you did to that darling little bike - I didn't think the cute factor could go up but you made it happen. Just wonderful! So happy that you shared it with us - have a happy and fun July 4th holiday!
Becky @ Vintage 541
I love it Pam...your posts always make me smile! Have a happy 4th of July!
Becky @ Vintage 541
Ida
Wow Trixie looks fabulous all decked out in her 4th of July finery.
Bea
Heavenly days! Adorable!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style
That is so cute!
Tricia
That looks so good! LOVE the wall you dolled up the basket 🙂
Marissa
Wow.. this is just adorable beyond belief..
Vickie @ Ranger 911
Tricked out Trixie is stylin! I think I'd chain her to something solid to deter anybody from taking her for a joy ride. Unless, of course, somebody is you. Keep your knees out to avoid bruising them on the handlebars. 🙂
Happy 4th!
Ivy and Elephants
Oh, Pam! This little tricycle is the cutest thing, EVER!!! Please link it wit us, it's adorable!
Happy 4th of July!
Hugs,
Patti
Liz Hockamier
DARLING! 🙂 This would be such a fun addition for Fresh-Cut Friday! I hope you will consider joining in.
Happy Independence Day!
~Liz
Eclectically Vintage
So fun and festive!! Hope you had a great 4th!
Kelly
Debra Oliver
Yay!!! I knew it would be fabulous!!
Sammy
Everything looks so pretty and gets you into the spirit even if it is over.
Willie Paige @PhD in Computer Science
I adore what you have done with this bike. It is so dang adorable. I can imagine that it must have been hard to stop. Thanks for posting such a cute picture.
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