Summer Treats.

Ah, Summer days, you do treat me well. I was off work today, so my sister Hannah and I ventured out onto the streets of our town for a lovely bike ride! Hannah just got her bike yesterday off of kijiji, and I have had mine for a while. See more about my beautiful bike here. I'll have you know, I took all these pictures while riding! (except for the ones where we are obviously stopped...).

Ready to roll!

No, Hannah and I did not plan our outfits to match. And yes, Hannah was obviously on a mission in this picture.

Lookin' good, Han.

After our bike ride, I made a tasty treat for myself. It's similar to the Orange Julius from Orange Julius, but obviously not quite the same. Here's the recipe! I'm not sure where my family got it originally.

6 oz. frozen Orange Juice Concentrate (this is about half of a frozen can)

1 cup water

1 cup milk (I used soy)

1/4 c. sugar (you can do less, it's plenty sweet)

1 tsp. vanilla

Blend this all up, then add about 10 ice cubes, blend again, and enjoy a refreshing treat! This makes enough for two, with excess!

Also, I'm loving the rounded corners of my photos! What do you think? I'm working on transforming a bit around the blog!

Tell me, what are your summer recipes? Any bike rides for you folk? If you're looking for something neat to wear this summer, you can win a lovely pair of vintage earrings on the Ginger Diaries here!

Enjoy!

I want to ride my bicycle.

Remember my birthday? That's okay. I hardly do either. Mostly because the weeks just fly by.

Well, a week later, it was also my boyfriend's birthday.

Is that stressful?

Well...

Just kidding! But apparently, I'm easy to buy for. And let's just say I am not very good at finding good gifts (we are saying it cause it's true). So I get him a nice book, a nice shirt, and what does he do?

Gets his grandma's old bike, sands it down, and repaints it my favourite colour! Yes! He did!

All taken apart.

And THEN...

Look at that nice red chain guard! Mmm, so nice!

So a few days later, we enjoyed some iced lattes (they were gone relatively fast)...

(he makes lattes and bikes), and headed out for a ride! Twas quite pleasant!

Is that a basket on there you say? Why yes, it is! I don't see why all bikes don't have baskets. They are the best!

I love my bike!

My outfit (though the bike is what really matters): cardigan: forever21. tee shirt: old navy. necklace: ardene's. shorts: dynamite. shoes: Toms.

Here's some more fun with bikes!

Want to order your own, sort of vintage bike? I think this is kind of neat. Design your own bike on Urban Outfitters.com! Pick your style and colours too!

Like Bicycles, but looking for something a little on the smaller side? Try wearing one around your neck from this Etsy shop or this one.

Prints of old bicycles are always fun. Here are my favourites on Etsy:

The High Wheeler with text background.

The Citrusy, Summery Look.

This Printed Transfer can go onto a Pillow. (only $1 folks!)

Is anyone else enjoying an old or new bike this summer? Please share!

Enjoy!