one of my resolutions for 2013 is being honest with myself about what things i do and do not use in my life, and letting go of the things that fall into the latter category. sadly, this includes my current bike, the hot little aqua number known as the fuji feather. it's beautiful. but, i have to be honest, it's just not comfortable for commuting to work and it hasn't gotten enough use to justify its presence in my hallway. so i'm trading my little feather in for something that is equally stylish but a little more practical for my everyday life. in the search for my new two-wheeled companion i came across the jaw-droppingly stunning copper bicycle by dutch company (no surprise there) van heesch. every single piece of metal on this bike is copper-plated, which makes for a gorgeous bike now, but i can only imagine how cool the thing will look after a few years of use when it's covered with that mossy patina. now, do i plan on dropping $6,000 for a bike? hell no, that's crazy. but admiring it from afar seems like a very reasonable resolution to keep. see more from van heesch here.
bikes are awesome. they are cheap, efficient, perfect for the city, and most important they are just plain fun to ride. bikes deserve to be put on a pedestal - and with the fixa bike shelf, you can do that quite literally. handcrafted in latvia by chrome ltd, the fixa is a clever creation of bike rack, drawer, and shelf in one. each birch shelf has a secret compartment that pivots open for you to keep your trinkets inside, and the wall mount design is perfect for small living spaces where floor space is a precious commodity. officially added to my christmas list. get your fixa here.
even though the weather is transitioning away from warm afternoon picnics and long bike rides, i'm still dreaming of cruising the streets with this lovely wooden detachable bike stereo by etsy seller mr lentz. each piece is made to order and has a built-in amplifier that turns your tinny smartphone tunes into something glorious. and luckily it's so good looking that you can take it anywhere! check it out here.
