Thomas Stevens – born 1854 in Hertfordshire, England – was the first person to circle the globe by bicycle. He rode a penny-farthing from April 1884 to December 1886. Thomas and his family emigrated to the USA in 1871 and it is there that he learned to r
by bicyclesplus 6 years ago | via Instagram

Blooms, copper blues on repeat = a happy Sunday. And the #weekend #view is up on my blog this morning. I missed last week with a crazy schedule- but double the randomness this week- and more coming. Happy weekend. #sunday #sundayfunday #peony #peonies #l
by frenchcountrycottage 8 years ago | via Instagram

Are you tired of those camellia blooms yet? The tree is about done blooming... but of course I took a TON of photos... so you might be seeing a few more :) #sorrynotsorry sharing more on my blog today. Back from #hpmkt and catching up - what’s everyone up
by frenchcountrycottage 8 years ago | via Instagram

For those who asked- here is a wider view of this little vintage chest. It’s a charmer with hand painted details like pretty little flowers and a pop of color with that teal. But what I love most- the curvy legs and carved details. It’s actually part of a
by frenchcountrycottage 8 years ago | via Instagram