Snacking ☀n Sunshine

Good morning bloggies!

I’m sorry I’ve been a bit MIA. Over the past few days/weeks, I’ve started the summer semester, published a feature in a magazine and hosted one of my very best friends for a weekend of fun projects and sightseeing in Toronto. We went to the Distillery District and the St-Lawrence Market and enjoyed a wine and cheese night featuring my favorite summer vintage.

Speaking of wines, I took advantage of having a handy-man around the loft by finally tackling that wine-crate-on-my-bicycle project. {This is how I treat my guests, apparently :p Thanks again for your help, hermano!}

I started with my mom’s old bicycle, a vintage Apollo that she bought before I was born. She gave it to me when I moved to Toronto, and I love thinking of her riding it when she was my age.

All you need is a wine crate and a frame. Wine crates are available at specialty wine stores, antique stores, etc. Ask nicely and you may just be rewarded ❤ I have a couple kicking around the house, but I picked this one because I loved the label.

Bike frames are easy to find at any cycle shop. A good one will cost you $30-$40, but think of how much money you’re saving on parking/gas/public transit. (Also, be sure to invest in a good, sturdy lock.)

After installing the frame, my handy houseguest locked the crate in place by using a drill to fasten u-shaped brackets in each corner. We bought the brackets at a local hardware store for about $3.00 each. You want to make sure your crate is on there nice and tight!

I think it turned out beautifully, and the best part is that it’s as functional as it is adorable. I can’t wait to start biking to the nearby markets for picnic supplies! I think I might buy some sort of netting to fix over the top to keep things in place… another project for another day :)

I’m off to a meeting now, then a semi-final football match and a cozy takeaway dinner.

Take care bloggies, and good luck if you try this project yourself! Feel free to post any questions.