Kelsey Stephens
@bimmersandbeans.bsky.social
Sewist, photog, builder, crafter, reader, writer, cook, baker, science & history ♥️, occasional rally driver, & Kei van owner. Basically, I feel most like myself when my hands & mind are engaged at the same time.
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Brighten your day with my Beagle boy in slo-mo.
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Brighten your day with my Beagle boy in slo-mo.
I turned our camper dinet into a convertible 3 bike garage! I used quick release fork mounts to clip the bikes in & wooden blocks for the rear tires. Once camp is setup I can flip the wooden panels over, toss the cushions back on top, and set the table for dinner. Viola! #mountainbike #camping
October 3, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I turned our camper dinet into a convertible 3 bike garage! I used quick release fork mounts to clip the bikes in & wooden blocks for the rear tires. Once camp is setup I can flip the wooden panels over, toss the cushions back on top, and set the table for dinner. Viola! #mountainbike #camping
Baby's first trophy! My little van won 2nd place in the Import Category at the St. Charles Oktoberfest car show!
October 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Baby's first trophy! My little van won 2nd place in the Import Category at the St. Charles Oktoberfest car show!
Rode 5.2 miles of trail with these two knuckleheads! Walked the ditch that kicked my butt last time (literally). Now it's time for pizza.
October 1, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Rode 5.2 miles of trail with these two knuckleheads! Walked the ditch that kicked my butt last time (literally). Now it's time for pizza.
Oktoberfest success. Entered the Kei van in the vintage car show downtown, had the most incredible bratwurst with heaps of delicious kraut paired with an urban chestnut lager, witnessed the world famous St. Charles Heavenly Frog Hole and had ice cream before motoring home. #greatday #oktoberfest
September 29, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Oktoberfest success. Entered the Kei van in the vintage car show downtown, had the most incredible bratwurst with heaps of delicious kraut paired with an urban chestnut lager, witnessed the world famous St. Charles Heavenly Frog Hole and had ice cream before motoring home. #greatday #oktoberfest
Took my first spill on my MTB and all I got was a bruise on my 🫏. Apparently the moss was just too cool to pass up. Had to lay down in the ditch and observe it up close.
September 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Took my first spill on my MTB and all I got was a bruise on my 🫏. Apparently the moss was just too cool to pass up. Had to lay down in the ditch and observe it up close.
Tonight's dinner is Kimchi-jjigae with pork & Tteokbokki. Perfect for the cool & rainy weather we had today.
September 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Tonight's dinner is Kimchi-jjigae with pork & Tteokbokki. Perfect for the cool & rainy weather we had today.
September 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Thrilling way to spend an evening. 500 piece puzzle, a cup of tea, and classical music in the background. My camera really blew out the colors the puzzle is really pretty and perfect for fall. #sundaynight #thrilling
September 22, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Thrilling way to spend an evening. 500 piece puzzle, a cup of tea, and classical music in the background. My camera really blew out the colors the puzzle is really pretty and perfect for fall. #sundaynight #thrilling
I ordered 3 new inks from Birmingham Ink Co. I wanted natural fall inspired colors and bonus points if they look good with my pens. The packaging was so beautiful & so are the inks! Can't wait to take notes!
September 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I ordered 3 new inks from Birmingham Ink Co. I wanted natural fall inspired colors and bonus points if they look good with my pens. The packaging was so beautiful & so are the inks! Can't wait to take notes!
What a day! My fountain pen ink arrived, got to watch my ❤️ run at the track (jealous I wasn't running too), made kimchi jjigae for dinner, and Boston Cream Pie for desert.
September 21, 2025 at 1:28 AM
What a day! My fountain pen ink arrived, got to watch my ❤️ run at the track (jealous I wasn't running too), made kimchi jjigae for dinner, and Boston Cream Pie for desert.
Sunday cruise Pt 5:
Before motoring home I made a detour to a used bookstore. #photography #roadtrip The End
Before motoring home I made a detour to a used bookstore. #photography #roadtrip The End
September 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Sunday cruise Pt 5:
Before motoring home I made a detour to a used bookstore. #photography #roadtrip The End
Before motoring home I made a detour to a used bookstore. #photography #roadtrip The End
Sunday cruise Pt 4:
Attended a car show with friends who are more like family. #photography #roadtrip
Attended a car show with friends who are more like family. #photography #roadtrip
September 16, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Sunday cruise Pt 4:
Attended a car show with friends who are more like family. #photography #roadtrip
Attended a car show with friends who are more like family. #photography #roadtrip
Sunday cruise Pt 3:
Had breakfast and an Americano at the Bike stop cafe before taking a short walk to enjoy the historic St. Charles scenery. #photography #roadtrip
Had breakfast and an Americano at the Bike stop cafe before taking a short walk to enjoy the historic St. Charles scenery. #photography #roadtrip
September 16, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Sunday cruise Pt 3:
Had breakfast and an Americano at the Bike stop cafe before taking a short walk to enjoy the historic St. Charles scenery. #photography #roadtrip
Had breakfast and an Americano at the Bike stop cafe before taking a short walk to enjoy the historic St. Charles scenery. #photography #roadtrip
Sunday cruise Pt 2:
Got up and watched the sunrise as I cruised the back roads in my little green machine. Made plenty of photo op stops along the route. #photography #roadtrip
Got up and watched the sunrise as I cruised the back roads in my little green machine. Made plenty of photo op stops along the route. #photography #roadtrip
September 16, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Sunday cruise Pt 2:
Got up and watched the sunrise as I cruised the back roads in my little green machine. Made plenty of photo op stops along the route. #photography #roadtrip
Got up and watched the sunrise as I cruised the back roads in my little green machine. Made plenty of photo op stops along the route. #photography #roadtrip
Sunday cruise Pt 1:
Got up and watched the sunrise as I cruised the back roads in my little green machine. Made plenty of photo op stops along the route.
Got up and watched the sunrise as I cruised the back roads in my little green machine. Made plenty of photo op stops along the route.
September 16, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Sunday cruise Pt 1:
Got up and watched the sunrise as I cruised the back roads in my little green machine. Made plenty of photo op stops along the route.
Got up and watched the sunrise as I cruised the back roads in my little green machine. Made plenty of photo op stops along the route.
September 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I took my vintage trek for a rail ride last week and it helped me decide it was time to upgrade if I was going to continue trail riding. Since I'm 5 ft tall options for used bikes were limited but I lucked out and we found this Trek Marlin. Such a beautiful upgrade & I can't wait to hit the trails.
September 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I took my vintage trek for a rail ride last week and it helped me decide it was time to upgrade if I was going to continue trail riding. Since I'm 5 ft tall options for used bikes were limited but I lucked out and we found this Trek Marlin. Such a beautiful upgrade & I can't wait to hit the trails.
September 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
My trek is as old as I am (my dad got it shortly after I was born) and then I inherited it. I've done a lot of maintenance and a few upgrades and this thing just keeps trucking along.
September 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
My trek is as old as I am (my dad got it shortly after I was born) and then I inherited it. I've done a lot of maintenance and a few upgrades and this thing just keeps trucking along.
I got my Midori grid block notebook all setup as my 2026 planner!I can't wait to plan lots of botanical adventures with my fountain pens & add even more of my photography. #planner #fountainpens #photogtaphy
September 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I got my Midori grid block notebook all setup as my 2026 planner!I can't wait to plan lots of botanical adventures with my fountain pens & add even more of my photography. #planner #fountainpens #photogtaphy
I was on photog duty at the Japanese Festival yesterday. It was fun but also quite chaotic. Had my partner snap a phone pic of me in one of my favorite @mobotgarden.bsky.social spots.
September 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I was on photog duty at the Japanese Festival yesterday. It was fun but also quite chaotic. Had my partner snap a phone pic of me in one of my favorite @mobotgarden.bsky.social spots.
August 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM
My new Twisbi Eco #Fountainpen. I just love the espresso color and the M nib fits my normal writing style so nicely. Now I've gotta find the perfect coffee ink!
August 23, 2025 at 10:52 PM
My new Twisbi Eco #Fountainpen. I just love the espresso color and the M nib fits my normal writing style so nicely. Now I've gotta find the perfect coffee ink!