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time to embrace.

8.30.2011

The fair. A sweet reminder that there's still a bit of Summer left to enjoy.


Working at my church's Rwandan coffee booth. Admiring my little town from above, via a late-night ferris wheel ride. Discovering new and delicious fruits {hello, pluot}. Doodling on my chalkboard wall.  These are just a few things that prolong this Summer bliss.





But the fair, it's also somewhat of a painful reminder. A reminder that the end of Summer is near, and I'll soon be back in school. School and I? We are not good friends -- at all. We never really have been, and we probably never will be.

That's not to say I'm not excited for autumn, the season itself. I'm ecstatic, to say the least. Chunky knits, cozy scarves, and pumpkin lattes are calling my name. You could say that Carlotta explains my exact thoughts in this post. Which doesn't surprise me, quite honestly. After all, we have come to the conclusion that we're twin sisters separated at birth. ;)

autumn lovelies via pinterest

So, I guess what I'm trying to say is -- as much as I'm going to miss the carefree aura of Summer, I'm really going to try and embrace Autumn, and all that it brings. 

But at this very moment, the sun is shining, it's twenty-three degrees celsius, and there's a fresh jar of sun-tea on the table. I'm off to go make the most of it.

xo,

Abbey

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25 comments:

  1. Anna GrayAugust 30, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Lovely post, miss Abbey! The second photo of the apple is absolutely stunning. The lighting and colors are beautiful.

    I totally agree with you on enjoying and embracing each season. My mom and I have come to the conclusion that getting tired of the season we're in (near the end, at least) is simply God's way of preparing us for the next.

    As for you and Carlotta being twins seperated at birth? I totally agree.

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  2. Anna GrayAugust 30, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    P.S. May I ask - what does "Inglenook" mean? ;-)

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  3. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Beautiful photos. And you and Carlotta, well, yes. Twins!

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  4. Caitlin AlexanderAugust 30, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    you go for it! embrace it now and embrace fall soon. oh, and I bet autumn is gorgeous in Canada! :)

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  5. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Love this post and all the pictures :) And wow I saw that picture of your bedpost on Instagram and I never noticed it was drawn on the wall! You have talent! :)

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  6. carlotta cisternasAugust 30, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Well hey there twin sister. I'm really really glad my letter arrived. I was afraid it'd got lost in the void of nothingness that is the postal service. Also. I've swooned over your chalkboard wall already...but I'm going to have to rave again. Genius. Your artistic skills never fail to amaze me.
    Gorgeous photos as always, lovely!

    twin sister.

    p.s. when I'm talking to you I tend to ramble on and on. I apologize. ;)

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  7. KendallAugust 30, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    I love the colors in that first picture, and your room looks awesome! I simply can't wait for fall, now school has started. I miss summer a bit, but there are still pictures & memories, and I'm excited for this next season even more! :)

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  8. HopeAugust 30, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    awesome post Abbey! I must agree that you and Carlotta are twin sisters, because the both of you are constantly inspiring me! I'm looking forward to autumn too! even if it does mean saying goodbye to summer :)

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  9. KyAnnAugust 30, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Great post! I love fairs-so fun. ;-) And, might I ask, what is a pluot?

    KyAnn
    bloommagazine.net

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  10. AmandaAugust 30, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I love the chalkboard wall. Love, love, love it. I wonder if Mom would let me repaint my freshly painted walls chalkboard???

    Your post was lovely. I'm so glad that I found your blog.

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  11. katie josephine dAugust 30, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Wow, I had no clue the wall behind your bed was a chalkboard, I thought the post was real... Awesome pictures and thoughts, as well as drawing skills(:

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  12. Hannah NicoleAugust 30, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    The chalkboard wall + your drawings are lovely! I'm actually excited for summer to end. Fall is my absolute favorite season; I'm an Autumn girl at heart. So I'm doubly excited. :)

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  13. JoceeAugust 30, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    That's so beautiful!! I love your photography. *sigh* I wish we were twin sisters separated at birth. Can we be twin sisters separated at birth? I'd love to be your twin. :P ;) Great post :))
    -Jocee <3

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  14. BrionyAugust 30, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Wow! Wish I have a chalk board wall. So, explain to me once again how you and Carlotta were separated at birth???? ;)

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  15. AlexaAugust 30, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    The chalkboard is great. School starts for me tomorrow, and we are not good friends as well :P Hope you enjoy the rest of your summer! <3

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  16. HollyAugust 31, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    those photos are a.m.a.z.i.n.g.
    you'll be embracing autumn, i'll be embracing spring. and honestly, i can't wait! winter's been too cold : P

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  17. Emily SacraAugust 31, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I love your 'head-board'! So insanely creative :)

    Emily

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  18. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Autumn is my favourite and my best, so I'm excited.

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  19. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Hooray for autumn! Summer is nice, but autumn is so cozy and brisk and amazing :) So I will be very welcoming to the autumn months!

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  20. DanielleAugust 31, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    That chalkboard wall is genius! I love all of your photos, they are so beautiful.

    Always looking forward to your posts. :)

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  21. kimberlySeptember 1, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Ohmigoodness the chalkboard wall is stunning. Amazing. Genius. Gorgeous. Put all those words into a blender and hit puree! Lovely.

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  22. RuthanneSeptember 1, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I just fell in love. I really did.

    I love your blog! <3 so very much. I have a feeling i will be visiting you more often ;)

    And I totally thought about doing a chalkboard wall && headboard sometime soon. glad I'm not the only one who finds it so cool. :)

    much love!

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  23. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Beautiful blog! The pictures are stunning!

    ♥ Gina Michele
    CrochetClouds.com

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  24. Southern SistersSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    great post love the pictures

    Carrie

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  25. Hannah NicoleSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Lovely photos! Your chalkboard headboard is aaaaahmazing.

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