the lake // two

"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time."

While reading in the hammock one late afternoon, I came across this quote. To say that it 'seemed fitting' would be a vast understatement. It absolutely epitomized this last trip to the lake. 

Tucked amid this beauty that is the lake, are some of my very favourite spots. Some recently discovered, others that bring back sweet childhood memories. The ice cream parlour, for example. I can still imagine tiny Abbey & Chloe with their noses pressed up against the glass, drooling over the abundance of flavours. 

And then there are the shoppes. This time around, I had such fun picking out little no-reason gifts for sweet people. Our two favourites shoppes may have only been here a few years, but you could say we've become Summer 'regulars'. The antique book/gift/coffee shop? I would like to live there, please. And, the indie-inspired clothing shoppe makes my handmade-loving heart flutter. 

And then there's the lake itself. We've spent countless hours in that frigid, yet refreshing water - whether it be a kayaking adventure, or just a good read on the dock.

I can't even begin to tell you how much I'll miss the lake. But knowing that I'll return next Summer puts a smile on my face. 

Are you visiting some place special before the end of Summer? 

xo,

Abbey

ps. thank-you to Carlotta, for the incredibly lovely guest post. :)

to the lake.

I'm off to my favourite summer haunt for a few days. I promise to return with an abundance of stories & photos. ;) Also, a super-lovely friend of mine will be guest posting while I'm away. Talk to you soon!

Abbey

ps. a few instagrams. just because.

the farmer's market // antler love // hello, hammock // chevron afghan

good morning // a farmer's market breakfast // prairie skies // a lazy afternoon

the lake.

The five days spent at the lake were bliss.

I love the carefree aura that each day at the lake brings. The juxtaposition of fun and serene times is just my cup of tea.

{Meadow's car}

Boat rides at sunset, looking for black bears with my Grampy, swooning over antique books in my favourite shoppe, and writing letters on the beach, are just a few things that had me smiling ear to ear. 

It was so nice to spend time with family members I hadn't seen in years. Hugs were always being given, and laughter was constantly shared.

After moving our departure time ahead two... or three or four times, we eventually had to say goodbye to the lake and our family. 

A stop at the flea market, along with some iced green tea, was the perfect way to end our trip. 

 

A wonderful time was had by all, but we're quite happy to be home again. I'd love to know - what's your absolute favourite place to visit in the Summer? 

xo,

Abbey

the adventurous birds

"Inside us all patiently waiting, sits a tiny little adventurous bird." 

The adventurer in me was very much alive this evening. Or, at least the long to adventure. After supper, {pizza. delicious. thank-you, Mom.} Chloe {my sister} & I decided that a bike ride up to the lake was in order. So off we went. Did it matter that we weren't at all familiar with the path we were taking? Not at all. We had a grand time being temporarily lost whilst happily humming Seabear songs.

Walking barefoot along the shore for the first time this year was bliss.

After our little excursion, signs of an oncoming storm started to appear. And sure enough, it started to pour, and lightning began to strike as soon as we reached home.

After laughing hysterically while watching a couple episodes of Corner Gas {It's our guilty pleasure. No, it's not. We feel no guilt, whatsoever.}, I head out to our Jeep, which was parked on the driveway, buried myself in some picnic blankets I found in the backseat, and gazed through the windows as the lightning repeatedly lit up the deep blue skies with flashes of light. The World is quite amazing, don't you think? 

Abbey