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how to make a mosiac plant marker

how’s it growing!

Tonopah Cemetery

what I wore : polka dotted

a few of my favorite posts from 2018

earlobe reconstruction – four month update!

a few of my favorite headstones

ghost town – Frisco, UT

Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 review

Eastern Cemetery

    nail round up III

    by Kaylah Stroup June 6, 2018

    CND Vinylux in Mint Convertable & Couture Covet + nail stickers

    Veque Sea Cliff, ILNP Birefringence + scotch tape

    My scotch tape designs are always kind of random. I don’t necessarily think them out before I start cutting out little pieces. Designs just sort of happen. That being said, I feel like I need to recreate whats going on on my ring finger on all my fingers sometime soon! That nail is so cute.

    Wet n Wild On A Trip, ILNP Birefringence, Veque Sea Cliff + scotch tape

    Sally Hansen Primrose and Proper, China Glaze Purr-fect + dotting tool

    CND Vinylux Couture Covet, Veque Sea Cliff, Zoya Abby, Zoya Jordan + nail stickers

    As you can see, I’ve kind of been on a color kick. Lots of shades of blue, and gosh darn it, I love ILNP’s Birefringence. I wish I could figure out more ways to wear it and show off how gorgeous the colors are without painting my whole nail in it. ILNP’s polishes are incredible. There are only three nail polish brands I truly love and in the last few months ILNP has definitely earned their place in that list! What are some of your favorite nail polish brands?
    xoxo

    ▴ I’ve got a hashtag over on Instagram – #kaylahsfancynails – if you’d like to see some peeks before my round up posts go live.
    ▴ Check out previous nail round ups here + here.
    ▴ Here are a few of my favorite nail tools + some tips on how to use nail stickers.</em

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  • what I wore – a different kind of polka dots

    by Kaylah Stroup June 5, 2018

    details hat – thrifted earrings – Target (similar pair) cardigan – Charter School Cardigan via Modcloth pins – girls support girls via Daisy Natives, look on the bright side via Rifle Paper Co dress – Dalmatian Dress via Target shoes – ballerina flats via Amazon (under $20 + they match everything!!) I’ve always loved Target …

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  • found on the beach

    by Kaylah Stroup June 4, 2018

    Back in the beginning of May, my best friend who lives in Canada and her family came up to visit. We had a busy weekend of eating and watching her kids play at the park. Ya know, super important stuff! We also made it a point to head to the beach.  Obviously, it’s one of …

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I'm Kaylah! Renovating a 150-year-old home in Northeast Ohio. Likely found in my garden.

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    • explore everywhere
  • about me
  • contact
  • shop