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    It’s the little things…

    by Kaylah Stroup August 19, 2017

    You guys! It’s a ‘It’s the little things…” post that isn’t about my pets. Woooah! Wild, right? But it is something totally random…

    A few weeks ago when I camping with my family, along with all my cameras, I packed some sparklers, and a container of stuff that was supposed to make the fire turn a different color. My dad actually bought it for me years ago while we were camping and I had just been holding on to it waiting for the perfect time to use it.

    First night of this year’s camping trip was apparently the perfect time. The product worked way better than I could have imagined and lasted for quite a while. I had set up my camera before sprinkling it in since I assumed it’d be over quickly but much to everyone’s delight it lasted for quite a while.

    Looking through my photos  of fire once we got home, I felt the same joy I felt the first time I really understood how to shoot photos of fireworks. You can find those photos here. Looking at those photos now I’m not super impressed. My abilities have improved tenfold but I’ll never forget how excited I was to get those photos. These make me feel the same way. I just love all the colors. Fire is already an interesting photo subject but it’s even better when it’s colorful!

    Suuuper random, right? And probably not as exciting as cute photos of my dog but I geniuenly think it’s important to rejoice in all the good little things in life. Literally the whole point of this post series. Life is so short and full of obstacles so why not celebrate all the nice things – whether they’re rainbow fires, or simply being proud of your photography skillz.

    So, tell me, what completely random thing brightened your day recently?

    xoxo

     

    PS. I couldn’t find the exact brand I used but I did find these color changing crystals that have pretty awesome reviews!
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  • Friday Favorites #428

    by Kaylah Stroup August 18, 2017

    This post contains affiliate links. For more information on what that means, read here. This jewelry holder is right up my alley! Seriously, how rad!! (via Modcloth) How sweet is this little house shaped vase? (via 2of2) I’ve been a fan of Golly Bard’s style for a while and this bat print is no exception! …

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  • found on the beach – mellow yellow

    by Kaylah Stroup August 17, 2017

    I’ve been holding on to these photos for quite a few months now. Sadly, I haven’t been doing too much beach combing lately. The last time I went was actually my birthday at the beginning of the month. While there is still more trash than there should be, my favorite spot to hang out is …

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