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    It’s the little things…

    by Kaylah Stroup November 8, 2016

    like crisp autumn days + finding all the super tiny pieces of beach glass.

    I didn’t mind the winter so much as a child, it meant playing in the snow! These last few years though, the season has hit me harder and harder. It just gets dark so early! It hasn’t snowed yet and it’s not even technically winter but already I feel like it’s taking a toll on me. Each year I understand a little better why people retire to Florida. Although my choice would be Arizona…

    Luckily this November has been really, really amazing. Aside from a few rainy days, there has been lots of sunshine! I’ve been trying my best to soak it all up whenever possible. This is my perfect beach weather. Late in the season so there aren’t many people. Its cool enough to wear a coat, and warm enough to not wear gloves. Plus nothing beats the crispness of late autumn! Something about leaves falling on the beach is just really beautiful.

    Last week I spent a nice little chunk of my day wandering around the beach, picking up tiny pieces of beach glass, and enjoying the crunch of the leaves underneath my feet. I find searching for glass and arranging it in some sort of order so relaxing. It’s absolutely one of my favorite ways to decompress. I also, of course, love the idea of someone else finding my little arrangement after I’ve left.

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    I hope we get at least a few more crisp autumn days this year!
    xoxo

    PS. Don’t forget to check out my tips for finding beach glass!

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  • digit review / how I saved $500 in four months

    by Kaylah Stroup November 2, 2016

    case by Valley Cruise Press 2024 UPDATE: Digit is now called Oportun. I’m leaving this review as is though because I still stand by it. All these years later, I’m still using the app. One of my goals for 2016 was to save money… which next to “get fit” is probably one of the most …

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  • what I wore: overalls, again!

    by Kaylah Stroup November 1, 2016

      details glasses – Bevy c/o Classic Specs top – striped turtleneck via Macy’s sweater – cardigan via JcPenney pins – ghoul by Two Ghouls Press, black cat by Valley Cruise Press overalls – Blue Spice overalls via JcPenney boots – Palladium Boots Recently I was contacted by Octer, a website that makes it super …

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