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Knox County Poorhouse

    a few of my favorite posts in 2015 – part two

    by Kaylah Stroup January 3, 2016
     foxy lady + tramp – in June, late June, July, August, October, and November.  

     lake erie fog

     where I work

     my first holiday party
     
     don’t call it a comeback

    what we wore : one year

    land camera photos // bikes bikes bikes

    one year in cleveland!

     cleveland snow day

     found on the beach 

    snowy monroe street cemetery

     my collection of curiosities – part one + part two

     asilomar state beach – tide pools

    living room tour

    Posting on Sundays isn’t really my thing. Not for any real reason, I just never really do. I guess I like to pretend I have a day off. Hah! Anyway, I just wanted to drop in and leave this here. Another look back at 2015. Posting so many recaps always starts to bug me. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy reading other folks but I guess it just starts to feel repetitive on my end. The thing is though I LOVE looking back through these recaps a few years later (okay, okay, a few months later is usually fun too!) So to future me, 2015 was pretty cool. You’re welcome for the reminder!

    To see more of my favorite posts from 2015 check out part one + my favorite outfits of the year!
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  • Friday Favorites # 345

    by Kaylah Stroup January 1, 2016

     Yep, I’m definitely going to need this Mrs. Doubtfire lapel pin.  (via: Amy Blue Illustration)  This dress + this dress both belong in my closet. (via: Modcloth) Perrin‘s work is SO gorgeous. I’m particularly fond of this print.  (via: Made by Perrin) A prickly pear note pad! I wish all my favorite artists made note …

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  • This year I…

    by Kaylah Stroup December 31, 2015

    played in tide pools for the first time ever. got a big fat crush on Toronto! explored lots of interesting places people left behind. grew lots and lots of plants. tried more new foods than ever, and even kind of fell in love with cooking. got to cross off a really silly goal that meant …

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THE DAINTY SQUID
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    • all the posts!
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    • plants + gardening
    • beauty, fashion + hair
    • reviews
    • window shopping
    • explore everywhere
  • about me
  • contact
  • shop