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    Beach Fort

    by Kaylah Stroup October 16, 2014
    I know, I’m always talking about how much I love the beach but I really just can’t get enough. It’s my absolute favorite place in the fall. Whenever I’m stressed I know that I can head to the beach and everything will be fine even if only just for the short time I’m there. Earlier this week I went to the beach but wasn’t really feeling any of my other regular beach activities, like picking up trash, reading, or looking for glass. At the same time I wasn’t ready to go home yet. I looked around and noticed an abundance of drift wood. I’ve always wanted to build a fort on the beach but was distracted by other hobbies. So I set to work! In around an hour I made a neat little fort complete with stump inside to sit on and a sign outside!

    view from inside

    I know the few times I’ve found drift wood structures on the beach they instantly made my face light up, I hope mine makes someone smile. After I finished, I sat back and admired my work from a bit of a distance. Someone else showed up at the beach shortly after that. As I walked up to my car I turned around to see them heading toward my fort. I like that the second I stepped away they had to check it out. I’d like to do more things in public that other people will find after I’m done, and admire.
    xoxo
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  • spiders, frogs + mushrooms, oh my!

    by Kaylah Stroup October 14, 2014

    Time for one of my favorite kinds of posts, one filled with nature photos! I’ve been hoarding away a nice little collection of them just for this occasion. These were all taken with my 60D + macro lens, which I certainly do not use often enough. Every few months I’ll think about selling it but as …

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  • what I wore : polka dots

    by Kaylah Stroup October 13, 2014

    details  dress- It’s A-boat Time Dress via Modcloth belt – snagged from another dress necklace – Jesiiii tights – Target shoes – Le Bunny Bleu I’ve somehow managed to keep this dress in my closet for over a year yet only wear it one time before this. The first time I wore it was actually …

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THE DAINTY SQUID
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    • all the posts!
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    • explore everywhere
  • about me
  • contact
  • shop