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Canon Powershot G7 X Mark II – first impressions

State of Ohio Asylum for the Insane Cemetery

The Burying Point

a few of my favorite headstones

globe collection 2018

east cleveland abandoned factory

Workman Cemetery

abandoned hospital

10 things making me smile…

found on the beach // balls

    orange you glad?

    by Kaylah Stroup January 13, 2014

    I used a mix of Special Effects Hi-Octane Orange, Manic Panic Sunshine, Punky Colour Flame, and Manic Panic Electric Lava mixed with equal parts conditioner to get this b-e-a-utiful color. The red from my last dye job had faded a bit, but the biggest reason for change was my roots. It’s like one day I woke up and magically had inch long roots. I applied the bleach to just my roots and then combed it through the rest of my hair after my roots were finished. While my roots lightened the rest of my hair decided to turn an even brighter shade of the red/orange than it was previously. I contemplated not even dyeing it but my roots were pure white which looked a little strange. Anyway, I’m smitten with how it turned out. It’s such a fun color.
    xoxo

    You can find all my tips on bleaching, dying and maintaining colorful hair here.

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  • Weekly Nail

    by Kaylah Stroup January 12, 2014

    Supplies used… American Apparel Hassid Revlon Bare Bones Sally Hansen Grass Slipper Revlon Mesmerize Scotch tape (+scissors) Seche Vite as a top coat Happy Sunday! xoxo *These nails are Klaus approved, clearly.

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  • 2014 bulletin board

    by Kaylah Stroup January 9, 2014

    At the beginning of each year I take everything off my bulletin board and start over. It’s a cleansing process. I love thinking of the beginning of each year as a brand new start even I don’t necessarily feel like I need it. Plus it’s fun to have a little change of scenery every so …

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