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    Friday Favorites #520

    by Kaylah Stroup June 21, 2019

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    Dunsen Dunsen’s Keds collaboration is TOO GOOD!

    Love love love this mustard yellow jean jacket.

    How fun is this travel laundry bag!?

    I have been seeing so many cute power strips lately. Like, that shouldn’t even be a sentence but c’mon, how can you resist a purple one!

    If you’re looking for a fun assortment of succulents to try out, this set of 10 cuttings is a great price and has awesome reviews.

    I grew up in the 90’s and I still haven’t gotten over my love of clear electronics. Check out this bluetooth speaker!

    Love is love.

    This color block dress!

    Ohhh! This color frame polaroid film is so so so pretty.

    I just keep seeing ads for these super bright Chacos! They come in a bunch of different colors. Honestly, I can’t even pick a favorite.

    Link love…

    • I’m a little embarrassed to admit how much I want a lava lamp.
    • How fun is this phone case!?
    • Baby blue & white wrap dress with flutter sleeves. I dig it.
    • Love this colorful dress.
    • I want to flip through this book immediately.
    • You already have to have something to charge your phone, why not have it be a nightlight too!?
    • These reverse mermaid pins made me laugh big time.
    • How cute is the floral pattern on this bra?!

    Happy Friday! xoxo

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  • doolan family bus – pt 5

    by Kaylah Stroup June 18, 2019

    Bus update time! Check out previous bus conversion posts here – 1, 2, 3 & 4. Another Sunday of bus work in the books! My sister in law and I concentrated on making cushions from the original seats. My dad and husband worked installing the water tank and getting it all ready for the toilet …

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  • Friday Favorites #519

    by Kaylah Stroup June 14, 2019

    This post contains affiliate links. Check out our disclosure policy for more details. I cannot get enough of this happy little ghost vase by Lorien Stern. It’d be perfect for all my found flower arrangements. This swim suit! I’m digging this coyote skull pin. How adorable is this planter!? It can be hung too! (It’s …

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    • explore everywhere
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  • shop