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A letter to 2014 Kaylah

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Desert Dreamin’ at Joshua Tree

    beach combing

    by Kaylah Stroup May 8, 2019
    beachcombing on Lake Erie

    One beach, a half hour of wandering, twenty-eight objects to get the tangles out of your hair.

    Wild, isn’t it?

    I also found a handful of barrettes and a weft of braided hair that had to be at least a foot and a half in length.

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    Beachcombing in Cleveland
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    found on the beach

    A quick found on the beach FAQ

    1. You found all of these in one trip?  Sadly, yes.
    2. What do you do with all after your done? Normally I toss it in the trash or recycle if appropriate. Sometimes I may take certain pieces with me if I think they’ll look cool in a future arrangement or if it’s something I collect. Toy soldiers & all other tiny plastic characters come home with me! I also collect plastic plants, leaves and flowers.
    3. Do you wear gloves when you pick all this trash up? No, I don’t. These are things that are washed up from the lake, not just left on shore. They’re no dirtier than the sand or water. That’s not to say I don’t sanitize my hands as soon as I get back in my car though…
    4. Are all of your beaches this gross? No, absolutely not. We have lots of gorgeous, clean and downright picturesque beaches along Lake Erie. This one in particular just seems to collect all the debris from the lake. I have yet to find another this bad in the area.
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    Boots by Joules. (I highly recommend them!)
    CHECK OUT MORE ‘FOUND ON THE BEACH” POSTS HERE!

    If you like my ‘found on the beach’ collections – prints, phone cases, and more can be found here.

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  • the doolan family bus!

    by Kaylah Stroup May 7, 2019

    For as long as I can remember my dad has said he wanted a school bus that the family could camp in. A few months back, he made that dream a reality. He bought a bus at an auction! (Side note – My dad & auctions are a solid pair. If you haven’t read about …

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  • Friday Favorites #513

    by Kaylah Stroup May 3, 2019

    This post contains affiliate links. For more information on what that means, read here. Absolutely love this plant stand! A recent purchase I love – these overalls! See how cute they are!? Also, look at that BEAUTIFUL plant! You can grab one here. I certainly don’t need a night light but… this one is definitely …

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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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