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Mill Fork Cemetery

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found on the beach – winter edition

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A letter to 2014 Kaylah

Propagating Succulents 101

fifty miles

    what I wore – on the beach

    by Kaylah Stroup April 23, 2019
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    lake erie beach glass
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    Joules rain boots
    Perkins Beach, Cleveland, OH
    lake erie beach glass
    count blessings, not calories

    outfit details – sunglasses, jacket, sweatshirt, jeans, rain boots & camera bag.

    Just a couple of photos from the beach late last month. Right now, more than ever, I’m especially thankful to live so close to the lake. I know I’ve said it before but it’s my favorite place to just relax and unwind. I love plopping down in the sand and searching for treasures. Nothing but me and the crash of waves. It soothes my soul like nothing else.

    Lake Erie, I love you!

    A few related posts – camera bag review, my favorite spots to beachcomb in Cleveland & tips for finding beach glass.

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  • that time I grew some beetles…

    by Kaylah Stroup April 22, 2019

    The woods surrounding my parent’s property are covered in birdhouses my dad built and hung. He has a snake camera that he uses to peek inside. Often we take walks just going birdhouse to birdhouse checking to see what, if anything, is living inside. Last summer on one of these walks, we found a fallen …

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  • the greatest loss

    by Kaylah Stroup April 17, 2019

    This is my least favorite post I will ever write. I feel like I need to put it out there to start to heal though… Last Saturday, completely unexpectedly, my mom passed away from a heart attack. I don’t think anyone is ever prepared to lose a parent but to say this took me by …

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