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    abandoned gas station

    by Kaylah Stroup March 21, 2019
    Abandoned gas station in rural Ohio

    The weather isn’t really warming up too much, but we’re all feeling those spring vibes. We’ve been trying our best to get out early each Saturday morning to wander and take photos. Waking up before the sun even rises on a Saturday isn’t necessarily easy, especially since Squid has been cuddling with us every night for the duration of the night and leaving a warm cozy little spoon of a cat sucks, but it is so worth it.

    This gas station was a happy accidental find on the way to our destination (which had sadly been demolished.) There was just something about it that felt like the desert. The temperature was the exact opposite but this hollow shell of a building transported us all to a far away place, if only for a second. Perhaps it’s not as interesting as thirty or so trailers and cabins packed full of stuff but it was still a super fun little stop that yieled some nice shots.

    Close up of the pump at an abandoned gas station.

    Use the ‘abandoned‘ tag to view more posts on forgotten buildings across the US.
    Also, be sure to check out my husband’s book – Abandoned Cleveland.

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  • 10 things making me smile

    by Kaylah Stroup March 19, 2019

    This excellent vinyl decal which I absolutely had to buy after seeing a car on the road with it. (Find it here. Also, please tell your dog I said hi!) Finding a swing under a bridge (+ making it out and back without getting wet!) Weekend mornings at our coffee spot. There’s just a real …

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  • Friday Favorites #507

    by Kaylah Stroup March 15, 2019

    This post contains affiliate links. Check out our disclosure policy for more details. This snail planter is perfect. I love that it’s quirky and fun yet not super obnoxious. Not that I have a problem with obnoxious decor, ahem. I seriously just love everything moon related that Urban Outfitters carries. This bathroom rug is no …

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THE DAINTY SQUID
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    • window shopping
    • explore everywhere
  • about me
  • contact
  • shop