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how’s it growing!

Eastern Cemetery

Mill Fork Cemetery

what I wore : polka dotted

gift guide for plant lovers!

found on the beach – winter edition

2017 bulletin board / office sneak peek!

Canon Powershot G7 X Mark II – first impressions

eight things I started using in 2017 that rule!

    Friday Favorites #503

    by Kaylah Stroup February 15, 2019
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    This jumper is ultra cute!

    I’m a bit obsessed with Palate Polish at the moment. They make my favorite polish, Tumeric which I’ve been wearing for a couple months straight now! Next on my list to grab is Chimichurri. (The green shade in the photo below)

    Diggin this bodysuit. After my last purchase from Maidenform (these booty shorts) I’m a big fan! Their stuff seems to fit really well and is affordable.

    I looooove a good wrap dress! They make me feel so effortlessly sexy. The color of this one is seriously perfect (+ nearly perfectly matches my favorite nail polish.)

    On the subject of that really good mustard color – here’s a favorite recent creation of mine. I’m pretty proud of it.

    We just got a new comforter for our bed so my interest in making the bedroom ultra cute is renewed. I think this blanket would look perfect at the foot of the bed.

    I’m on a major bagel kick this week so I’m really feeling this patch.

    These boots!!!! My short pair of rainboots pooped out on me at the end of last year so I’m in the market. These bad boys with bees are a top contender!

    How neat is this little lamp?! I have a pink one in my office just like it. Battery operated so you don’t have to worry about making any holes to hang it.

    I feel like I’ve made it abundantly clear how much I like cute little trays and boxes for odds and ends. This moth ceramic box is no exception.

    This is what my couch dreams are made of. I love love love my blue couch but that color is perfection. I could definitely see it working out with my other decor.

    Look closely, this dress is covered in insects!

    Link love…

    • Ah! Cicada drawer pulls!
    • Look at this insect dress! I own this one but the first one I linked looks a bit easier to wear. Or maybe I’m just a sucker for black and white.
    • I may loooove black and white clothing but I also really love a good rainbow sweater.
    • Just something silly – pizza bandages!
    • This bodysuit with it’s cute little heart on the butt! I love it!
    • Speaking of cute things with hearts, this onesie! That looks so cozy to lounge in.

    Happy Friday!
    xoxo

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  • A letter to 2014 Kaylah

    by Kaylah Stroup February 14, 2019

    Dear 2014 Kaylah, You’re moving to Cleveland today! I’m proud of you for doing something so incredibly out of your comfort zone. You can count the number of times you’ve been in the city on your hands so even now, I’m surprised you decided thats where you wanted to move. I guess you just knew. …

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  • 2019 office tour!

    by Kaylah Stroup February 13, 2019

    For the past few years, basically since the beginning of  The Dainty Squid, I’ve been sharing photos of my office as I move, shift directions, and constantly rearrange. I love documenting my space and being able to look back at how it’s changed. Its fun to watch how my style evolves and how, in some …

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