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how to make a mosiac plant marker

how’s it growing!

Mill Fork Cemetery

what I wore : polka dotted

Eastern Cemetery

found on the beach

This year I…

a few of my favorite posts from 2018

earlobe reconstruction – four month update!

gift guide for plant lovers!

    a few of my favorite posts from 2018

    by Kaylah Stroup January 9, 2019

    three best spots for beachcombing in Cleveland

    I know I post a lot of trash that I find on the beach but that’s not all Cleveland’s beaches have to offer, I promise! In this post I share my three personal favorite spots to look for treasures in right outside of downtown.

    plant pressing tips

    Such an easy yet satisfying hobby. It literally just takes a book of some sort to start!

    tips for keeping your hair healthy, shiny & strong

    Surprisingly not too many hair posts on The Dainty Squid in 2018. I am pretty pleased with the three I did share though. Lots of great tips and things to think about in each.

    More to read; nine truths about having dyed hair and affordable + dyeable hair extensions

    my three favorite Cleveland cemeteries

    Ya know, in case you’re like me and map out the cemeteries you’d like to visit in any new city!

    nail art idea – the scotch tape method

    In 2018, I ended up falling back in love with painting my nails. The two posts I’m linking here share tips on how to do some of my favorite designs.

    More to read; nail stickers how to + FAQ

    GOgroove camera bag review

    Such an unbelievely awesome camera bag, especially for the price!

    Cleveland favorites

    Cleveland is such a great city. I love it here so much. In this post, I share my favorite coffee shops, the only ice cream place you need to know about, and some yummy places to eat.

    Canon Powershot G7 X Mark II – first impressions

    One of my bigger purchases this year was this point and shoot. It was something that I had been thinking about buying for a while but wasn’t 100% sure I really needed it. Well, I’m certainly glad to have this camera! It makes it so easy to take photos of everyday life. I’m capturing all the little moments I didn’t before because carrying my big camera was too much of a hassle or I didn’t think it was worth setting up the shot for.

    More to read; Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 review

    Digit review – an update

    If one of your goals for the new year is to save money – go read this post! I honestly do think Digit is an app that everyone could benefit from. I still have nothing but positive things to say about them.

    five tips for buying clothes on Amazon

    Five tips that will help make finding all the best clothes on Amazon much easier.

    More 2018 recaps –
    This year I…
    8 favorite clothing purchases 2018

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  • 19 calendars for 2019

    by Kaylah Stroup January 8, 2019

    1. watercolor 2. animal portraits 3. kitchen friends 4. orchid 5. moon 6. dogs & plants 7. constellations 8. nature 9. breakfast & brunch 10. space cat 11. cults 12. collections 13. minimilist 14. dachshund 15. getting through 2019 16. fashionable hens 17. birds in hats 18. bicycle 19. butterfly At the beginning of each …

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  • Friday Favorites #497

    by Kaylah Stroup January 4, 2019

    This post contains affiliate links. Check out our disclosure policy for more details. ! (via ) What a fun idea these faux matches are. Each has an idea on it meant to *spark* creativity! (Also available here for a little bit less!) There’s even a version for romance, happiness and adventure! (via Anthropologie) Pizza prevails! (via …

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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