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    found on the beach

    by Kaylah Stroup January 3, 2019

    found on the beach

    A colorful little something that brightened my cold, dreary winter day. Nothing more, nothing less.

    Wendy Park found on the beach found on the beach

    I lol-ed hard at that butt. It’s a G.I. Joe butt.

    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.

    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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  • 8 favorite clothing purchases in 2018

    by Kaylah Stroup January 2, 2019

    ▴ . For the past few years, I’ve been very into oversized cardigans. They’re basically my favorite way to make any outfit cozy. Despite owning many, this mustard colored one quickly moved into my top spot. It’s so incredibly soft! It looks great with dresses, and pairs easily with jeans and a t-shirt as well. …

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  • This year I…

    by Kaylah Stroup December 31, 2018

    found more four-leaf clovers than ever before. ziplined for the first time ever (& then my dad + husband built one just in time for our wedding reception!) continued to take really silly photos of Professor that make me howl with laughter. took my first 50-mile bike ride (& felt so dang accomplished!) I also …

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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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