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    Friday Favorite #496

    by Kaylah Stroup December 28, 2018
    This post contains affiliate links. Check out our disclosure policy for more details.

    This candle sounds like it smells heavenly.

    (via Urban Outfitters)

    Eeep! Loving this cute little notepad.

    (via Amazon)

    Something cute for your 2019 planner – animal paper clips! They’re available in basically every animal you can think of!

    (via Amazon)

    Um… this stapler!? So darn pretty!

    (via Amazon)

    Oooh! This calendar!

    (via Urban Outfitters)

    These shoes are so funky and fun! They’d be real cute paired with black overalls and a striped top! (I own + love both those pieces I linked, in case you’re curious!!)

    (via Steve Madden)

    This notebook is GORGEOUS!

    (via Urban Outfitters)

    Just spotted that this dress is way cheaper than when I bought it! Its one of my favorites. Fits super well and can be paired with just about anything.

    (dress via Amazon, photo is mine)

    How cute are earrings!?

    (via )

    Because the new year is always a good excuse to buy cute notepads…

    (via Amazon)

    I am all about this outfit. It looks put together yet super cozy.

    (via Lou & Grey)

    Link love…

    • are a cold weather essential.
    • LOVE this slip!
    • This bra is soooo cute. The fabric reminds me of a shiny beetle.
    • On the subject of pretty underthings – this bodysuit!!!
    • My favorite short rain boots finally bit the dust after like six years so I’m on the hunt for a new pair. How cute are these ones with puppies in sweaters!? I also really like these because they’d probably match more of my clothes.
    • Space inspired washi tape? Yes, please! Aaaand planet sticky notes!

    Happy Friday!
    xoxo

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  • a few of my favorite face masks – part 2

    by Kaylah Stroup December 26, 2018

    Back in January of this year, I shared a post featuring a few of my favorite face masks. Check that out here. Doing masks together is still one of my mine and Jeff’s favorite little rituals. It’s relaxing and with the dry winter air, our faces need all the extra love they can get. A …

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  • Friday Favorites #495

    by Kaylah Stroup December 21, 2018

    This post contains affiliate links. Check out our disclosure policy for more details. Love love love this desert species tapestry! (via Urban Outfitters) This is probably the first year ever I haven’t already posted one thousand planners already. Couldn’t resist sharing this one! (via Bloom) Look at this planter!! While we’re on the subject of …

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