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    Friday Favorites #492

    by Kaylah Stroup November 30, 2018
    This post contains affiliate links. Check out our disclosure policy for more details.

    This planner! So pretty!

    (via Urban Outfitters)

    Digging . Black and white with a splash of color is definitely my favorite.

    (via)

    Swooning over Christmas ornaments isn’t really my thing but this one… it’s right up my alley!

    (via Madewell)

    I’ve really just got a thing for backpacks…

    (via Amazon)

    Look at these scratch off notes. I mean, I remember paper like this from childhood but I’ve never seen it like this where you can use it for everyday notes.

    (via Amazon)

    LOVE this idea.

    (via Urban Outfitters)

    is so obnoxious… in the best way! I think it’d look rad paired with a black and white coat like this one.

    (via)

    I love Three Potato Four’s keychains, especially that ice cream one. ‘Scoops I did it again’ Hah!

    (via Three Potato Four)

    Me, always.

    (via BlueQ)

    Love this pin by Out of Print Books. They actually have a bunch of book themed pins & fund literacy programs and book donations to communities in need with a portion of their proceeds.

    (via Out of Print Books)

    Link love…

    • This jumper paired with this striped sweater = perfection!
    • More cute mugs – one featuring a pretzel weiner dog! ones based on paper patterns! this heat sensitive one that changes from day to night.
    • All three of this candles sound amazing. Basil, mint & lavender.
    • This holographic nail polish looks GORGEOUS!
    • Obsessed with Allie’s gift guide for diner lovers! Such a cute & unique gift guide idea.
    • It’s 100% not swim suit season but I just love this yellow polka dot one piece!
    • Very into this moth pouch!
    • In case you missed it earlier in the week, I shared my gift guide for weirdos… in case you’re friends with someone who likes weird stuff, or you’re someone who likes weird stuff.

    Happy Friday
    xoxo

    PS. I have a ton more rad finds here! Eight separate lists worth including one showing off all the prettiest plants you can buy online.

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  • 30+ gifts for your ~weird~ friend

    by Kaylah Stroup November 28, 2018

    1. human organ lunch bag. 2. anatomy embroidery kit. 3. box of beetles postcards. 4. human skeleton shower curtain. I owned it for many years! Highly recommended. 5. tombstone bag. 6. skull nesting doll pin. 7. tooth enamel pin. 8. Erlenmeyer flask set. Perfect for tiny bouquets. 9. gold tooth socks. I own & love …

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  • six things I loved in November

    by Kaylah Stroup November 27, 2018

    ▴ Rose cardamom lip balm. I’m a bit of a lip balm addict. I usually not only have one in each jacket pocket but probably a couple in my purse as well. I’m just really anti chapped lips, okay? Despite owning many lip balms, I think this one is my favorite. Top three easily for …

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