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Friday Favorites #507

by Kaylah Stroup March 15, 2019

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This snail planter is perfect. I love that it’s quirky and fun yet not super obnoxious. Not that I have a problem with obnoxious decor, ahem.

I seriously just love everything moon related that Urban Outfitters carries. This bathroom rug is no exception.

I am all about these colorful patchwork shoes.

BB Dakota has some SUPER cute dresses out right now! (left, right)

Loving this shirt!

I’m going to need you to direct your attention to this geode bath bomb! HOLY SMOKES. Its beautiful!

YES!

I’m pretty sure Strange Planet’s comics are the funniest things ever. I laugh so hard I cry at nearly every one of them. This is my current favorite. His comics are also basically the only place on the internet its okay to read the comments. It’s normally just people adding onto the comic which is hilarious.

Aren’t these shadow boxes so neat?! I can think of all sorts of fun little things I could display in there.

Its almost romper weather! I’m so excited.

Of course I like this juice glass and want a whole cupboard full of them.

Link love…

  • Love this plant! I will definitely be hunting for one when the local garden stores starting getting new plants in for the season.
  • This polka dot dress is so cute, especially styled the way it is in the photos!
  • An essential oil diffuser that is actually cute! I might just really really like that it comes in black…
  • I really just love Katy Pillenger’s whole shop. Her style is so cute.
  • I’ve trained the sites I visit enough just to automatically recommend me striped dresses and that makes me very happy. Look how cute this one is.
  • More is more!
  • A recent purchase I’m very excited about – new rainboots! I was in need of short pair to wear to the beach and these are perfect. I love them so much.
  • Earlier this week I discovered someone on instagram who makes quilt blocks that look like dogs. Isn’t this Saint Bernard just the stinken coolest!?!

Happy Friday! xoxo

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Friday Favorites #506

by Kaylah Stroup March 8, 2019

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Guess I’ve been out of the loop on new camera releases because I just discovered this bad boy today, the MiNT InstantFlex TL70 2.0. It shoots instax mini film and the one review that includes a photo has me convinced its a great camera!

Loving this wrap dress!

I don’t reeeeally need a new pair of Palladium Boots but spring kind of is a great excuse. Love these ones!

Very interested in this candle scent.

Mustard shorteralls! Yes, please!

Digging this dress. Perfect for summer!

Moon phase clock.

This dress! I love the simple star pattern and of course, that back!

How absolutely incredible is this embroidery piece!? You can buy a pattern to make it yourself! Honestly, just everything in this shop is rad.

Both the color and the style of this bag really win my heart. (Same color, different shaped bag!)

I went ahead and bought this shirt earlier in the week. I am very excited to rock it.

Link love…

  • This starry dress!
  • Another great dress! This one is actually customizable too! Before adding it to your cart you can change the sleeve style and dress length. (Comes in yellow too!)
  • People I love: cats. Also, people I want to meet: dogs.
  • I bought this bra earlier in the week and I am obsessed! I even grabbed a second color after seeing how much I liked it on.
  • LED shower head! YES! I already own (and absolutely love) a toilet light so heck yes, I do think my bathroom needs more fun lights.
  • These overalls made from what looks like sweatpants material look SO DANG COZY.
  • Ohh! Ohh! This iridescent phone holder! Suddenly my plain black one is no longer sufficient.
  • Looooving this bodysuit. Best of all, Boohoo is having a huge sale right now and its marked way down.
  • The Dainty Squid shop had a big update this week, which included lots of coin pouches and some one of a kind clutches!
one of my favorites!

Happy Friday!xoxo

Even more finds…

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Friday Favorites #505

by Kaylah Stroup March 1, 2019
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I love both of these shelves, the moon and the eyes!

Galaxy dress!

Moth man!

Look at this glow-in-the-dark moon bank! (Here’s a globe bank as well. I probably just need both of those.)

This mug!

Way into this windbreaker!

Loving this moon phase bedding.

I love this print so much. I’ve had it on my wall for years.

You are doing great.

Moon phase pencil pouch!

Love this dress! Similar ones are available in blue and cream.

How clever is this coffee scoop that doubles as a bag clip!? (Also available here, possibly with free shipping)

Link love…

  • Look at this straw cactus bag!
  • Loving these moon sticky notes.
  • Cactus shorts! And a cactus cardigan! Eeep!
  • Isn’t this moon phase garland so pretty?!
  • These star covered shoes!!!
  • I’m a sucker for jewelry with crescent moons. This dainty moon necklace is no exception.
  • This moon phase mirror is so cute. It even has hooks so you can hang your jewelry from it. (Plus its on sale!)

Happy Friday!
xoxo

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Friday Favorites #504

by Kaylah Stroup February 22, 2019
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I absolutely love this jumpsuit!

I’ve thought Creature Cups were really awesome for a while now but this photo of their spider mug really just made me wonder if I could actually drink from one. I don’t mind spiders but…. I just don’t know.

This fox fabric is one of my favorites. I’m particularly fond of the pencil pouch since you can see so many of the foxes!

This tote!!!

Oh my goodness. Could this be any cuter?! I think not.

Love this snake incense holder! Not as much as I still love this snake lamp though.

Always always always a fan of sweaters with animals! Lovin’ these dinosaur and duck ones.

Everyone could use some inspirational socks! While we’re on the subject of animals and socks, here are some raccoon socks! …And some super cute fox socks.

Of course I love these cicada earrings!!

This is Klaus’ current favorite toy. It’s nice because there are no dangly parts, like legs or ears, for him to chew off yet it’s still noisy so its fun to chew on! I want to get him this film roll one too.

My favorite planet!

This pin!

Link love…

  • Another day, another bug dress. The cut of this one isn’t necessarily something I’d pick for myself but I do love how feminine it is considering the print.
  • A button up top covered in tiny foxes!
  • This bat dress!
  • Here is a cat bed that is shaped like a piece of bread. You can even buy a blanket to go with it that is a fried egg. I LOVE stupid stuff like this.
  • Forever a fan of these toucan kitchen sheers.
  • Cat socks… for your furniture. Listen, I don’t know why they exist but they made me laugh.
  • I don’t drink so I have zero use for this narwhal corkscrew but gosh, it’s cute!
  • A find that always makes me smile, this cat toilet bowl brush.

Happy Friday!
xoxo

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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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Friday Favorites #501

by Kaylah Stroup February 1, 2019
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I know it’s completely the wrong season to be obsessing over dresses like this but gosh, this dress is so pretty. Pair it with these sandals and I am summer ready!

Skeleton slippers!

Dog planters!

This top!

I’ve already shared the color version of this pin but I just found this one today. So cute!  (Here are Squid’s toe beans for you!)

These shoes! In case you’re curious about the quality, I’ve owned a couple pairs of Golden Ponies over the years and they’ve always been lovely.

A favorite creation from this week. That fabric glows in the dark!

How neat is this bookmark?!

Loving this dress! I’m on the hunt for something cute for my husband’s book release party and this would be perfect!

This bedding set! I’ve said it a million times but I am just such a sucker for that grid pattern.

How cute is this catch-all tray!? This same pattern also comes in a decorative box… and a rug!!!

Love this eye table. …Not that anything will ever beat the bird leg table.

Link love…

  • Cactus earrings! Super cute & only $12.
  • Aren’t these undies the cutest!?
  • Love this starry print dress.
  • A $300+ bean bag is 100% not in the budget but y’all, this thing looks amazing! Gosh, don’t you just want to snuggle up in it!?
  • This eye rug is perfect!
  • These rainboots are GORGEOUS.
  • Totally unrelated to everything else in this post, if you were looking for a sign to adopt a pet – consider this your sign! I sat down to write my Friday Favorites but got distracted looking at Petfinder. As renters, we can’t bring any more fuzzy critters home but maybe you’ve been thinking about it… DO IT.

Happy Friday!
xoxo

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Friday Favorites #500

by Kaylah Stroup January 25, 2019
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This scalloped pinafore is too cute! It comes in red too.

This photo honestly does nothing to show how absolutely perfect this satin romper is in person. It is legitmately perfect! I bought one in store and ended up buying a second color online a few days later because I loved it to much. Bonus – its on clearance!

Oh! I love these earrings!

I’ve got a major quilt crush!

I love slipper socks especially when they’re covered in kitties!

Camera enamel pin!
…because there’s always room on your jacket for at least one more pin.

A recent purchase I’m way into – this shirt! (I shared some fit and sizing details in a review in case you’re interested! Be sure to read if you’re going to grab one for yourself.)

Because there are never enough pairs of overalls in my wardrobe! Loving this corduroy pair.

I’m a huge fan of all things black and white but y’all, I cannot resist multicolored things like this gorgeous french press.

These shooooes!

This zebra sweater!!

In case you missed it yesterday, I had a big shop update! Lots of new fabrics and a new size pouch. One of my favorites that didn’t sell out yet is this raccoon flat bottom pouch. That fabric just kills me. (I also have a standard sized pouch in that fabric too!)

Link love…

  • Bought these silky shorts last week. Holy smokes. LOVE THEM! They fit so well & look super cute.
  • Avid readers club!
  • This cardigan looks soooo cozy.
  • I am obsessed with this candle! Technically, its a Christmas candle BUT I don’t think its really a holiday scent. I wouldn’t even say the scent is super peppermint-y. I can’t describe what it smells like other than just freaking incredible. Even when its not lit, I can smell it.
  • Moth dress!!
  • Loving these sheets! That black and white sprinkle pattern is very cute.

Happy Friday!
xoxo

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Friday Favorites #499

by Kaylah Stroup January 18, 2019
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Donut kill my vibe. I’ve posted so many things from Pyknic lately. I just keep finding fun new things they have. I even ended up buying one of their shirts, Raise Hell Eat Tacos, earlier this week!

(via Pyknic)

Loving these vases! They’re cute and affordable.

(via Anthropologie)

Oh! The pattern on this top. Love it so much.

(via Modcloth)

One of my favorite pairs of shoes are available online again! These babies are so incredibly comfortable and surprisingly match a lot of my wardrobe. I’ve been meaning to grab the black pair too.

(photo by me, shoes via the Fix)

Not only does it have room for displaying knick knacks, you can even charge your devices from this lamp!

(via Urban Outfitters)

This cabinet is just… the best!

(via Amazon)

This sweater!

(via Joanie Clothing)

Velour overalls! YES!

(via Amazon)

Love this pennant.

(via Three Potato Four)

How ridiculous is this planter?! I’m so into it!

(via Urban Outfitters)

Link love…

  • If you just happened to be in the market for a letterboard, check out this one. IT’S RAINBOW!
  • It’s a simple black dress but it also looks like it fits perfectly and could be one of those items of clothing you wear nonstop.
  • A dress covered in tiny paperclips! Aaaand a t-shirt covered in stationery items!
  • Its a toucan watering can!!
  • This ‘sweatshirt dress‘ looks like it’d make THE coziest night gown. That is exactly the kind of thing I like to sleep in.
  • Another sweatshirt type thing I want to live in – y’all, the sweatshirt blanket! Holy smokes, that looks cozy.
  • Yes please to this bralette and shorts set.
  • A suuuuper cute black and white striped dress, perfect for summer + less than $10!

Also, majorly exciting news today – it’s opening day for the new Dainty Squid shop!

Happy Friday!
xoxo

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Friday Favorites #498

by Kaylah Stroup January 11, 2019
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Looooove this eye container and catch all tray! There’s even a matching rug.

(via Amazon)

Ugh, this rug! It’s so pretty. Similarly, this rug is also pretty dreamy! Honestly, just gimme all the black and white rugs.

(via Amazon)

Love these shoes! I can just picture them with this polka dot dress.

(via )

Last week I shared that I had spotted the split cam for just $5, and this week I found that the pop cam is the same price! I can’t believe how cheap. Obviously, yes, it is a cheap plastic camera but you can 100% get amazing photos with it. Get yourself some 400 ISO film (or higher!), shoot only in bright sun, and have fun!

(via Amazon)

Moon phase wall hanging!

(via Urban Outfitters)

So cute.

(via Sock Genius)

I mean…. it really is the best reason to read in public.

(via cozygal)

Very into this jumper! Its super affordable, has great reviews and even comes in a few other colors. I think it goes without saying, I’d definitely pair it with a black and white striped top! (via Lily & Parker)

I really enjoy Bethany Leah Jones’ work.

(via Bethany Leah Jones)

!!!

(via )

Link love…

  • Because I had to look at it, now you do too… hot dog soap.
  • Very very into ! Comes in too!
  • These moon curtains! Oh, so darn pretty!
  • In last week’s Friday Favorites I shared the super cute animal paper clips. Well, I just saw that there are bicycle ones too!!
  • It’s a striped top with a raccoon peeking out the pocket. OMG.
  • Look at the leaves on this beautiful plant.
  • !!!

Happy Friday!
xoxo

PS. If you’re still looking for more fun things to browse, I made up a list of fun stationery finds!

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    • some of my favorite posts
    • plants + gardening
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    • explore everywhere
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  • shop