New Books, Simple Retro Haul, & Lots Of Painting // Vlog

Hello Friends!
I hope you're all doing very well, staying safe and healthy! :)
I'm very excited for today's vlog, because it's full of things I love... YOU (a. k. a. more P. O. Box mail / more new books!!!), FASHION (a. k. a. my first "try on" clothing haul from Simple Retro, a brand I adore!!!), and PAINTING (but not the usual illustration kind) I'm in the process of redecorating my non-bookish bedroom into a bookish bedroom!
I say "thank you" about 5 million times in the video, but those two little words will never express how grateful I am for each and every one of you! Your generosity is baffling!!! So, for 5 millionth and 1 time, THANK YOU!!!
And thank you so much Simple Retro for gifting me these STUNNING PIECES! Hopefully one day my whole closet will be entirely from Simple Retro...a girl can dream!!!
Simple Retro -www.simpleretro.com/collectio...
Convallaria Floral Embroidered Puff Top - bit.ly/3HRUfgO
Jasmine Edwardian Floral Embroidered Top - bit.ly/3CCpziN
Fannie Printed Floral Green Tea Dress - bit.ly/3hLXf3F
Sending you my warmest wishes,
Carolyn (& Willow) Marie :)
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Carolyn Castagna
P. O. Box 773
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**Please don't feel like you need to send me anything, but if you'd like to I would be honored!!!** :)
***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator who recently graduated from college at the Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my two loves, literature and art!
Happy Reading :)
#simpleretro #bookhaul #roomrenovation

[@Tania.atlasinajar]

I love all of the pieces you chose Carolyn, so dainty and pretty. I think it's so cool when you have modern sites that sell pieces of clothing from different eras. really is special! 🥰 Also, it's a phenomenal idea to incoporate a little bit of lifestyle into your videos it's more fun and personal AND LOL you get to have more content! (of course your gorgeous Russian and other book content is so warm and cozy as well). I'm sure some subbies would love a hair care routine so we could know how you achieve your gorgeous curls! stay warm Caro! 😊

[@doowopshopgal]

You are going to have an exquisite library in the near future. You are so well loved. Your parents must be so proud of you!!!!

[@booklady8888]

I really enjoyed this vlog. It's nice to see a bit more than just books. Love the clothes!😊

[@flightlessbird7955]

OMG i never would have thought that someone outside of Poland would show/ consider reading The Doll by Prus! It is my favourite novel of all time! It is a panoramic novel that shows how polish society looked like at the end of a century and showed what we as a society have to do to unite people after Partitions of Poland. I cannot recommened it enough!

[@mteresavaldes2251]

Absolutely love you sweetness and authenticity! It’s refreshing to hear your comments and they brings an oasis during these difficult times !

[@gym24r79]

This VLOG is like the ICING on the CAKE soooo... Gooood.

[@youtubegunlugum]

Hi Carolyn, clothing pieces are sooo beautiful and they all look gorgeous on you ❤ I am catching up with your vlogs now and would love to see more lifestyle bits as well.

[@mrodriguez377]

I’ve been rewatching yours and Emma’s War and Peace reading vlogs, they’re like my favorite reading vlogs on youtube. I think In Search of Lost Time is a super cool journey you can document in the same style, whenever you decide to embark on it!

[@mattkean1128]

I cheered when I saw the Proust set 😆. You're going to love Proust's writing. It's so sumptuous and penetrating.

[@nathaliesuffield1704]

I love your videos so much, they are such a comfort watch, so calming!

[@kathy2539]

Just beautiful pieces Carolyn, and the dress_wow! Just lovely. How can anyone not like really well made vintage clothes. Even if you don't wear them yourself, you can't help but love them. Very exquisite.

[@dori-anne8330]

I really enjoyed the mix of booktube content with fashion content and other creative project of yours. You talk about it with so much passion and glitter in your eyes that it is very pleasurable to watch and listen to. And it happened to boost my creativity, which had been a bit on a low level lately, so thank you so much ❤️

[@annawaits690]

Ohh those vintage tops. What's nice about those pieces is that it's wearable vintage and they won't make you look too "costume-y". Soo cute

[@Hannahlizmay88]

Yes, I would love to see your bookish bedroom it would be awesome!!! 🤓📖📚

[@doowopshopgal]

Combine anything you want and I will watch !! Watching your channel is an addictionBut I am truly happy about

[@kassandra4929]

absolutely love your adding lifestyle content along with bookish adventures!!

[@antoninatitkow8905]

Thank you for bringing peace into my life with your videos!! They're so comforting, in these hard times I've been binge-watching your vlogs. I'm so happy that someone has sent you The Doll!! I really wanted to recommend it to you, it's so close to my heart, especially that I've lived my whole life in Warsaw. I have a feeling you'll love it. Sending hugs from Poland :)

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦👍👋🌧☂️♥️🤔

[@linasbooks491]

Your simple retro outfits are adorable I am really eyeing the green dress, height and weight reference? If you do not mind sharing, will definitely have to snag one for myself! Love your videos, keep up the good work!💕

[@adrienne4028]

Love the vintage clothing! Yes, I would love to see you create your bookish bedroom. 😊