When I was younger every night before bed, I would spend at least an hour reading. Depending on the book, I would read late into the night ( I'm looking at you Harry Potter!). Then came along University where I had to read, and reading wasn't just for fun anymore ( I suppose if you were a real keener you might have enjoyed reading in University ;)). Of course the iPhone showed up & all reading before bed was long forgotten. I know I'm not the only one guilty of scrolling through my phone in bed before the lights are out. Doing this usually has me stressing and worrying about things I have to do right before I go to sleep. So starting last night I decided to start reading for fun before bed again. My Mom & I went and picked up some books from Chapters this week. This is our list:

Please tell me I'm not the only one who feels like they are constantly cleaning up toys? Welcome to the chaos that is our living room most days. Little Miss Drag & Drop somehow manages to have all the toys astray within a matter of minutes. When she first began playing more independently I had organized the toys by different kinds into bins. I realize now that this system isn't working. There are toys everywhere, unorganized & the bins have taken over the living room. I am trying to come up with a better storage system for the toys. I have been gathering ideas over on this board on Pinterest.  I want something that is simple, can hold a decent amount of toys, and isn't an eye sore.  These bins are particularly cute, maybe with a lid? I was thinking we could even make a little cushion to put on top so it's multi purpose. What do you use for storing toys? Please share all your secrets with me!

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p.s- Little Miss Emery is rocking her Aunty's pjs, which are 20 years old <3

I have been trying to invest in pieces that are classic and will last. This nautical lace top from Anthropologie is beautiful. I can see it transitioning through the seasons and the years. The creme colour and lace make it timeless. Another great piece to invest in is a good pair of denim. I can't stop wearing these Paige Margot distressed skinny jeans. The dark wash is flattering and I love how high the rise is. The rips are subtle and add a little extra detail to the jeans. What pieces have you been investing in lately?

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I've decided since it's the New Year and I turned 30 this past week, I need to buckle down & focus on some goals of mine. I feel like writing these down and publishing them for the world to see helps to keep me accountable.

Goals:
1.) Clean & decorate my office:
This may seem boring but my messy office really has been blocking my creative juices. My office/closet has turned into a dumping ground. You know, when you are having people over and are trying to hide everything. Yup, we dump it all in that room. I just feel if I have a pretty space just for me, I might actually be more productive & inspired.

2.) Work with other inspirational women:
There are so many wonderful and inspiring women that I know or follow on social media. They constantly inspire me in so many ways. I love the idea of us working together to build each other up. On social media there can be a lot of negativity, comparison & cattiness with women. I want to steer clear of that & focus on how awesome these women are!

3.) Try new ideas on the blog:
I often write the same type of posts on this blog. I would love to step outside of my comfort zone & create some new types of posts for you lovely readers. Some ideas I have thought of so far are food posts, videos, and beauty tutorials.

4.) Partner with my favourite brands:
There are a couple of brands that I have been loyal to for years and I would love to work with them. The negative side of me thinks that will never happen. I've decided to ignore that voice & push forward. Even if it seems like a pipe dream, I am going to keep trying.

5.) Create a line:
One of my longtime dreams is to own/create a line. I have a background in fashion design and visual studies. I would really like to put some of those talents to use. I have a few ideas of what I want to do, so keep your eyes peeled.

Basically I just want to be the ultimate girl boss and create beauty to add to this world. Hit me up if you have any office organization ideas or tips, would like to work together, have suggestions for new blog posts or what you would like to see on this space, tips for working with your favourite brands or any suggestions at all. Comment below or email me at kastles.camponi@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

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