Weekend Tune: “For Emma, Forever Ago” by Bon Iver

In honour of this windy warm weekend, here’s some Bon Iver to drift away to…

Wouldn’t it be splendid to be walking around Paris and stumble into this? So lovely!

New to Bon Iver? Well let me help. Here’s the Bon Iver breakdown.

  • That handsome singer-songwriter fronting Bon Iver is Justin Vernon
  • “For Emma, Forever Ago” is not only the name of the song above, but name of Bon Iver’s debut album from 2008
  • Most of the record was written over three months spent in a remote cabin in Northwestern Wisconsin – after a breakup!
  • Recognize that voice? Kanye West sampled “Woods” for “Lost In This World” and got Justin Vernon to contributed vocals for his lasted release “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy”

Bon Iver’s second album (titled “Bon Iver”) comes out June 21st, but until then you can stream the entire new album here!
I recommend you do so, alongside some tea and a cozy blanket during the next thunderstorm.

Enjoy!
xo Kate

always stay calm & positive in stressful situations

don’t test me in the most annoying competition.

Stuck at airport family with bunch of kids behind us. They are annoying.

Update: Erica Ehm and the mommy bloggers went to TOWN on giving me hell for this post. Thanks for the hits and personal attacks. I was stuck in an airport and these parents from Florida let their kids run ALL OVER THE PLACE. Who does that? I wasn’t attacking ‘every parent’. 

Check out this little blurb in the HUffPo, I’m sure I inspired it:

“But should you find yourself in the presence of a family, try to avoid behaving like this girl. I’m thinking of bookmarking her site to show my daughter an example of how not to act in public. The tight close-ups of her sun-damaged face making rude expressions about a family committing such atrocities as wondering where they’ve put their boarding passes and worrying about running out of diapers during a delay do a disservice to urban hipster doofuses everywhere.

Corinne McDermott is the founder of Have Baby Will Travel – your online guide for travel with babies, toddlers & young children. 

Hey, why don’t you show your daughter my site? And also the amazing things I’ve done?  Then show her what you wrote about me and explain that?

Original blog post images have been removed because those Mommy bloggers bullied me and I couldn’t handle it anymore. WHAT KIND OF MOMS DO THAT, HUH?

I’ve decided to be annoying too. I’m using three outlets, ahem…airport asshole. Please don’t be offended by this post if you have kids. My parents used to travel with me heaps as a kid. If anything, feel sorry for me! I am a terribly creative person trapped in an airport with a bunch of misbehaved rascals. They are running all around the place, being loud, can’t hear the announcements, and the parents aren’t doing a thing!

“I’m gonna run out of diapers”

“this is why I never travel with kids” (the Mum said that)

“who has the boarding passes” (get it together! these are your kids people!)

“we got a connection, now we gon’ miss it” (everyone is missing connections)

HEY LOUD TALKER. (posted videos about ‘loud talkers’ here and here)

“will they hold our flight?” (no, they don’t even really do that for celebrities! duh)

Oh great, now we’re boarding. Thank god. See you in Atlanta. Serious thunderstorm happening there. Love you byeeeeeeeeeee.

 

 

a good team is a family, a family is a team – Kyle Benjamin

Dad loves racing so to be working with a race car driver is pretty neat. Especially an epic, race winning child prodigy one.

Sky & I were twerkin’ hard in the office aka the rig. She is 11.

We were tweeting our hearts out during the bike race portion. She is a riot.  RA RA RIOT.

I was telling Kyle how he’s gonna have ladies all ova’ him. He’s so dang cute. Any of you out there 13ish? He’s single.

Gettin’ ready. Talladega styles.

Race time. Team #71.

Was a totally crazy race. Started with 25 drivers, finished with 16ish. About 20 cautions, three ambo’s. This one went straight to hospital, back injury. Hope you’re ok man.

Waiting for the track to be cleared then take a few laps to warm up the tires.

(Get’s easily distracted) HAHAHAHAHAHHA.

What a winner this stud. Kyle took 3rd. Nice one buddy!

Kyle loves Gatorade. (wink wink nudge nudge)

Sky, you are the cutest ever.

Check those tire marks from racers bumpin’ him. Bump & grind fo’ realz

His shirt was actually soaking wet. We were laughing. Dang hot drivin’ them cars. (Clearly I’ve been in the South, I’m typing with an accent.)

Impressed with how well spoken you are Kyle. Nice twerk. Good interview.

Night was fun. Brekky & travel home tomorrow. I miss my own bed. I like being away but I love coming home. Next trip is Boston in July. Next week is busy with NXNE (music & interactive), MMVAs & more. Gonna be real fun. Have an awesome day 🙂

he can drive better than all y’all

* worst screen grab ever. YouTube you are assholes, let me upload a photo please!

I was in Florida to meet Kyle’s race team & family to chat about his personal brand. He’s a totally awesome kid who is racing against people twice his age and winning. Started Kyle’s Twitter today, follow him. He’s gonna be a star @kylebenjamin71.

yesterday on twitter, this happened:

New BFF Sky & I car danced like crazy. It was awesome.

Sky got twitter today and loves it. She is 11. Follow @skybenjamin.

girls on bikes

The Margaritaville gave us the media inside yesterday before bike rentals start today. Thanks guys! Got ’em comped too. Media VIP FTW.

GIRL ON BIKE.

We cruised Pensacola Beach baby.

Pensacola Pier.

GLITTER.

Behave yourselves now.

I love biking. Gonna to to Curbside Cycle this week & get the Pantone gem.

Had lunch here.

So lovely.

I’m 58.3% awesomerrrr each day.

Glitter me timbers!

Guess who took her beerski shopping? Oh yeah. I do what I want!

Back to home base. This has been my office view for two days and today we leave to go to another hotel for the race etc. I have so many great pix from race practice yesterday.

Have an awesome day & happy Friday! <3

this is the beer, i mean pier. haha <3

hi from the office

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Life’s a beach baby. xo

boyfriend the ocean played live music for me

Best sleep of my life last night.

Ocean, I love you. Your melodies were the perfect lullaby.

Best bed ever. Huge wooden headboard is my love. So beautiful.

Went walking Pensacola Beach by myself last night. It was so lovely. I had no idea the Gulf water was so warm. About to head to the beach now post brekky. Map of where I am here.

This is the pier right outside my hotel.

Remember the Gulf Oil Spill last year? Covered this same beach in tar balls for about eight miles. Same Pier.

Oil came ashore on the beach overnight, and the waters were closed to the public. Geologists dug trenches aong the beach and there were veins of oil buried in approximately 4-6 inches of sand.

Crazy eh.

“It looked like tobacco spit and smelled foreign, and it pooled in yesterday’s footprints as far as you could see. State officials called it the worst show of crude on shore from the gusher 120 miles away.” Tampa Bay News

It’s all clean now but still sad to look out my window to a beautiful view knowing it was once damaged by oil.Click for more photos or oil spill info.

These kids were playing in this shell making shadows. I’m going to do that tonight. It was really cute.

Passed by some bars but wasn’t in the mood for drinking. Hey Creep!

Got the cutest bikini to compliment my pinup girl summer style. Love it. Saw this doggy in the window & had to have it 😉

This resto clearly has a sense of humor. haha

Breakfast time then beach for this mama. Have an AWESOME DAY! xo CASIE

yesterday on twitter, this happened:

some people claim that there’s a woman to blame…

But I know…. this Margaritaville place is PRETTY AWESOME.

My office is here till Saturday.

Chantelle too.

Roof pool beside the ocean. You can hate me now, but I won’t stop now.

Our room is gorgeous…

…and beach front.

Mural wall with waves & beach on it. Photos on that baby tomorrow.

I am so excited to be here. Today I had fried green tomatoes!

And obvs a couple of these babies 😉

Shower to the left is big, open & glass.

Copy of this in every room.

TOLD YOU I WAS A MERMAID.

SUN LOVE.

your chariot awaits ladies

Looked out the window and saw this big thing downstairs waiting for us. OMG.

Yeppers, that big fancy limo was for Chantelle & I. Big thanks to Calvin & Regency Limo for setting up the most awesome airport delivery ever. I had never been in a limo before so I was absolutely buzzing with excitement! Chantelle has been lucky enough to ride in a limo in the past when her friend hired a limo service newark
for her 30th birthday. She was still excited to travel like a celeb though!

Our driver Andrew even got us coffee. LOVE YOU! It was 5:30am, so necessary!

Was kinda like a wild disco in there. If you wanna book one like us ring 416-785-1222. Tell them we’re friends.

Sunrise was real pretty this AM. I should wake up earlier more often. I really love mornings.

Made it through airport security no prob. They let me take glitter too 😉

Weeeeeeee moving sidewalk: walk, walk, fashion baby.

I LOVE YOU ICE CREAM shirt.

Sadly, no Timmies on the USA side. Wahhh.

GLITTER GRAFITTI @ YYZ. Borderline artistic strikes again.

I would like to watch this show.

Flying in to Atlanta. Man, it was hot there. Hot-lanta, I get it.

Big thanks to Telus & Motorola for my phone & great mobile service. I love you.

Wifi onboard? OMG THAT’S ME, INTERNET!

P.S. The big yellow bag I have and all my other fav purses are Nella Bella & they are having a SAMPLE SALE on Thursday at the Studio 401 Richmond. Info below. GO get yourself something nice!

early bird gets_______________up the earliest.

I’m up earlier than ever today. Earliest blog post ever? Probably not but possibly.

I got up an hour earlier than I needed to for the airport so now I am laughing hysterically at myself. Kidding. Not. Totally not kidding.

I hope you have an awesome day. I will be in Pensicola Florida this afternoon. Hope you had fun sleeping. I’m itching for new tattoo. Are you allowed to bring glitter on an airplane? It’s not liquid or gel. We will find out today. Drinking Vitamin Water & had an Airborne (Hi Bob!). That stuff is awesome when traveling.

Ok go time. Bye! next stop, Maragritaville 🙂

yesterday on twitter, this happened: some stuff.

Here again. Ping Pong party party. Didn’t stay long.

AMSTERDAM BLONDES.

dear blog, today i did this. love casie

Stopped by the park after a meeting today. Was real pretty, hot & relaxing.

Stopped into Bicyclette. Noticed my tan is getting serious. WEAR SUNSCREEN.

Paige I would like to read this book. Thought it was for sale! Book is all stories from author “Dear [company] about his life, him being over qualified. Basically, how cover letters are BS. Inspiring blog posts in the making here.

This is what I got. It’s handmade in Bolivia.

Look who it is! My babe Lynsie Roberts photography.

The shop is so damn cute. Every time I go there I wanna get like 10 dresses.

I want this next time.

Was on hunt for a patio where you can get mani/pedi AND have a beer. There isn’t one. I went to 10 SPot which was totally lovely. They have wifi so I could work & get nails done. Total win!

Me, working.

The result! I will deff be back. Hope we can chat about working together. Having a go-to nail tech would be AWESOME. The lovely babe who did my nails was a total sweet. Thank you!

Dinner tonight then I really have to pack for this work trip. Clean clothes mountain is resting on my bed. Meh, that can wait, too many things to be excited about including sunshine & warm weather.

some things i love (right now)

Sun on the face & warm air when I roll outta bed and go to balcony. First thing I do is check phone, get up, check computer, grab camera, go outside.

The Lake, the Airport, the many people on their travels to work.

This vintage Lion Breweries New Zealand Olympic Team shirt that was Mum’s. Buckler Men’s undies. SO COMFY (even if you don’t have a package to fill them out but probably more comfy if you do).

Have been using some really great products lately and figured it was about time I share with you. I always test things out for a before I tell you about them and I only talk about what I like [DISCLAIMER].

You’ll notice I enjoy products that don’t have too much scent, are clean feeling & soft on the skin.

L-R:

  • Dermaglow Oil Free Cleanser – soft on face, gentle, hardly no scent
  • Dermaglow Daily Moisturizing Lotion – soft, no smell, clean feeling
  • Dermaglow Wringle Release Serum – see how young I look? Yeah. Use it all the time.
  • Goldwell Ultra Volume Leave-In Boost Spray – good volume, doesn’t make hair icky or greasy
  • Cheeky Monkey Nailpolish in Party Whore – Yes, that’s the real name. Colour is my fav!
  • Redken UV Body Rescue – Stuff is amazing is you love sun like me. Treats skin post tanning & has a soft glistening glitter.
  • Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Antiseptic Cream – MOSQUITO BITES. I hate them. Lotion is cool & soothing w/ tingle.
  • Givenchy Play – Smell is soft, feminine & good for summer. Bottle is metal so great for travel, throwing in purse etc.
  • Givenchy Blush Gelee – Hot pink jelly blusy, one colour for all skin tones. First blush I’ve used on regular.
  • The Body Shop Body Butter Duo in Vanilla – Your skin is happy when you moisturize, this is soft and I really love the smell. It’s not too strong.
  • Ombrelle Face Cream SPF 60 – Your face is your fotune baby, protect it.

That’s all for now. Have an exciting lunch meeting about being a guest editor of something fashion related (CRYPTIC). Evening is dinner w/ an old friend & tomorrow I’m off to Florida for a brand consultation (work). I would like to do more work outside Toronto. Throwin’ it out there y’know!

P.S. New Zealand’s most famous sheep has died. Rest in peace Shrek buddy.

“WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—New Zealanders are mourning the loss of the country’s most famous sheep. The shaggy icon named Shrek was renowned for avoiding being shorn for years.”

yeah baby i wanna party with you.

You know I love Gaga. I’ve told you a bunch of times before. Remember the MMVAs last year? Kingi from Peach Berserk made me a custom dress with all the big performers on it: Bieber, Katy, Drake, Miley.  I was excited.

I worked with some really great people at Much & MTV last year, the MMVA experience is very memorable. My job was Social Media Queen and it was super fun to say the least.  Blog post from MMVA Day 2010 is here.

I’ve got a couple things planned for MMVA weekend this year. One is a party w/ Gaga’s DJ, Lady Starlight. 🙂

Starlight will be rocking The Velvet Underground (510 Queen St West) after the MMVA’s June 19 in Toronto. Doors open at 11.

I have a list. Do you want to be on it?

IN CASE YOU DIDN’T KNOW.

This is me like errry single day. “Hey guys, I’m on the internet. So are you!”

Great: Bob Marley on how to love a woman (via tumblr)

“You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She’s not perfect – you aren’t either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break – her heart. So don’t hurt her, don’t change her, don’t analyze and don’t expect more than she can give. Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when she’s not there.”

– Bob Marley

Music Monday: Tracks from my fav girl DJs KISSETTEDownload & dance baby.

THIS: I’m a freak’n FREAKERS fan.

hi from the art of leadership conference

No I’m not speaking but one day I will be. This is me imagining how great it feels to look out to a crowd of people. It feels pretty good. I’m ready for it.

Was back stage w/ some friends.

Keri got a book.

Some really great notes to share with you later!

QUAD BLOGGER #2

1. We’re funny. 2. Can’t wait to get my new Macbook for HOURS of fun like this. Enjoy!

ladies day picnic

Was lovely down by the lake yesterday arvo.

Fatal attraction to cuteness. Katie said I reminded of of Gwen here. I love Gwen too.

HTO Park is one of my fav spots because there is (fake) beach (sandbox). Good one bringing tripod Chantelle!

Fun watching the boats go by. Time for another Mariposa Cruise I reckon. They have an Ice Cream social on Saturday.

Picked up a bunch of healthy snacks. Friends, sun, snacks, park, so love!

Grass hill beach picnic plank. Nice one Katie.

So bright it sparkles. BORDERLINE ARTISTIC.

The water from lake is very high. Have never seen it like that before!

Black Swan is still there. We named her Natalie. I think she’s gonna have babies.

urban adventure girls

Keri & I have this fun workout style adventure when we visit the Amsterdam Brewery. Makes getting the brew more fun.

This might be trespassing.

You have no idea how good I am at hopping fences. I’m more athletic than I care to admit.

Some neat foliage near Fort York. I’m still yet to explore it.

That’s all for now. Attending conference today THE ART OF LEADERSHIP! I will be speaking at one of these one day. You watch! (does high kick)

it’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood

I love this city. Have I told you a million times yet? I will.

Beauty dress from Bicyclette.

Spins real nice. Nice bathing suit.

Vintage cowboys, kinda hurt feet sometimes although cute.

My glitter is still here. There. Do you know where?

Here. Near. Light beer or Beveldere?

Boats.

Grass. Sports of all sorts! fun 🙂 Enjoy the day.

You’re younger today then you will ever be again! xo

never dancing on my own when i’m w/ you

Went to Robyn at Echo Beach w/ Raymi & Teach Friday night.

It was awesome. Echo Beach is a new fully outdoor venue inside the Molson Amphitheatre. Stoked to hit that up a bunch this summer. Close to home & cool outdoor spot. Total win.

Raymi Teach & I had VIP. Beauty sky.

Girl you know it’s true. Glitteratzi graffiti.

Love our downtown airport. Toronto is such a cool city.

Got ready at Raymi & Teacher’s place. Left my mark there too 😉

New kicks, ILU. Dr.Martens were the shoe of choice last night.

Hey Teacher.

Ran into my boy Ish. We were in American Pie together years ago. Ran into his GF that time at Bicyclette.

Hi Gay Bachelor Blog!

It went dark and we danced.

A little more over here.

Robyn was great. She’s so cute, blonde & little. Love her!

Speaking of cute & blonde. heh heh

Tan is coming along nicely. Think I lost a few LBs too.

This Olympus camera (xz-1) takes super high quality photos. HD CLEAR.

DANCING ON MY OWN.

Raymi you have lovely lady hands. Mine look like childs.

Want us to come glitter & glam up your event/concert/whatever? Email [email protected]. Enjoy the day!

yesterday on twitter, this happened:

parkdale princessery.

Parkdale Princess office w/ Raymi @ Chez Teacher.

Raymes posted some pix of us working here.


My old office in the Carpet Factory, Liberty Village.  Worked here for two years before CTV.

So much has changed since that job. It was a god job, I had a cool boss.

Now I have a cooler boss, ME!

I spy my house in the distance. It looks so far but you can walk it in about 40min.

Hot werk.

Lunch time.

Raymbo made Teacher & I some nice snacks.

Cold bevys too. This was a Greyhound (my fav) with some other stuff. What was it babe?

We went to the Robyn concert in the evening. It was so much fun. Heaps of photos from that comin’ up next! Bon weekend.