CASIE STEWART

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Happy Birthday! The Drake Hotel Turns 10!

Happy Birthday! The Drake Hotel Turns 10!

Last Thursday The Drake Hotel celebrated it’s 10th birthday. I started the night on the roof sipping cocktails and catching up with some of the girls I used to work with at Community. BTW the lobster poutine and popcorn shrimp are both SO GOOD.

Before heading home I joined in the birthday celebration fun that filled the building. Here’s a sneak peek into the festivities! All photos by Becca Lemire for She Does the City. See the full set here.

Me & Tanvi

HBD! The Drake Hotel Turns 10

Fonzy rocked the stage w/ his new band

HBD! The Drake Hotel Turns 10

 

There was a huge cake piñata

Love his makeup tho

Can you believe I’ve been GOING to The Drake Hotel for almost ten years!? It’s always a place you can go for a good time to start your night or finish it off. I’ve certainly closed down the place a few times. It’s a spot I always run into a familiar face or make new friends.

Happy Birthday Drake Hotel, you’ll always have a special place in my heart.

<3 CASIE

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Take Me Back, Back to Cali

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Sean and I went to California for a week this summer, and it was SO FUN. I love the sunshine, the shops, the lifestyle by the beach. We rented a convertible and drove the Pacific Coast Highway, ate good food, worked on our tans, and spent much time at Disneyland.

This summer Sean and I went to California for a week and it was SO FUN. I love the sunshine, the shops, the lifestyle by the beach.

This cold weather does not seem to be letting up for all of us in Canada so instead of being wah wah CRYING about it, I’ll relive our summer love in LaLa Land. We stayed at the Disneyland Resort, and thanks to Disneyland and their Canadian team for the invite. It was amazing to live like a kid and experience all the fun of the most magical place on earth.

Hopefully these pix brighten your day!

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Room service prezzie from Mickey Mouse!

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Surf’s up in Malibu

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Oh what I would give to have my feet in the sand right now

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Now this is love! His face vs my face lol ♥

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Hollywood

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Saw a concert at the Hollywood Bowl

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Sunset in Laguna

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Take me back back to Cali.

<3 CASIE

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In Living Colours | Shot by Becca Lemire

In Living Colours | Shot by Becca Lemire

These are a couple selects from a recent shoot w/ Becca Lemire in Toronto. I needed some head shots for an upcoming project so we snapped a bunch and had some fun. I’m wearing Ted Baker London and silver pearls from Tiffany’s that Sean got me for christmas. I added a little tint so give them a punch today. I’m super happy with how they turned out! Thanks Becca!

Multiple Exposure + Colour

“A blog means I know where I was every minute. That’s why I blog. It’s a visual diary.”
― Casie Stewart

“A picture means I know where I was every minute. That’s why I take pictures. It’s a visual diary.”
― Andy Warhol

Sending love, light, and sunshine to you across the Internet with every keystroke.
♥ CASIE

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5 Years Ago | Subway Dance (Party) Moves

5 Years Ago | Subway Dance (Party) Moves

Do you remember watching this? If you’ve known me for a while, you’ll remember my little Waldo inspired outfit.

Five years ago Jenie and I joined in a (silent) Subway Dance Party. Everyone with headphones, dancing to their own music joined the subway at various spots and danced the whole ride. It was so much fun.

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This photo cracks me up.

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CANADA TAKES GOLD!

CANADA TAKES GOLD!

I was up watching hockey at 7am with the rest of Canada. In my robe w/ a Canada flag, drinking a beer like a true CANADIAN! FYEAH OLYMPICS!

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WIN IT! House of Cards Against Humanity

WIN IT! House of Cards Against Humanity

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I was so stoked when my friends at Netflix Canada emailed to tell me about the House of Cards, Cards Against Humanity expansion pack AND they were sending me one. To make it even sweeter, they offered to give one to YOUUUUUUU. Enter below! Contest closes Monday, get all y’all entries in!

HOUSE OF CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY EXPANSION PACK GIVEAWAY PHOTO BY BECCA LEMIRE

I’m in love with this show and Claire Underwood.  I’ve not finished Season 2 yet, I want to but I don’t y’know?

HOUSE OF CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY EXPANSION PACK GIVEAWAY PHOTO BY BECCA LEMIRE

 

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*Photo of Lauren and I by Becca Lemire

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Grey Goose ‘Taste By Appointment’ at Soho House

Grey Goose ‘Taste By Appointment’ at Soho House

Grey Goose, Taste by Appointment dinner at Soho House. Toronto, ON, Canada. (Image: Ryan Emberley)

Last week I was invited to the Soho House as a guest of Grey Goose for an exclusive dinner for 10. It was an occasion called ‘Taste by Appointment’ where we learned all about taste, flavours, and of course, drank Grey Goose. I ran into my old friend Mr. Brainwash AGAIN too. (When I say old friend it’s because I met him there the week before!)

Grey Goose, Taste by Appointment dinner at Soho House. Toronto, ON, Canada. (Image: Ryan Emberley)

Grey Goose, Taste by Appointment dinner at Soho House. Toronto, ON, Canada. (Image: Ryan Emberley)

Grey Goose, Taste by Appointment dinner at Soho House. Toronto, ON, Canada. (Image: Ryan Emberley)

I’ve been a fan of GG for ages and last year at Community Agency got to work w/ Grey Goose where I learned all about their latest FLY BEYOND campaign. The food at Soho is excellent and totally chowed down on the steak pictured below. Thanks to Ryan Emberley from C Daily for the photos, see the whole set here.

Now who’s ready for a cocktail!?

<3 CASIE

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The Future of Technology | Google+ The HuffPost Live Story

The Future of Technology | Google+ The HuffPost Live Story

Something interesting happened yesterday and it turned out to be something pretty awesome! It all involves The Internet, social networks, content, blogging, and a little bit of luck I reckon. It starts with this photo…

Remember my post  about the ‘Other’ folder in Facebook? Well one of the 99+ messages in there was from a video agency in Venice Beach, California (one of my fav places in the WORLD!) and they messaged me a few months ago to use one of my photos in a video. I did not see the message because it was in the ‘Other’ folder, basically the spam department of Facebook.  In the message, they offered to pay me for the use of my photo. I took a chance an emailed her back to see if 1) they used my photo and 2) if the offer still stands.

Turns out it did! Little did I know, the video was for HuffPost Live about the way the web has changed journalism and HuffPost’s use of Google+. Well la di da! I chatted with Tim McDonald from HuffPost Live a few months before I got the email about this video and I don’t think either one is connected. Crazay!

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 The photo used in the vid was a selfie I took at SXSW 2012 in Austin, Texas inside the WordPress booth at the convention centre. If you look closely, you’ll see WordPress in the background, the video doesn’t show the logo for obvious reasons.  Oh man I miss that acid wash denim jacket, it’s long gone now.

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Google+: The HuffPost Live Story

I’m in the first ten seconds, wait for it! Find me on Google+ here btw.

Here’s to the magic of the internet, content that stays online forever, and the power of connecting. You never know what’s gonna happen but if you put out good vibes with a great attitude, you just might get a nice surprise now and again.

Hope something awesome happens to you today!

<3 CASIE

 

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That Dark Place | Facebook’s ‘Other’ Folder

Facebook's Other Folder

You probably didn’t notice it. You probably never opened that can of worms. And now, now that you know it’s there you won’t be able to hold yourself back from opening that box and seeing what’s inside… Facebook’s ‘Other’ Folder!

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Some of My Messages from the ‘Others’

One of the messages I WISH I had checked was for someone that wanted to use one of my images in a video as a stock photo. They even offered to pay me and it seemed totally legit. Not sure why she didn’t email me but ah well. Stay tuned for an update on that. No offence to any of these people, thanks for the messages and laughs in some cases. This is a small selection of the 99+ that were in my ‘Other’ folder.

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Thanks Nelson.

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Errrryday I’m tumblring | Leave Yours in the Comments!

Errrryday I’m tumblring | Leave Yours in the Comments!

Guys, I updated my tumblr. Omg. It’s been years. Started from the bottom now we here … at this new design. Do you have a tumblr too? Leave it in the comments so I CAN FOLLOW YOU home.

UPDTATED MY TUMBLR

It just started raining and I didn’t bring an umbrella. I was meant to go to an event tonight but when I look outside and see the sky falling, all I wanna do it be on the couch with my computer (and BF lol). Some rain songs for you! Enjoy!

♥ CASIE

 

 

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