Making Memories

Over the last six months I’ve been learning how to use a my first DSLR through my partnership with Canon Canada. As one of 5 official Canon Blogtography Ambassadors I’ve learned how to take portraits, shoot a runway, properly focus, shoot in different lighting, and most importantly the beauty of photos taken with a Canon Digital SLR camera.

In our last session of 2013 we sat down for dinner at The Drake Hotel with our reps from Canon and Edelman Toronto. In effort to help us step up our photo game one more level, they hooked us each up with new printers (yes, plural!) AND gave us each a framed print of one of our own photos. It was like Oprah, “You get a printer and you get a printer!”. We all felt super touched when they revealed our gorgeous gallery style photos, printed from the exact printer we were just given. It was a magical moment (see mine in a previous post here).

Meet My new Printers

Prints from the Canon Prixma Pro-100

I was trying to print for a specific frame so they aren’t full size on the paper. Beautiful though.

Some of My Fav’s Shot w/ Canon Rebel SL1

Below are some of my fav photos taken since July 2013. They span from Toronto, to California, Thailand and back. I’m quite excited to print a bunch and frame them. We’re all so digital now, it’s easy to forget how lovely a nice framed photo is.

Huge thank you to Canon Canada and Edelman for creating this program. It’s been an awesome learning experience. We chatted about next steps and hope to expand it so YOU can learn more about taking awesome photos too. if you have any questions or comments, please share. Love to hear your feedback 🙂

Have an awesome day,

<3 CASIE

Driving in California – Super Fast GIF

Who’s the Weird Girl?

Oh, it’s just me. Taking selfies at my desk. Feeling happy about work. Excited about life. Loved and in love. Wearing neon in the middle of winter. Socializing all over the internet. Making media. Creeping art. Writing things. Feeling pretty good about it all.

It’s not weird to me.

 

Who's the weird girl? Oh, it's just me.

Living Young and Wild and Free

Living Young and Wild and Free

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Took my coat off to snap some pix and those dang birds were flocking above my head.

Added some cats as protection. You suck birds!

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This is me ice dancing. It’s super slippery out there!

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Oh y’know, just L-I-V-I-N.

<3 CASIE

The Universe is Full of Magical Things

The Universe is Full of Magical Things

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Oh hey Monday! Finally most of the ice has melted so I didn’t have to skate to work.

Wearing pink jeans from Joe Fresh and totally forgot I had these old Jeffrey Campbell sneaker wedges. Oh man, this weather has me dreaming of Spring big time. Really wish I still had by bike. Hoping to pick up a new one in the next couple weeks. Also hoping to book a winter vacation w/ Sean somewhere warm and romantic.

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Hearts always make me think of Mum.

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You know where to find me, Twitter. This is me Tweeting 🙂

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The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.    Eden Phillpotts

Hope your week is off to a great start!

<3 CASIE

Antiquing in the Junction

Antiquing in the Junction

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This weekend I went to some of the antique shops at Dundas + Keele. If you are in the market for a typewriter, vintage jewellery, or furniture, this is the place for YOU. I moved to this area in the summer and I’ve finally started to explore it. There are heaps of neat little shops around here. One of the best shops is called ‘The Art of Demolotion’, heaps of neat things piled up in the tiny little store. I love going antique furniture shopping, it’s so exciting since you never know what you’re going to find! I’ve always loved antique furniture since I was a child. There’s something so special about buying an old piece of furniture. My friend recently moved house and decided to buy some antique furniture from somewhere like antiquesworld.co.uk. It looks fantastic in her house and I’m tempted to buy some for myself too!!

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I didn’t get anything this time but once I tidy up our spare room I’ll be looking to redesign it with some great vintage treasures!

<3 CASIE

My Harvey’s Burger is Official, Officially Delicious ©

My Harvey’s Burger is Official, Officially Delicious ©

I’ve been a fan of Harvey’s my whole life. Dad used to take us there for lunch all the time. It was one of those father/daughter things we’d get up to after a walk around the mall or a visit to check out electronics at Future Shop. If you are from the USA or anywhere else, you probably don’t know what Harvey’s is but trust me, they make great burgers.

THE CASIE STEWART BURGER!

Not too long ago I made my fav burger at myharveyscopyright.com. Shortly after, they created this Vine of my burger and THEN sent me a t-shirt with my burger on it. So freaking awesome.

This weekend I went to Harvey’s and got my burger. Unfortunately mine turned out WAY messier than theirs. Clearly I’m no expert at making beautiful burgers! Wanted to share this campaign with you as I thought it’s a great use of social media. Props to Stephanie Fusco at Proximity for including me in the fun.

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Ok, now I’m hungry again!

<3 CASIE

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.

It seemed like just another Thursday but it was more than that. Yesterday I had a meeting that was planned two months earlier and the outcome was fantastic!  I accomplished something I’ve been working towards for ages.

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.

Soon as my profile is live I’ll share more details. I was reminded once again that you really CAN achieve anything you set your mind to. You must believe you can do it and have the courage and confidence to make it happen.

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Banana Repubic jacket, Burberry scarf, Tiffany & Co. necklace

I’ve gotta set some big goals for this year and the next 5 because over the past few years I’ve crossed so many things off my life list. I’m super excited to get working on my new secret project this weekend.

Me at my desk yesterday. Wearing hearts again today too. ♥

 With love + light,

<3 CASIE DREAMS

 

Dreaming of Summer, Real Love

Dreaming of Summer, Real Love

Dreaming of Summer Love via @casiestewart #thisismylife #wearewinter

 

Urgh, I’m sick of winter. This is a face of a someone who is ready for a dose of SUNSHINE! Time to start planning vacation.

A pile of birds flew out from under the bridge as this photo was taken. Thank goodness none of them ‘got me’. I know apparently ‘good luck’ but getting shat on by a bird en route to the office doesn’t not sounds like fun to me.

Dreaming of Summer Love via @casiestewart #thisismylife #wearewinter

 

Skated again yesterday. Longing for days with bright sunshine and green grass. Bike rides too. I have real love for bike rides.

Dreaming of Summer Love via @casiestewart #thisismylife #wearewinter

 

That’s all for now. Ok bye!

Dreaming of Summer Love via @casiestewart #thisismylife #wearewinter

Don’t Drop the Spirit Stick

Don’t Drop the Spirit Stick

Look inside for some motivation. THIS IS YOUR LIFE: Don't Drop the Spirit Stick! via @casiestewart

Don’t let the cold stop you. Don’t let the rain stop you. Don’t let doubt stop you. Don’t let anyone or anything stop you. Do what you want. Follow your dreams. Be the light. Find the light. Bring the light. Bring it in general. Follow your dreams. Make them reality. Your thoughts become things. They are real. If you can see it and you  believe it you can achieve it. You can do anything you put your mind to. It’s true.

If I can, you can. We all can.

Go make it happen.

Look inside for some motivation. THIS IS YOUR LIFE: Don't Drop the Spirit Stick! via @casiestewart

This is the ice I (shoe) skated to work on for the past two days. SUPER slippery and dangerous.

Look inside for some motivation. THIS IS YOUR LIFE: Don't Drop the Spirit Stick! via @casiestewart

Look inside for some motivation. THIS IS YOUR LIFE: Don't Drop the Spirit Stick! via @casiestewart

Above is a skylight in my office. Below is the lounge I like to sit in sometimes.

Look inside for some motivation. THIS IS YOUR LIFE: Don't Drop the Spirit Stick! via @casiestewart

Don’t let a day go by without doing something awesome.

THIS IS YOUR LIFE. <3 CASIE 🙂

Something Awesome…

Something Awesome…

Ok, it’s just ME! Still awesome.

<3 CASIE