I’m in love with this app today.

 …magically your closet is a shop of beautiful things. 

Made using Comic Book for iPad. New fav app. I always wanted to make a comic of my adventures. I wanna fight some bad guys and make the world a better place.

Have you ever worked your arms from driving?

Today I used Softsign to download & edit a PDF, type changes & sign all from iPad with ease. Amazing device.

I am also in LOVE with Spotify. How did I get it to work when I’m in Canada? Used my Klous Perk invite code to sign up while in the USA (Boston) and… it still works! Been loving all kinds of tunes the last week. Liking suggestions and seeing what other people have in lists. I usually work in silence but I’m enjoying more music lately.

Welcome to THE FUTURE.

gold LION tell me where the light is

Have an appt Monday AM at the Apple store downtown to get my first Mac computer. I can’t believe the time has come, I’m switching teams.

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What do they say…”once you go Mac you never go back“? Oh new boyfriend, what will I name you? 🙂

Experts: What are some things I should know?

I know heaps of you are Mac lovers, I’d love to hear your expertise. Mac virgin here. In other exciting news, found a few old friends from 12secondsTV friends on Keek. Remember how much I loved 12s? (RIP) I had about 400 videos, made them almost daily for over a year.  Can’t wait for iMovie.  Huzzzaahhhhh! 

 

 

toronto grafitti

Got a different perspective on Toronto’s famous “Graffiti Alley” this weekend. If you don’t know it, YOU ARE CRAZY. It’s famous and awesome and can be found near Queen/Spadina, south side back alley.

Learned history of graffiti, vocabulary and styles.  Someone covered the Banksy on Hotel Ocho. Talked about the controversy around graffiti in our city.  Lots of it.  One of the pieces in my video is “Blob Ford”. SO many cool ones. Good artists. Thanks to Tour Guys & Jaunt.ca for the tour.

Nice to get to0 know a little more about Toronto.  Good collection of Toronto street art here. I like this one, obvs. haha

I was postered on Queen Street a few years back by Toronto Poster Boy.  They were big & bright, done with wheat paste. I really like stencil painting now.

* graffiti creator

das awesome.

I’m a rad driver. Have grown to love driving since I’ve been doing it more lately (Toyota Matrix, Chevy Cruize, Ford Fusion). My fav one today was the Tijuan.

VW driving blogger blonde.

OUTTA THE WAY BUDDY, MAMA’S COMIN’! haha

No seriously though, ripped corners mega hard. Crushed the brakes, tested them good. Liked having a pro driver in the passenger seat too. Track driving is fun, I like testing high performance things.

Keri is a good driver. She has a VW and it’s featured in her show The Canadian Explorer.

Starting to quite enjoy the Olympus PEN camera. Took some getting used to. When I get better I’d like to try some difference lenses.  Fancy, huh.

Wear good shoes for optimal driving performance & cuteness.

Speaking of cuteness…

Thanks for a fun afternoon VW!

GO AHEAD: this is your life.

jaunting about.

So many photos from last night. Was a great time. Stayed at the SoHo with about 30 other writers, & notables for a staycation with jaunt.ca. It was really fun. Thanks to the Jaunt team for spoiling us. You’re great.

First time staying there. Rooms are nice and so is the service. Thank you.

Our night started with cocktails & deserts. Tasty treats. Mostly ate fruit & strawberries dipped in white or spicy dark chocolate. Please adopt me SoHo. I want to live in you.

Limos to the gallery.

Hi kids.

Welcome to Neubacher Shore Contemporary for a private gallery tour.

Cute outfit.

Nice to hang out with Julian & Sam.

Bonga calls me Sam too.  Samuel.

Nice dress SNP. Kitty matched Julian. Long skirt love.

I’d like to own a gallery when I grow up.

Interactive.

Went for dinner after this. It was so many courses. Save that for another day!

“ It is human nature to think wisely and act foolishly. ” Anatole France

Was introduced to Merkley on Flickr yesterday. His photos are awesome! Gonna try & get some good ones like this at the hotel tonight. So far exciting day. Hope yours is too.

 

Oh, by the way. Guess what I’m getting next week…

A NEW BOYFRIEND!

 He’s gonna make me feel like I’m the only girl in the world. Our blind date is Monday at 10:30am. Practically an arranged marriage cause I know I’m going to love him.


* got title from Forbes Magazine after this article about Klout from their CEO. Good read!

something really special (about my bed)

Got something really, really neat in the mail yesterday. Any guesses?

A cape? A toga outfit? Nope…

Au Lit Fine Linens sent me 100% Egyptian Cotton Linens with MY NAME ON THEM!

Did I ever have a great sleep last night.

In August they have a White Sale: UP TO 50% OFF entire store!

Downtown stores are:

  • Au Lit Fine Linens: 2049 Yonge Street, Toronto
  • Au Lit Outlet: 2045 Yonge Street, Toronto (Great deals)
  • LIV by Au Lit: 418 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto (Home & Fashion)

In other news…

These are the old Docs I took back the other day.

See the eyes on the front are not attached to the actual shoe? Docs don’t wear out that often but (if you have been reading this blog for a while) you know I am hard on things. I put everything through the “Casie Stewart: this is my life” test which is heaps of use and lots of wear. I’m REALLY great at testing products, especially electronics & clothes. (HINTY HINT)

The things about Docs is they last forever. The shop on Queen Street kindly replaced my pair with a shiny new set of boots. When Fall rolls around I’ll be rockin’ them with that sexy leather jacket I picked up from Holts during the Crystal Light Challenge.

 

Tonight I’m staying at the SOHO Hotel with a friend courtesy of Jaunt.ca and tomorrow Keri and I are doing the Volkswagen Driving Tour. I’m gonna zip around in a TDI. Vroooooooooooooooom.

 Gonna be a great weekend! Happy FRIDAY!

 

 

 

* Dr. Martens didn’t ask me to write this. I just LOVE THEM! ALWAYS WILL XOXO

 

 

my favourite vintage shop brings all the ladies

My fav vintage shop is CTS at Queen & Spadina. I’m the Foursquare Mayor (nerd) and that’s also where The Australian works. Yesterday was a very special day. I rolled up there to deliver an ice cream cone and the boys were just about to have a photoshoot.

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No shoes. So Australian, ha!

Cool stuff here.

Good on ya.

Must have a hat!

Hi lovely.

Too funny. The vintage stuff is on the back. Don’t buy it all, I need some! J.K. the store gets new stuff all the time.

Enjoy the day. Stay cool out there!

COOL THINGS HAPPENING.

Our city is full of really rad things to do. Did you know that the pool at Bathurst & Dundas is free and open till midnight? It was packed last night. Last night was also super hot. I went for a bevy with cute boy and he brought a water gun. Gentlemen, do this. It’s cute and fun and very practical during this extreme heat wave. Look at this happy face 🙂

July 26th – Art Battle Sweet 16

Have you ever been to an Art Battle? It’s competitive paint battling! This round they have 16 painters and it is going to be exciting. Last one I went to was AB:11. The great Hall gets packed with painters and it’s quite a site to see. I recommend you check it out. Facebook deets here. 

Parkdale Bazzar: Wolfie Prints Sale

My friend Nicole (you will see her at Peach Berserk) has a rad Etsy store (you know I lvoe Ets). The shop is called Wolfie Prints and it’s a collection of original hand drawings on clothing and paper.  She is park of the Parkdale Bazzar, Saturday, July 23 from 11am-5pm at Parkdale Town Square.

This is my fav shirt of hers, the Sugar Skull Tee.

One more cool thing! Rule Britannia! 

My friends at Bangs&Blush wrote about this night for Shirk Mag.

 

Dr. Martens Fall Preview 2011

Oh hey there. Mama loves new shoes! Last night I cruised by the Fall Preview of Dr. Martens. I’ve been a Docs lover since primary school so it’s awesome to be invited to check this out. I took all these photos cause I love the shoes. My fav ones right now are Eclectic in white canvas & Triumph 14 Eye.

Get ready for some serious shoe pr0n…

For the stylish & sophisticated wearer.

Love these bad boys. Real fur. Imagine the comfort & snuggles for your feet.

I have those Triumphs on the right but with tartan inside.

Jay Strut is in el-oh-vee-eee with these ones.

That’s Doug in the background, International Sales Manager. He gets to wear Docs errry day!

We were at the Sheraton, 30, miles stories high.

Constantly distracted by things that are shiny.

The classics. Carly needs the pink ones.

I had saddle shoes as a kid. I still do 🙂

I forget that these are called but rockabilly guys with the James Dean look wear them. I dig it.

These ones are all pretty classy looking. I’m impressed with the wide range of shoes they have. They are really well made and versatile. The really tall 20 inch boots make me want them.

You know what this smells like? Real nice leather.

You know what this smells like? Nothing. Vegan leather.

Paisley.

These babies are my fav style.

These are nice too. I would go ona date with a cute boy based on him wearing these. *take note

Industrial manufacturing. ILU.

Got soul?

This warmed my little nerd heart. DR. MARTENS USB!  J’adore.

Let’s not forget I taught Doug how to PLANK. Great form my friend!

He learned from the best. Plank Girl!

The team hooked us up with a gift cert for a new pair of Docs when these awesome styles come out in the Fall. THANK YOU! I’m a Doc lover for lyfeeee. What are your favs?

who doesn’t love beer?

Have you ever been to Beerfest? Toronto’s Festival of Beer!! I’m coming up August 5-7th at the CNE Bandshell. My friends at 1188 Films have created a few spots for this year’s event. Same company that did my campaign with Puma and edited my winning Virgin America video.

To save $5 on your ticket enter CASIE at the ticket link here beerfestival.ca/buy​-tickets-now.

Saturday is SOLD OUT. Friday & Sunday tickets are still AVAILABLE. If you get a ticket for Sunday you can chill in the VIP Social Lounge they hooked up for us.

Tickets purchased with CASIE as discount code come with:

  • a couple beer tickets,
  • private seating,
  • media access,
  • food sampling
  • live concert with The Trews and The Sheepdogs.
  • Free WiFi & power for charging up your gadgets. NERD LOVE!

Expect to have a more than awesome time. FOR INFO SEE: beerfestival.ca. Happy drinking! 🙂

you missed this yesterday

 “Me and @CasieStewart @growconf #growconf See We ready to #plank like #shawshank cuz #wefancyhuh” via Stephen

“Fab 4 @growconf #growconf See from left to right: Naomi @naomielise – Lina – Casie @casiestewart – Justine” via Stephen again