CASIE STEWART

Casie December 9, 2013 Art

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone, Find Magic

Been loving my walk to work the last week. It’s great to be in a creative office surrounded by art and internet. Our building is about 10 minutes from my door, major score! Greeted by this sign when I walk in. There’a all kinds of creative, vintagey things around here. Will give you a tour one of these days.

I did not wear the right shoes for snow! Doh. Shoudl really know better.

Yesterday I took my mentee to the AGO for his first visit and to see the Guggenheim exhibit. We walked around and talked about her future eventually coming up with a plan and some actionable items. Vanessa Grillone won the HTC One contest earlier this year and part of the prize was mentorship from me. See her post about winning here and a guest post on my blog here.

I absolutely love the AGo and have been a member for a few years. It’s an amazing place to go and get inspired. Many times I’ve just walked through for 15 minutes and stopped to visit a few favourites. I never miss Andy Warhol or walking through Gallery Italia (above).

Saw this art on my way to work today.

Made this before I left the house 🙂

One of the things I chatted Vanessa about yesterday was stepping out of your comfort zone. That’s where the magic happens guys. This is an excellent time of year to reflect on the year passed and think about where you want to be this time next year. I don’t even know where my comfort zone is anymore I step out and do the unexpected so often! Don’t be afraid to try something new, you’ll most likely be surprised at the opportunity it creates!

Have an awesome day!

<3 CASIE

(I drew this a couple of years ago!)

BlogTO + Shopify Open Popify This Weekend

Sounds like a bit of tongue twister but trust me it’s cool. My friends from Jet Cooper now Shopify have partnered with BlogTO for a cool pop-up shop that I thing might be the future of retail. Located at 165 Augusta Avenue in Kensington Market the stop is part gallery part shop.

The cool thing about it is you can see and touch all the merch then using Shopify’s payment system on the wall mounted iPads (below) you make a purchase and it’s delivered to your door, before Christmas of course. I think this concept is rad. I love online shopping and this bridges it with retail for a totally new experience. All those asking is Shopify good? Well here’s your answer. They’re innovating and adapting to market trends – and it really shows. I’ve seen a few of these stores online or came across them while doing online shopping since some eCommerce store use companies like Victorious to help with their digital marketing. I know lots of people who use Shopify daily and they love it. It’s cheap, it’s easy to use and it even has a mobile app. Of course, there is always the question of ‘Wix vs Shopify‘ but it’s down to personal preference which platform you prefer. If you own an online store, Shopify could be a great alternative online shopping experience, shipping out your products with custom retail packaging to your customers. For anyone that would be pretty sweet, but having a pop-up shop surrounding it is just plain awesome.

If you’re out and about this weekend check out Popify. More details on the website here.

<3 CASIE

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TBT: New Zealand Fashion Week 2010

Next year is my 10th year of blogging and marks 9 years of casiestewart.com. Can you believe it’s been so FREAKING long? It amazes me when I think back to why I started this bloggy blog and where it’s taken me since. THIS IS MY LIFE has been a public diary to keep memories and I’ve travelled round the entire world writing stories about my adventures.

One of my fav trips ever was going to New Zealand for Fashion Week. A contest I knew online told the peeps at NZFW that I was a Kiwi and a Canadian blogger they should have attend. It was one of the best experiences of my life and I get to stick around for an extra week to spend time with my family. I made friends on that trip I’ll have for life.

This is me hanging out w/ top NY celebrity stylist Derek Fabulous and world famous designer Nicole Miller. I blogged heaps that trip and you can creep them posts right hurre.

I did a few interviews on that trip and one earned my first EVER magazine cover. Me, cover! Photo was taken by fashion photog Lynsie Roberts as press shots before I left. Click image to check out her website.

Here’s to more great adventures and TBT stories. Mum, TBT means Throw Back Thursday.

<3 CASIE

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Casie December 5, 2013 LIFE

Canon Blogtography: Holiday Portrait Session

I LOVE the holidays! Nothing like meeting up with friends, letting your hair down with colleagues, boxing day deals, and making memories. In our most recent Canon Blogtography Session at Herman & Audrey, I was pleasantly surprised to see Christmas decorations, a tree, and lights. It may have only been November but there was no stopping me from putting on the Christmas music! You can bet I started with Mariah!

In this session we learned how to take portraits. It was my most favourite session all the ones we’ve had so far. We went over a variety of ways to shoot perfect holiday portraits and what lenses to use. We worked on depth, putting things in focus, and shooting under low light. ex. candle light.

I’ve been taking my own portrait since 2004 when I started this blogging so it was really wonderful to learn how to actually do it right. Our session was lead by top Canadian portrait photographer Steve Carty. He’s taken a few of my portraits before, see here and here for video.

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My Portraits from Our Session

We were encouraged to snap shots of each other. These are a few of my favourite shots from the session. I’ll share some they took of me before Christmas comes!

Andrew Dobson

Corinne McDermott

Steve Carty

Nelia Belkova

It definitely helps to have a tripod when you are shooting group shots like this around the table for example. You can pick up a tripod from any camera store. I love to use a tripod and the self-timer for taking self-portraits and making sure I’m included in group shots. Aren’t they cute? 🙂

For more tips and tricks on taking great photos visit canonoutsideofauto.ca and check out Steve Carty’s portraits for creative inspiration.

Happy Holidays form the Canadian Canon Blogtography Ambassadors!

<3 CASIE

so what i’m crazy, that leaves me with all the freedom

“People will laugh at you because you’re different. You will laugh at them because they’re all the same.”

This quote came in a Twitter post by an experienced blogger I follow on Twitter named John Chow. People have always said “You’re crazy” or as I dance by myself in the middle of the dance floor with my arms over my head “That’s Casie, she’s crazy“.

For a while I thought, “Oh no, they think I’m crazy” but that was followed by thinking, “no, you are just different and they are all the same.” (Yes, I have had this conversation with myself more than once.) I would rather be seen as crazy, than ordinary any day.

As soon as someone says you are crazy, they really give you the power and freedom of expression to do whatever you want. You can transcend all boundaries of what people consider normal because they already know you’re ‘out there’.

This motivates me.

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Coffee on the Road, Wherever She Goes

I didn’t have far to go this morning so I took my coffee on the road. There’s a story about this sign that I’ll tell you one day soon.

Have made myself a delicious breakfast each day this week and packed healthy snacks. It’s been quite lovely! Purple cabbage was a fav as a kid and I still like it, so it’s replaced chips in my snack routine. I dropped a few LBs in Thailand so I’d like to keep that going, Agency Life added a few unwanted pounds!

Heading to the Ontario Science Centre tonight for a special preview of their newest exhibition, The AstraZeneca Human Edge. Taking lil’ EmBot for a girls night. Should be fun!

Hope day is good. Tomorrow is ‘little Friday’ as Kenny would say, and as Keri would say “best night of the week!”

<3 CASIE

And When Those Blue Snowflakes Start Falling

Found this blue wall on a walk in my hood today and started singing Blue Christmas. That and Jingle Bell Rock are my fav Christmas songs.

Try and not swoon over this…

My tan has practically disappeared already. I’m feeling jet lagged like never before and having trouble sleeping. It’s quite strange and I hope it goes away soon! Next week and the one after are full of holiday parties so I really need to be back on my A-Game. We’re doing Christmas w/ Mum this weekend before she heads of to NZ to see the family. It’s so warm there now I wish I was going too!

Club Monaco jacket, Joe Fresh silk, Alice & Olivia vest, essence lips

Hope your day has been lovely!

<3 CASIE

Casie December 3, 2013 LIFE

Please RT this for my sister @CarynnMichelleR! #B1BlazersCarynn

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Here’s the deal! Carynn is participating in the B1 Blazers bartending challenge. She needs to get as many votes (mentions) of her hashtag #B1BlazersCarynn.

I don’t ask for much from you guys but this is for family! Carynn is the oldest of my four sisters and she’s really lovely. Carynn is a sassy little bartender who can whip up a mean cocktail with epic skills. Hopefully by doing this she’ll really dazzle me at Christmas this year! (hint hint love you Care!)

The next round finalists will be announced at 5pm on Wed (this week) so we have until then to rack up the votes!

Tweet this Nice Little Message to Carynn w/ the Hashtag in 1 Click!

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Travel | Good Time Adventures in Koh Tao, Thailand

We went on an afternoon snorkelling cruise with Good Time Adventures around Koh Tao, Thailand. It was absolutely amazing! Our crew was so much fun and we drank, swam, jumped off the boat, and visited beaches. The shot of Jenni above was assisted by our Tour Leader, Luke, way to go!

These photos were taken with my Canon Rebel SL1. To see the group I was travelling search #ContikiThai on Twitter or Instagram and visit this Twitter list.

Thank you to Contiki, Tourism Thailand, and Good Time Adventures for this experience. It was absolutely amazing. I’ve got a few more pic from this cruise on my Instagram here too.

Hope this warms up your Monday!

<3 CASIE

Check out ‘We Got Snow’ by my friend Leah Daniels!

Leah and I were in Thailand together and got along really well, heaps of laughs. She’s a Canadian Country singer and this little tune is a great way to kick off December 2013. Our crew on the trip was anxiously awaiting the release of the ‘We Got Snow’ video after it was stuck in our heads most the trip. I love the kazoo part. It’s perfect timing for the holidays! Get it here on iTunes.

They made this great set in her basement and it was directed by none other than the awesome Tim Deegan, former MUCH VJ.

Leah Daniels – We Got Snow – Official Music Video

Have a great day my friends, the holidays are just around the corner and I’m already filled with joy!

<3 CASIE

Hello December…

I’m Back from Thailand, The Trip of a Lifetime

It’s 5:14Am right now and I arrived in TO last night at 6pm. My BF and the EmBot picked me up from the airport with flowers and I ordered us Swiss Chalet from on the way home from YYZ. Festive Specials of course, quarter chicken white with fries.

My last two weeks in Thailand have been the trip of a lifetime. Made friends I’ll have forever, memories to keep me warm for years, and experiences I only ever dreamed would happen. I’ll be sharing stories from my adventures over the next few weeks. You can check up on all the peeps I was in tour with via this list. Feel free to creep my Instagram for photos that will warm you up all winter.

I’m going to try and keep the same excitement in photos that I’ve had on the road. There is so much beauty in life to capture. It’s kinda nice to come home with the snow for Christmas. I’m happy to be sitting on my couch right now. Not sure where my next adventure will be just yet but I’ll take you with me, as always.

Thank you for following my journey and reading my blog along the way. I appreciate you!

With love from Canada,

<3 CASIE

Koh Samui to Koh Tao and Back

The days are all mixed together and I have no clue what time it is. Make sure you are following me on Twitter and Instagram for the play by play.

Posting this from on top of a jeep on jungle safari. Nbd.

Love from Thailand!

CASIE

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Welcome to the Jungle … on Ko Tao in Thailand

Hi from the jungle! Where it is very hot. I’m not sure I’ve ever felt so relaxed in my entire life.

By the time you read this I will be getting a massage at the spa on this beach.

This is where I had breakfast.

It was delicious. I have lost a few LBs because I’m not eating that much. A vacation like this is the perfect pre-holiday detox!

Currently hiding away in my mosquito net bed where’s safe from mozzies. They are crazy! It rained all night and now they are hungry. Apparently they love me.

Hope you are having a great day!

With love from Thailand,

<3 CASIE

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If You Take The Ferry to Ko Tao, Sit on the Upper Deck

Yesterday we took the ferry to Ko Tao from Ko Samui. So many people were throwing up and feeling sick. It was pretty disgusting. I went to the top level and had a great time with the sun on my face and wind in my hair. You have to pass through hell to get to heaven apparently.

It was raining when we got to the pier. I loved the ferry ride and did not feel sick at all. Having a GoPro is really awesome. You can expect more vids from my going forward.

Arrived at the island around 4:30pm to be greeted by more rain.

We are staying at Charm Churee Vila, a boutique resort & spa. It’s beautiful!

Had a fairly early night after dinner and couple cocktails last night. This is Jenni & Luke from Contiki. The entire team travelling with us are so awesome. If you are ever looking for a really cool travel job, you’ll surely find one there.

I want to go on more Contiki tours. We are doing all kinds of things the regular groups do in Thailand. I really want to discover Italy, France, and Africa with Contiki,

This BBQ meal by the beach was absolutely amazing.

Had an amazing sleep. It doesn’t get much better than this!

Make the post most of each day my friends, the world is yours to discover!

<3 CASIE

VICE Travel Week + Costa Rican Adventure Contest

Holllllla! Hi from Thailand! It’s VICE Travel Week and they’ve put out a great new series I’m sharing with you. Co-presented by their buds over at Cayman Jack, they’ve put together VICE’s most awesome, classic travel pieces.

They’ve also got a contest for a sweet trip to Costa Rica. Two years ago I was in Costa Rica on a surf trip and it was one of the best experiences of MY LIFE. The VICE travel vids include adventures in Mongolia, Israel, The Congo, China, Manila, and more. The fashion ones are my fav, obvs. I’d love to do a travel series with VICE one day.

VICE TRAVEL WEEK: Fashion Week International

VICE TRAVEL WEEK: Thumbs up! China

More Vids + Contest Details:

Cayman Jack Presents: VICE Travel Week

Cayman Jack Costa Rican Adventure

It’s easy to enter, visit this link, Like Cayman Jack on Facebook, and enter your contact details. As always, if you win the trip you are more than welcome to invite me as your +1! Costa Rica is a beautiful and awesome country. Good luck!

<3 CASIE

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I made cameos in some serious YouTuber’s vids guys.

Selects from our Thailand trip, Day 2! We went to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and then got on a plane to Chiang Mai where we saw a ladyboy cabaret. Then, as tradition would have it, we got soaked. Follow #ContikiThai for more updates.

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Maesa Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Yesterday we visited ปางช้างแม่สา aka Maesa Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai. There are over 75 elephants there and they have a pretty good life! They are retired logging elephants and aren’t able to go back into the wild once they’ve worked. They are treated very well and do activities like soccer, basketball, and painting.

Lauren and I rode Bajan, a 61 year old elephant. He was massive, bigger than the other ones! It was so much fun.

We rode through the mountain jungle for about an hour. The camp is about 45 minutes from downtown Chaing Mai.

Absolutely amazing experience. Today we are flying to Koh Samui.

With love,

CASIE

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You Are the Engine: Riding Bikes in Chiang Mai

Started the day with a bike ride around Chiang Mai. We cruised all over he place through streets, into the forrest, jungle style, rice fields, visited a hospital, and more. It was super fun. You know how much I love riding bikes.

“The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine.” ~ John Howard

I swear I’m not that much of a diva but in this group I really seem like one.

700 year old temple.

Wow! Such awesome! So Thailand!

Rice.

This afternoon we visit elephants and ride them!

<3 CASIE

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SPA-mazing! Shangri-La Chiang Mai

Started the day at a temple where I was blessed by monk.

We had free time to do whatever we like after that so I took the opportunity to treat myself. I spent the afternoon in the spa at the Shangri-La and it was fantastic! Had the BEST massage of my life. (It was my 6th spa of the trip too btw!)

Check it out!

So beautiful eh? It was a fantastic experience! Stopped by an art gallery before going back to the hotel.

I am in love with Thailand. I’m here till the 28th and each day is full of adventure.

Currently en route to a Thai cooking class with the groceries we just picked up! Make sure you are following me on Twitter and Instagram for the play by play!

With love from Thailand!

XO CASIE

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BANGKOK HAS THEM NOW!

Thailand Adventures Day 2

OMG HI! This is some of what I have was doing while you were sleeping. It’s fun being in the future!

I’ve been using my GoPro and the APP is AWESOME! Photos from my Canon will be added later. Right now I’m short on time so these are all from mobile. Sitting in the BKK Airport lounge before flying to Chiang Mai.

We started the day at the floating markets about an hour outside Bangkok.

Thai Diet Coke aka Diet Coke light. It tasted the same which is DELICIOUS.

Ryker was amazing at bargaining with this lady from our boat. It lasted about 15 minutes and he got a wooden wine holder. The boats were super rocky and we spent lots of time screaming and laughing.

This goes out to Britney the Queen! I was not scared and actually love snakes. True fact!

Gave it a lil’ kiss and left some red lipstick.

The Sunday Fundayz boys are a hoot. Parker = crazy.

This was en route to airport.

Thailand Ikea – THAIKEA!

Ok now onto the next stop! Have an amazing day and remember to make the most of each moment. NO REGRETS!

<3 CASIE

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Thailand Adventures Day 1

If you’ve been following along, this blog post seems late. I am 12 hours ahead of Toronto so all the real action happens before I get time to blog. Here’s some photos from Day 1.

Check my tweets for more info and please leave questions & comments below! It’s crazy I’ve only been here for one full day and we have 10 more to go!

Much love from THE FUTURE!

XO CASIE

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McDonald’s Fries in China Taste the Same

I had some time to kill so I waited in line at Maccas for about half an hour just to get some fries. I’ve tried McDonald’s in every country so far so I owe it to myself to keep this going.

Have a feeling I will lose weight on this trip because although I am an adventurous girl, my eating habits are the opposite. The food on Air Canada on the way here was great btw.

Apparently this app ‘Momemt Cam’ is popular over here.

Can someone tell me what the significance/rules are around this Starbucks sign is?

Pretty stoked to get to the hotel in Bangkok and catch some sleep in a nice bed. The next 12 days are gonna be awesome!

With love from HK,

CASIE XO

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Hi from Vancouver, Next Stop Hong Kong!

This is me after flying 5hrs from Toronto to Vancouver. HIIIII! It’s quite cloudy here, no surprise there! We’re about to board the plane for the 14hr flight to Hong Kong. I’ll hopefully sleep for most of the flight. Managed to sleep for 3/5 hours on the way here. I have no problem catching the zzzz’s!

We have 4hrs in the Hong Kong airport which will be pretty neat I reckon. Stoked for the warm weather in Thailand. Had a great sandwich from Air Canada on the way here and watched ‘Now You See Me’. A movie about magicians who rob bangs with magic tricks. I was in and out of sleep near the end so I don’t quite recall what happened.

The view flying into Vancouver through these beautiful clouds over the mountains was breathtaking!

Catch y’all on the flip side!

<3 CASIE

The More We Get Together, The Happier We’ll Be

Today I’m at CM1 with my awesome team from Community Agency. This is the first conference in Canada for Community Managers. Social media has changed the marketing landscape and I’m constantly inspired by events, brands, and people in the space.

I’m on the panel ‘Career of the Community Manager’ with some industry peeps later in the day. Hoping for some good discussion!

Today is a special day cause later we are celebrating LAUREN’S BIRTHDAY! It’s also my last official day at the agency and the start of 3 weeks vacation. Huzzah!

Have an awesome day!

CASIE

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I have some news to share…NEW JOB!

Will share more details on WHERE & WHAT exact awesome I’ll be spinning when I get back from Thailand! Let me just tell you…..

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Ok now onto the next stop! Have an amazing day and remember to make the most of each moment. NO REGRETS!