CASIE STEWART

Casie June 2, 2013 Art

3D Printed Ikea Furniture? No Assembly Required!

Wouldn’t that be nice. One day, not too far form now, it’ll happen at Ikea. It’s already happening in the world. I hate putting that Ikea stuff together. Check out this wicked 3D Printed 28-Geared Cube that prints as one fully assembled object straight off the printer. I have such a heart on for 3D printing, it’s completely fascinating! The Shapeways site is an entire market of 3D printed everything.

I don’t care. I love it.

3D Printed 28-Geared Cube

How it Works

This design consists of a cube with 28 gears, on each of 4 sides of the cube are 7 gears: 2 large outer ones that move in opposite directions, the outermost gear has handles on it so it can be easily rotated, the motion between the 2 large cogs is reversed due to 5 smaller gears set within the cube in a similar layout to a planetary gearbox to reverse the gear’s direction on each of these 4 faces. Each of these sets of gears on the 4 faces are all liked through the big gear on each of the 4 faces meshing at 90 degrees with the big gear on each of the 2 neighboring sides. This means that if any one gear is spun, they all spin in a memorizing pattern. [Read more]

Dailybooth Archive 2009-2012, This Is My Life in Photos.

Ok computer, anyone remember Dailybooth?

DailyBooth was the original photoblogging site for people to take a photo each day with a caption. The goal was “your life in photos” in order to document and share. It allowed you to post on Twitter and follow other users within the service for real-time updates.

I loved it. Wrote about my Dailybooth romance in this post. Last year in Auston for SXSW I met a Dailybooth friend IRL. It was awesome!

In August, 2009, the site had over 3 million unique visitors a month with a growth rate of about 35% a month.^[2] On 11 November 2012, it was announced that Dailybooth was closing down, with users able to access and download their content until 31 December. The site was completely deleted after that.

Demi, Ashton, and iJustine used to use it heaps.

I download all my nearly 800 photos from my database and put them in a video as a memory. That’s why I started blogging in the first place, to keep more memories. I learned how beat map photos in iMovie when I made this. I’m no expert video editor but I’d like to get better at it. I’m hoping to get a new camera soon so I can start filming some epic si*t. Huzzah!

I’m the couch at the cottage watching movies and computing all day. It’s great! Happy Sunday 🙂

<3 CASIE

RIP!

JUNE! I love you in the morning and in the afternoon!

Girls, Tattoos, Attitude + Sun

I haven’t decided to colour in the owl on my arm or not. I like it like this. I think it’s time for some new work. I have a few ideas but it’s time to get drawing. Some nice girl tattoos on this blog I found. My right arm has tattoos because I’m left handed and I draw them on first.

Had a jerk chicken sandwich on the patio at Harlem Underground yesterday. Was ok, made me miss Ackee Tree, that place had the best jerk sandwich ever.

Loving this warm summer sunshine. The lake waves are crashing on the dock. Rdio cottage mix in the background. Beaut!

Enjoy the day!

CASIE

Burgers Priest: The Way Burgers Should Be (1970’s)

This comes out tomorrow, but by secret connections of the internet, I’m sharing with you today! My friends at Biz Media really love great burgers and wanted to capture the essence of what really made fast food great in the olden days. They matched that pure burger love with vintage video production to make this great throwback.

The brand new Burgers Priest on Queen West opens Saturday at 6pm. Here’s to vintage awesomeness, burgers, and good friends!

CASIE

Duck, Duck, Shoes

Duck dress is from Winners and Oxfords from Browns. Heading to Yorkdale Mall tonight for a special invite-only shopping event for bloggers at Nine West hosted by my girl, Stacey McKenzie. New shoes for me! Woot.

Hope you have a great day. Make sure to wear sunscreen, it’s a scorcher out there!

Love, CASIE

Casie May 29, 2013 Fashion

Everybody On The Phone, On The Phone

Took subway home from work today after stopping by the Nella Bella head office. I’ve been friends with the designers for years and truly love them!

I do not however, love loud talkers on the subway. Don’t people realize they are being loud/rude/annoying? We all don’t need to know the floodplan of your new apartment or that your sister still has that loser boyfriend. Couple years ago I made videos of loud talking people and posted them online. I feel that might be a bit inappropriate now, but I still think about it.

This is my new fav bag. A big black purse is a staple for every city girl or woman who loves to travel. My Nella Bella bags have been around the world with me on all kinds of adventures!

Thank you SO much Tarek and the Nella Bella team for having me in today. Congrats on the new line! Check out all their designs at nella-bella.com.

In other news, I like the West end and I don’t miss CityPlace. Sitting on the top of the bridge as I write this and feeling pretty good.

Hope the sun is shining on you today. 🙂

CASIE

Casie May 29, 2013

Where did the day go?!

Feels like the day just flew by, but I was so busy and did so many things. I can’t wait till the weekend so I can scratch this fast pace and slow the heck down. I’m ready for some dock side chilling and floating in the boat. Fashion show tonight with friends. Wee!

<3 CASIE

Casie May 28, 2013 LIFE

We face neither East nor West: we face forward.

I totally underestimated the time it takes to get from our place in the West end by streetcar to downtown. I don’t know why I always imagine the TTC to be a quick mode of transportation. (What was I thinking?) I really should have taken a cab. It’s the first time I’ve taken the streetcar from here. (I should have taken a cab.)

I don’t mind the rain today, I’m at The Spoke Club for Disaronno’s Mixing Star competition. (Toronto round of the event I was in Vancouver for the other day.) This one will be fun as the PR team is here and I know way more TO media than Vancouver. Follow the event on Twitter @DisaronnoCanada, it’s me behind the brand today.

Check out this beautiful sunrise I saw this morning from the bedroom window. Forget the rain, I had a bright start to the day! Sending sunshine your way too 🙂

Love, CASIE

* title quote from Kwame

And she was fair as is the rose in May.

Earlier this months I was chosen by Lancome Canada as one of 20 artists in Canada to be part of their big digital show for Luminato Festival. I was super stoked to be chosen for this experience! The theme was ‘the rose’ so I had my BF shoot me with a dozen roses up at the cottage in the sunshine. Unfortunately, I submitted my photos LATE and they would not accept them for the show.

See below for a bunch of photos. They are kinda big so I didn’t leave them all on the homepage!

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Canada’s Marketing and Innovation Conference – The Art of Marketing

I’ve attended The Art of Marketing for the past few years. Of all the conferences that go down in our great city, this is by far one of my favourites They consistently get great speakers and I always leave feeling inspired and full of knowledge. The lineup for 2013 is no exception!

The Art of Marketing 2013 – Speakers

Biz Stone – cofounder of Twitter and named one of the world’s most influential people by Time magazine.
Seth Godin – Bestselling author of LinchPin, Tribes and Purple Cow.
Charles Duhigg – New York Times reporter and bestselling author of The Power of Habit

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Don’t forget to smile. #surprisenotes

Happy Friday!

Love, CASIE

FACEMELT

This the kind of beat that will make ya make ya face melt. I love these TWO babes! Enjoy!

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THIS?

I’m gearing up to start shooting the new season of THIS: The Hot Internet Show on Coral TV. We’ve been signed on as a partner by Kin Community, THE LARGEST LIFESTYLE CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE, so, I need to step up my game here. One of their partners is THE ELLEN SHOW. Sorry for yelling, this is all very exciting. I met some od the team from NY last night and they are just lovely.

I’m wondering what you might like to see on THIS?

The show is co-produced by me and I’ve got the freedom to be creative and plan episodes. In the past I’ve covered events, tech apps, gadgets, travel accessories, and summer accessories. I was thinking about doing some things with a tech-style theme and more around blogging (since that’s my expertise!)

I’d love to get any ideas from YOU! If you don’t want to comment or Tweet me shoot an email to coraltv @ casiestewart.com. Some of my old eps below.

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Ted Baker London Celebrates 25 Years in Style

Last week I hosted Ted’s 25th celebration at the beautiful store in Yorkdale Mall. In true Ted Baker London style, it was a hoot! I played around in the clothes trying on everything I could get my little hands on, helping customers, drinking lemonade, and dancing to wicked beats. The entire store was 25% off to celebrate 25 years of the iconic brand. As a Ted baker London Ambassador, I was lucky to pick a few items out for myself! It was hard to choose, trust me! See below for event photos, fav items, and how YOU could win the trip of a lifetime.

Ted Baker London Celebrates 25 Years

The back room has a VISION BOARD!

I loved this one but I didn’t end up getting it.

There are SO MANY nice prints.

Jumpsuit?!

I loved these Safari print jeans I had to keep them. The coral top is now in my closet too.

Most wicked DJ. Loved this girl!

You can plan a wedding with Ted Baker as your stylish. Helloooo!

This was my lovely shopping helper. What a doll!

As part of the big celebration, Ted is offering YOU the chance to win an adventure of your own! Follow this link to find out how you could win the trip of a lifetime! tedbaker-london.com/teds25years.

With love and style,

CASIE

Casie May 21, 2013 Advertising

Are you the next #HTCone Influencer?

Have you seen this yet? Clicked the fancy ad in my sidebar for the new HTC One? If you did, you’ll notice it’s for a big contest with HTC to win a phone and social + blog mentorship from none other than yours truly! This is my second partnership with HTC in the last couple years.

I was given the phone a few weeks ago and almost all the photos I’ve published here since have been shot with the HTC One. The selfie cam on this lil’ thing is the best I’ve seen and the reviews of it are great! I posted a bunch of photos over the weekend and a collection in this post here. The phone itself is made of aluminium and the home screen is a feed of all my social activity and news.

HTC is looking to help someone take their blog to the next level by offering them mentorship from a ~~famous~~ successful blogger. You’ll win the HTC One, mentorship, and you’l be published right here on THIS IS MY LIFE.

To enter, click the ad in my sidebar and follow to the box that says “ARE YOU THE NEXT INFLUENCER?” For hard core tech info about the HTC One, visit htc.com. It’s now available in Canada 🙂

Good luck! Contest closes on MAY 30th, 2013!

<3 CASIE

Casie May 21, 2013 LIFE

What Do You Crave? @CoralTV Event at Beer Academy

Recognize these ladies? We’re just a few of the awesome hosts on Coral TV, Canada’s premiere lifestyle channel on YouTube. I’ve been a host for about a year and it kicked off just before Banff World Media Festival last summer. It’s been heaps of fun, I’ve covered a ton of tech topics and apps.

Today we’ve having an event at The Beer Academy for you to learn about our channel, sponsorship opportunities and meet the hosts. If you are interested in attending please email Sarah as per below and say you saw my blog post.

I’m rocking my Coral shirt and will be at the event from 5-7pm. Learn more about Coral by visiting coraltv.ca and see ALL the channel videos at youtube.com/coral. We’ve just joined the Kin Community, The #1 Women’s Community on YouTube, and have some exciting things planned for this year!

Have an awesome day!

<3 CASIE

May Long Weekend – Summer is here!

Had a great steak dinner last night then sat out on the dock. Finished the night having a beer in the hot tub by the moonlight. It was beautiful!

En route to put the boat in the water. Went to garage sale. Found some movies and a long, black, Angora sweater. It was 75¢ but I have her $2 and they laughed their heads off. It was pretty funny.

Have an awesome day. Wear sunscreen! And bug spray. I got eaten alive by bedroom intruders last night! So many mozzies.

CASIE

Payless Summer Preview Sale w/ Savings from CAA

I’ve been biking heaps since the weather has FINALLY warmed up. One of my fav things this time of year is shopping for new spring things! As I was browsing the CAA website last week I was pleasantly surprised to see I can save 10% at Payless with my membership!

I like shoes. Actually, I love shoes! Each summer I wear heaps of flat shoes and often wear them out from all my walking, biking, concerts, and activities. So, affordable little flats are perfect. Plus, a girl can never have too many shoes!

I went to the Payless store located conveniently across from the Eaton Centre on Yonge Street.

There are over 40 stores in the GTA and you can also order online. There’s heaps of shoes for men, women, and kids, with all kinds of accessories. You’ll save 10% if you show your CAA card when making a purchase. Plus, their Summer Preview Sale is on now!

I’m super impressed with all the life-side assistance savings from CAA. I’ve had my membership for about 3 months and already saved more having it than the cost of the membership. Remember my trip to Boston? Next on my list is a movie date and dinner where I use my CAA card to impress my BF with my savvy savings.

Had lunch with Mum and Dad last week and they BOTH recently renewed their memberships. We’re a CAA family! To see all the life-side assistance savings from CAA visit caasco.com or check them out on Facebook and Twitter. They have a blog too!

Have an awesome day!

<3 CASIE

Beautifully Terrifying Thunder Clouds

The clouds flying in to Toronto this morning at 6am were so incredibly beautiful. It was like a movie. Floating through the air with these big fluffy things. It was turbulent and lightening ready to strike any moment. I could see it flashing across the sky in clusters f clouds. All I could think was ‘please get us safely to the ground’.

The landing was smooth and I exited the airport within about 15 minutes. Photos are taken with HTC One and the video was magically put together by the phone’s photo assistant, Zoe. She’s awesome! I’m planning to show her off in an upcoming Coral episode of THIS. Subscribe to the channel at youtube.com/coral.

It’s so lovely outside. If you’re stuck in the office make sure you pop outside for a tour around the block, catch some rays.

Have a beautiful day,

CASIE

This was a neat social campaign from YVR during their construction. They asked people to share photos on Instagram and Twitter tagged #YVRCANADA then displayed them in large stickers in the airport as it is being renovated. Vancouver, I like you.

Disarming in Vancouver

When I type Disaronno my phone changes it to disarming. Always makes me thing of the movie ‘Closer’ that word. It’s cloudy with a chance of rain here today. We’re getting set up for Disaronno Mixing Star Vancouver. The Toronto event is end of May.

Back home tonight on the red eye. Did you RSVP for my Ted Baker London event on Thursday? It’s gonna be fun!

Make sure you follow @disaronnocanada for my updates today. Lots of cool cocktails being made!

Sending you sunshine from Vancouver! (Even though it’s not too sunny!)

CASIE

P.S. Did you RSVP for my Ted Baker London event on Thursday night?! 25% shopping party at the Yorkdale store!

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Vancouver, Vancasie

Hey! Yesterday was a busy day. Went to work until noon, had a lunch party with the office, then a car picked me up to go to Vancouver.

Reminded me of New Zealand so much as I was flying in and driving to the hotel. Beautiful city. Small though. Feels a bit like Auckland mixed with Austin at the moment. I’m no expert though, it’s my first time.

Had dinner with clients last night and went straight to bed. Today is another busy day!

Have a good one 🙂

Love from Vancouver,

CASIE

Ted Baker London Celebrates 25 Years

On Thursday, May 16th, Ted Baker London celebrates 25 years of beautiful style, design, and adventure. You’re invited to join the national celebration hosted by ME at the Yorkdale’s Ted Baker London store. Designer, aesthete, traveler, connoisseur and debonair man-about-town; there’s not much Ted Baker doesn’t know about this business we call fashion.

The Toronto flagship store has only been open for a few months and I was happy to be one of the hosts that night. Remember that beautiful blue dress? Ahhhh, yes, how could one forget. I’ve also got a GIVEAWAY for one of Ted’s 25 Year’s limited edition taxi print scarf. See below for details!

Event Details:

RSVP Here.

As a Canadian Ambassador for Ted Baker, I feel it’s my duty to let you know some of the great items in store for Spring 2013. I absolutely love this brand. I feel like all the clothes were made with me in mind. They’re extremely well made with acute attention to detail.

My Summer Favs for Guys & Gals

Ted’s also been busy designing a range of limited edition pieces featuring the exclusive London cabbie print. Ted totally knows how to celebrate. The scarf you can win is this limited edition print. It’s lovely!

Ted Baker London Scarf Giveaway

Want to win Ted’s 25 Year’s limited edition taxi print scarf? Tweet a photo that says “Around the World in 25 Years” tagging @casiestewart and @ted_bakerUSA with #teds25years to enter. Feel free to get creative, share your own style, or on of your very own adventures!

Tweet #teds25years

In true Ted Baker style, I’ve packed my Ted Baker London jacket, scarf, & purse and I’m jet setting to Vancouver for my first time today. I’ll be back just in time for the shopping celebration. Make sure you RSVP and I hope to see you there!

Have an excellent day!

CASIE

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Real and Imagined

Got sent an advanced uncorrected proof from Simon & Schuster Canada. Thank you! Can’t wait to start it today, deep in the forest woods of Muskoka. I absolutely LOVE getting books in advance. Something so magical about it. We spent heaps of time at the library as kids. Summer reading club FTW. Thanks Mum for that.

YOU ARE THE BEST MUM! Got to have lunch with her and Dad with my sister this week for my birthday. Prettyyyyy awesome. Love you guys!

Just watched Beauty and the Beast on VHS. I forgot he gave her the massive library. I love that library. And the dress. Belle is my fav Disney Princess. (You have one too, don’t lie to yourself now!)

It’s kinda cold and gloomy up here this weekend but that’s perfect for writng so I don’t mind one bit.

Enjoy the day 🙂

CASIE

Peter Shankman at TEDx Times Square

I originally shared this on the Pulp & Fiber blog at work yesterday. I saw a tweet from Peter Shankman with this video from his talk at TEDx Times Square in New York last month. This 15 minutes will give you a a laugh and make you think about the importance of amazing customer service and how it relates to social media in business. He tells you how to get the audience you want by taking care of the audience you have. He’s all about creating great content and sharing things that are awesome. You can follow Peter on Twitter at @petershankman and there’s a good chance if you tweet him, he’ll tweet you back.

Peter is a broadcaster, an advistor to NASA, an Ironman, a skydiver, a social media star, and an all around great guy. I’ve been following Peter for a few years now and he is definitely someone I enjoy following and learning from. We’ve never met in person but we’re friends on Twitter and Facebook and I’d call him a friend. He wished me happy birthday this week too.

Hey @casiestewart …Happy birthday! 🙂

— Peter Shankman (@petershankman) May 8, 2013

This is such a stone-cold pack of weirdos!

Oh, FTS FRIDAY?

Yes, yes it is.

Oh Swifty, shut up.

Time to get ma dance on and have a beerski baby.

Maybe watch a movie, sit on a couch, act all cool.

You know how we do.

Have a great day guys! Cheers!

Casie May 10, 2013 Tech

About Town w/ the New HTC One

It’s been one week with the new HTC One and I can say two things, I’ve never been stopped so much for someone to look at a device and I don’t really miss my iPhone. I’ve literally been stopped (by dudes mostly) in the elevator, at Target, at bars, and at dinner, just to show it off and have them touch it. It’s a good feeling.

I took all these photos with my new HTC One over the last couple days. I’ve really been enjoying the weather 🙂

Harmonica

Devil in the Blue Dress

Queen West

The Nursery at The Drake Hotel

Set List for Alphonse Lanza’s New Band

Pano of West End Sky

Spring is in the Air

Trinity Bellwoods Garage Sale

The Golden Gates

Alphonse Lanza

Bathurst Bridge

Princess Gates

BMO Field

Niagara Street

Cottage Garage

Sweep Pano from My Condo

Morison Lake

Floating Fire

Funny Faces

Bar Carving

My Linus 3-Speed

jacflash

Greenhouse at Bellwoods

I’ve taken over 400 photos, lots of selfies, and posted a few videos in the last week. The front facing cam on this baby is out of this world, you’ve never had selfies so fresh. There’s a couple photo skills I’m working on but overall, this is the best phone camera I‘ve ever had. Last week I went to a training session and it was super cool to learn about the technology behind this little guy. The pixels are bigger than other phone cameras which makes the images clearer. All the apps and features on the phone come with sharing options, so, for someone like me who is a Tweets, blogs, and creates heaps of content, it’s perfect.

HTC is launching a MASSIVE contest and I’m part of the prize. That’s all I can say for now. Keep your eyes here for details. I’m looking forward to telling you about it!

<3 CASIE

Brought to you by the new all-metal HTC One™.

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<3 CASIE

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Have an excellent day!

CASIE

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Oh, FTS FRIDAY?

Yes, yes it is.

Oh Swifty, shut up.

Time to get ma dance on and have a beerski baby.

Maybe watch a movie, sit on a couch, act all cool.

You know how we do.