CASIE STEWART

Casie April 17, 2013 LIFE

You’re a Rainbow of Colours Going Round

Cool thing about Director/producer BF is access to fun props for green screen shoots. Now I can photoshop myself anywhere. FLY ME TO THE MOON GUYS!

What a beautiful sunset last light. Had Burgers Priest by the lake and called it a night.

Spring is near. I can’t wait to get a new basket for my bike. I need one that can double as a picnic. I made a SUMMER PICNIC board on Pinterest. If you like to park hang & picnic, let me know, I’ll add you! Just need your email (leave a comment or DM me on Twitter). We can picnic plan together like pals. Good fun!

Heading up to the cottage this weekend and can’t wait. Been getting some good sleeps lately and using my best beauty products. I thought, what the hell and am I saving this for? I’m living NOW!

Rest your arms, and rest your legs xo
<3 CASIE

You Never Know What The Day Will Bring

I don’t really know what has me so angry today. On this day last year I was in Boston and we stayed at the Lenox Hotel right by the finish line of the Boston Marathon. I stared at the ceiling in bed last night thinking about how I always stay in Boston till Monday when I go. Last year I missed the race and would have probably been there at the finish line. I think that’s the closest I’ve ever been to a terror attack. Except the time there was a bomb on my plane in New Zealand and I was 12. Friends I knew who were in the race are ok. I’m a pretty positive person and always remind people to look at the bright side but man, I’m really thankful today. More than usual. The saddest thing for me yesterday was a text from Dad asking if I was in Canada. It brought a tear to my eye, imagine his thought hearing the news and not knowing where I was? Heartbreaking. The whole thing is so crazy. I saw that there was a suspicious package at JFK today too. Freaks me out. I love travelling. You can’t be scared but it’s hard not to let it get in your thoughts.

I got myself some daffodils for my desk and took me out for a nice pasta lunch at One of a Kind. I think I just needed a moment to give my brain a break. The rain doesn’t help but I love this yellow jacket from Gap Kids. I’ll call Mum in a minute, she always makes me smile.

Tell your friends and family you love them. You never know what the day will bring.

<3 CASIE

My Boston Marathon 2013

* Note – I wrote this yesterday before the bombings happened in Boston. I was there all weekend. Thought I shoudl do a little update so I didn’t seem insensitive or something. It’s really horrible what happened. A friend shared this really great article in The Atlantic about the whole thing and I share it with you.

“We actually have all the power here, and there’s one thing we can do to render terrorism ineffective: Refuse to be terrorized.

It’s hard to do, because terrorism is designed precisely to scare people — far out of proportion to its actual danger. A huge amount of research on fear and the brain teaches us that we exaggerate threats that are rare, spectacular, immediate, random — in this case involving an innocent child — senseless, horrific and graphic. Terrorism pushes all of our fear buttons, really hard, and we overreact.

But our brains are fooling us. Even though this will be in the news for weeks, we should recognize this for what it is: a rare event. That’s the very definition of news: something that is unusual — in this case, something that almost never happens. “

Read the full article here

ORIGINAL POST from April 15th, 2013 12:30pm

The actual Boston Marathon is today and I know a few people in it. I’m not much of a marathon runner (yet) but my weekend in Beantown was somewhat of a marathon too. We had an awesome time! I wish I was there longer to check out more sights and do more things. We’re already planning to visit again in this summer. Hugest thank you to my friends there for taking us around and showing us an amazing time. Feeling refreshed and ready for a great week! Make it a great one 🙂

Beautiful Day in Boston, Let’s Go to Harvard Yard

Friday, I’m in Love

I’ve been super sick for the last 24 hours. At work today and heading to Boston this evening. I hope our flight isn’t delayed! Looking forward to a little weekend getaway with my love.

Hope this weather isn’t getting you down! Be safe out there 🙂

Rain Rain, Go Away

I don’t really mind the rain to be honest. It inspired my creativity and I alwasy seem to get lots of work accomplished. Sunny days leave me dreaming of park parties and bike rides. I haven’t rode my bike in weeks, I hope the rumoured storm jumps right over Toronto, leaving us with nothing but solid spring sunshine.

Don’t let the weather get you today, you always have two choices, let it pick you up, or let it bring you down. Be the sunshine in your day, your office, your class, and shine it bright on others.

This Old Jam Will Make You Happy 🙂

Enjoy the day,

<3 CASIE

How Secure is Your Social?

I don’t talk much about Internet security but for someone who uses heaps of apps and has tons of info online, I really should pay more attention to this stuff! I know my girl Keri Blog will be happy I’ve learned about this app, she’s all about security. LOOK KERI A SECURITY APP!

My Permissions App

A friend showed me this app the other day and I was shocked to see ALL the sites who had access to my social info. It’s so easy to sign with Twitter, Instagram, Facebook these days that you forget the app can still creep your data.

My Screenshots

I had NO idea (because I forgot) that I had my Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc. were connected to SO MANY apps I no longer use. You can check your own social security at mypermissions.com. Huzzah!

Hope you’re having an awesome day!

<3 CASIE

Casie April 8, 2013 Fashion

Test Drive from Ted Baker London Spring 2013

On Friday I got to do something that is every girls dream! Stopped by the Ted Baker London showroom at Faulhaber Communications to check out a bunch of spring items to pick something to ‘Test Drive’. Squeeeeeeee!

I’ve been an ambassador with lots of different brands over the years and this for sure ranks up there. I was feeling kinda meh and as soon as I started trying things on my spirits were uplifted! All the Ted Baker London clothes are extremely well made and have strong attention to detail. The style fits me so well, they’re playful and fun yet classy and tailored.

I noticed the camel cape as soon as I wanted in but tried on a bunch of things and looked at all the bags. I wish had every item in my wardrobe!

I decided to go for the camel cape. It’s 70% virgin wool blended with cashmere. I love it. The inside also has beautiful orange/yellow ribbon stitching and fine details. I’ll have this thing forever. Matches great with my fav Ted Baker London purse and bulldog print scarf. Now that I’ve sampled this stuff I will deff be making a trip to the Toronto store at Yorkdale Mall.

Hope the sun is shining bright on you today. Here’s to a great week!

<3 CASIE

Casie April 7, 2013 LIFE

The best way out is always through.

* Robert Frost

Went to a TFC Game Today!

Hi from the stands! Thanks Kenny for the tickets. I love it! TFC FTW!

<3 CASIE

Spring is in the Air, I Can Feel It

THIS: Vine App from Twitter on Coral TV

Last week on Coral TV I talked about one of my fav new apps. It’s called Vine and it’s from Twitter. Vine allows you to shoot and edit at the same time by touching the screen with your finger. Once created, you upload the six second loop and share to Vine, Twitter, or Facebook. I love that the Vine can be viewed within the Twitter app. I made a GIF of the episode because I love making GIFs.

I’ve been part of the short video evolution over the last few years with 12seconds.tv, Keek, Viddy, GIF apps, and now Vine. It’s amazing to be a creator when technology is always changing.

Watch the Most Recent Episode of THIS

Example of Vine in Action

I love this so much @korhanihome! vine.co/v/bp2LnHOKiqF

— CASIE STEWART (@casiestewart) March 20, 2013

What are some of your fav apps?! LMK!

CASIE

Who could hang a name on you? When you change with every new day.

Hello, hope the day is treating you well.

Huge haul at The Sweet Potato last night. I made a nice healthy dinner and he played records. I also made kale chips. Who am I?! If this is growing up, I really like it. Feels good to have quiet nights at home after being on the go for the last 5 years at every event in the city. I’m much pickier about the things I go to these days.

The sky in Toronto was really beautiful last night.

Had a drink and snack at The Drake hotel with a former colleague from MTV. My how times change! It’s always nice to catch up with old friends. If they’ve been reading my blog, we seem to always pick up right where we left off.

Pretty stoked to go to Boston next weekend. Crazy thing, the people from CityPASS contacted me after I mentioned them in the CAA post last week about travelling to NY & LA. The power of THE INTERNET is truly amazing! Looking forward to touring around the city and showing Sean all my fav spots. We’ll start with Harvard, MIT, and the Boston Common. Hopefully we have spring weather by then!

Remember, you’ll never be younger than you are today!

<3 CASIE

Fools Gold

Did you get fooled today? I didn’t. I wrote about corporations pulling pranks as a marketing attempt for the Pulp & Fiber blog though. Check it out here.

This mixtape is pretty good. Listening to it now meow. Makes me think about being at an outdoor music festival in the middle of hot, hot summer. Ahhhh, soon enough my friends!

Hope day is good!

<3 CASIE

Casie April 1, 2013 Music

Into The Sun

My friend and babe Anna Cyzon just released a new music vid for her song ‘Into the Sun’. I missed the launch event last week and planned to tell you all about it. We’ve always bonded over our blondeness and that we both used to work at MTV.

Anna Cyzon ‘Into the Sun’ launch, Spoke Club

The first part of the video is a little dark for Monday morning but song is good! ‘Into the Sun’ reminds me of a poem I wrote in 2004 when I lived in Australia. It’s one of my favs.

As the waves crashed on the shore,
The wind washed them away.
And as I walked along the sand,
I felt I could not stray.
For I was walking towards the sun,
And it was a brand new day.
– Untitled, Casie 2004

I hope the sun shines bright in your direction today.

<3 CASIE

Andy’s Illustrated Story of Inspiration

Andy Warhol, Selfie, 1979

Spent some time yesterday looking through this magical book I got a couple years ago called Andy Warhol Treasures: The Illustrated Story of Andy Warhol’s Life and Work. It’s an amazing anthology documenting his life with all kinds of artifacts, letters, report cards, photographs, stencils, and things that have been reproduced. I can’t remember the last time I looked thought and read all this stuff. It’s super inspiring!

Some Artifacts from the Book

Currently watching The Startup Kids doc on iTunes. If you’re in tech or an entrepreneur, you’ll totally relate to the film. Finding it as a great source of inspiration to start the week. I also just watched the video blog of a symphony flash mob. Watch, love, share!

This was incredible. Thanks for sharing @kmore! Ode an die Freude (Ode to Joy) Beethoven Symphony No.9 classical youtu.be/kbJcQYVtZMo

— CASIE STEWART (@casiestewart) March 31, 2013

Hope the weekend has been good to you!

<3

Live The Life You’ve Imagined

Watched Big Fish today, gonna go biking in the sunshine later. Beautiful weekend! Hope you are enjoying it.

<3 CASIE

Boston Bound with Travel Savings from CAA

Last weekend I booked a trip with Sean to visit some friends next month in Boston. I go there about twice a year for a mini vacation. He’s never been to ‘beantown’ so I’m pretty excited to show him around the gorgeous city.

Mum is always first to remind me about the importance of travel insurance and for this trip I was able to purchase it online through CAA using my new CAA membership.

As I was checking out all the life-side assistance benefits from CAA I was happy to find out I can save money on a Boston CityPASS.

The CityPASS allows you to check out some of the greatest attractions in the city at a discounted price.It’s valid 9 days from day of first use and you get to skip most ticket lines with your CityPASS in hand. You know I hate waiting in lines!

CityPASS gives you admission to these 5 must-see Boston attractions:

New England Aquarium (Never been!)
Museum of Science (Never been!)
Skywalk Observatory So cool. See photo below!
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (Never been!)
Harvard Museum of Natural History OR Revolutionaty Boston at The Old State House

The Boston CityPASS was $89.95 and with CAA I saved $45.96 PER TICKET.

After having my membership for a mere two months, I have saved more than the membership itself costs! Yeah!

I went to the skywalk last year it it was so neat! There’s a full 360 view of downtown Boston. The night I was there the Blue Jays were playing the Red Socks at Fenway Park and I took this photo. I think the Jays won.

If you love travel like me, you’ll be happy to know that CAA’s wide variety of travel benefits also feature these fine cities. Atlanta is famous for its glorious weather, Chicago is the place to go if you’re a foodie, and Philadelphia is particularly good if you have kids, just look at the best hotels in philadelphia for families, if you need some accommodation ideas. I’m personally hoping to take advantage of New York and LA CityPASS this summer.

CAA just released a new mobile app for card holders and they have 48 hour travel deals each Tuesday. CAA travel benefits FOR THE WIN! Happy travelling!

<3 CASIE

* Post sponsored by my friends at CAA South Western Ontario!

LONG WEEKEND GUYS!

TIME TO PARTY!

Imma go for dinner…

and maybe do some of this…

he he!

Ok, that’s it that’s ALL!

HAPPY EASTER LONG WEEKEND B!TCHES BABES!

<3 CASIE

Yoga with Joseph at Anamaya Resort in Costa Rica, Pura Vida!

Last winter I visited Anamaya Resort for a yoga & surfing retreat in Costa Rica. It was heaven! A truly magical place. I am dying to go back there to the ocean and the jungle. Especially right now since it’s NOT EVEN WARM OUT YET!

I just got sent this lovely video of us on the deck doing synchronized yoga with Joseph. I can’t tell you how WONDERFUL it was to do yoga here each morning and surf in the afternoon.

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Check out Anamaya Resort if you are looking for a great travel destination. It’s a beautiful eco lodge in Montezuma, Costa Rica. There’s boat tours and all kinda of fun things you can do there! Take me back to the jungle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Friday Thursday!

I Am Slowly Going Casie!

Spent lunch shooting new eps. of THIS on Coral TV. Busy day at the office otherwise. Shirt is from Remix clothing, hair is pink & purple/grey, pants are Diesel (from GRADE 9), shoes are sneaker wedges from Jeffrey Campbell. Hope you take a few minutes to soak up some of those rays, it’s beauty out there!

Have a beautiful day!

<3 CASIE

Casie March 25, 2013 LIFE

Happy Monday from Community and ME!

I posted on the work blog today. It’s all about Monday and me thinks you will like it. See the entire post here. It’s a short week and only 3 days till the long weekend. Leave a comment if you love it! Monday FTW! 🙂

<3 CASIE

Lunch Photo Walk Queen West

Spring things!

This makes me quite excited. Finally, some warmer weather is coming our way. Went for a nice walk in the sunshine yesterday, it was so lovely. Made lots of good food this weekend too. Looking forward to lots of riding bikes this week 🙂 We’ll be having park parties in no time!

Have an awesome day!

<3 CASIE

Ashtiani, Korhani, WMCFW Day 3

Casie March 22, 2013 LIFE

CORAL TV: Superimpose for iPhone, so fun!

Remember that time I was at SXSW with James Franco? Yeah, well I do. One of my latest iPhone downloads is this app called Superimpose. It’s 99c and allows you to superimpose yourself into any background, anytime, anywhere. No vacation time? No problem. Go on a Google Earth vacation and shop yourself into a pic and share that baby to Facebook!

Watch my latest episode of THIS on Coral TV

CASIE IN PARIS!

CASIE AND SOME SAILOR BABES!

CASIE AT THE GOOGLE OFFICE!

CASIE AT THE FACEBOOK OFFICE!

CASIE AT THE OSCARS!

And of course… CASIE AT SXSW w/ JAMES FRANCO!

Happy Friday friends 🙂

<3 CASIE

Video: Grey Goose Cherry Noir at Thompson Toronto

Last month the team at Community put on an awesome launch event for Grey Goose Cherry Noir. Despite the wretched weather that night, the event was a success. We trended to the #1 spot in Canada gaining a few million impressions for our client. It was my first big event with Community as the Director of Social Media and I was pretty happy with the results.

Watch the Grey Goose Cherry Noir Launch Video

One of my FAV parts of the launch was Instaprint, the Instagram printer we flew in from New York. People could tag their instagrams with #cherrynoir and have them print out at the event. It was so rad. i came home with a stack of about 20.

There are smaller launch events happening in Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa over the next few weeks. If you haven’t had the chance to try Grey Goose Cherry Noir, pick up a bottle this weekend and have a go. Check out cocktails recipes and connect on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Rest your arms, and rest your legs xo <3 CASIE

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<3 CASIE

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<3 CASIE

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I hope the sun shines bright in your direction today.

<3 CASIE

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Imma go for dinner…

and maybe do some of this…

he he!

Ok, that’s it that’s ALL!

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<3 CASIE

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Rest your arms, and rest your legs xo
<3 CASIE