Kate on Cherrystems http://www.cherrystems.com/ On set! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/375/on-set/ Tue, 21 May 2013 20:21:00 -0500
I'm here in my living room right now watching Brynna shoot another of our new models (we've got three new naked people coming your way!), and it makes me so incredibly glad. Lots of laughing, lots of fun, and all kinds of positivity.

Thanks so much for your patience in the last 8 months-ish, everyone. Things have been a bit weird for me in learning my new brain chemistry. Panic has been trying to take over my awesomeness, and it's taken a fair amount of effort to keep it in check.  It's kinda going to be an ongoing thing as far as I can see, but I wanted to express how much I love having this community around - the members, models, and everyone involved. You're all such awesome people.

So sometimes I take a while to get back to you, but know that that's slated to sort itself out. Keeping focus on the amazing things in life, mostly CS and Fuze, keeps me incredibly happy.

I'm having trouble concentrating because there is a gorgeous naked human being in my dining room playing the ukelele. 

So I'm going to go pay attention to that. 

Bliss!]]> Missing sets. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/361/missing-sets/ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:11:00 -0600 We had to take down a few of our sets recently to allow some time for one of our models to heal.  She's super positive and very proud of herself, but people were attacking her so hard on the internet that we needed to give her a break.  We love and care about all of our models here at CS, and posted this on Facebook to acknowledge what happened:  

Cyber bullying. It's pretty awful. As owner of Cherrystems, I've seen a lot of awful things directed at our models. This hasn't stopped, and I think has come to the most awful head yet. It saddens me to think that it's not the most awful that will happen, and that there is likely worse yet to come.

People, think about what you are posting on the internet. We at Cherrystems might not be your cup of tea, we might be fat or skinny or have "deformed breasts" (that was my favourite insult addressed to me once), but we fucking love ourselves and each other. Every time we get knocked down, we'll get back up stronger than ever. Life's rad. Let's enjoy it!

Just please, in your personal interactions and on the internet, think about what you're saying, the reach of those statements, and how other people will be effected. We don't always have to shower each other in compliments, but raining shit down on other people isn't productive either. 

Who's on team Cherrystems? Perhaps tell a tale of positivity that has some of CS or some other instance in your life?]]> The happs. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/360/the-happs/ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:12:00 -0600
Yesterday was a holiday here in Winnipeg, which means little to me, but I decided to make use of the day anyway. Louis Riel day was the occasion.  Truly, it's that us lower-middle class folks in Canada were showing way too much SAD (seasonal affective disorder) and were feeling 110% overworked by our jobs, that the provinces decided we needed another day off.  Something I can totally get behind (except that for me, long weekend mean I'm inevitably working my day job because the rest of you want to travel). 

Anyhow.  Aaron, LadyBlue, her partner, and I all headed down to the Festival du Voyageur - something that I get super excited about every single year, being Québécois.  Snow sculptures, drinking, pea soup, tourtière, poutine, and all kinds of delicious maple goodies. A rad time was had singing and drinking at the snow bar, but unfortunately the whole thing shut down early with the holiday and all.  Oh well!  It made for a grandmotherly night at home, in bed by 10:20pm with a pleasant buzz and mild sugar high.

Today it's back to the grind, which I love.  Porn-planning, toy-selling, grind.  What a happy life.

I'll be making a video on my new laptop today to start answering those questions we've been getting.  EXCITE!

I've resolved not to leave the house, as the windchill has dropped down to -37 degrees, but at the same time I just want to get out there and get some errands done.  We'll see what ends up happening.  I'm sure you're excited to know.]]> Ask me some questions! Again! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/354/ask-me-some-questions--again/ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:51:00 -0600
Now that I'll be getting my sweet fancy new computing machine for work on the road, I'll be able to answer questions in video form again! 

So!  Ask me something - anything - and I'll post a video response to let you know the answer.  Skinartia already asked me one, so I'm working on that video RIGHT NOW.

Let's make some ridiculous happen. 

Cheers!
Kate]]> Overblogging? Health! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/353/overblogging-health/ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:11:00 -0600
Namely, I had to take a bit of a break lately.  We all have our own personal worlds to deal with, and mine got a bit hectic lately - which I've alluded to in other posts.  But it is time that I share what's going on with me, as I'm all about being honest that life isn't always all smiles and titties.

I have a bit of the panic/anxiety - it's something that runs in my family.  I keep it under control with breathing, and most recently with yoga.  It's something that's just always going to be a struggle for me, but it's reality and nothing can change that - so I might as well just live with it and make the best of the whole situation.

I've also had a heart palpitation since I was in my early teens.  Doctors have always assured me that it's not a big deal, and that the side effects of any medication I would go on to control it would have worse side effects than just enduring the once-a-week palpitation.  That's a totally fine diagnosis.  I'm not one who jumps onto pills to solve problems, though I do see that they are sometimes necessary - so I've been living happily with my skippy beat ever since.  We've become friends.

Trouble is, last week we had a falling out.  I haven't been taking enough time for legitimate self care and relaxation since early December.  I'd been on the road for about 13 straight days on Thursday when I noticed something was up.  I was dizzy, yawning every 20 seconds, and my heart was just acting up like it never has before.  The weeks leading up to this, my palpitation friend was sneaking up on me.  It went from 1-2 times a week to 5-10.  Still, I ignored the signs. 

Thursday was a terrifying day.  I can breathe through a panic attack like a boss these days, but only on Thursday did it click that I'd been breathing my way through 1 or 2 panic attacks daily for the last week.  Why did it click?  Because my palpitation friend went from 5-10 times per week to 51 times in one day.

My panicky brain sent my heart feverish signals, telling it to beat faster - panic!  Fight!  Calm down.  Fight!  Panic! 

I flew home immediately and headed to my doctor. 

We settled on a treatment decision, based on the fact that these palpitations were so frequent as to cause chest pain.  I didn't want to be medicated for the panic attacks, and my doctor agreed that if my breathing generally works, then I don't need to do something quite as severe as medicate myself against that.  The trouble was that even though my breathing was effective, the heart palpitations would send a jolt of fear through me every time they happened - making all my good breathing useless, and putting more stress on my heart.  It was a cycle.  One feeding the other in an endless loop.

So he decided that I would take Atenolol, a beta-blocker, for my heart.  I wasn't too clear on what it does aside from slowing the heart rate, but he assured me that this slowed heart rate would take stress off the heart and allow me to get back to normal.  So I started it this weekend.  Of course you take a pill and expect side effects and a noticeable difference right away, but that didn't happen.  I did call in sick to work because of the risk of extreme fatigue they told me about when you start taking this medication.

This morning, I noticed a difference.  You know when your alarm goes off and it scares the living shit out of you?  Your body gets scared and sends the "OH SHIT OH GOD KILL IT!!" chemical out and your muscles tense and your heart rate spikes and you just need to turn that shit off?  Well, that's how I turn off alarms. 

Anyhow.  I turned that shit off and flopped back down into bed, waiting to feel that familiar THUMP THUMP of an adrenaline-fueled heartbeat that I get every time I'm jarred awake by an alarm.  Only I didn't.  Everything was just normal.  I felt the adrenaline tense my muscles, but my heart rate was just fine.  Weird.  So I looked up the drug on the internet rather than just reading the paper enclosed with the bottle of pills.

Immediately, I find this description of the drug:  Beta-blockers block the action of the sympathetic nervous system of the heart, thus reducing stress on the heart. The sympathetic nervous system activates the "fight or flight" response. It is part of the autonomic nervous system.

Holy crap!  It's actually working!  That's BATSHIT! 

I've never really taken many medications like this one - ones where you subtly notice changes.  I've taken antibiotics here and there, but I've never really had a "problem" like this.  It's so crazy to think that the little pill I take makes my heart be all like "Yeah, brain, I get it.  You're scared, it's ok. Imma just keep doin' what I do, dig?" while still being able to up the heart rate during exercise or other muscle demand.

Anyway.  That's my fascination with science for the day.  I may only need this medication for about a month, which is nice.  Just until I calm myself down and get my life back in order.

But yeah!  Sometimes you need to take a break.  I apologize for any less-than-frequent updates, but it is what it is.  It's taught me a lot about running a business and taking on too much all at once.  Ease.  I must ease back to normal.  :)
]]> A new day http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/352/a-new-day/ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:14:00 -0600
Today's been just an awesome day overall.  While I've been having a few problems with my health lately, I'm feeling a bit better and just started a medication today that should fix the problem. For anyone that's been wondering about it over the last several days, know that it's not life threatening, and that I am indeed getting help and putting myself first!

Onward!

Today started just the way that I like it to - wrapped up in bed with Aaron.  Our room is a lot of blues and greys, with blue window coverings that make the light in the room so cool and relaxing.  Anyhow.  We lazed around for a perfect amount of time, then I got up and made a delicious breakfast of coconut milk pancakes with strawberries and farmer sausage.  Yum, talk about starting a day off right.  I also took my very first pill (it lowers my heart rate), and sat around weirdly waiting for any symptoms.  Nothing noticeable happened.  I was pleased.

Next it was off to the home of the lovely Adventuress to shoot our newest model, Belinda. Let me tell you how amazingly it went. First off, Belinda stopped in at the home of Arachnia to have her makeup done.  While I've known Belinda for about a year now, I'd never seen her with makeup done - and that's neither good nor bad, it's just a thing.  We don't often do our makeup as though we're going to a photoshoot, and it's awesome to see when someone is looking super great and feeling super great, and the whole thing just ends up such a ball of positivity.

Anyhow.  We got down to the shooting pretty quickly, and I have to say that she's a complete natural.  Love, love, love all over the place for that woman.  

After riding the high of that shoot, Adventuress and I walked over to a local pub for a quick meeting.  See, we at Cherrystems will be hanging out being awesome at the Pin Ups and Sailors dance party on February 15th - and so we needed to talk a bit of business before that gets underway.  End result?  You, the reader, should totally come out on the 15th if you've got a chance.  It's going to be a super positive night full of booze, gender-bending, partying, and pretty people.  Come.  COME!

After all was finished, I returned home and cozied up here on the couch.  In order to let my body adjust to my new lower heart rate, I've taken a few days off of my day job.  Nothing worse than feeling dizzy at work, so I'm just taking it easy until I know that this won't effect me in crazy ways.  

So yeah!  Now it's off to enjoy some Bob's Burgers.  Oh Jon Benjamin.  You so funny.]]> The Traveling Life of Miss Sinclaire. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/351/the-traveling-life-of-miss-sinclaire/ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:53:00 -0600
What is new in the personal life of Kate?  I got a last name!  I'm now Miss Kate Sinclaire. I like it a lot.  Why do I have it?  Because my real name is fucking hard to pronounce, and people shouldn't know it anyway.  I'm really working hard to backtrack and undo as much of the last name association as I can.  Now that I'm making public speaking appearances and television engagements, it's become painfully obvious that no one can pronounce my fucking name. I don't blame them.  So here I fell, to Sinclaire. There's a bit of sin, it goes with Kate nicely, and it's french-rooted like me!

Otherwise, life is good. I'm gearing up for some super sexy events coming up, including the launch party for Porn for Everyone in Vancouver in March, and the FPAs in Toronto in April. On the non-porn side of things, I'll be going to Sasquatch Music Festival in May again this year - hooray!  Can't wait!

Hope life's treating you well!]]> January 31 NewsUpdate! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/350/january-31-newsupdate/ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:32:00 -0600
Long time no talk!  That's a thing that's both good and bad. It means that the site hasn't been behaving weirdly or completely broken in a while, so I haven't had to make server status updates or anything like that. But!  It also means that I've fallen out of contact with you - my favourite amazing subscribers.

In terms of news right now, most of the action is going on behind the scenes - quite literally. We're gearing up for the new, more explicit, site, and can announce that we've re-enlisted the talents of our designer Chad, and of our programmer Aaron.  The new site will be coded in Ruby on Rails, which for any geeks out there means that we're kinda hip. Or that we wish we were? Regardless. It'll be spiffily-coded and certainly gorgeous if Chad has anything to do with it.  He'll also be taking on a few of the pages here on CS that Aaron designed (Aaron in not a designer - hello Members page!).

Some of the models of CS will be making a public appearance at the Pinups and Sailors party for Gender Fest here in Winnipeg on February 15th at Gio's. I'm going to make a separate, personal blog about it, so you should keep your eyes peeled for that.

Otherwise, you'll start to notice more video updates in the coming weeks.  I've finally decided to upgrade from my netbook to a fancy MacBook Pro, specifically so that I can work on the road.  Being that I spend half of my life traveling, this is a big deal. Now I can just spend my time at home relaxing!  ... Or making porn.  Ya know, whatever mood I'm in.

And now I'm off to bed.  I'm stuck in an airport hotel in Edmonton tonight, so I might as well get some sleep.

Cheers!]]> Go buy a calendar! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/347/go-buy-a-calendar/ Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:04:00 -0600
This year's calendar's out a bit late, but there's still plenty of time for you to order one before 2013! Not to mention, cafepress lets you choose which month your calendar will start on, so even if you order it in February, you can still make use of the whole thing (it'll just run into 2014 and be slightly less accurately titled). 

It's only available through CafePress this year.  We decided to let them do the shipping and all that good stuff, so head on over and buy one!  The proceeds go into our bank account, which goes into the bank accounts of various not-for-profits. 

Yay!

Go buy one right here right now!]]> Porn name http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/344/porn-name/ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 22:06:00 -0600
It's time for a change, but I want to keep Kate.  Or Katie. 

Thoughts?]]> Video works, the site secretly moved, and we're awesome. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/343/video-works-the-site-secretly-moved-and-were-awesome/ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 21:44:00 -0600
How's your November treating you?  Wonderfully?  Wonderful!  Glad to hear it. 

Ours is also treating us wonderfully.  For instance, we were assisted in getting a spot on the local comedy talk show Week Thus Far by Marie Prairie!  Kate made an appearance, which you can watch right here.  We've also been interviewed by local biweekly paper, The Projector - which I'll post a link to once the article publishes.

And!  We're likely going to be on a sexy show out of Toronto in the new year.  Wow!  That's a lot of exposure! 

Some of you may have noticed slight outages and strange behaviours from the site last week, specifically leading up to the release of Jen's debut set.  We think we've got it all ironed out now, but basically what happened was that our host sent Aaron an email saying "Hey, we're going to move your site to a different server this month! Watch out!", which is an easy thing to deal with - just a few switches to flip on our end and we're good to go.  Trouble was, a few minutes later we got a message saying "KAY ITS MOVED NOW!" (well, not like that, but that was the gist of it).  Having not had time to flip the appropriate switches, we were caught with our pants down - which isn't always a bad thing, but was in this case.  Luckily, it is all sorted out and you all got to check out our awesome new model, Jen.

You've already met our first video, starring Marie, and I'm super excited about the passion it's instilled in me to get our new, harder, sister site up and running.  What we really need is a name... A snappy name...

Any ideas?

Oh, and enjoy this week's new set, debuting at 12am on Friday, November 23!]]> Welcome video to our site! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/341/welcome-video-to-our-site/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:35:00 -0600
It's a great day, and this is a great blog.  One that I've been putting off writing for a bit too long, but that's ok.  I didn't want to write out an entire blog, and then have our new feature be completely buggy and unusable. 

What is this new feature, you ask?  Video, my friends!  Video.

Yes, that's right.  It's been about a year since we first started talking about it, and now here it is in real life.  The coding work got finished last night, it's all neatly built into my admin section, and most importantly, it's ready to be gazed upon by you, the amazing subscribers to our happy, sex-positive website. 

Super super glad today.

We also just recruited an amazing Winnipeg sexual celebrity - Jodie - to write for us!  Those updates should start pouring forth in the coming weeks, and I must say that I absolutely cannot wait. 

Enjoy the video, let me know what you think.  It may not work on all mobile devices (read: iphones, because of the whole flash thing), but we are looking at ways to fix that for the future.  For the moment, it was more important that we let this awesome gem see the light of day. 

If you have any problems, let me know here in the comments (with browser and operating system, please!) or submit a contact form.

Have an awesome day!!]]> Where have you BEEN?! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/340/where-have-you-been/ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:40:00 -0500
I'm back!  Literally!  I was away for almost two weeks there, which is why the site saw some reruns (quality reruns, I must say).  So what was I doing that whole time?

Bourbon! 

Yes, I went on a bourbon pilgrimage.  My partner, Aaron, and I flew down to Indianapolis, Indiana, rented a car, and drove a giant clockwise circle around the state of Kentucky.  I'd been toying with the idea for almost a year by the time we picked up and went for it.  We love our bourbon, we love craft beer, and we love experimentation (oh my!), so in researching the Bourbon Trail™, I became a bit disillusioned with the whole thing.  I quickly realized that this Bourbon Trail™ contained all of the big guys - Maker's Mark, Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, Jim Beam, etc.  All brands that I don't really like, save for Woodford.  Heaven Hills was interesting because they do make an incredible array of spirits, but it's all so... Factory style.  I've never been into factory style anything.  I went as far as starting up my own porno site because factory porn wasn't doing it.  So was I about to travel to Kentucky and do tours of big factory booze that I don't even like?  No.

That's when I started the in-depth googlin'.  Searching out the small operations that were making small batch bourbons, moonshines, and more.  Old Pogue, Corsair, MB Roland, Barrel House... All of these places seemed like they knew what the fuck they were doing.  So we found their addresses, printed out a map, and set out.  We were even more pleased to find out that our first stop on the trip, Old Pogue, was releasing their very first spirit, Limestone Landing white rye whisky, the day that we'd be rolling through.  Badass.

Even more badass?  We rolled through Maysville, KY, the home of Old Pogue, on Saturday, October 13.  The day before, October 12, the state had officially announced the Kentucky Craft Bourbon Trail™.  We were offered a little passport to fill with stamps, smiled, and decided that we might as well do it.  All of the distilleries we'd researched were in the passport, plus Willett, Limestone Branch, and Silver Trail.  Rad!  Let's do this!

Also, now that I'm home, I won't be touching booze for at least a couple of weeks.

As we crossed distilleries off of the list, something became evident:  we're the first people doing this.  The trail itself was only slated to be officially launched on Thursday, October 18.  As we collected more stamps, distillers were realizing that we were actually *doing* the trail.  Emails started to go out.  We'd show up at distilleries and they knew who we were.  They gave us secret bottles of as-yet-unreleased small batch bourbons, gave intimate tours, encouraged us to taste fermenting mashes, and we ended up having such an amazing experience. 

For example, we did one major Bourbon Trail™ stop at Woodford Reserve, to see what we were missing.  There were 30 people on our tour, we all had headphones with little receiver things so we could hear the guide.  There was a bus to take us around.  It was very streamlined, very organized, and not very intimate.

All of our Craft tours were us and either the master distiller or someone else who had a very close role in producing the spirits.  Some were in barns, some were in garages, and some were in "proper" distilling houses.  The best part of it was definitely the people we got to meet.

Oh, wait, maybe the best part of it was the weirdness that was the media event at the end of the trail.  As the first people to finish the trail (we finished it the day before the official launch), we were invited to the launch party at Silver Trail distillery.  Not only were we greeted by the wife of the distiller with a big hug, but Aaron got to hammer shut the bunghole (hehehehehehe) on the distillery's very first bourbon barrel.  We were then a major attraction to the people at the launch, approached by all kinds of locals and told all kinds of stories.  Minor celebrities for a day?  Yes please.

We rounded out our trip with a day in Louisville and two in Indianapolis.  Everyone's reaction when we told them we were Canadians on vacation?  "What are you doing here?!"

Having a great, weird, awesome, off-the-beaten-path trip full of booze and food.

It was great.  I highly recommend it to anyone else looking for a similar kind of trip.

Cheers!]]> October time. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/339/october-time/ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:39:00 -0500
It's already October!  What? 

While we had to rerun two sets this month, we're still doing quite well over the year, debuting new sets every Friday for over 4 months in a row!  Good job CS team! 

And now we're got something special coming your way in the next few weeks.  You know how most of what we do is pictures?  Well, get ready.  You're about to have your minds blown by MOVING PICTURES!!

Yes, we're starting into video.  Only select sets will have an accompanying video, but the ones that do - oh man!  I can't wait to show off the first one, but patience is a virtue.  It won't be long.  :)

In other news, we'll be announcing our very first CS event in the next 1-2 weeks, so get excited! 

Cheers!
Kate]]> A rerun? YES! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/338/a-rerun--yes/ Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:56:00 -0500
The summer has been amazing for us, as I hope that it has been for you!  As such, we're taking a wee editing break from new sets (LIE: we're actually learning to edit video this week), and so we're putting up one of the all-time favourite sets of Cherrystems history: Andrea in Classic Beauty.

The Classic Beauty title is in reference to the old Hollywood feel of the set, and the minimal setting.  A leather couch, Andrea, and a black dress. 

There is absolutely nothing better.

Have a lovely week!  We'll be updating a brand new set next week, and introducing our newest model - Caroline!

Cheers!]]> SlutWalk speech prep http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/336/slutwalk-speech-prep/ Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:51:00 -0500
Nice to see you.  Pull up a chair, we should talk a bit.

See, for the last little while, I've been doing a lot of reading and a lot of preparation for the speech that I am to give at this year's Winnipeg SlutWalk.  Considerations of course include my privilege, other people's relationship with pornography, and how we own or reject words like slut, porn, and rape in various ways. 

It's been a bit of a challenging few weeks, especially with issues of "legitimacy" of rape, definitions of pregnancy, and abortion debates.  I was reflecting on all of this a bit at work with another female coworker, as I made a bit of a quip about legitimacy of abuse claims.  She didn't get it, so I explained the situation to her - the whole legitimate rape claim made by Todd Akin.  She shook her head and said "Kate, I just don't know how you bother to keep up with this stuff.  I just can't be forced to care."

In itself, I suppose I understand.  There's a lot going on out there, and it's hard to keep up with everything.  Fair enough.  But these are very important conversations!  These are conversations that have a huge impact on the lives of all of the women in the world.  It's easy to forget (being surrounded by positive, open, educated, and concerned people) that not everyone feels that way.  

So why am I writing all of this out?  Because we need to have these conversations.  We need to bring it all out in the open. We need to use the vocabulary, we need to not tip toe around issues that should be called as they are.  Words are powerful when we give them meaning.  Avoiding using the flat term "rape" leads to terms like "forced sex" or calling the legitimacy of the rape (well, it was only kind of rape, so it's not really rape).  Avoiding the terms slut and porn lead to them becoming dirty things that no one discusses.  When no one has the conversation, we fool ourselves.  We think that no one will have it, but they are - and they are usually not women, and they usually do not have our best interests at heart. 

If you are in Winnipeg and have some time on Saturday, September 15, come by the Law Courts at 12pm (noon) sharp!  Join us for a walk to the legislative building, where (I believe) I'll be the second speaker up.  Adventuress will also be speaking with me.  There will also be 7 other speakers, ranging from personal stories to topics from people who work against child trafficking.

Talking about sex and sexuality, normalizing it, and making it positive - that's how we can overcome these boundaries.  When people know that a woman's body isn't capable of "shutting that whole thing down" in case of pregnancy from "legitimate" rape (it's rape, just call it rape!!), then having some rich white male idiot on a podium telling us that's the case will be a thing of the past. 

I hope.

Did you know that as recently as 1988, the law was rewritten to allow women to have abortions freely?  That in 1987, you had to go in front of a panel of doctors and convince them you were either physically threatened by the pregnancy, or mentally unwell to the point that you would be incapable of raising a child.  1988.  Most of us were alive and kickin' it by that time.  Within our lifetimes, this has existed.  Since then, Conservative/Reform/PC parties have tried to take us back to those dark times - of only 24 years ago.

We need to have these conversations. ]]> Wash Day, FOR REAL. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/335/wash-day-for-real/ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:53:00 -0500
I have to apologize for something.  Real hard. 

A few months ago, we shot the slumber party sets.  That night we also shot Casting Couch and Wash Day.  Wash Day was at the end of the night, and we were all kinda tired - so when I saw only around 40 photos in my dropbox, I was all like "Yeah, ok, I guess not all of them were super awesome."  I added all the watermarks and resized the photos and went on with my merry day. 

A few days later, I opened my dropbox again to find another 35 photos... FROM WASH DAY!?  Oh shit.

So.  I'm re-releasing Wash Day, with all seventy-odd photos, rather than its original piddly 38.  Brynna, the photographer, has received many an apology for this, and here's yet another - I'm sorry! 

But the good news for all of you is that you get to see a particularly cute and sassy set with even more pictures, and even more awesome!

Nipples! 

The whole set goes live at 12:00pm (noon!) Central Time on Friday, August 24, 2012.

Cheers,
Kate]]> SlutWalk and dancey fun http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/328/slutwalk-and-dancey-fun/ Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:01:00 -0500
Whew!  Time to get back at it.  ;)

In happy news, we've been releasing a new set of photos every week for over 4 months now!  Awesome!  We're happy to deliver new goodness to you every Friday, and are super excited that you're all getting new content and new awesome reasons to visit the site. 

Coming up, we will be participating in SlutWalk Winnipeg.  If you haven't heard of the SlutWalk movement, perhaps head over here to brush up, then come on back.  This year, the organizers are really trying to focus on what the SlutWalk means to different groups of people.  Some people say they hate the name and thus refuse to join in.  The trouble is, slut shaming is exactly why we need to have this walk - how can we have the walk but not acknowledge the terminology? 

I promise I'll be more eloquent when speaking at the Legislative grounds on September 15.  You should all attend, come say hi, and we'll chat about how awesome sluts are, and how backward slut shaming is. 

In other even better news, we'll be throwing our very first Cherrystems dance party this fall, which blows my mind.  It's something we've been wanting to do for a long long time, but I've never had the time or the organization.  Now that we have a lovely team of people more dedicated simply to event planning, it's happening!  Yay help!

Hope you're having a lovely week!]]> The Front Page http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/325/the-front-page/ Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:49:00 -0500
We've uploaded our newest toy review, a piece by Samara on the Buck Up Grande, a wonderful toy from Get Gorilla Sex, branded by Buck Angel.  It's an amazing toy, and while I was sad to see it come and go and not get to play with it, I'm the gladdest that someone else got to enjoy its giantness and fucking classiness.

Check out the review, and then buy one for yourself.  They're pretty amazing, and also make body jewelery. 

Did you check out this last week's set?  The Slumber Party Part 2??  THIS IS WHAT YOU ARE MISSING:




The whole experience was awesome.  8 models, 2 photographers, and a whole lot of getting to know each other.  It was amazing, and a great learning experience, hehe!

This week we've got Samara's Extra Terristris debuting July 6 at 12:00am!  CHECK IT OUT!

And now I'm off to pitch some butt plugs, because it makes me happy.

Cheers!
Kate]]> Television and my life http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/323/television-and-my-life/ Wed, 04 Jul 2012 12:59:00 -0500
Also watching youtube videos.  Hehehehehehehe.
[youtube="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D05ej8u-gU&feature=share"]

But even with an explanation of what amazing things one can do when simple distraction isn't the main goal of free time, they still laugh, and tell me I'm strange.  Is it just me, or is that saddening?  And scary?  That living and learning and growing have become stigmatic, and turning yourself off in front of reality TV for 4 hours a night (28 hours a week - over a whole day per week!) is admirable?

I do download the occasional TV show and understand that sometimes we do indeed need to turn ourselves off, or watch something for the interesting, well-written entertainment that it is, and I make that clear to these people.  They twist my words and then understand that I watch TV just as much, only it's downloaded.  Ah good, there's still context within which I can be interacted with!

I usually just let it go there.  I think I've been recommended to watch every single show that's on TV except ICE ROADS 2: FUCKING YEAH!?, which, with a title like that, I'd actually be inclined to watch at least one episode of.  Trying to explain my love affair with being alive and being a speck on a speck orbiting around a speck in a cluster of orbiting specks otherwise indistinguishable from other specks isn't really something that gets met with any more enthusiasm than the original "You don't have a TV?!"]]> Friend love! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/320/friend-love/ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:37:00 -0500 Go make her feel extra welcome!  Fancy! Friend!  Love!

I don't always do this, but her profile picture's just too great to ignore.]]> My me time http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/319/my-me-time/ Sat, 09 Jun 2012 13:07:00 -0500
Pride was an awesome undertaking.  It made me so happy and proud to be part of a party that big, and of a movement that positive.  It was worth every second of work, and I am so so so thankful for all the help I received. 

This week has been a bit hard, though.  Monday came, the house was littered with balloons and rainbows, and I found that I needed to actually take a break.  I've been on vacation from my day job this week, and I kind of decided to make it a real vacation - by accident. 

Life kind of slapped me in the face post-pride.  My body made it clear that it needed to get back to basics, and my mind needed to focus.  A friend in my life sadly passed away a week before pride, which made things all the more challenging.  I've been experiencing pushes from people who usually aren't big parts of my life, telling me why the things I'm doing are wrong, why the things I believe are wrong, and why I am wrong in most ways.  Negativity tried really really hard to derail everything I've been building, and then Kyle died on top of that. 

So this past week, I hardly touched Cherrystems.  We all need time off, we all need to take breaks and get back to life every now and again.  Even as just a baby of a site, Cherrystems does take up a lot of time.  Even just the cleanup after pride took me 5 days to finish.

And I went to a funeral for a friend who was only 26.  I caught up with old friends that I used to hang out with a lot more back when Kyle lived in Winnipeg (he moved to Montreal two years ago).  There was a definite falling out between Kyle, myself, and another old friend, and we hadn't spoken in two years.  Does that make it easier to know that he's dead?  Not in any way.  In fact, it makes me wonder what I can do to make amends with people who believe pettiness is pinnacle of life.  There's been negativity coming at me from all sides, how much am I supposed to take, and when does walking away become the only option?  Then if they die young like Kyle did, how do I deal with knowing I just stopped putting effort in?  Is that ok? 

I'll work through it, but for the moment, it's back to the priorities. 

Naked people.
Sex toys.
Love.

RIP buddy, even if we weren't besties.]]> Pride! New models! Growth! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/318/pride-new-models-growth/ Sat, 09 Jun 2012 11:51:00 -0500
I haven't written an official front page blog in a bit, so here goes!

What have I/we been up to for so long that there's been relative front page silence?  So many things!  First off, we've been uploading a new set every Friday for over 3 months!  That's due to the amazing hard work of our wonderful photographers, models, hair and makeup people, and location-donators.  You're all such wonderful people and have helped Cherrystems to grow to what it is today.  Awesome.

We also had our very first float in the Pride Parade here in Winnipeg!  Check out some of the wonderful pictures by Dayna!  We handed out cookies as promotional materials and danced our butts off on the back of a truck.  Awesome!


Marie and Candie!  (hehe, look at Samara's awesome butt!)


The whole gang after the parade!  Clockwise from centre (12 o'clock), Marie (model), Angie (helper friend!), Aaron (programmer), Leanne (helper friend!), Kate (me), Kat (future model), Samara (model), Skinartia (model), Brynna (photographer), Nicole (hair and makeup), Sweet Pea (model - debuting next week!!), Ari (future model), Candie (model). 



Badass float.


Ana and Ricardo!  Two awesome people in an awesome shot!  Ricardo helped us have our bumpin' tunes.  Oh yeah.


Truck party in full swing.


Posture?

So basically, we had a great time.  As you can tell from the plastic on everything, it was rainy for a tiny bit.  We covered the signs because they're really just acrylic paint from dollarama on white fabric.  Yeah, we're resourceful. 

In other news, we're welcoming two brand new models to the site this week and next.  Here's a couple of preview images from our newest debut - MJ!





He is amazing!  If you don't have a membership yet to view all 67 smouldering images, GET ONE NOW!!

Hope all's well in your world!]]> Oh! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/316/oh/ Fri, 11 May 2012 11:06:00 -0500 twitter, or like us on Facebook.]]> Go turn their heads, go knock them dead. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/315/go-turn-their-heads-go-knock-them-dead/ Fri, 11 May 2012 10:36:00 -0500
I think I'm going to be going through cycles of insane busyness and relative calm until I retire.  I definitely need it, or I'd just get bored of pretty much everything in my life.  See the newest post on the front page to learn about the things that have been happening in merely the last 7 days.

I also don't know what I'd do in my life without being able to just get up and leave anytime I want.  I love being able to make a snap decision to be on the West coast, or pitch it all and head back to the homeland of Montreal for beers and chats on rooftops. 

What I suppose this post is about is how good life is right about now.  I came to a realization the other night while kickin' it on the left coast of Canada, and I'm glad.  I'm getting my priorities straight and acting on whims again.  It's interesting. 

I'm also planning a badass Bourbon Trail tour for the fall.  I'll be stopping in at all kinds of micro-distilleries, as well as the big ones, for 7 glorious days of anti-sobriety.  We'll also be trekking up to Indianapolis to stop in at the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library.  I am going to shit.  Figuratively.

I'm getting back to writing words down - words that makes sense together.  And picked up the guitar again.  So calming.

It's all about finding a balance in all the bussinessfriendsworklifelove.]]> Fleshbot review, and Skinartia's Goosebumps http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/314/fleshbot-review-and-skinartias-goosebumps/ Fri, 11 May 2012 10:20:00 -0500 Fleshbot has reviewed us!  It's our first big "press" since we had our two-page spread in the Winnipeg Free Press, so understandably we're a little excited.

In other awesome news, I've been partnering with Charlie Spats post-FPAs to create the Canadian Queer Porn Network.  This is a tool for anyone involved in/interested in Canadian-made smut.  Unlike the US, which has San Francisco as a hub, Canada lacks a hub for queer porn.  What we're doing here at CS does fall under the queer blanket, though we're often pigeonholed as being straight, and we're excited to be a part of such a diverse network.  You can use the network to learn about other Canadian projects, sites, models, performers, crew, and casting calls.  You can join the list by following these instructions.

And now on to this week's set!  Skinartia's back with a end-of-winter outdoor set, Goosebumps - shot by DaynaDanger on a fire escape in Winnipeg's Exchange District.  The trees hadn't yet gotten their leaves, but the snow was gone, and we've all been itching to get back outside. 

Here's a couple of preview snaps to get you excited.





Want more of Skinartia's lovely boobs?  Join!

And if you're in Winnipeg tonight and looking for something to do, DaynaDanger is having an art opening tonight!  Go to it!

Cheers!]]> Laundry day, and donation day. All at once. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/313/laundry-day-and-donation-day-all-at-once/ Fri, 04 May 2012 13:49:00 -0500
We did it!  We made our first non-trivial donation!  Osborne House have been on the receiving end of our profits, and we hope to be able to extend that same kind of help to other organizations, and in larger amounts! 

Osborne House is a shelter for women and children who have been the victims of domestic abuse.  As some of you Winnipeggers may know, they have been in need of funding for a couple of months now.  While fundraisers are being organized and the community is banding together, it's still not quite enough.  A quick google search for Osborne House turns up basically only articles relating to its inability to take in more women and children. 

The donation that we made was small, $315, but it's what we could manage at the moment.  It's also our very first monetary donation, and we hope that as time goes on, more and more people will feel good about what we're doing, and good about the effect body and sex positivity have on their lives.  Join today as a great way to help our communities while exposing yourself to pansexual awesomness and

We're also SO excited to announce that we here at CS are diversifying in terms of model genders.  We've already represented the LGBQ* of LGBTQ*, but now we're proud to step that all the way up to LGBTQ* with the addition of one of our newest models.  He'll be debuting in the coming month, so keep your eyes peeled!  He's a completely stunning feast for the eyes and, for those of you lucky enough to attend a seminar where he speaks or just meet him and have a conversation, the ears.  Also the heart.  He's so amazing.

Thank you all so so much for the support!  We're presently working on a project with another shelter  - a boudoir shoot night.

ALSO!  Enjoy these preview photos from today's set!



]]> Ohmigosh, we're finally donating money! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/312/ohmigosh-were-finally-donating-money/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:20:00 -0500
While we've helped Planned Parenthood organizations in the states, and community groups here in Canada, we've only helped with prizes for draws and volunteered time, with a small one-time donation that was really too small to count.  Now, two years after our official, fully-functioning launch, we're making our very first *real* donation. 

More information on the amount and the organization will follow once we've completed the transaction.

Keep up the subscriptions!  The more lovely people subscribe to CS, the more we can donate, and the quicker we can get to paying the amazing people who do such great work for us!

Support your home-cooked online porn!]]> Skinartia Cottontail, hoppin' down the porny trail. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/311/skinartia-cottontail-hoppin-down-the-porny-trail/ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:07:00 -0500





Sign up to see all 35 images in this saucy gallery, going live tonight at 12:00am Central!]]> It's almost May?! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/307/its-almost-may/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:21:00 -0500
To keep you posted, Cherrystems went out on a limb and met other awesome like-minded people this year at the annual Good For Her Feminist Porn Awards in Toronto.  You can read all about the experience here, and here, as well as by catching up with Kate, Marie, Dayna, or Brynna.

I also made a little video update from Toronto.  Here it is:
[youtube="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mvpYKMp-W8&context=C48bdfd7ADvjVQa1PpcFNScht47fom4IbLB5OvHhMCtJpv9-BzJ_g="]

And questions are about to start up again now that I have a little stockpile of them!  I'll also be reviewing another toy tomorrow!  Yum!]]> FPAs, best week ever, part deux. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/306/fpas-best-week-ever-part-deux/ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:50:00 -0500
We headed there early to mingle, drink a bit, and break the networking ice.  Getting into the scene was far easier than I expected.  Every single person I met was so nice, so supportive, and so positive.  I think the same goes with everyone met by Dayna, Brynna, and Marie.  I'd be shocked if that wasn't the case.

Anyhow!  Imagine my surprise to see Elvira Kurt walk out on stage to host the awards!  How I managed to miss that, I have no idea.  She's been making me laugh for years and years, and I didn't even know she was hosting?!  I guess I was caught up in too much of the business to read too much about the event.  Thinking back, I think that's probably the best way it could have been.  The moment she walked out with that trademark screechy voice, I was floored.  The moment was worth a million forgetfulnesses.  ;)

The gala itself was amazing.  The entertainment was unparalleled, diverse, sexy, provocative, and thrilling.  Among the performers were DiverseCity dance group, Olive-or-Oliver, Buck Angel (hello striptease, complete with hot lube action!), Coco La Creme, and Elvira herself.  It was definitely an entertaining evening.

This was also the night that we pulled out press kits.  Yeah yeah, they were a bit bulky.  We realize this now - but this was our very first time doing something like this.  Perhaps next time I'll make an online press kit with a simple fancy card to hand out to link to it.  Learning curve!  We're such babies in the scene, but it's honest and I love it.

The gala ended and we caught up with the man who invited us to the whole event in the first place, Buck Angel.  We got some amazing shots with him and his lovely wife, which are posted below along with others.

The whole night was eye-opening, and made us realize that we should indeed expand into video.  We've been considering it for 3 months now, and I've decided to make the move.  We're also working on a sister site, one that's more explicit.  Why a sister site?  Because Cherrystems has been in the works now for 6 years.  We've been launched in this state for 2 years, gaining steam and growing everyday based on who we are.  To suddenly decide that CS was something more explicit wouldn't be fair to the people who joined because it was something softer.  But at the same time, I have to acknowledge that I've grown and matured, and that there is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to be *more* naked and *more* sexual. 

So we're going to do it.  We decided that night at the gala.  It's a done deal.

Fuck yeah.

Anyhow!  Saturday was spent touring a bit more of Toronto for the ladies.  For myself, I had a meeting with the lovelies at Fuze Toys to finally meet them and hammer out some of the last details of our impending partnership.  If any of their toys look appealing to you, contact me!  I'll be heading up their sales and online marketing starting May 1!  Holy shit!  Canadian porn leads to Canadian butt plugs!

Saturday night, however, was the most amazing night of all.  We went to Oasis Aqualounge, and I admit that we were all a bit nervous.  We've got bath facilities in Winnipeg, but this wasn't Winnipeg.  This turned out to be the most amazing thing.  So classy, so clean, so sexy, and so unintimidating.  Swimming naked next to people I've adored for years, hottubbing with Charlie Spats and Courtney Trouble, watching live porn (!!!!!!!!).

So I'll end this blog post with a thank you.  A huge thank you to every single person who shook our hand, who treated us well, who offered partnerships, and even who just smiled our way.  Starting out is never easy, but in this scene it's certainly been easier - something we couldn't know until we tried. 

And now, it's time to play with my new Lelo toy and get down to some post-trip action with my partner (our programmer), Aaron.  Home sweet home.

Here's the photos!  Have a great night!


Our first night in town was a bit on the side of super awesome.



Subway fun with the CS crew.



Getting there is half the fun. ;)



Dayna and Marie are babes.



Up.



Dayna loves good lighting.



So I got a bit sick of posing.  :)


All of us posing with Buck after winning his award!  Including our newest model, MJ!



All of us plus Elayne!



Marie and the plug!


Everyone, meet MJ!  He deserves that award, being part of the film!



MJ and Marie!


Dayna and Elayne!



Pre-party.



Total babe.



MJ!



MJ and I patiently await the gala's start from our seats!]]> The Most Amazing Week. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/304/the-most-amaing-week/ Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:52:00 -0500
This week, Dayna, Brynna, Marie, and I made the trek from Winnipeg to Toronto for the most amazing week ever.  We arrived mostly spaced out on different flights on Wednesday afternoon, and immediately found ourselves swept up by the sexy and completely fantastic Lexi Tronic.  She is absolutely amazing.  She welcomed Marie and in to her home for a dinner party prior to getting the week of the FPAs underway.  Her hosting skills were amazing, and she offered up an infinite amount of great advice for us.  I'm not sure if I was able to express to her how grateful I was, but I sure hope I did. 

The rest of Wednesday was kind of a bit of a blur involving the Hen House, Brass Rail, and amazing people - VIP rooms, champagne, lap dances, and more.  I honestly have no recollection of getting back to our hotel that evening.  Kids, don't follow my lead.

Thursday it was down to business, once Kate was done throwing up.  The team assembled our awesome press kits, toured around Toronto a little, including a stop at a small favourite restaurant, Grapefruit Moon.  The night featured the Public.Provocative.Porn screenings of nominated films from the awards.  Unfortunately, we didn't make it with our need to get press kits ready and prime ourselves for meeting such amazing people.  Fortunately, we did make it out to the afterparty.  Courtney Trouble, Dylan Ryan, James Darling, Jiz Lee, and more and more and more!!  All in a tiny little hole-in-the-wall bar.  We definitely needed to get over our bit of shyness, and this was a great way to do it.

Friday.  The amazingly important, super awesome awards show.  It lived up to everything I was expecting and more!  We arrived early so that we could mingle, get press kits out, talk to people, and really settle in before things got really underway.  It was swanky!  There were hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, porn stars, incredible individuals, and an atmosphere to die for.  The gala itself was held at Berkley Church.  I know, I know.  You're probably wondering about that.  Don't worry, it's been decommissioned and looks amazing inside! 

How I managed to miss out on the identity of the host for so long, I have no idea, but it made the moment that much better when Elivra Kurt walked out onto the stage.  Holy shit!

The rest of the awards?  I'll tell you all about it after I've had a good night of sleep and a bit of time to upload the photos.. :)

Love you! ]]> Friday the 13th http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/302/friday-the-13th/ Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:36:00 -0500
When the realization hit this morning, I jumped out of bed and plopped right down in front of the computer.  Right to work! 

The awesome news is that it's up and visible now, so check it out!  We're welcoming yet another beautiful model to the site, Colette.  She approached me with the idea to shoot a Theda Bara-inspired set, with hopes for doing it outside while there was still snow on the ground.  As luck would have it, the Tuesday we picked was just before the big thaw, but was still above 0 so that she wasn't completely frozen.  Ian and Adventuress made the trudge out to a secluded forest and made this magic happen.

As a bit of an apology for the lateness of the posting, we'll be uploading a very special video later today.

Enjoy your Friday!]]> Food and boobs http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/301/food-and-boobs/ Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:52:00 -0500 This is a little Super 8 project my friend Sheena is responsible for.  I love her.

Let her know if you also love her.  Some of those boobs are hers.]]> Updating you. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/298/updating-you/ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:45:00 -0500
To keep you up to date on what's going on, you can see that today's feature set by Samara is up!  Epic Sexytime is an Epic MealTime tribute, and it blows me away.  Samara's bum is my favourite.  Love love love.

In other news, a dream team of myself, Marie, Brynna, and possibly a couple more, are heading out to Toronto this April for the Feminist Porn Awards!  We're excited to get more acquainted with the industry, make connections, and watch amazingly sexy people do amazingly sexy things.  Excitement!  It's quite likely we'll come back with a set or two too.  ;)  Anyone in Toronto looking to collaborate should really get in touch with us!

I am, at this very moment, editing a toy review from Skinartia.  She reviewed the Gum Balls toy from Get Gorilla Sex, and you're going to dig it.

Enjoy your weekend, and I'll leave you with this photo of me at the Taboo Sex Show, nonchalantly dropping promotional cards on the table. 

(Photo: DaynaDanger)

Cheers!]]> My drunk kitchen tribute: Dying of laughter http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/297/my-drunk-kitchen-tribute-dying-of-laughter/ Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:19:00 -0500
[youtube="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLImIxNmGwY&feature=endscreen&NR=1"]]]> Stable Condition set preview is up! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/296/stable-condition-set-preview-is-up/ Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:59:00 -0500 GO LOOK AT IT!

]]> Question Tuesday #1 http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/295/question-tuesday-1/ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:02:00 -0500
It's time for my very first Question Tuesday, wherein I answer your questions in video format.

ENJOY.

[youtube="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khlKLdyVEDk&feature=youtu.be"]]]> Question time! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/294/question-time/ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:58:00 -0500
While Kate's not a qualified therapist in any way, she's certainly willing to entertainingly answer your questions in video format. 

You can send us an email to kate@cherrystems.com, or to do it anonymously use our contact form, with the subject "Hey Kate".

She'll take your questions, answer them on video, and upload them to the site every Tuesday.  Can we get enough questions to fill up a video by Tuesday the 20th??  GET ON IT!]]> Thursday preview of The Empty Chair is up! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/293/thursday-preview-of-the-empty-chair-is-up/ Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:06:00 -0500 Facebook!

Also check out our newest video update in the Articles section!]]> Running Free set preview is up! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/292/running-free-set-preview-is-up/ Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:42:00 -0600 Facebook page!  Head over to check it out!]]> Unsick! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/291/unsick/ Sat, 03 Mar 2012 11:34:00 -0600
This winter has been awful!  Aaron keeps bringing home sicknesses.  My day job is awesome for catching colds, but over the last year and a half my immune system has really stepped up, and I've learned techniques to keep myself from getting colds (touch face less, wash hands a billion times, wear gloves often).  Unfortunately, I didn't take into account that Aaron's at a new job now.  The new company has about 20x more employees than any job he's held in the past.  He was almost never sick in the past, but I'm realizing now that it's probably because he never had a chance to catch a cold from many people.  If there was a cold floating around the office, he'd get it, but there was rarely more than one in an office of 3-12 people.  Now there's HUNDREDS to catch colds from.  I thought he had a good immune system, but now I'm pretty sure it was the isolation.

So literally every month since October, I've had a knock-me-out cold.  I can avoid them at work, but when I come home and share a bed with a sick Aaron, I'm bound to catch it.  He's even been sick even more than I have.  It's mind-boggling.  He basically spent all of December in bed, while I just got it for about 8 days of snuffles.

Here's hoping that we can just call this cold season over.  I've been sick 5 times since October, and Aaron's been sick 7.  Put that against the usual 1-3.  We've lost soo so so much time, and I hope it's over!

Anyhow!  Off to get some celebratory pho!]]> Well hello! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/289/well-hello/ Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:12:00 -0600
What else is new?  I've certainly been expanding my knowledge horizons by meeting with someone I've held in high regard for a long time - Buck Angel. 

I know, right?  Pics or it didn't happen.

See?


If anyone doesn't know who he is, you can learn more at his website, or the safer-for-work (though then why are you visitng Cherrystems from work?!) wikipedia. 

He had a lot of great advice for us here at Cherrystems, and I'd like to again thank Marie for hooking me up with the lunch date and pre-speech greeting.  There'll be some changes around here in the next few weeks, including an exciting affiliate program that gives you fellow website owners the chance to make some cash off of us.  Awesome, right?

We also had a big ol' sleepover last weekend!  It was amazing!  It was the first time so many CS models and photographers had been in the same room at the same time.  In attendance were MissRuby, Arachnia, Marie, Kate, Iris, Samara, BettyBitch, CalamityJane, and photographers Brynna, MissMetro, and (later) MisterIan.  It was amazing.

Pics or it didn't happen, you say?



Bam.

8 girls in my bed being topless and awesome.  Hooray!

So!  With that, I leave you with news that on Thursday we'll be previewing our newest model, Apollo's, debut set.  It was shot in my creepy basement, but I guarantee you won't be creeped out by his confidence and sexiness.  The whole thing goes live on Friday!

Enjoy your week!]]> Valentine's day! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/288/valentines-day/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:29:00 -0600
Here's hoping you're surrounded by people you love and who love you today!

As for us, we've shot a staggering 5 sets in the last week and are back to work on making sexiness happen!  Not to mention the sleepover funtime that's scheduled for this weekend!  We'll upload video and candids from it as soon as we can. 

Enjoy yourselves!]]> New! Toy reviews! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/286/new-toy-reviews/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:40:00 -0600
We recently started putting out feelers to see if we could partner up with toy manufacturers that we love in hopes of reviewing their product.  Here in Winnipeg, we don't always have access to the highest quality toys in stores.  While there are a couple of shops that carry top-quality stuff, it's few and far between.  That leaves us to buy our vibrators, sleeves, and toys in general on the internet. 

But how can you know if what you see online is actually as awesome as it could be? 

OH YEAH REVIEWS!!

So here's our very first review, of Fun Factory's Tango vibe as reviewed by Kate.]]> Gio's event success! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/285/gios-event-success/ Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:56:00 -0600
Marie is a lovely new model on the site, and she's also helping to bring alt porn star Buck Angel to Winnipeg.  Awesome, right?  They held a fundraiser to assist with (shock) funding and were awesome enough to let us have a table at the shindig. 

You can see photos from the event on our Facebook page.

And now I'm off to bed!  Been sick for like 2 fucking months.

ICK.]]> New set this week! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/284/new-set-this-week/ Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:27:00 -0600
Hit it! ]]> January! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/283/january/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:48:00 -0600
It's January!  And guess what Kate is?  Back at the helm and ready to bring us into 2012 in style.  We're revving our articles section back up behind the scenes with some awesome new topics, columns, and videos.  Yes, Cherrystems is going to have faces that move - with clothes on, though.  These will just be more along the lines of video blogs and reviews.  Don't worry, you'll still get your weekly dose of nudity via our sets.  Yum!

I'm presently editing a set shot by Adventuress of LeoLondon, and let me tell you - I can't wait to roll it out.  As a lady that's into dudes, I'm preeetty excited about this one.  Here's hoping you are too!

Enjoy the week, I'll be back with another update on Thursday!

Cheers!]]> I'm 27 today! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/282/im-27-today/ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:38:00 -0600 Merry Christmassy goodness! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/280/merry-christmassy-goodness/ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:11:00 -0600
ALSO!  If you look at the models page, you might happen to see that we've added yet another gorgeous human being to our roster..

Her new set will debut within the next two weeks.  Awesome.]]> Insanity! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/278/insanity/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:24:00 -0600
For a bit of background info, Aaron and I bought a house a few weeks ago and have since been drowning in paperwork and minor renovations.  We should be all moved into it by the new year, so things here at CS will normalize again then.  The fact that I've got enough time to write this out is kind of unusual, as I've basically been either sick as a dog in bed (damn you, common cold!), painting the house, learning about wiring, at my day job, or packing every waking moment. 

The even awesomer news is that we'll have a whole new house to shoot sexy photos in! 

Yay!

Enjoy the holidays!  I hope to update again before Christmas with some goodness!]]> Be the next resident of Cherrystems Headquarters!! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/274/be-the-next-resident-of-cherrystems-headquarters/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:28:00 -0600
I'm presently subletting the place where a lot of the CS magic has happened - my apartment!  Which sets were shot here?

Kate
Boudoir

Skinartia
Yuletide Intruder
Beary Bad
Beary Bare Babes

MissRuby
Yuletide Intruder

Samara
Beary Bare Babes
Tempra Tantrum

Not to mention the fact that amazing CS things have all happened here.  Roll around on the floor and soak it in, or just live in it like a normal apartment.  :)

You can check it out on Kijiji here.]]> Space Coast - coast to coast. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/272/space-coast---coast-to-coast/ Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:49:00 -0600
Anyhow.  We just got back today from our little romp in Florida.  Why did we go? 

This little guy right here, named Curiosity.

Curiosity's a lil (well, actually pretty friggin' big for a rover) mars rover, and she's already well on her way to the red planet as we speak. 

Fucking awesome, right?

What's even more awesome?  We saw it go up into space!  Yeah! 

We stayed in a bit of a sketchy resort in Cocoa Beach, FL.  I recently got my driver's license for the first time ever (yes, I'm 26), and so decided that I'd rent a car to get around in Florida - since we had to fly into Orlando and then get out to the coast and all.  I was all pumped to drive a little economy car around Florida, exploring and having a nice weekend away from the new layer of snow we got out here in Winnipeg.

Well what do they give me? 

A sweet sweet Town and Country MINIVAN.

I actually went back in and said "uhhh, I booked an economy car, and you guys ended up giving me a minivan?" and was basically told to eat it by the counter staff.  Never ever book through Payless Car Rental.  I'd understand if they told me nicely that they overbooked and this was what they had. 

I was legitimately terrified for the first few minutes, needing to breathe deeply and tell myself I could navigate this beast over the freeways of Florida on my own, only having driven twice since my road test in early October.  It turned out to go just fine.  No scratches or dents, and only a few honks at the beginning while I was figuring out how big the van was.  Eep.

ANYHOW.  You'd think I'd just gone there to drive a van..

We spent literally all day Friday at the Kennedy Space Centre. 

Look at us being nerds.  I think you can figure out who is who (and who is the software developer).

We got to see huge amounts of awesome shit, which I won't bore you with here - mostly.  Just a few highlights. 

Saturn V?  It looked like this..


And it was this big:


While there, we also saw the biggest ass we've ever seen.  It was just.. awkward and really looked as though it had inserts.

Weird.

Following the butt and Saturn V/Apollo program building, we headed back to the IMAX at the main grounds to see none other than Bill Nye give a talk about curiosity, sundials, the future, carbon dioxide, and more.

I was completely enthralled, of course, being that it was BILL MOTHERFUCKING NYE.

And then I ate some patriotic pizza.


To work it off, I took a brisk walk down the 'bridge' to an Apollo command module. 




IT ALL CULMINATED IN THIS:


We watched the Mars Science Laboratory go up into space from the ground at 10:02am EST, at the very beginning of the launch window.  It was marvelous.

I'd already seen a Delta IV launch from the sky at work, and so seeing this Atlas V shoot off with such awesome payload was fantastic.  If you'd like to learn more about the Curiosity rover and what it's going to do, visit this lovely photojournal for starts. 

And now I leave you with this:
]]> Hey, it's me! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/270/hey-its-me/ Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:48:00 -0600
What am I working on right now?  We've got a meeting coming up on Wednesday to keep everyone up to date.  I'll also be meeting with the folks at Farpoint Films on Monday to discuss what's going on with the pilot that we shot this summer.  It's finished, it's awesome, and things are moving forward!  Excitement!

I'm also getting two new models ready to get to shootin'.  I think it'll be bloody amazing on both accounts. 

I'll be in Florida on the Atlantic coast for the coming weekend, watching a rocket carry the Mars Curiosity Rover and Science Station up to space.  Yeah, I'm a giant nerd.  I'll also be sippin' bourbon and enjoying life sans snow.  We got it pretty bad the other night here in Winnipeg.  Boo.

Some may know that I work as a flight attendant as a day job.  I just found out what I'll be doing in December and just can't wait!  Spending two days in Cancun, and two in Montego Bay.  Yay!  Take that, winter.

I've basically been at work everyday since the start of November, but now won't be working again until December - meaning that the CS work is going to be pouring out of me for almost two whole weeks.

Hells of yes.]]> Calendars! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/269/calendars/ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:10:00 -0600
They'll be available by the first week of December in our soon-to-be-revamped store. 

Your fancy votes helped pick which sets and photos were selected, and we're so so so excited to roll it out.  GET READY DAMMIT.]]> Mad as a Hatter http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/268/mad-as-a-hatter/ Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600
Exciting week around CS indeed.  We got to watch the very first version of the Cherrystems pilot trailer thinger, and we're all super energized from watching it.  So exciting!  Of course being that it's only in its first version, we can't show it to you, our lovely public, just yet.  Soon!

This week we're bringing back Iris in her sophomore set, Mad Tea Party.  It was shot by DaynaDanger and features a whole lot of endangered teacups.  :)

As for me, I'm at work in Montreal.  I've ordered a poutine for dinner and basically can't wait for it to arrive.

Enjoy your night! 
]]> Jazz Era set preview is up! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/265/ja-era-set-preview-is-up/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:06:00 -0500 Facebook page to see three photos from tomorrow's upcoming set, The Jazz Age with MissRuby.

I seriously believe this was shot in the 20s.  The set's concept started way back in May 2010 and we finally shot it a few weeks ago.  Definitely worth the wait.

It'll debut tonight at 12:00am.  Enjoy the preview 'til then!]]> Driver's license! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/264/drivers-license/ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:07:00 -0500
I'd never even attempted to get it before.  I learned in highschool, never took the test, then moved out on my own, went to university, and never had both the time and the money at the same time before now.

So happy!  Yaaay!

Let's go drivin'!]]> Welcome new members! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/263/welcome-new-members/ Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:18:00 -0500
As a quick bit of info, we release new sets of photos every Friday around here.  There's a preview that goes up every Thursday on our Facebook page, and then the whole set goes up on Friday at 12:00am, central time.

We're inviting new members to the site to show you all what it's like - and hopefully you'll like it enough to subscribe in the future.  Until then, let's just have a good time though. Works for you?  Works for me.

Our company is newly in the black and ready to seek out organizations to make donations to, and to begin advertising campaigns.  We keep Cherrystems itself ad-free by charging a membership fee to access photos and be able to post, so you don't have to worry about being bombarded with ads telling you to lose weight fast or increase your penis size.  You're welcome.

Post around!  Tell our models how much you love their sets, fancy photos and people, request friendships, and enjoy what we have to offer. 

Our fancy system is similar to "liking" something on Facebook, but with a snappy name.  In case that needs clearing up. 

So thanks for joining!  Welcome aboard!

Also: NUDITY!]]> Rollin' on http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/260/rollin-on/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500
Why?  Because today we're introducing you to a brand new set from one of our newest models, CalamityJane.  She's fresh meating it up with the Winnipeg Roller Derby League, who we're happy to have advertised with in the past.  They've actually just had a bout last week on the 24th - you may have even met Miss CalamityJane if you were there!

Also, why in the fuck am I watching song after song on The Sing Off on Youtube right now?!  Seriously, what the fuck?  I saw that Ben Folds is one of the judges, so I looked into it (being the big nerd with a boner for Ben Folds that I am), and now I've found myself here an hour later having watched like 8 songs worth of pop drivel done a cappella.  WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO ME, INTERNET??

In other news, we're almost done selecting the most popular photos on the site for our 2012 calendar.  Should be off to the presses by next week, so get fancying!  Click the fancy button below each photo while viewing them to fancy an individual photo.  Like them all?  Good!  Like as many as you want, it can surely be more than just 12.  It can be 1200 if you like!

Anyhow.  I'm off to watch more friggin' Sing Off. 

Stupid internet.]]> Cherrystems calendar! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/259/cherrystems-calendar/ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:57:00 -0500
As you can all see, we uploaded a lovely new set on Friday.  Head on over and check it out. 

In other news, we're putting together a calendar!  It's true!  The year 2012 will be significantly more full of awesome in that every month, you'll have a wonderful new CS photo to gaze upon.  On your wall, not just on the internet!

We need help selecting our very best photos!  You can help us out by fancying your favourite photos!  Just click on "fancy this photo" on the bottom of every full-size image to submit your "vote".  We'll tally it up and use a selection of the winners in the calendar!  Hooray!

Get fancying!]]> Comic Strip! (ba-dum-ching!) http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/256/comic-strip--ba-dum-ching/ Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 MissRuby, partied it up with Casey, hung out with CalamityJane, and even managed to get a bunch of work done on the site!

Phew!

We're also absolutely overjoyed at how many amazing sets we seem to have pouring into the queue.  It feels amazing to already know what's coming out next week as I'm releasing this week's set.  Amazing, I tell you.  You're all in for amazing things.

This week's amazing new set is from sophomore model CalamityJane.  Who wouldn't be inspired by The Walking Dead to just take all their clothes off?  Right, no one.

You can also check out a video intro for the set on YouTube.  Hell yes!]]> New feature! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/254/new-feature/ Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:45:00 -0500
Just like you can fancy individual models and members, you can now fancy individual photos and sets!  Just click the little heart button on each photo/set.  That way, everyone gets to know which photos and sets are member favourites. Let us know what you think! 

We'll be bringing another brand new set of photos to you on Friday, with a preview on our Facebook page AND a sweet video intro too!  Whoop!]]> Flying around. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/253/flying-around/ Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:04:00 -0500
Late night party poutine and play structures.



]]> Vacation! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/251/vacation/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:21:00 -0500
We definitely didn't update the site this Friday, and that's definitely because we were on vacation.  Kate, the "boss lady" and Aaron, the "programmer man", went out to the east coast of Canada for the weekend.  We narrowly missed Irene's stopover there, and ended up having a great time.

So what's in it for you?  Well, there's the fact that having vacations helps to rejuvenate people.  And rejuvenated Kate and Aaron means that even more amazing work on CS is going to get done really soon.

Also, I've changed the featured set today so that we can have a lovely new page to gawk at.  Mmmm, gawk.  Mmm.]]> Ouuuuch. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/249/ouuuuch/ Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:38:00 -0500
Today we're rolling out number three in the Cherrystems beach day series, Summer of Samara.  The star of which is, obviously, Samara. 

This week was also big for Cherrystems.  Our set backlog is actually a backlog, which doesn't happen often!  Hopefully we can just keep filling it and filling it until we can start rolling out sets twice a week.  What a dream!

Bee, myself, and Samara also headed out of town on Tuesday to shoot another new set.  All you need to know is hay bales.  Hay.  Bales.

]]> Sangria Time http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/247/sangria-time/ Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500
And while you're at it, why not oogle this awesome picture of Samara, CalamityJane, Kate, and BettyBitch chillin' on the beach.



This week in Halifax was an awesome experience indeed.  I was pretty humbled after actually being recognized as Kate from Cherrystems while going about my usual day.  Who knew that as many people know about Cherrystems out there as they do.  As a result, we'll be back post-haste - hopefully to do some shooting this time. 

Have a great weekend, everyone!  Me?  I'm off to Saskatchewan to hang out with family on a farm.  Whoop!]]> Whaaat? No new set?! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/245/whaaat--no-new-set/ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:54:00 -0500
In the meantime, enjoy this preview pic of CalamityJane from her shoot yesterday.

]]> The picnic, Quebec City, and good times. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/243/the-picnic-quebec-city-and-good-times/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:22:00 -0500
So!  To start off, the Cherrystems picnic was last Friday.  It was attended by myself, Aaron (the programmer), Samara, Iris, Brynna, CalamityJane, and a host of other friends of us 'stemmers.  We roasted up some smokies, Samara brought her famous coleslaw, we drank root beer, played badminton, and roasted marshmallows.  Talk about a good time!


Samara's ready to roast some 'mallows, with a blurry Iris in the back.



Time to play some serious badminton.



Picnic!


Aaron grills up some smokies for the crowd.


Brynna and her beau play some badminton.

Basically, it was an awesome time.

For the rest of the week, I was working.  Work took me to Quebec City for a while, which I really needed.  A nice bit of gourmet deliciousness, time alone, and wine.  Magnifique! 


J'ai mangé chez Le Lapin Sauteé. 



Rabbit rillettes.  Mmm.



The main course:  Rabbit leg confit, rabbit sausage, white beans.  Mmm.  Note that I am doing crosswords.  My total geek-out solo pleasure.


Dessert?  Gelato!

And here's a bit more of Quebec.  Because I love that city so.




]]> A new fella! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/242/a-new-fella/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:19:00 -0500
Today we're introducing yet another new model (wow, two in as many weeks!).  His name is LeoLondon, and he's got a bit of a song to sing for you in his debut set, Crooner. 

When I first met Leo, he seemed a bit shy.  So it often goes when I meet most CS hopefuls for the first time.  Little did I know, this fella can write a hell of a song.  Even just last night I went over to his little apartment with company such as CoCo, Adventuress, and our programmer, Aaron.  Leo was having a bit of an open mic night, and so I got to hear just what a crooner he actually is.  This is the real deal, ladies.

So enjoy this week's awesome new set, photographed by Adventuress.

Cheers!
Kate]]> Walk of Shame http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/239/walk-of-shame/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:43:00 -0500
Happy Friday, and happy FolkFest to those Winnipeggers out there who have made the trek out to Bird's Hill for the weekend.  Say hi to Toots and the Maytals and The Meters for me!

Anyhow.  Today's awesome featured set is from the lovely BettyBitch.  Watch her drag ass back home after a night of fun.  Classy is all we do, and we do it best. 

Cheers!
Kate]]> Summertime funtime http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/237/summertime-funtime/ Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:12:00 -0500
We splashed in the water, had some fun, drank some wine, and ate some fruit - but most importantly, that weekend produced 5 full sets of photos.  Awesome.  We'll also be welcoming a new model to our ranks real soon because of that day, so stay tuned to meet her!

We've also started to recruit in Edmonton, Alberta.  I met with two lovely ladies who will likely be giving me a hand by being local representatives.  Excellent. 

Updates are fun, but the sun is calling now - time to work on those tan lines (ha!).

Cheers,
Kate]]> Surprise! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/235/surprise/ Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:02:00 -0500
It's going to be awesome times.  So awesome that I'm blogging about it riiight here, riiiight now.  Also, I need to get to sleep.  Crazy Saturday night, going to be at 11:30.  Aaron is out with the fellas, probably talking about computer games, ladies, and Star Trek.  That makes me glad.

Cheers!]]> New! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/234/new/ Sat, 04 Jun 2011 22:55:00 -0500
I absolutely love this set, and all of its honesty.  Nudity is at the core of what we do here at Cherrystems, and giving people the opportunity to explore the concept in a safe way is what makes us tick.  I'm so pleased to introduce our third set of male photographs, and even more pleased at the amazing variety of people that are coming forward.

You may also notice our text editor utility is now different and, we think, much awesomer.  It includes such lovely things as spellcheck-capabilities, lists, formatting, links, and photos.  Ooo, sensual.

Now it's time to stop writing and gaze upon some nudity. 

Happy Saturday!  Sorry again for the delay in set-posting.  Everyone needs a day off every now and again - even Kate!]]> Sssnakes! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/229/sssnakes/ Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500
We have yet another week of sexy new images for you here at Cherrystems, this time courtesy of Samara, with her set titled "Shedding Skin".  It was all brought together by amazing photographer-extraordinaire, MissMetro in a friend's creepy creepy basement. 

No really, I mean it was super creepy.  It was this tiny little room off the foundation of the house, with a tiny arched doorway and about 1000 spiders.  Apparently he vacuumed a lot of them up before we arrived, which is nice. 

Regardless of the spider situation, we dove right in and made ourselves as "at home" as we could.  My opinion?  Super amazingly worth it.  Stop by the set and leave a comment to let her know just how worth it that it was. 

Cheers, and happy weekend!
Kate]]> Sasquatch http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/230/sasquatch/ Thu, 26 May 2011 08:48:00 -0500
Just a little note that I'll be away from the computer for the weekend/most of the week.  I'll be high-tailing it off to Sasquatch! Music Festival in Washington state.  I've packed up hundreds of business cards, plenty of gusto, and am ready to both enjoy music and promote the crap out of CS.

That said, if you are submitting an application or question this week, keep in mind that I might not be able to answer it until about Wednesday next week.  If you have any immediate site-related questions, you can email them to aaron@cherrystems.com, who'll be keeping things together while I'm away. 

Have a great week!
Kate]]> Friday, May 19 http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/228/friday-may-19/ Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500 We have an amazing classic set feature today, from VixenVicious.  This whole shoot was awesome to be on - VV and the photographers met for the first time and completely hit it off.  The chemistry is clear.

Next week we'll be featuring yet another brand new set, involving one lady and 4 slithering friends.  Rad.

]]> Lots! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/227/lots/ Tue, 17 May 2011 11:34:00 -0500 Things have been really busy in my life lately.  Lots of CS work, lots of travel, and lots of impending awesomeness.  Namely, I'll be going to Sasquatch Music Festival in Washington state next week.  Hooray!

I can't wait to camp, be with friends, drink 'til dawn, and see some of my favourite bands in the whole worrrld. Examples:  The Decemberists, The Flaming Lips (performing The Soft Bulletin!), Guided By Voices, Modest Mouse, Wolf Parade, Matt and Kim, Iron and Wine, and more and more and more.

Once June rolls around, I'll be better able to sit down and relax! 

For now, it's off to spread the CS love at a metal show in Quebec City, QC. 

Cheers!
Kate

]]> Free Trial Memberships! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/226/free-trial-memberships/ Sun, 01 May 2011 19:35:00 -0500 Hey everyone! 

Great news today.  We've celebrated breaking 500 fans on Facebook (yay!) this past weekend, and that number keeps on climbing.  So that's awesome.

Awesomer?  Now that we've awarded our free lifetime membership to a wonderful, brand-new member!  We'll be doing the same thing every 100 fans that we get on the Facebook page.  What are we going to do to encourage you to invite people?  Good question!

If you share Cherrystems.com on Facebook (under our profile photo, there is a link that says "Share" - click on it!), take a screen shot of it, and send it to us at contact@cherrystems.com, we'll give you a promo code to enjoy Cherrystems.com for a whole month at no charge!  30 days of nudity, your own account, all that good stuff. 

Here's the steps!

1. Like Cherrystems on Facebook.

2. Click "Share" under the profile picture on the left and post our page to your profile.

3. Take a screen shot (here's how on a mac, and on Windows, or just take a picture of it with your phone or a camera) of your profile with the shared link on it - so that we can see you've happily shared the love!

4. Email the picture to contact@cherrystems.com, OR tag Cherrystems in the shared link.  Basically, make us know that you've shared it.  When we get it, we'll send you a reply with a promo code!

5. Take your promo code to the sign up page, fill out the required info, and enjoy a whole month of free nudity!

Easy-peasy!

Get on it!

*offer expires September 1, 2011

]]> Whirlwind http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/225/whirlwind/ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:09:00 -0500 Hey all,

Busyness and business, these are my jobs.  I'm writing this entry from a hotel overlooking the buildings that house Justice Canada in Ottawa, Ontario.  I'll be back here again tonight, and then on to the bustling metropolis of Thunder Bay.  Woo.

As usual, things have been busy.  This time, however, there's a new addition to the whole CS clan - and I don't just mean our new model, DavidStone.  I mean that my best friend, Meesha, who has seen me through the whole process of making Cherrystems, popped out her very first baby!  He joined the world on Monday, and I can't be more excited for both of them (her fella, who I've also known and loved since high school).

I've got a lot of stuff in the works for CS in May, but I'm trying to just write a kind of personal blog here.  Clearly, I am failing. 

Also going to start reviewing alcohol for the Articles section.  I figure that if I travel the country/continent all the time, I should probably let you all in on the microbrews and drinking traditions of each place I go to.  Why not?

Cheers!
Kate

]]> A man? A man. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/224/a-man--a-man/ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Hello! 

Last week ended up being a bit of a technical mess, with minutes counting down until I needed to hop on an airplane.  As a result, I didn't get to post the brand new set that we're featuring this week.  Luckily, it's posted RIGHT NOW!

Woo!

Seriously, go check out our newest model, DavidStone, in his very first set, Shop Works.  He's a marvelous man, and I think you'll get a kick out of his mechanics.. er.. That he's a mechanic.  What?

Oh!  And it was shot by our lovely model-photographer, Adventuress!  Woo!  Enjoy!

Have a great weekend!
Kate

]]> Happy Friday! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/222/happy-friday/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:54:00 -0500 Hey everyone! Glad you could make it. 

Today, we're introducing you to a brand new set of photos.  Two lovely ladies wearing bear hoods and fishnets, you say?  OK!  We can do that.

Seriously, go check it out if you haven't already.  Samara and Skinartia star in it, and it was shot by the lovely DaynaDanger.

In other good news, here's a promo from our Facebook page for all of you!

Happy Friday everyone! It's a special day. All new memberships started up today can get 50% off of their initial payment. That makes a 6 month membership only $2.50/month! ($15 for 6 months, $10 for 3 months or $5 for 1 month) Enter "facebookfriday" at sign up and reap the rewards. Promo ends at midnight tonight (12am Saturday).

]]> Newness is better than oldness. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/220/newness-is-better-than-oldness/ Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:47:00 -0500 Cherrystems is undergoing a certain kind of website-type rebirth.  We're taking all of the advice that's been given to us over the last few months of awesomeness, and making ourselves even awesomer.

We've seen the introduction of the Articles section, which is going over insanely well.  So many of you are looking to submit articles!  If you're interested in doing so, you have to go through me (Kate), so fire off your article to kate@cherrystems.com.  Articles are basically blog-type entries written by users that are in line with what Cherrystems is all about.  Healthy living, sex, music, lifestyles, and much more.  If you have anything you want to tell the world, you have two methods at your disposal.  You can use your blog to post anything you like, anytime.  If you think you want it in the articles section, you'll have to email me to see if it's something CS would like to back. 

All blogs and articles are now visible to non-members!  Yay! A lot of people have been asking for more free content, and we've been making the effort to diversify and offer more content for those who aren't sure about getting a membership just yet. 

Check out today's article, written by the lovely Andrea, about getting enough water and the positive effects that it has on the body.  Forget fad cleanses and other bullsnap - plain, simple water is the best way to go.

Tomorrow, a new set preview will hit our Facebook page, and Friday it'll hit the CS servers.  Hells yeah.

]]> Iris! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/219/iris/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Hey cats!

We just finished a marathon night of crafting here at Cherrystems headquarters, and my fingers are itchy from curling ribbon.  Samara, Skinartia, and our newest model, Iris, joined me for preparations for the Black and Blue Ball this Saturday.  Excitement!

In other exciting news, today we're introducing you to that new model we mentioned.  Check out her brand new set, shot on location at an amazing toy store in the 'Peg, check out At the Toy Shop!

Seriously, this set excited me so much that I'm now all tired out.  I'm going to bed!

Cheers!
Kate

]]> New Model! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/218/new-model/ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:08:00 -0500 Woo!

Meet Iris, everyone!  Her first set debuts on Friday!!

]]> Lousy Smarch http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/214/lousy-smarch/ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:24:00 -0500 Hey there,

Lousy Smarch is well underway, with its weird weather and longer days.  I do like the longer days, but could go without the flooding and slush.

Anyhow.  On to much more exciting things - including nudity!

These last two weeks have been intense.  I have finally managed to stay healthy for more than 2 weeks at a time, and as such have been putting all kinds of work into Cherrystems.  Meetings, shoots, organizing, events, and more.  In the last 3 weeks alone, there have been 6 new sets shot!  6!!  We're just waiting on them to be edited, and then we'll be on a new set release every week!  Yay! 

We'll also be introducing you to two brand new models, one fella and one lady.  There will also be a brand new two-lady set, another from Skinartia, and two from the lovely BettyBitch, who is also our featured model this week. 

If you're looking for anything to do this Friday, why not head on down to Aqua Books (which you should do all the time anyway) to watch me chat a bit with owner Kelly Hughes on his live-audience talk show, Kelly Hughes Live.  You'll also get to hear from Winnipeg's burlesque darling, Miss LaMuse, and Miss LonelyHearts (Maureen Scurfield).  Sexy times to be had!

You'll also want to stop in at the Black and Blue Ball here in Winnipeg on April 2.  Cherrystems will have a table with extra awesome goodies, where you can learn more and even buy a print!  There will also be awesome promotions for those looking to purchase a membership, so stop in!  Fetish attire only!

Cheers!
Kate

]]> Hey everybody! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/211/hey-everybody/ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:46:00 -0600 Hi!

It's been a while since my last *official* update, though both myself and programmer man Aaron have been updating the site itself like madpeople.  Luckily, it's all done.  

Also lucky?  Having a brand new model to introduce all of you to!  She just shot her very first set on Saturday evening at a great Winnipeg landmark.  We're so excited to be bringing new people on board, and love the enthusiasm everyone's been sending out.

We're also pleased that photographer DaynaDanger will be returning to Winnipeg for a spell in mid March to visit and to shoot naked people.  Hooray!  Now all we need is her partner, Bee, to come home too.  :)  I have such fun with those girls.

We're also planning a group shoot to address some of the issues that came up long ago during the time of our Winnipeg Free Press article.  There were a bunch of negative sentiments expressed, including that I have misshapen breats, that some people are too flat, some too large, etc.  A bunch of us are getting together, the tall and the small, to show just how happy we are about those little differences in bodies.  We could have gotten super mad about name-calling and negativity, but instead we decided to roll our eyes and continue being awesome.  Good call, I think.

In the last bit of news, some of you may notice that the Customer From Hell set that was recently posted has since been taken down. After long and careful consideration, I decided that it broke too many of my own rules to have up on the site.  I made the rules, and I broke them. Apologies to anyone who was disappointed in me for posting set, but you can now know that I learned a lesson about set publishing from all of it.  Everything is just going to be a lot more transparent around here in terms of photoset expectations from us.  Capiche?  Excellent.

It's time for me to get back to work, but before that, I'm changing the feature set for the week.  It's late, but we also didn't have new material for this week.  So here's me with pink hair.

Cheers!
Kate

]]> At home! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/208/at-home/ Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:43:00 -0600 Hey there,

As those close to me already know, I work as a flight attendant.  It's my day job.  I dig going to various places in Canada and North America, meeting new people, doing new things, etc.

Working in travel is the reason I'm able to do something like this on the side.  The days that I'm out of town, I'm out of town.  When I'm in town, sometimes it's only for a day, but other times it's for 4-7 days.  It's time off like that that allows me the opportunity to give Cherrystems to the internet.  As much as I sometimes hate the situations I encounter at work (customer service is customer service, afterall), I'm happy to be in the industry. 

I finished my degree while working on the trains (Via Rail), traveled, built up the site and its support system, and more.  I'm so incredibly fortunate to have gotten a job where I was able to follow my dreams.

Thought I'd just put that out there as a positive personal note.

Cheers, and I hope your life is where it needs to be.  :)
Kate

]]> Saucy! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/206/saucy/ Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:33:00 -0600 Today marks the beginning of our kind of nerdily named Saucy Saturday in the Articles section.  Bascially, every Saturday we'll be featuring a piece of erotica.  We're debuting the day of pants-happiness with a story titled Welcome to London by long-time CS user matthew. 

Enjoy, and be warned - it's hot shit.

Cheers!

]]> Happy Friday! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/205/happy-friday/ Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:58:00 -0600 Welcome to yet another Friday.  Things are getting really exciting here as we ready ourselves to introduce three new models over the next several weeks.  We'll also see the return of some CS vets, which excites the crap out of me.

I also have a new schedule to announce.  Set previews hit our Facebook page on Thursdays in the form of 3 preview pictures.  Sets are featured on Fridays.  That much stays the same.  To add to that, however, we're adding featured article days.  These will be making their way to the front page soon, but until then can be found under the articles tab at the top of the page.

Tuesdays: Kev's Cassette Club
Saturdays: Saucy Saturday with a weekly featured erotica selection

We'll also be adding other non-regular articles on random dates as they come in to us.  Check in!

Last night was spent making wonderful connections with some good folks at a local University publication.  Here's hoping I get to explore possible glee with them in the future.

]]> Articles - they exist! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/204/articles---they-exist/ Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:25:00 -0600 We've been talking about them for months now.  Articles.  What do we mean by articles?

We mean a section of the site featuring writing that is hand-picked by Cherrystems.  Yes, there are blogs for users.  Those blogs can contain anything the user wants (so long as it's respectful, etc).  The articles, however, are regularly updated blogs of their own - that happen to adhere to a certain theme. 

We're debuting the section for the very first time today, and featuring Kevrock666's blog, titled "Kev's Cassette Club".  In this lil' blog of his, he'll be going through his old cassette collection at random, reviewing what he finds on a weekly basis.  Sounds good?  Great.

Keep you eyes peeled for more articles as the week progresses, and if you'd like to submit an idea for an article/blog of your own, don't hesitate to drop a line!

Cheers,
Kate.

]]> Our first charitable goodness! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/203/our-first-charitable-goodness/ Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:10:00 -0600 Hey there,

Just making an update to let you all know of a little bit of donation goodness that's going on here at Cherrystems. While we're still not at a point where enough income is rolling into the site to make monetary donations, we do have a few things to offer.  We'll be sending off some merch items and free memberships for a raffle held by Voices for Planned Parenthood at UCF.

We've also provided support for derby teams in the form of membership coupons and buttons in the past, but this is the first step toward our goal of supporting pro-choice organizations and bettering the sexual lives of people everywhere. 

If you feel like making a donation toward the organization - be it monetary or an item for their raffle, fire off an email to voxucf@gmail.com.  They'll let you know what you can do.

Likewise, if you are part of an organization that could use Cherrystems' support, let me know at kate@cherrystems.com. 

Cheers!
Kate

]]> The new design! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/200/the-new-design/ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:47:00 -0600 Hey everyone!  Perhaps you've noticed that things look a little different around here!  We've gone through a complete redesign, and we hope you like it. 

If you encounter any bugs or errors, send them off to aaron@cherrystems.com, and we'll deal with them straight away. 

In the meantime, enjoy the new look!

]]> Newness http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/198/newness/ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:32:00 -0600 Hey kids,

Welcome back to Cherrystems on this fine Friday. Today, we're featuring a classic set for the simple reason that it is the backdrop for our newest ad campaign.  Whoop! 

So check out Kitten in her amazing rope work set, Apple of My Eye.

Also, beware!  Cherrystems will be getting a complete facelift this week!  When you click on the site and find that nothing is where you remember it being, take a deep breath, close your eyes, and think of England.  And then open them again and enjoy our brand new look.  Shiny!  New!  Woo!

Have a great weekend!
Kate

]]> Happy mid-January. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/197/happy-mid-january/ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Hey everyone,

This week's featured set is from the amazing Stiletto.  She and photographer MisterIan teamed up to create this awesome set, titled Soft and Strong.

We're excited that there will be insane changes around here in just over a week, and the excitement that comes with that has been taking up a lot of our time.  This, of course, means that we'll be back to new sets super super soon. 

I'm off to Vegas to get a little crazy.  Have a great weekend, everyone!

]]> Lifetime membership promotion! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/196/lifetime-membership-promotion/ Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:28:00 -0600 On the heels of some really big changes around here, we're offering a pretty insane promotion.  This is open to everyone - current members, past members, and those who *still* don't have an account.

Once we reach 600 members on our Facebook fan page, we'll award one random fan a lifetime free membership to Cherrystems.com.  You must, of course, be over the age of 18.  You must also be a fan of Cherrystems on Facebook in order to be considered.

We announced the promotion only yesterday, and the fan count is already climbing.  Invite your friends!  If we don't get to 600, nobody gets the prize!

This week's featured set is an oldie but a greatie.  VixenVicious struts her sexy stuff in The Cat's Meow.  Check it out, and good luck!

]]> New model application system http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/195/new-model-application-system/ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:19:00 -0600 Hey there,

Just thought I'd let you all know what we'll be rolling out in the next few weeks. 

We've been doing a lot of reflection lately to see why things don't move along as quickly as they should.  We found one definite bottleneck - shoot scheduling.  As of right now, people contact me, I get back to them, we talk a bit, ideas get formed, I talk to a photographer, I get back to the model, the model gets back to me, I get back to the photographer.. and so on and so on.  This process can take as long as a month to work out.  Clearly, this isn't working.  While I do love the personal interaction that I get to have with everyone, I'd like to keep that on the side so that I actually get to spend time with the models, rather than spending time emailing them.

The new model application system will guide you through a very easy-to-follow path, starting at identification (proof of age) submission, agreement form submission, set planning and photographer contacts, right up to set acceptance! I'll still be available for one-on-one chats and advice, but putting the process into the models' hands means you all get more freedom, get to shoot your sets faster, and I get more time to make Cherrystems as great as it can be.

Phew! 

We start work on this whole project this weekend, so hopefully we'll be seeing it roll out by February. 

I couldn't be more excited for the creativity this is going to pour out of this!  Yess!

]]> Birthweek and related good stuff http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/194/birthweek-and-related-good-stuff/ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:27:00 -0600 This week has been crazy busy.  Forget that, the last 4 weeks have been crazy busy. 

I ended up having to miss Christmas because of my job, which was overall a much easier thing than I'd anticipated.  I was away from the 20th-31st of December, arriving home midday on NYE.  I've realized that I actually would have hated missing New Year's, and that postponing Christmas really wasn't a big deal.  So there's something interesting about Kate?

Since arriving home, I celebrated replacement Christmas on the 1st, went to a friend's replacement Christmas party on the 2nd, had houseguests from the 4th-5th, celebrated my birthday with friends at the delicious Peasant Cookery on the 5th, then collapsed on the 6th.  The 7th, I caught an early flight out to Montreal to finish celebrating my birthday.  Montreal is my old stomping ground, so rather than conjuring images of debauchery and flowing alcohol, picture more sleeping on a futon in a basement in the suburbs, having quality time with the fim fam.

We did get a room in the city for two nights, though.  It ended up being pretty wonderful.  We took the AMT train into the city proper on Saturday, and when we arrived and Lucien L'Allier station, I looked out the window and noticed a building that looked like a B&B I'd seen rave reviews of on the internet.  Since we were already considering time alone away from the fam, I suggested we go check it out to see if it actually was the B&B.  Upon walking in the door of the office, I knew I wanted to stay there.  Luckily, they had rooms available.  Right next to the Bell Centre, on game night, and there are rooms available?  At a reasonable rate?  You have to be kidding.  So we booked in, and were allowed to head up to the room right away.  It was so awesome!  Exposed brick wall, private balcony, charming decor, everything was perfect.  We didn't want to stay in just any sterile hotel, and we're glad we happened upon this place.  It was the Auberge Les Bons Matins.  The breakfast in the morning was spectacular.  Nothing like fresh croissants with brie and la vache qui rit, homemade jam, fresh bagels, fruit galore, and eggs benedict made to order with real hollandaise (you can tell when it's fake).  They came around first with a wine glass full of fresh squeezed OJ and a platter with fresh, hot waffles and french toast - with freshly made passion fruit and lime custards to top them with.  HOLY CRAP SO GOOD. 

So seriously, stay there.  We had a comfort room, which is pretty much a regular hotel room in its amenities, and it was $129/night.  Great location right across from the Lucien L'Allier metro, beside the Bell Centre, and with everything you need right near by.  Plus breakfast for two.  And an amazing room.  Oh, and complimentary port in the main room.  We definitely enjoyed a couple of glasses of various ports while reading the paper one evening.  So awesome, that place.

Otherwise, Aaron left on Sunday evening so he could get back to his 9-5er, while I opted to stay one more night and see a friend's show at Casa Del Popolo.  It was a great show, a good time, and it was super nice to see friends - seeing as I missed their annual migration back to Winnipeg for the holidays.

Now I'm home.  I met with a new prospective model last night, and she seems just peachy.  Hopefully we'll be introducing her within a month or so.  I also have a lot more behind the scenes CS work to do this week as we prepare for some big changes.  The joys of behind-the-scenes work. 

Anyway.  Have a great day, enjoy the lengthening days, and see ya later!

]]> Pop! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/193/pop/ Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Happy New Year, everyone.  Welcome to 2011.  Hopefully the first week of it has treated you all as awesomely as it can. 

I could blather on about all the new goodies we're working on, but that will just have to wait 'til February.  Also, I'm sure you're all here for a much better reason - this week's new set, Pop by Skinartia.

Not only is this set eye catching because of the pretty lady in it, it's also quite possibly the most brightly-coloured set that we've ever featured.  I mean seriously, look at those colours! 

We actually shot this set as a kind of response to some of the negative remarks we've encountered in our days out on the internet.  Some folks seem to think that Skinartia's all dark and gloomy, having done two sets with her gasmask already.  We found this to be pretty neat - two photographers' interpretation of the same theme.  But people are hard to please, so we decided we'd do something completely different.  Trouble is, dark and moody IS Skinartia - especially when you team her up with the talented MisterIan behind the lens. 

Check out the set to see what happens!

]]> To the mountains! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/192/to-the-mountains/ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:12:00 -0600 Shakira is all like "my breasts are small and humble so you don't confuse them with mountains", and I'm all like "Yeah, Shakira."  So then I climbed a mountain with the lovely DaynaDanger and showed you the difference between mountains and my boobs.

I called it Mountaineer because I felt that was sufficiently cheesy.  ;)  Writing about my own boobs is always weirder than anything.

Go check it out! 

Have a happy new year, everyone.  Enjoy life, enjoy yourselves, and enjoy 2011.

]]> Merry Christmas! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/190/merry-christmas/ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 02:29:00 -0600 Merry Christmas from Cherrystems!

As our treat to you, we introduce our very first two-lady set!  Skinartia and MissRuby unite to show us just what happens when you fall asleep from too many egg noggs on Chrstmas eve.  Just check out the new set, Yuletide Intruder. 

I'm in Hawaii right now, enjoying the sun and talking up the Cherrystems love.  Here's hoping you have the most amazing holiday possible. 

Also, all new signups from December 23, 2010 to January 1, 2011 are half price when you enter the promo code "christmastime" at signup.  DO IT!  Six month memberships become as low as $2.50 per month!

]]> Christmas is coming early! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/188/christmas-is-coming-early/ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 01:45:00 -0600 Hello!

We've got some good news for you Christmas-type or general holiday-type celebrators! 

Samara is the star atop our tree this week, with her awesome new Christmas-inspired set, All I Want....  Come see what her favourite things to find under the tree are, and what kinds of gifts are kind of stinkers.

In other news, I'm off to Hawaii!  Holy shit! 

Later!
Kate.

]]> Snowy City. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/185/snowy-city/ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:59:00 -0600 Snowy, is by Adventuress, and was shot by our newest photographer, Existential. It's just perfect - the rosy cheeks, and the cheekiness. Enjoy this wonderful new set with a nice cup of cocoa. You may find the cup heats itself after seeing the photos, though. Be warned!]]> Factory Fun http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/184/factory-fun/ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:58:38 -0600 our Facebook page on Thursdays. Pretty rad, huh? Today's brand new set is from a brand new model, so let me be the first to introduce her. Jo, everyone. Everyone, Jo! She comes to us with her very first awesome set, The Factory, in which she and photographer Brynna trespassed to create art like the awesome ladies that they are. Check it out, leave a comment, and enjoy your weekend! Watch for more and more changes as the weeks go on. Stoked.]]> New model! New shoots! New layout (soon)! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/183/new-model--new-shoots--new-layout-soon/ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:35:42 -0600 Ok! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/181/ok/ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:40:45 -0600 MissRuby's set, Baking Beauty. Watch for a new set from her in the coming weeks - it's going to be amazing! We're also pleased to announce that we shot two new sets over the last couple of weeks - the spoils of which you'll be seeing shortly. Hooray! Tomorrow, Cherrystems has its very first official meeting to discuss the changes we're about to make. Exciting stuff! Also, I'm going to announce some crazy savings and account extensions soon. Whoop!]]> Back to Winnipeg! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/179/back-to-winnipeg/ Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:53:49 -0600 Contact Us form, and we'll get to talking. Due to the nature of the promotions, we'll be looking for people in Winnipeg. I'll be randomly changing out this week's featured set, as we don't have anything new right now! Stay tuned, though. Shit's about to get mountainous. I mean hot.]]> Dudes. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/178/dudes/ Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:16:49 -0500 Ed in his set, Afternoon. In other news, one of our photographers has been living in Banff for the last few months, arting it up. I'll be heading out there this weekend to catch up on her work, hang out, and probably cause some trouble. CS trouble is the best trouble. I'll also be done what I came to Calgary to do in a week and a bit, so I'll be returning to Winnipeg to get cracking on CS v2.0.1 (point one). :) Have a great weekend!]]> Model Applications Work Again! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/176/model-applications-work-again/ Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:17:53 -0500 Email trouble http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/175/email-trouble/ Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:12:39 -0500 All Hallow's eve http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/170/all-hallows-eve/ Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:58:42 -0500 Ringu by Samara. Thanks goes out again to the kids at the Albert for letting us roll around on the rotting floors. Rock out! Seriously, this set speaks for itself. NOW TELL ME WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO BE FOR HALLOWEEN. Do it.]]> Bookworm http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/174/bookworm/ Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:03:51 -0500 Adventuress! Check out her very first set, Bookworm, and leave a note to let her know what you think! All those books, it's hard not to love it just in its concept. And then you get the amazing lady along with them. Win win. The set itself was shot on location upstairs at the wonderful Winnipeg establishment, Aqua Books, and we can't thank them enough for letting us shoot there. Enjoy this week's set! Now it's back to work for me!]]> Calgary! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/173/calgary/ Tue, 19 Oct 2010 19:05:55 -0500 First Friday in Calgary! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/172/first-friday-in-calgary/ Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:38:59 -0500 Classy Dame by Casey. This was one of the very first sets we shot for CS, years ago - before the site really even had ground to stand on. But here it is, being all extra wonderful for us today. We're also happy to introduce you to a brand new model, who recently shot a set for CS. Her name is Adventuress, and her first set will be debuting the first Friday of November. As for next week, stay tuned for a spooky new set from Samara, just in time for halloween! Hope you're all having a great week, and seriously - if anyone knows anything good to do in Calgary, let me know. I've finally gotten all settled in, but have yet to start meeting new people. I'll be going to see the Einstein/Darwin exhibition at the science centre tomorrow, which should be awesome. Because Einstein and Darwin were awesome. Go read Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut, by the way. Just finished it. Can you tell I'm starved for conversation from the move? Later!]]> Industrial Fridays http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/169/industrial-fridays/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:49:00 -0500 Arachnia's awesome set, Industrial! Since we're getting a lot of new traffic around here after the On7 article, I should take a moment to explain a few things. First off, Fridays are the day that new things get posted around here. We're still a pretty new site, run entirely by volunteers. That means that, sometimes, we don't have anything completely new to show you some weeks. Instead of just leaving the same set up for two weeks at a time, we feature a "classic" set, to remind everyone what's around. It's not ideal, but we used to have a one set a month release schedule that we couldn't even keep up to. The moral of the story is - we're getting to a point where we can release sets more frequently. Yay! All that said, next week we'll be introducing you to another brand new model! Hooray! If you're interested in modeling for the site and coming forward with the sexiness that is you, no matter where you fit in, just drop by the model application page. It doesn't take long, and can be one of the most uplifting things you do! Have a fantastic weekend, everyone. Catch ya soon! Kate.]]> Woo! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/168/woo/ Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:12:00 -0500 Free Press Article http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/166/free-press-article/ Sun, 03 Oct 2010 08:50:01 -0500 Introducing Stiletto! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/165/introducing-stiletto/ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:00:00 -0500 Stiletto! Drop in on her set, Soft and Strong to see this amazing lady explore both sides of herself. Shot by the ever-amazing MisterIan, the set explores several different moods in one fell swoop. Fuck yeah! We hope you all enjoy it, and that it sends you happily into your weekend! Cheers! Kate. PS - Don't forget that CS will be temporarily relocating to Calgary, Alberta for most of October and November. If you're out there, drop me a line! It'd be great to get to know some people there.]]> Falltime http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/164/falltime/ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:00:00 -0500 Kitten, all bubbly and bound, in her cute and playful set of photos, Apple of My Eye. Here at Cherrystems, we're done the backend of the new Articles section, just polishing up the front-facing part, and are planning a brief relocation to Calgary, AB! A little change from the usual Winnipeg HQ, but that's what makes life interesting. Otherwise, a cold has hit CSHQ pretty bad this week, so I'll likely be spending this weekend catching as many Zzz's as possible... Even though I'll be spending it in Northern Manitoba. Brr! Have a great weekend, everyone!]]> Smoke http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/162/smoke/ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:27:01 -0500 Skinartia, and is dubbed Smoke. She's busted out her gas mask one more time for this smoker (ohh!) of a set, and the results are amazing. Teamed up with DaynaDanger, the two created something entirely creepy. Watch for Skinartia's eye peeking through that mask! Chillingly sexy! So yeah, check it out and leave a comment! But most importantly, rock the fuck out this weekend. It's been too amazing here not to do the same. Later! Kate.]]> Formatting, editing, and fixes, oh my! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/161/formatting-editing-and-fixes-oh-my/ Sat, 11 Sep 2010 15:29:00 -0500 Lights on Broadway festival tonight!]]> Cute n' bubbly http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/160/cute-n-bubbly/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:47:00 -0500 Andrea is, in her set Bathing Beauty. I can't help but think of two things when I look at this set: 1) how amazingly relaxing the cabin was that we were staying in while the photos were being shot, and 2) how hilarious this lady is. She's about 10x as cute and bubbly in person as this set is, and I hope you keep enjoying it! We'll be back to new sets next week! While I wish I had the gumption to type out more, I really don't. I've been working on layouts and wading through legalese all afternoon, and nothing sounds better than a nice nap. Not to mention that I've made 5L of apple juice, 2 apple pies, and 2L of applesauce today. Whew! Also, watch this video! Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.]]> Bustin' it out http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/159/bustin-it-out/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:41:00 -0500 here to do that. I promise I don't update so much that you'll barf all over your news feed. See my clever use of the term barf there? Old school. Anyhow. Today is a "no pants" kind of day around Cherrystems HQ, which means things are getting done and I'm likely not going to be leaving the house until I head off to a board game night with some friends. Did I ever mention that I'm a total geekbag? Because I definitely am. Layout goodness is what I'll be up to all day. Helloooo Photoshop.]]> Friday of epicness http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/157/friday-of-epicness/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:13:00 -0500 VixenMassacre. Follow the storyline that we've all been through at one point in our lives in her set, Beautiful Disaster. Getting ready to go out, but nothing is going right. The minutes are ticking by, and memories are flooding into your head. Eventually, you just crack and say a big "forget it!" to leaving the house. At the end of the day, we're all worth way more than we give ourselves credit for - even in the face of a terrible day, month, or year. Behind the scenes this week, we're gearing up to change things up and really take the project further. Thanks for all of your patience through everything! We have two new sets from new models in the queue, including Stiletto, who we absolutely can't wait to introduce to you! We'd introduce you to the other new model too, but she hasn't picked a name yet! That's how new she is. We've also got another new set from Skinartia, but you'll have to wait! Good things do come from that, I hear. Have a badass long weekend, everyone!]]> Caribbean Sunshine http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/154/caribbean-sunshine/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:05:00 -0500 Kate, aptly titled Tan Lines. It was taken after a long day on beach beds in the Mexican sun in August. I was just modeling my new one-piece swimsuit that day, without realizing the hilarious effects it would have on my tan lines. Luckily, I didn't end up burned to a crisp like many of my traveling companions! Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!]]> Colourful. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/151/colourful/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:00:00 -0500 Samara. Samara, everyone. Here's her debut set, Tempra Tantrum, an awesome set of photos that I absolutely could not wait to show you all. It all comes to you thanks to the talented eye of photographer MissMetro, who I think you'll agree that I hope we see more of in the future. Have a spectacular weekend, everyone. Catch ya on the flip side.]]> Cruise http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/150/cruise/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:09:00 -0500 just started advertising! We're climbing out of the hole, and relying on my income less and less (which feels awesome). We definitely have all the amazing volunteers that have helped along the way to thank for that! Stay tuned for more awesomeness than ever before. Back to work.]]> We've returned to our regularly scheduled nudity. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/148/weve-returned-to-our-regularly-scheduled-nudity/ Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:09:00 -0500 Feminisnt (NSFW). It's a great blog I happened upon on the suggestion of good friend and makeup/hair artist, Coco. Give it a read, it's really awesome stuff. 'Til next time, Kate.]]> On the Prairie Front. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/145/on-the-prairie-front/ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:00:00 -0500 Skinartia shows off her brand new (to her) vintage gas mask in her new set, Chemical Wasteland. The moods in this set just blow my mind, and I'm amazed how much emotion can come through without facial expressions. Check it out, your mind will be blown by this lady. In other news, we're making a last call for submissions to the Articles section of the site. That means it's the last call to be rewarded with free memberships for your writing. We've already got several people working away at their keyboards, so why not add yourself to the list? Email kate@cherrystems.com for more information! I'd also like to add that everyone emailing me should be sure to check their junk/trash boxes in their email clients. It's all too often that someone thinks I haven't replied to them when really, I've replied a few times and they've all been caught by a spam filter. Failing that, leave me another way to contact you! Enjoy your weekend! I'm enjoying mine in sweet Miami, Florida! The hell? We definitely just got off a cruise, and let me tell you - I'm excited to share a little of the spoils of the trip with you... In the near future. :)]]> A baking request! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/146/a-baking-request/ Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:27:00 -0500 Grapefruit Moon for some food and fine microbrews. Mm. This week, we're filling a request to see more of MissRuby's set, Baking Beauty. A photo from it has recently been used in some of our advertising, and people have been wondering where to find the set. It's your lucky week, folks, because you don't need to do any more hunting. Here it is in all its awesome glory. :) Enjoy!]]> Up-to-date http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/144/up-to-date/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:09:00 -0500 Facebook http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/143/facebook/ Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:38:57 -0500 Go here!]]> Cast on. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/142/cast-on/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:36:49 -0500 Andrea's Knits! is back this week for all those new members who haven't had the pleasure of feasting their eyes on a seriously amazing knitter. She's so lovely, AND I have news for you! She'll be shooting another new set very soon! Awesome. I hate that I use so many exclamation points, but really. Excited. We've also been getting a lot of new sets and new models around these parts, so expect a lot of amazing newness in the near future - including a colourful addition, a shoot on a boat, and a seriously sexy homage to chemical warfare. Oh man. It's gonna be awesome. Click here to sign up!]]> Shoots! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/140/shoots/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:16:46 -0500 All is fair! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/138/all-is-fair/ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:00:25 -0500 "Quiet on the Set"! Stay fly, and I'll keep you all posted as we really get crazy next week!]]> Testeroo! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/132/testeroo/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:08:00 -0500 Bloody Friday. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/136/bloody-friday/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:05:16 -0500 Right? Regardless of if you have or have not, you can definitely enjoy welcoming our newest model to the site, Skinartia! She's not only a drop-dead gorgeous gal, she's an amazing person to boot! Stop in and leave a comment if you love what you see (which you will because it is hot). We've also added yet another model and photographer to our roster this week. We'll be introducing you to them real soon, so stay tuned. Our new "articles" section of the site is just about ready! Can't wait! If you feel you have a writing skill to share with us, drop me a line at kate@cherrystems.com. I'll even pay you in free membership per accepted submission. Sexy, huh? Thought so. Stay sexy, Kate.]]> She's no good girl. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/128/shes-no-good-girl/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:03:00 -0500 set is powerful and awesome, and really brings out what Arachnia is all about. Stay tuned for the introduction of our newest model, Skinartia, next week! Those watching us from Vancouver, feel free to get in contact with us because we're expanding to include you! Go West Coast! We already have two photographers at our disposal out there, so drop a line if you're interested in modeling!]]> Welcome to July http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/127/welcome-to-july/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:00:00 -0500 The Dark, by Kitten. Mmrowr. The rope work in this set was amazing to watch happen, and it's definitely eye-catching. We're almost finished going through our awesome backlog of sets, and are building up a whole new group to start unveiling. Can't wait to show you all what we've been up to, including two brand new models and some incredibly hot scenarios. Hope to see you all tomorrow at the WRDL's second hometown bout at the Convention Centre. Cherrystems has taken another ad out in the program this time around, and we're super stoked to welcome all the new members once again! Awesome. Have a great night.]]> A big week. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/126/a-big-week/ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0500 Casey's set, Classy Dame and let her know what you think! We're proud to announce that in these past two weeks, we've added two fabulous new models to our roster. The first is Skinartia, who I'm very happy to have met. This wee lady is a complete powerhouse in front of the lens. Fancy her if you please, and I think we can all agree that her sets are ones we'll look forward to. :) Who is the second? Well, you'll just have to wait and see! We're also almost done with our new section of the site, which will feature all things prose. Movie reviews, erotica, music, and more. Thanks goes out to all the wonderful people that are lending their lexicons! Enjoy the weekend, everyone!]]> Cuddle up. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/125/cuddle-up/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:18:00 -0500 Boudoir, shot by the wonderful MisterIan. Also stay tuned because in about two weeks, we'll be launching a new section of the site featuring written works by Cherrystems.com's official writing team. Erotica, advice, music, and more. It's going to be awesome. If you think you can contribute, drop us a line at kate@cherrystems.com. Enjoy your weekend, and be sure to stop in on the forums to add to the wishlist that MisterIan just started!]]> Saucy! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/124/saucy/ Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:21:00 -0500 Tonight! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/123/tonight/ Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:12:23 -0500 Arachnia. Her newest set, PVC, is shockingly sexy. If her piercing gaze doesn't get your, her sassy attitude will. Check it out and let her know how badass she is. In other news, Cherrystems.com hopes to step up its presence on the West Coast this summer. If you're in the Vancouver area and are interested in getting in on the Cherrystems action, feel free to get in touch with me by emailing kate@cherrystems.com. I will be spending every other weekend in Vancouver, all summer long, and will be looking to network. I'm also still looking for writers! We've already got a music reviewer and an erotica writer, but we want more. MORE! Have a stellar weekend, everyone!]]> Writers wanted! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/122/writers-wanted/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:59:00 -0500 Bricks http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/121/bricks/ Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0500 Bailey. Once again, it's a set that has never been featured on this site, and it's finally getting the attention that it deserves! This shoot was all a play-it-by-ear kind of thing, and was so so much fun to be at. What's even hotter is that this set is nothing but an exposed brick wall and her sexiness, and it's incredible. Stop in and leave a note if you dig it! Have a sexy weekend, everyone. Try not to get in too much trouble. ;)]]> Good Tuesday http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/120/good-tuesday/ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:09:00 -0500 Winnipeg LJ community. As a way to keep those fellow LJers up to date, I've now begun to maintain our very own Cherrystems journal. Follow it with RSS, watch it with your LJ account, or just check in from time to time. The main topics discussed there will be the formation of the business, and all the nutty things that happen behind the scenes so that you can all look at beautiful naked people. Sounds good? Sounds good.]]> Cuppencakes http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/119/cuppencakes/ Fri, 28 May 2010 13:31:00 -0500 MissRuby! Check out her very first set, Baking Beauty. It's a cute, 50s-inspired set featuring everyone's favourite treat - cupcakes! Oh, and a gorgeous lady. Can't forget that! It was shot by the lovely and talented MisterIan, and was loads of fun to be on set for. MissRuby is truly an amazing girl. Be sure to stop in on her set and give her a warm welcome. A big hello goes out to all the new members we've gotten this week! Enjoy the sets, and stick around for more. It's only getting sexier. If you'd like some CS merch or memberships for your special event, just contact kate@cherrystems.com. Have a great weekend everyone! Kate]]> The long weekend http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/117/the-long-weekend/ Mon, 24 May 2010 12:30:00 -0500 MissRuby. I'm just pleased as punch to have her aboard, and can't wait to show all of you what a great time we had shooting. Stay sexy, Kate.]]> New Set Friday! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/115/new-set-friday/ Fri, 21 May 2010 15:23:00 -0500 Umbrella by BettyBitch. Check it out, it's hot stuff. This week has been pretty huge here at CS. If you don't have a membership, see the last blog post (right under this one) for info on our current 50% off promotion. We're also looking for feedback on the site now that it's come together. If you have anything to suggest, head on over to the forums and get it off your chest. I hope you all have great plans for the long weekend! New shoots next week, and a brand new model to introduce you to!]]> Visa!! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/114/visa/ Thu, 20 May 2010 09:53:00 -0500 $10 $5 3 Month: $20 $10 6 Month: $30 $15 Simply enter the promo code "hooray" during sign up. This promotion is open to anyone, not just Visa cardholders. There's never been a better time to join Cherrystems. Promotion ends at 11:59pm on Sunday, May 23rd. Welcome aboard! *Prices are in USD by default. We can't change it, sorry!]]> Me-ow http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/113/me-ow/ Fri, 14 May 2010 01:00:00 -0500 The Cat's Meow. The beautiful VixenMassacre struts her sexy stuff, in a set that can only be described as having been spontaneous. I showed up in her home to figure out some outfit choices for her first set, Beautiful Disaster, when the idea for this set came together. Luckily, photographers Dayna and Brynna were up to the task of shooting a beautiful lady all afternoon. Hell yeah. In other news, congrats go out to the winner(s) of the Cherrystems prizes at the Best of Burlesque fundraiser! It's the first time we've given stuff to a silent auction, and we'd do it again, goddammit! I mean it! Hopefully more shoots this week, and meeting a new photographer on Monday. Here's to Cherrystems, and to you.]]> The weekend! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/111/the-weekend/ Fri, 07 May 2010 14:55:00 -0500 Like a record, baby? http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/110/like-a-record-baby/ Fri, 07 May 2010 13:59:00 -0500 new set is by Kate, who is also known as me. This set was shot a while back, and is happy to finally see the light of the intertubes. Bonus points if you can name all those records I'm playing with. I'd redo this set now if it weren't overkill, as my record collection has definitely expanded since this shoot. Anyhow! We're still waiting on the Visa processing, but it shouldn't be much longer. We've also partnered with another group for sponsorship - the Brandon Roller Derby League. Yeah, we're just all over ladies in fishnets on roller skates. Hot.]]> An Industrial Friday. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/108/an-industrial-friday/ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:13:00 -0500 Arachnia in her latest set, Industrial. It's moody as hell, and her piercing gaze will just melt you. Head over, check it out, and let her know what a saucy lady she is. This is also the first set to go live that our newest photographer has shot. Everyone, give a warm welcome to MisterIan, who has already shot four amazing sets for the site in just a few weeks. The rest are still to come - you'll just have to wait. We'll also soon be introducing a photographer distinction to the site, so that you can browse sets by photographer - in case you happen to really dig the style of a specific one. With all the changes around here, aren't you excited to be some of the first members? Hellyeah. Thanks for all the support! Kate.]]> Visa Transactions! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/107/visa-transactions/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:26:00 -0500 Boobquake http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/106/boobquake/ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:23:00 -0500 comments made about women's exposed breasts and promiscuity being the cause of earthquakes in the world, a Facebook event and veritable ground-shaking movement has occurred. That would be Boobquake. Check it out, and enjoy our boobs! To those new around here, we will be getting Visa processing by May 1, so "like" us on Facebook to get a reminder of when this service will be available!]]> The Albert http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/105/the-albert/ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:59:00 -0500 Bailey's stunning set, Angel. She was one of the ladies that headed down to the Albert on a nice spring day soon after the residents were all cleared out of the upstairs hotel. Bailey was awesome about the whole experience, ready to jump in the tub in the murder room and anxious to bring out the beauty in these busted up rooms. I think she really achieved it in this set, don't you think? Just for reference, the other set that we shot that day was my Going Up?, shot at the stairwell that leads to the roof of the Albert. Next week we'll be back to new models and new sets, with a new one from Arachnia! You'll also be able to join the site using your shiny Visa card! Holy crap! Have a great weekend. Kate.]]> Shoot! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/104/shoot/ Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:13:00 -0500 Deck the Halls. This time, I worked with a new photographer and absolutely loved the results. I wish I could tell you all about it, but it's top secret until it gets released! :) I really feel like we're on the edge of a really great time for CS. This summer is going to be the summer of Cherrystems. Watch out!]]> Professionalism http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/103/professionalism/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:54:00 -0500 Red letter day http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/102/red-letter-day/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:47:00 -0500 Red by our very own wonderfully pretty Andrea. She's as sweet as a strawberry and the colour suits her just fine. Stop in to this sweet set and leave a comment! Also, my day job is calling and soon I'll be in Vancouver and Toronto with relative frequency. Keep your eyes peeled for more events and fun in those areas of the country! Also, be sure to stop in at the Park Theatre on May 12th for the Best of Burlesque fundraiser! Featuring some awesome entertainment and Cherrystems merch in the silent auction! Have a happy weekend! Lots of new shoots next week to look forward to! Life is good.]]> A day in bed. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/101/a-day-in-bed/ Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:15:00 -0500 Our very first male model! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/99/our-very-first-male-model/ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:50:15 -0500 Ed. Give him a warm welcome as he bares all for us with his relaxed set, Afternoon. From the start, Cherrystems has put itself out there as a place where equality reigns. Our membership levels are holding steady at about 50/50 men and women, and we're really proud of that. We're a safe place for people to be hot and naked, no matter who they are. Ed here blew through town on a cross-Canada tour, staying on my couch for a couple of nights between train departures. I told him about the website, and he was pretty much ready to drop trou right then. Luckily, I was able to wrangle our wonderful photography team of Dayna and Bee, and we created this amazing set. It was a learning experience for all involved - how do you shoot men? How do you pose them? All questions we quickly figured out the answers to. Flip through and watch him enjoy some of Winnipeg's delicious Half Pints beer, a few of my books, and being pantsless. Happy fucking Friday! Hell yeah! PS - if you are having trouble viewing a post you've just made, give it about a minute. The clocks on our servers are out of sync, and until we can get it sorted out, we'll just have to wait.]]> The Royal Albert Arms http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/96/the-royal-albert-arms/ Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:59:12 -0500 new set by Kate was just one of the few sets we shot that day. As a longtime patron of this punk/rock haunt, I was absolutely stoked to shoot here. Of course I'd drunkenly stared up at the balconies hundreds of time, always wondering what kind of debauchery was going on behind the scuzzy window panes. I'm happy to say that I've now contributed to the debauchery. It's a set that really rocks my world, and I hope it rocks yours too. On another note, you should all head down to this event in May. It's a fantastic-looking burlesque show in our hometown of Winnipeg. It's taken a while for burlesque to catch on here, but it's clearly in full swing these days. Come out and support the scene!]]> Beautiful Disaster http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/94/beautiful-disaster/ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:24:53 -0500 VixenMassacre's first set, Beautiful Disaster, debuts today. It's a walk through the dark side that everyone sees at some point in their lives, when just one little thing can set you off. It was shot by the wonderful Dayna and Bee, with makeup by our own talented Nicole. If you've already got a membership, check it out! If you haven't, then may I ask what in the hell you are waiting for? JOIN US. Have a glorious Friday, all. I know that, after looking at the new set myself, I'll be having a stellar day. Out. -Kate]]> Intellectual Pursuits http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/92/intellectual-pursuits/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:15:46 -0500 Intellectual Pursuits by Andrea will give you another hint into her amazing personality. If you don't already love Neil Gaiman, Douglas Adams, and some of the other great authors whose books make appearances in this set, you should check them out. Feel free to comment on the set for recommendations, or head over to this week's discussion post on your favourite books and authors. We've got two more shoots set up for next week, and can't wait to introduce you to our newest model, VixenMassacre. One of her amazing new sets will make its debut next Friday. Excitement! Have a great weekend, darlings! Kate.]]> Long weekend http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/90/long-weekend/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:07:07 -0500 It's Friday, kids. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/89/its-friday-kids/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:09:24 -0600 new one is another in which you can take a gander at my boobs. I really like this one for its simplicity and classic nature. A bit of a departure, I suppose. In other news, things are moving along great here at CS. Of course if you have any questions, comments, or have found something that doesn't work as it should, do email me at kate@cherrystems.com. Thanks for tuning in, Kate.]]> Shoots http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/88/shoots/ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:37:40 -0600 Neighbours http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/86/neighbours/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:58:37 -0600 Spring has sprung. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/85/spring-has-sprung/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:16:40 -0600 set from Casey. Shot on an epic orange vinyl couch, Casey shows us her trashy side, modeling in her highest of heels and Led Zeppelin t-shirt. This week has been incredibly busy around cherrystems headquarters. Meeting new models and photographers, setting up shoots, and generally being awesome are just some of the things we've done this week. In the coming weeks, we'll see even more new sets hit the tubes. Again, if you're interested in modeling, head over here to fill out the application. Pass a great weekend, everyone. Maybe I'll see you around. 'Til next time, Kate]]> Water, Water, Everywhere. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/83/water-water-everywhere/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:07:23 -0600 set by the spectacular Andrea! I love it, it's amazing, and editing it today has energized me to the point that I can't stop smiling like a giddy school girl. I love it! So much! Stop in and let her know how awesome it is. I know I will. Hey, we're on twitter! Follow us for live updates from events, shoots, or just when I'm feeling saucy. Also! Tomorrow is the day for the WRDL's first home-turf bout! Word on the street is that it's sold out, so I hope you got your ticket. If you are going to be headed down tomorrow, be sure to pick up a program for some amazing membership savings here at CS. Here's the price breakdown for the promotion*: 1 Month: $10 $5 3 Month: $20 $10 6 Month: $30 $15 Holy crap! That's a 50% savings! You can qualify for this promotion by sneaking a peek at the WRDL bout program. It's our gift to you wonderful derby supporters of Winnipeg. Prices per month are as low as $2.50! I know we can't do Visa transactions yet, but that's coming in the next month or so. If you only have a Visa and want to be a member, email kate@cherrystems.com for some advice. Ahem. *Promotion is for a limited time, and runs 'til May 27, 2010.]]> Hockey tonight! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/82/hockey-tonight/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:52:22 -0600 It's almost 3am. Blog time. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/81/its-almost-3am--blog-time/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:49:54 -0600 The Out of Doors http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/78/the-out-of-doors/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:49:28 -0600 set is by Kate, which is also known as yours truly. I'll avoid writing in the third person. The plan was to hop in the water, but I'd sprained my ankle pretty badly the night before. I'd taken the bandage off and hobbled up and down the rocks, laughing my ass off at the absurdity of the whole situation. The end result is stunning, with the crystal clear skies and water. Enjoy the set, think of summer, and remember that it's not that far off anymore! Leave a comment on the set if you dig it! It'd make my day. Rock out tonight at Fesitval, those of you that live in Winnipeg. Caribou is best out of a glass made of ice. Happy weekend, -Kate]]> Festival du Voyageur http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/77/festival-du-voyageur/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:01:11 -0600 Ah, Friday. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/74/ah-friday/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:59:27 -0600 set by the stunning Bailey is amazing! A sophisticated beauty, Bailey shows off an old Super8 camera and herself in this lovely set. Be sure to stop in and leave a comment to let her know how awesome it is. In other news, we're still looking forward to the WRDL's very first at-home bout on February 27th! Get your tickets now, and look for Cherrystems' very first ad ever in the program! And hey, what's going on tonight? It's Friday. It'd be a shame to waste it. Have an awesome weekend, -Kate.]]> Morning http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/73/morning/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:44:52 -0600 Changes http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/72/changes/ Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:01:40 -0600 here and let us know. Some things that have changed even just today are: -new forum posts links on the front page -films section actually displays when editing your profile (sorry about that, Dole. That section has been trouble.) -forum formatting changed slightly -RSS feed! It's linked at the bottom of this main page here. Keep updated on our updates. Up to date? And we're on our way to some bigger changes, too. Awesome.]]> Boobs. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/69/boobs/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:25:19 -0600 set, by yours truly. It was actually the very first shoot that we ever did here at CS. I'd kept it on the back burner for so long because I wanted to make sure I was releasing other people's sets first. Today while deciding which one should go up next, I stumbled upon this nugget! It's about time it saw the light of day! Be sure to stop by the forums to connect with your fellow Cherrystemmers. Enjoy the weekend, and drop a line if you'd like to be a photographer or model for Cherrystems! Thanks for popping by! -Kate]]> The Start of Cherrystems Advertising http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/68/the-start-of-cherrystems-advertising/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:51:47 -0600 WRDL's very first hometown bout on February 27th at the Convention Centre. It's the triumphant return of roller derby to Winnipeg, so don't miss out. Not to mention that you'll get to see our ad in the program! In other news, we have another great set lined up for Friday, featuring yours truly. See you then!]]> Dr. Horrible http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/66/dr-horrible/ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:43:38 -0600 New Set Friday! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/65/new-set-friday/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:44:08 -0600 Andrea shows of some of her badass knitting skills in her latest set. As a note, yes she did make all of those things you see in the set. Pop in and leave a comment at the bottom if you like what you see! Also note that the store is fully functioning now, and buttons are headed out in the mail! We'll be introducing new styles every now and again as our set collection grows!]]> First week back! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/64/first-week-back/ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:32:23 -0600 Kitten - Apple of my Eye http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/63/kitten---apple-of-my-eye/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:08:50 -0600 new set from Kitten, our favourite lady that likes to get all tied up! Watching this happen was truly watching art happen - the knots are so intricate and created not only for restraint, but also with comfort in mind. Credit goes to Osin for the wonderful works of rope art, and to Dayna Danger and Brynna for the photography. Be sure to leave a comment on her set if you dig it! Enjoy your weekends!]]> Newness. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/62/newness/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:17:17 -0600 A Haitian Relief Banjo. http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/60/a-haitian-relief-banjo/ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:11:03 -0600 The New Site! http://www.cherrystems.com/blogs/58/the-new-site/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600