ice cream and pupperoni

The weather was warm and a bit cloudy - just the way I like it. The entire family, even miss Sasha, and I paraded through ISU campus, stopping occasionally as I Ooo'd and Ahhh'd over different photo opportunities. The kids are used to humoring me and my grand ideas - as I seem to always be asking the impossible. ;) "Can you grow about 6 inches taller to fill that gap?" or "hold that pose...." and the infamous, "just one more!" So, we have established what great sports the kids have been over the last three years of photo sessions... It seemed only fitting that we end the night at Emack and Bolio's for ice cream. Miss Sasha had her main course of "pup"eronis early on (bribery... you are my friend)... and was ready to move on... Cookies and Cream on a sugar cone, please! As the sun set just beyond "Uptown" I giggled as I noticed that Sasha had sampled every flavor!

xo, Laura

cupcake goes punk

Cupcake girls are back in all their glory! Trisha the creative cupcake genius and co-founder of Cakes on Walnut modeled this session. Stay tuned for more highlights from the 2010 Cupcake Calendar shoots!

xo, Laura

love that red!

I don't know if I have ever been quite so envious of the color red.... until last week! .... Take a look and I think you will understand my envy! ;) On a more serious note, thank you to Chelsea for modeling. Your session was so classic and beautiful! SJK Studio can't wait to see you featured in her new design book "BIG"... Check back later this week to see Samantha's next model... Emily!!

xo, Laura

one sunny afternoon

The sun was unusually bright for late afternoon. Just beyond the sparkling lake and yellow fields we walked... hoping for some shade. Cheryl had brought along a gorgeous victorian chair and matching ottoman from home. (Brendon was nice enough to move it 50 million times while I changed my mind!) It fit perfectly with the style and color scheme - which I am loving! J.Crew has really outdone themselves this fall. If you haven't seen the latest mag or been online to see the new collection, I would highly advise it! There are so many fun colors and patterns paired with neutrals - and top that off with outstanding vintage jewelry! Wonderful job to the Nussbaum's for taking some of these ideas and making them your own! All of your hard work payed off and you did a wonderful job of putting together a terrific color scheme! The trail we found was absolutely beautiful with dancing filtered light and just out of reach of those harsh rays.... Here's a peek at our afternoon...

xo, Laura

celebrate love

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I am excited to share a few more images of Dan and Trisha. Its very obvious to see how much fun they have together! Enjoy!

xo, Laura

Cupcakes for Kristen!

Kristen is one of my favorites! She has a very sophisticated, regal look about her. She not only is tall and beautiful but, she has a delightful personality too! The 1932 classic Ford fits oh so well! Thank you to my "gramps" (John Hoerr) who has been restoring and perfecting this amazing car. He so graciously drove it for us and even allowed buttercream near the lovely leather seats! It absolutely completed the photographs! Carrie's never fails to amaze us with wonderful vintage finds... I spent an hour in her store just last week and didn't even notice the grand purple hat!!! You must have an entire afternoon just to see everything, even then you probably won't! Kristen's clothing are all complements of Jennifer North's French Connection. Once again a sweet delight!

xo, Laura

thoughts

In the midst of yesterdays chaos, I stumbled upon this quote from Audrey Hepburn. I love it! Much of the inspiration for our 2009 Cupcake Girl Calendar I have been drawing from legends like Audrey, Jackie O and Marilyn. Not only is the highlight of this cupcake series classic fashion but also the legendary women who brought about the fashion. I think this note from Audrey can inspire us all.

xo, Laura

Gage

This morning was sweet... In more ways than one! Baby Gage is celebrating his first birthday this Saturday. So on my way to his one year photo shoot I popped into Trefger's Bakery to pick up a mini cupcake and candle... Yummy! I didn't even give into temptation and fought off the urge to buy one for myself as well! ...(I still want one!)... What is a birthday party with out balloons? Greg, of Greg Florists, was fun to chat with as one of his sweet assistants filled my colorful party decorations. What fun - and cake before 11 am?! Stay tuned for more images to come! Happy Birthday Gage!

xo, Laura

Miss Emily

As I promised before... Here are the rest of Miss Emily's images! We had quite an adventure together - from almost being trampled by the entire boys track team to our hike into what seems like the wilderness... (I may be exaggerating a bit but, wearing stilettos makes it quite a feat!) Either way, Em and i can laugh about it now... Ha Ha, right?! I'm sure the blisters on her feet have gotten a little less sore by now... You're a trooper Emily!

xo, Laura