This cuptake's for you, Anya.

A dear photog friend sent me this ADORABLE baby t out of the blue the other day. Little did she know how perfect the timing was as I was able to show it off at the Cupcake Academy yesterday. Thank you so much, hon. What a wonderful surprise and how perfect!

What a fun day!!!!!

We had the first ever Pinkle Toes Cupcake Academy today and let me tell you, we had a blast! What a great group of people and it was so impressive how quickly everyone picked up those sweet photography tricks. Thank you all so much for being the cupcake guinea pigs, your patience, your laughter, your questions, and your willingness to learn.

If you missed this one, details on the next Cupcake Academy are HERE. Two things: 1) I'm probably going to make it longer, but I have to confirm with Baby Coco first and 2) this particular workshop will be only open to people who have not had a Pinkle Toes photo session.

These are a few of my pics from the day (and to everyone who came today, please feel free to post links to your pics here as well--we're all dying to see what you came up with).

I make my students study hard. ;-)

Experimenting with light.

Oh, you *know* we had to have cupcakes, of course.

My sincerest apologies for not having enough time, though. Here I was wondering how I was going to fill an hour and a half with material--silly me! I should know better when it comes to talking about photography! (J and L - so sorry you guys had to miss out on the paparazzi after class, but practice what we talked about and I'd be happy to offer more tips if you want it.)

back to basics.

Did a little mini session with my boys today since they're having a vaca at MeeMaw's this weekend. It's so quiet here now. Makes me a little sad to look at these, actually.

(inspired by Wynona)

ho hum.

My rear is sore from sitting at my 'puter for so long. Funny how getting a new monitor is not quite as simple as it seems. At least the rubber band ball is cool (and doesn't require any calibration that I know of).

However, this video sure helped break up the day. (Thanks, Priscilla, for sharing it with me!!!):

office.space.

I don't know what I was thinking. Got this brilliant idea on Sun. that I should reorganize my office (my poor husband). After an all-day camp out at IKEA (ugh!!) and turning my entire house upside down, I *finally* have my computer set back up (hence the reason why I've been a bit MIA these past few days). Still missing half of my desk (grrrrr...IKEA). It will be nice to be settled in again and perhaps I will learn that little Sunday projects are never little.

Exciting, huh?

Okay, I do kinda dig my new wall file system.

featured in Austin Design Guide

Thank you SO much to my sweet friend, Jen, for getting me a little slice of Austin Design Guide. Such a cool magazine filled with decorating inspiration. Man, it looks so cool to see Pinkle Toes in there all shiny and purdy.

Well, it's finally happened. All of my life, I've wanted to collect something. I don't know...I always wanted to be known for something cool that I collected (I'm a wierdo sometimes). And lookie now...who would have thought that a prop that I started using in my work would turn into A COLLECTION????!!! Thank you so much to all of my pals that have sent various cupcake paraphenalia my way!!!!!!!!! It thrills me to no end and I can't wait to set up a really cool display with all of my cupcakes.

These candles are from a sweetheart mommy who has just been the most wonderful client and friend. Her daughter is featured in my sample coffee table book. Thanks for thinking of me, M!!!!

And a totally random pic for ya. My hubba hubba hubby. Thought it would be nice to put a face to the:

austin.texas.bride

All I can say is wow. Just wow. Isn't she stunning? You may or may not recognize her, but I've been fortunate enough to be part of some very important events in this family's life. They married out of state, though, so I finally got my chance to do some bridals after-the-fact. Soooooo thrilled to have had this opportunity.

(I was there the day this little cutie was born!)

Um. loved this.

[Edited to add another shot of little J 'cuz he's sooooooo adorable.]