Boudoir Marathon

Hi there!  Due to the overwhelming response, I will be holding another Boudoir Marathon on Sunday January 23rd.  So ladies if you are wanting to get your session in for Valentine's Day, this is your last chance!  You can do it! :)

Please email tkcipolla@yahoo.com to book your session!

Like the shoes?  My favs.... :)

Never enough eye candy...

I love shoes...a lot.  I could spend hours in a shoe store, yup.  So when I got an email from Dillard's announcing their 50% off shoe sale, I squeeeed.  Every year they have a massive shoe sale right after the new year and I never seem to catch the sale on the first day....it's usually the 3rd or 4th day...and for a girl who wears a size 10, those shoes are always picked over and gone.  So this year I just happened to be making a trip to the mall and noted to self to stop by Dillard's and check it out.  I got there around 1pm and it was total madness.  Boxes stacked everywhere, all over the floor, women shuffling around like cattle, it was insane.  Mom and I jumped right into the cattle madness.... :)  Trying to balance shoe boxes with one hand while lifting the lids of shoe boxes with your other hand is a talent that takes lots of practice.  I have mad skills in that department.  It was no joke though....women are serious about their shoes...and they will shove, elbow, and kick their way through to find what they want.  I got shoved twice AND a lady cut in front of me at the register.  Oh and trying to sit down to try on shoes, women were grabbing at my boxes once I set them down.  Craziness...  But after it was all said and done, I didn't go crazy and just got 2 pairs of shoes.  And of course I felt the need to share them with the world.  Amazing eye candy....love it. :)

Gianni Bini boots....drool....

Double drool...oh and these boots and I were so meant to be...

I found them in an unmarked shady looking shoe box and the sales person was magically able to find the right box...on the floor...in 10 seconds...

MINE!

And these sassy Antonio Melani heels...love...

I am a huge fan of Antonio Melani...his shoes are super cute and super comfy for high heels!

It's like a "golden ticket" on the inside.... :)

What's your name? ;)

So for those of you who love shoes like I do, I hope you enjoyed!

Have a fabulous day! :)

PS:  If you have not done so yet, please head on over to iheartfaces and vote for picture #732??? Please???

THANK YOU!

MEGA MILLIONS

So last night my mom bought me a lottery ticket on her way over for dinner.  I can honestly say that I have never bought a lottery ticket in my life.  Gambling is fun and all.... when you have money, but I would just rather spend my money on shoes.  I did gamble once at a casino and won $50 on a quarter slot machine, oh man was that exciting.  But when I went to Las Vegas, I just played the nickel and quarter slots.  Watch out people....high roller.  So I don't gamble.   And Bingo?  I can't handle it....  I like to go with my mom and people watch (hilarious) but when I actually play and it comes down to one more number, I spaz out!  Seriously spaz out!  I can't handle it...  But there is this game, maybe you have heard of it called "MEGA MILLIONS" and the winning jackpot was $335 miiiiiiiilllllllion dollars last night.  That is a lot of moolah!  I wouldn't know what to do with $335 million dollars.....ya that's a lie. :)  But long story short, my mom bought 2 tickets and GUESS WHAT?!?!?!?!!?  We won $7!  WOOT WOOT! 

I will be moving to my private island today and buying tickets to NKOTB's entire tour.... ;)

Did you buy a ticket???  DID YOU WIN BIG BUCKS???  Wanna share?  Wanna go play bingo? :)

Have a fabulous day!

i heart faces- Best Face Photo of 2010

The theme for this week's contest at i heart faces is "Best Face Photo of 2010".  I have taken a bagillion photos over the past year and have lots and lots of favorites.  I have definitely grown over the year when it comes to photography so my "style" did change over the year...which is good, very good.  I chose this photo of Amber because it is absolutely lovely.  Love the texture, love the gorgeous Amber and her fabulous freckles, it's kind of edgy, it's one of my favs.  And during this week's contest, YOU get to decide who wins.  That's right, YOU get to vote on your fav, so please go on over to i heart faces and check out all the awesome entries....then vote for mine? Por favor? :)

Voting starts at noon CST and closes Friday at 5:00pm CST.

Thanks and have a fabulous day! :)

New Year equals New Door....color....

Yesterday DH and I had justed watched Empire Records (squeeee!) and were lounging around watching some tv.  Well I put it on the addictive HGTV channel and their Dream Home 2011 special was on.  My goodness!  Their dream home giveaway was located in Stowe Vermont and it was absolutely goegeous!  You can check it out here.  Well then my project/creative/crazy thoughts started flowing and I looked over at our front door.  I hate the color....hate it.  It's like a dark muddy sandstone color and it makes that corner of our living room so dark.  At first I said "we need to finish painting the trim around the door"...DH all comfy just looked at me and of course I flashed him a million dollar smile.  Then after he got the paint out I got the best idea ever...."Lets just paint the entire door!"...again flashed a million dollar smile over towards DH.  :)  Here are some before pics and of course an after.  Yes I will get my red door this year with a big chunky window, but for now I am loving the new color.  Much better :)

Lets get it...

BEFORE, Muddy Sandstone....blah...

AFTER, bright white..

(This was taken last night, crappy lighting)



Taken this morning...so much brighter in that corner!  WOOT!

I love it.... :)

Gracie doesn't really seem to care.... :)

First random project of 2011.  :)

Oh and if you haven't become a "fan" yet, swing on over to my FB Fan Page

and become a fan.  I have a pretty awesome contest coming up and I wouldn't want you to miss it!

I know I have had contests in the past, but this one is pretty dang awesome. :)

Have a fabulous day!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!  When asked to describe 2010 in one word, my word would be rollercoaster. 

Rollercoasters are intimidating, scary as hell, fun as hell, sometimes cause a headache and nausea, other times cause uncontrollable laughter, emotional highs and lows, can make you never want to ride them ever again or can make you want to ride them over and over, but overall a rollercoaster is one memorable experience.  I experienced all of the above in 2010 and learned from every single one.  Could every year be described as a rollercoaster?  Of course...  And that's why I am excited for 2011.  Was I happy in 2010?  Of course...  But I am looking forward to new and positive changes in 2011.  I am looking forward to feeling better and getting back on the healthy train (toot toot!), spending more quality time with friends and family, taking on new challenges (starting a new job), continuing to put my heart and energy into my business and hopefully watching it grow more and more, getting organized, celebrating the small things, celebrating the big things, getting a red front door (oh I will), and celebrating a Nsync Reunion....   Come on already!!!! :)

Wishing you all a Happy 2011! 

♥ Kristina

St. Louis Maternity Photographer - Rochelle

Hi there!  So as I am writing this post the tornado sirens are going off.  Tornadoes in December?  Only in the midwest....craziness.  Yes I should probably be taking cover, but DH and I are making bacon and eggs and I have my camera ready just in case the tornado decides to stop by and say hello...I can take his picture. :)  DH and I are the worst people to be around during a tornado because we run outside when the sirens go off trying to find the tornado.  Yes I know how dangerous that is, but we are strange.  But I wanted to share a few pics from Rochelle and Kevin's maternity session.  If you are a fan of my Facebook Fan Page you have already seen these, but the blog world has not.  So here you go. :)

I met with Rochelle and Kevin at their home back in November.  As I pulled up to their home I couldn't help but get excited about their street.  It was lined with big old tress (my favorite) and their home greeted me with a big red front door.  Squeee!  Rochelle and Kevin are such a cute couple and so easy going, we had ourselves one fabulous maternity session.  Thank you so much Rochelle and Kevin for welcoming me into your home!  You are such an adorable couple and I am so excited for you both! :)

Aren't they cute? :)

Their kitty had to get in at least one pic, just to check me out...see what was going on....

Love that book!

Rochelle, you are absolutely gorgeous my dear... 

Love it...

I adore maternity sessions...so gorgeous...

Rochelle and Kevin are having a boy...

And they are naming him Ace...hehe...cute! :)

Love love love...

I like to make pregnant women stand in the middle of busy streets..... ;)

But how cool are those trees?!?!?

"We're done guys!  Now you can eat your pizza!" :)

Thanks so much Rochelle and Kevin!

January is almost here!

Hope you all have a wonderful and safe New Year!

Smooch on somebody good.... ;)  Gracie will be getting lots of smooches...hehe...

Have a fabulous day!