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Bottle and Bottega
Last Thursday my fabulous friend Erin had a seriously fun birthday party. Erin is one of those people that is SO good at bringing people together and planning parties. Her birthday party was no exception.
Before I tell you about this party, I should inform you that I am quite possibly the most inartistic person on this planet. No really- I am. Seriously, I really am.
Now that you know that little fact about me, let me tell you what we did for Erin’s birthday: we went painting. Erin found this super cute place called Bottle and Bottega that offers BYOB (and food) painting classes. We all signed up, showed up, boozed a bit, ate a lot and then sat down to let the painting begin.
There’s an instructor that guides you through painting a famous piece of art. Our class was supposed to be recreating Van Gogh’s Starry Night, and most of the people (read: all but me) did just that. I mean check out these amazing paintings everyone did:
…and now here’s mine….
I like to call this “Dancing Fishman Starry Night.”
When we got about halfway through the painting, the instructor decided I was a lost cause. He suggested I make my painting into a fish so I did. Might as well right?
Except it didn’t end there. If you ever find yourself in a painting class with Bethany, do yourself a favor and don’t sit next to her. She is a bad influence and will push you to do things to your painting that SHE finds humorous- “oh you should make all your stars smiley faces,” you should give them a red tongue” etc, etc. For some reason, I thought each of her suggestions were spot on- “great idea!” I said each time. And that’s why I ended up with a painting that looks like this:
Don’t get me wrong, I love my painting and it’s currently hanging in our bathroom for all our guests to ohhh and ahh at. Bethany however, is not to be trusted.
Hold on, can we take a closer look at just how impressed the instructor is with me?
I’m a winner after all!
That’s all the nonsense I have for now!
ps. Thanks Erin for throwing another fun partay!
Are you artistic?
20 Comments to Bottle and Bottega
This looks like such a fun event! I would love to try a painting class like this. Although my artistic skills consit of drawing perfect stick figures! Haha!
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Kelsey Reply:
January 14th, 2013 at 9:34 am
Bet you’re better than me!
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Hey now! While I will openly admit to encouraging you to add smiley faces to your stars, I have absolutely no recollection of suggesting tongues. In fact, I seem to recall looking over at your painting when you added a tongue to the sacrificial head being offered to the monk/dancing fishman and wondering what on earth you were doing. That was all your creative genius. I would also like to think I was simply encouraging you to express yourself. Following directions is for squares! You do what you want with your art! Down with the man!
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Kelsey Reply:
January 14th, 2013 at 9:34 am
This comment seriously MADE my day. Everytime I think about you coming up with the sacrificial head i seriously DIE.
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Ha! This place sounds totally up my alley, minus the whole art part. I’m awful at painting, but I am really good at eating and drinking.
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Kelsey Reply:
January 14th, 2013 at 9:35 am
Let’s go together and just eat and drink all the food and make fun of everyday while they are painting?
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Ha ha ha. I am so happy to hear you hung it up! Mine was punished for getting paint all over my new coat (because of the rain) and sat in the car for a few days
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Kelsey Reply:
January 14th, 2013 at 9:35 am
AH!!!
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i’ve been dying to try one of these classes. loved this post so much. and your fish? um, that is a priceless piece of art right there
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Kelsey Reply:
January 14th, 2013 at 10:57 am
come here and do one with me!
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Your commentary is the best part of this whole post. SO HAPPY you were able to come!
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Kelsey Reply:
January 14th, 2013 at 10:57 am
you are da bomb!
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The Modern Art wing has nothing on you.
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Kelsey Reply:
January 14th, 2013 at 11:00 am
Tru dat!
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Painting…not my thing. I like to think I’m pretty good with style and decorating, but you’ve seen my home and it’s shades of white. ivory, black and grey….so maybe I’m just good at making it easy on myself.
I can sew! Betcha didn’t know that. I’ve made many a quilts and aprons in my day.
I am also really talented with those Instagram filters and capturing the essence of my food on film.
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Kelsey Reply:
January 14th, 2013 at 11:00 am
Come decorate my house.
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I really am jealous about missing this. Crapola for sure. But I love all the paintings! Even your fish. I think it would make for a great start to a themed room in your apartment…?
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Kelsey Reply:
January 14th, 2013 at 11:01 am
YES
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This is such a cute party idea!!! And have no fear, I’d be drawing smileys as well. My artistic capabilities never progressed much past kindergarten.
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Ahh I’ve heard of this place! Sounds like a blast! Love BYOB’s
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