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| http://www.canvasandcocktails.com/ |
Oh that's right ... Nikki and I were going to Canvas and Cocktails!!!
C&C is this great Denver based business that combines ... you guessed it ... cocktails and canvas! Each night a different painting is taught. You may be thinking, there is no way I could do that, but the way the class is taught, it makes it so that anyone can achieve greatness! Once you decide on a painting that you want to do, reserve a seat (they go quick!). Arrive early, if you don't you have to sit at cafeteria style tables, with little elbow room, but if like Nikki and I, you arrive early, you can snag one of the few hightop tables for 2 or 3 people. Then, pick out your apron, grab a drink (or a bottle of wine), and get your colors.
Most of the aprons are just covered in old paint, but if you search hard enough you can find one that really suits your personality ...
Here is the painting that we were going to do that evening.
Nikki and I agreed that we would like to change it up some to fit our particular decor. I have decided to go with a Paris theme in the guest bedroom, and I decided on a purple palette to match my new bedding.
We lucked out because it turned out our instructor, Brittney, was the owner. The class is a combination of instruction, dancing, singing, ... and painting. After 2 bottles of wine, and Nikki winning a free class by shaking her boot-ee, we ended up with some pretty sweet pictures! I wish my Eiffel Tower was better, but we had such a good time, who cares!
In case you think there is no way you can drink and paint at the same time, here is the proof that even drunk, art can be achieved!
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| More pictures can be seen at www.theambitiousprocrastinator.blogspot.com |
My weekend was off to a good start, and on Saturday Mike and I set out for a trip to the mountains. One luxury of living in Colorado is the fall foliage. Take an hour drive out of the city, and you can see some of the most beautiful fall landscapes in the country! We decided to take our normal route, Denver to Grand Lake, through Rocky Mountain National Park, and down through Estes Park. Here are some of the highlights:
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| In Grand Lake |
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| Beyonce in Grand Lake! |
One of the best parts of driving through Rocky Mountain National Park, is the chance to see wildlife, particularly the elk at this time of year. We saw a few here and there on our drive, but not as many as usual. We began our trek home, leaving through Estes Park, when we got stuck in traffic, it had to be a horrific accident right? Nope, turns out some of the local elk had decided to spend the day at the park!
We spent some time watching as a juvenile bull tried to creep his way into the herd of cows. However, his attempts were thwarted by this massive specimen
But I was able to snag some great shots of Mike before we had to run for our lives to get out of the way of the fighting bulls!
You might be thinking that there is nothing that could make this weekend better ... WRONG!!!
If you want fun then listen to this, Denver's hottest hangout is the Justice League of Street Food Party! Food Truck promoter Fat Damon is back, and this time he has gone crazy! You'll see food trucks, hipsters, fire dancers, beef tongue tacos, bacon cupcakes, and slilts ... You know it's that thing when slutty girls stand on stilts!!!
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| http://vodpod.com/watch/3625166-snl-stefan# |
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| Fun was had by all! |
Phew!!! What a crazy, fun weekend. On top of all of that I was able to sneak in a little estate saleing (see http://thehouseonadamsdrive.blogspot.com/p/weekend-treasures.html), work on my craft room a bit, and scrape this weird blackout film off the glass slider! I know not every weekend can be as jam-packed as this one was, but I love when I am able to get out and see the great parts of Colorado while having a great time with friends!
What did you do this weekend? Does your city do any fun, unique events?
Wow, that looks like you had a great time. I wish we had painting and cocktails here in Victoria.
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