Don't Drink the Paint!

Oh what a night!

Last night I threw myself a birthday party. Why? Well.... why not? 

My friend, Laura, has a business where she teaches a painting class at a bar. Paint and cocktails. Really, what's not to love? I have wanted to take a class with her for over a year, but life got in the way... and, well... I just haven't. With the big 3-6 right around the corner, I thought it was a perfect time to put out an all-call to my friends and family and have them join me for a night of painting, drinks, and laughs. And what a great night it turned out to be! I was surrounded by so many incredible women- from so many different pockets of my life: past co-workers, relatives, old high school friends, church friends, neighbors.... Lots of laughs, smiles, and creativity! In the end, everyone walked away with an amazing piece of artwork.

 (Please check out some more of Laura's incredible business here:
www.dontdrinkthepaint.com or here on Facebook) 

Here's some fun pictures from last night!

Check out the AMAZING finished products!

 Here's a close-up of mine. I'm a *little* proud of it!

 While I was busy painting, Laura had everyone paint a little something on a canvas for me as a surprise. I think it might be one of my favorite birthday gifts ever!

In leiu of any birthday gifts, I asked my guests to bring school supplies for a local charity. Check out how amazing my friends are! SOOOOOOO excited to drop these off next week!