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November 17, 2011


This past weekend, David and I got in touch with our inner artists in a perfectly unique space. Raw Canvas has been open in our city (and opening soon in Toronto) for several years now, and we decided that it would be the ideal spot for our Saturday night date. After a glass of Shiraz & a slice of organic chocolate cake, we chose a canvas, put on our smocks and set out to paint. The atmosphere was inviting and relaxed, complete with an ‘in-house artist’ giving pointers & suggestions. At the end of the night, we brought home our very own “masterpiece”. I can’t wait to proudly display our first piece of art created together!



{our not-quite-done piece. I’m planning on strategically adding gold leaf to parts of it then hanging it horizontally over my bed!}
Many thanks to Matthew & Melody at Raw Canvas, who kindly invited us in to paint and provided the canvas. Visit their website for prices, location & all other information!

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  1. Katie says

    November 17, 2011 at 11:20 am

    that sounds so cool, i’ve never heard of anything like it! looking forward to seeing the finished piece πŸ™‚

    Katie x

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  2. Kate says

    November 17, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    This is such a neat idea! I love that you’re actually creating a piece of art for your house! So cool! It turned out great!

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  3. HAUTE WIFE says

    November 17, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    We have a similar company here in Houston. I’ve been dying to go! It will make a great date night with the hubby!

    http://www.hautewifetoday.com

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  4. Nastassja says

    November 17, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    What a fun date idea!
    And the art’s beautiful!

    http://www.mrsrogero.blogspot.com

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  5. eggtartbox says

    November 17, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    Awesome! It’s going to look really nice after you add the gold leaf.

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  6. freesia says

    November 17, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    This looks amazing!
    Freesia

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  7. Jess β™‘ says

    November 17, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    I’ve never heard of Raw Canvas before, that would be such a cute date spot! I should drag N along sometime, though we’re both pretty artistically challenged, so I’m not sure we could manage to create something as stunning as yours.

    I can’t wait to see the final final FINAL results! πŸ™‚

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  8. Nikki says

    November 17, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    It looks so pretty already. I can’t wait to see the finished painting =) you’ve got some talent! ^^ This is also such a fun idea for date night!! x

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  9. thegoodgirlgoneblog.com says

    November 17, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    This is like, the coolest thing I’ve ever heard of!

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  10. Leonie says

    November 17, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    This looks like a lot of fun! And your painting is so pretty, can’t wait to see the finished product with the leaves.

    Donuts In A Jar

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  11. thereafterish says

    November 17, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    I love that you went for wine and DIY art. I love that idea. I haven’t had a headboard for 5 years, so I’m really interested to see what you do with it.

    Can’t wait to see !!!

    What a fun evening, and it’s nice to see you in something splattered and crazy. LOL! I wonder if we’ll ever get to see you in sneakers? πŸ™‚

    Xx{ish.},
    Mae Lu @ thereafterish.

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  12. Chic in Vancity says

    November 17, 2011 at 7:40 pm

    OMG love love Raw!! Such a great experience and so much fun! πŸ™‚
    Bella xo
    http://www.chicinvancity.com/

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  13. alison*elle says

    November 17, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    I love Raw Canvas. Last time I was there my friend and I spent like 3 hours drinking wine and painting!

    xo, alison*elle

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  14. Cee says

    November 18, 2011 at 2:32 am

    I’ve been dying to visit Raw Canvas, and you make it look like such fun… not to mention easy to come home with a masterpiece :)x
    xox,
    Cee

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  15. angela.matina says

    November 18, 2011 at 3:18 am

    oh man that place looks like so much fun! i will have to try it out when I get back to Vancouver. i’ve heard of it lots, but have never been. x

    Matina
    http://www.angelamatina.com

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  16. Shawna Hynes says

    November 18, 2011 at 4:19 am

    Wow that sounds like an awesome date night outing! I’ll definitely have to check it out! Cute post πŸ™‚

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  17. MizzJ says

    November 18, 2011 at 7:30 am

    that sounds like such an awesome date night idea! I should drag Mr Artist out there haha

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  18. Mackenzie {Design Darling} says

    November 18, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    What a FUN date! You are too cute. And gold leafing will be the perfect finishing touch!

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    November 18, 2011 at 7:03 pm

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  20. Bonnie says

    November 18, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    I love all of these pictures. The paint is the perfect background, and the mixture of colors is beautiful.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  21. Rosalinda Tjioe says

    November 19, 2011 at 7:33 am

    Great shots! This is so amazing <3 x

    http://rosalindatj.blogspot.com

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  22. BobTheBuilder says

    November 20, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    that looks amazing!!
    I have been here once and I had an amazing time! You’ve inspired me to go back again to draw a “masterpiece” haha

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  23. Brooke says

    November 25, 2011 at 9:33 am

    This has to be the coolest thing I’ve ever heard of!!! I’m SO excited to hear they are opening in TO. I’ll be ALL over that!

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  24. Lynn {hearted girl} says

    December 2, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    i LOVE that hot spot…scratch that….WE LOVE IT! Sean & i have been a couple times now and is it ever a blast. awesome photos from the night, you are the cutest. i really liked seeing you in this creative state! wonderful painting, i’m sure it’s hung up now and is a total head turner! xo β™₯

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