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When we started planning the Doc's graduation party, we knew we wanted a laid back and casual event. That's his style.
I won Melanie's ( My Sweet Savannah,
) fabulous giveaway from Minted and was able to order these adorable invitations. Aren't they the cutest?
We went with a vintage twist and tried to give it a masculine touch.
I noticed a popular theme for graduation parties has been Dr. Seuss' "Oh the places we will go." After 26 years of education (since kindergarten,) somehow it didn't seem to fit! Been there, done that.
A collection of his work badges through the years.
My sweet man has really done it the hard way. No silver spoon, just flat out hard work. From maintenance (cleaning floors in OR) to scrub tech to nurse to Physician Assistant to M.D.
He worked his buns off! (grins)
On the menu- BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, pickles, potato salad, fruit salad, mac n cheese and baked beans.
For appetizers- pinwheels, sausage cheddar balls, cheddar cheese and cracker assortment.
I always overdo it on the food. But my motto is "better to have too much than not enough." We gave a lot of it away and still have been eating leftovers for a week. It was delish.
Next post will be all about the shuga!
Posting to Tabletop Tuesday at A stroll Thru Life
Don't you love cookie bars at parties? I've always wanted to have a one so we did.
This was more of a take home favor. We had a dessert buffet but it seemed guests were drawn to nibble on the cookies all evening.
Thanks again for the CC recipe, Tracey. Left the nuts out this time and they turned out perfectly.
Wise little owl.
{ Too many photos of the grad party to show at once so I'll share in parts.}
Posting to Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm.
We finally did it! The Doc graduated last Friday. I say "we" because it was a family effort, even though he had to do the work and studying, of course.
I promised to show you photos of the party. My sister in law was our photographer so I'm awaiting the photos. The above is a little sneak peek.
Boy, parties are a lot of work! I couldn't have done it by myself. I owe a lot to this lady right here.
This will surprise her because she just started reading my blog. She's a career girl who doesn't have a lot of time for blogs and such. But I may just get her hooked! ;)
Best friends since childhood, Cindy took off a week from work to help me put the party together. I was able to enjoy it while she maintained everything. In addition to the party, she cleaned my house, did my laundry and babysat my kids while the Doc and I went to various functions all week. I am truly blessed! She's the sister I never had.
What do you know? We have another graduate. His graduation is this Friday. We'll party but maybe not as big as last week. He's sporting dad's hat. Proud of him for finishing kindergarten!
My world is kind of upside down right now. We need to be moved by next month. I'll blog/visit when I can and pack when I have to.
The time is here. Graduation. The Doc's, that is. This week is slam packed busy for me so I must take a blogging break.
We have many school functions to attend and then the big day on Friday. The party is planned for that evening. Here is part of my inspiration board.
I will be back next week with photos of everything.
Time to get to work!
Ikat is an art medium created on fabric. The pattern intrigues me.
{ikat n. : A craft in which one tie-dyes and weaves yarn to create an intricately designed fabric.}
A design I wasn't automatically drawn to in the beginning, ikat has grown on me as no two patterns are the same. Of course, most of the current designs aren't crafted the handmade way.
It has transcended fabrics and made its way to things like painting techniques and wallpaper.
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I don't own any yet but I'm considering it.
I bet you know which pattern is next.
Another geometric pattern.
Quatrefoil, meaning 4 leaves.
I was happy to find my own quatrefoil pattern in a rug for my foyer.
I wouldn't mind having an entire floor of it.
Look what Courtney from A Little Glass Box created.
Simply fabulous!
From floor to ceiling, this pattern is lovely!
Outside too.
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I'm so far behind on commenting. Please be patient as I catch up with everyone. Last week we had a delightful surprise when my aunt, uncle, cousin and her hubby came and visited for a couple of days while traveling the East Coast on vacation. It was a wonderful two days of story telling, reminiscing and relaxing. Isn't it nice to let everything go and just be with the people you love?
This is a "Dream With B" series on geometric patterns. Pamela of Mercantile Muse inspired me with her post yesterday. She got me to thinking how much I love geometric patterns.
Herringbone.
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Such a classic pattern.
I've always loved this pattern on brick pavers too.
Herringbone is beautiful inside or out and on any surface.
Patterns have a way of entertaining the eyes. Hope you were entertained by these pretty designs.
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