My dear friend and neighbor throws the best graduation parties for her children. Everything about them feels authentic, genuine and focused on the graduate. She entertains in a way that is so welcoming and elegant yet exceptionally, un~fussy.
Her invitations are hand written on nice card stock, with a photo of the graduate as a young child. I believe the stationary is from the Italian paper company Fabrino {this is the format she uses for her Christmas cards as well}.
Throughout the house she hangs outfits the graduate once wore. She also has many framed photos of the guest of honor. Fresh, seasonal flowers can be found throughout the house, casually arranged in an eclectic mix of vessels.
A large table in the family room is laden with tasty tidbits, all to be consumed, deliciously, at room temperature.
On the patio, a table is devoted to a self-serve bar, with beer, French wines and a variety of non-alcoholic drinks.
What could be better than all of this??
Well, what really caught my eye at this party was a bit of humor in the cocktail napkin department. I loved this play on the “keep calm” campaign that is so prevalent these days! These napkins are ideal for any party when someone is graduating or moving or taking on any other big new step in life.
aren’t they perfect??
They sell them on Amazon.com, click here for details.
Looks like a fabulous party!! I have the same pagoda cocktail napkins but will definitely have to check out those very funny other ones!!
Emily…It's so nice to meet you…I love your blog…that sweet Pam is a keeper! Thank you so much for the follow, I'm thrilled to be one of yours too now.
The napkins crack me up because our 'little' surrogate daughter just graduated h.s. and she's panicking and freaking out…and what she wanted most was a Keep Calm and Carry On something or other so we just got her the poster…hope it works it's calming magic for her.
Have a great weekend…
xo Jessica