How To Give A Back Yard Party

Number 9 on my Bucket List: How to Throw a Back Yard Party in 10 easy steps.

1. Always, ALWAYS start with a nap.













2. Use place cards and a seating chart.













3. For God's sake, let someone else do the cooking.













4. But always make your signature dish yourself.













5. Have a Tequila Taste Test (and a bartender!).













6. Hire your camera shy daughter to take the pics...













7. . . .of your very good friends. . .













8. . . . having a good time.













9. Tell wild stories NO one will believe.













10. Make sure the Diva of All That's Good and Red is there.