Under the Tuscan Stars....

Diana's August bunco found us in the yard enjoying a warm August night, lots of food and wonderful company. 

This is the 3rd year we have had bunco

Under the Tuscan Sky...

the California Tuscan Sky that is.

As always it started with the gifts....we had a bit of trouble fitting them into the car.

But we loved them so much

it was worth the sacrifice.

The theme colors were green and purple....kind

of a wine theme.

With the table

set up in the Gazebo we were

delighted when we discovered we were able

to take the flowers from the garden.

and use some of the gifts as lanterns on the table.

As always...Diana's Tuscan style yellow dishes came

out for the party.

(they love a party too)

Menu:

Pine nut and basil Pasta

Eggplant Parmesan

Italian sausage Pizza

Chopped Salad

Chianti

Each box contained a petite four

Cocktails by the pool

Petite fours courtesy of Your Sugar Rush

in keeping with the theme

Lots of food and wine

Oh, I guess I didn't mention Cynthia's garlic bread on the menu.

That is the best garlic bread.

Happy Guests...

and happy cleaning helpers...

Tired puppies

and maybe a little bunco

but definitely prizes.

The winner of the

Bachelorette contest was Diana.

So Peggy had a rose ceremony

always a fun time

with good friends.

Until next year...