Product Description

In 1994 the gift book market welcomed If Teacups Could Talk, and thousands of women discovered the warm hospitality of Emilie Barnes and the gracious spirit of artist Sandy Lynam Clough. Now with a fresh new cover, this bestseller (more than 260,000 copies sold) will inspire even more people to savor the blessings of teatime traditions.

In chapters overflowing with ideas for gracious living, Emilie encourages readers to embrace and pass on to others the gifts of friendship, tradition, comfort, celebration, and imagination...all with a cup of tea.

Those who have already made this beautiful book a part of their teatime traditions will now be eager to introduce this dear old friend to others in their lives.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #398067 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 72 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780736903837
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

A real heart to heart book
It is hard to explain how good this book is. It shows you how a tea party can always fit into your life if you want to make time for it. Barnes gives you a little piece of her life with every chapter and shows you how the wonderful ritual of tea helped to make that time more precious. Then she gives you an idea for a party complete with decorating ideas, menu, and the recipes. Some of her ideas are for a solitary tea for yourself, tea for just you and a friend, on how to throw a Tradional Victorian tea, tea parties for children or adults with a nursery theme, having a tea party picnic, and having a garden tea party. And if that isn't enough, the whole last chapter is nothing but tea party ideas. REALLY, I recomend this book! I have read it five times in the last three months I've had it. The way the text and stories are told sets my soul at ease and I forget what is going on for the moment. Which is exactly what should happen as you sip you cuppa! It's just a glimse of beauty that we all need in our lives. Happy reading!

Wonderfull-Insperational- Beautifully Done!
I became intrested in holding tea parties two years ago and have recently begun to hold tea parties for groups and now plan to start a business doing this! I have used this book as a referance many times. I have read many books from the library on tea time and this is by far my favorite, so far. It has recipies, sentimental insperations, grace acts, decorating and planning tips AND a well writen brief history of tea and how to choose and prepare tea. It is beautifully illistrated in an understated way. Great Read for any Tea Time lover.

It will make you want to have a tea party right away!
The author and illustrator did a wonderful job putting the book together. There are so many good ideas for tea parties, including lots of recipes in each chapter, and the illustrations (in color) are beautiful--as delicate as a china teacup! I love my book, and would recommend it as a great gift to a special friend with whom you enjoy having tea.