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If Teacups Could Talk: Sharing a Cup of Kindness with Treasured Friends »

Authors: Emilie Barnes, Sandy Lynam Clough
ISBN-13: 9780736903837, ISBN-10: 0736903836
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Date Published: January 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)

Author Biography: Emilie Barnes

Book Synopsis

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.

	An Invitation to Tea
1.	"Fill Me with Serenity" Islands of Calm in an Ocean of Chaos	11
	Just for Me - A Solitary Tea
2.	"Fill Me with Friendship" The Art of Being with One Another	17
	Cream Tea for Two - A Party with a Special Friend
3.	"Fill Me with Tradition" A Short History of Tea and Sympathy	25
	The Proper Way - A Traditional Victorian Afternoon Tea
4.	"Fill Me with Memories" The Legacy of the Teacup	35
	All Dressed Up - A Grownup Party for Children
	A Teddy Bear Tea - A Child's Party for Grownups
5.	"Fill Me with Courage and Comfort" The Vulnerable Lessons of Porcelain	45
	Tea to Go - A Party in a Basket
6.	"Fill Me with Beauty" Creating and Experiencing Loveliness	51
	Tea al Fresco - A Springtime Garden Tea Party
7.	"Fill Me with Celebration" A Perfect Excuse for a Party	57
	Before We Meet - A Study Group Party
	Teacups in the Office - A Healthy Tea Break at Work
	A Cup of Christmas - A Special Holiday Tea
8.	"Fill Me with Imagination" A Collection of Tea Party Ideas	69