The Twelve Teas Of Friendship

Celebrate the warmth and intimacy of friendship with the warmest and most intimate of celebrations -- a tea party! This collection of seasonal celebrations -- complete with easy recipes, doable decorating tips, and other imaginative ideas -- will inspire you to nurture your friendships through the seasons, through the year.

Charming paintings of delicate cups and tranquil settings beckon readers to savor tea moments. Barnes introduces simple and easy-to-do ideas to enjoy the pleasures of tea. Includes recipes and tips for transforming any moment into a tea party.

A full year of special teatime ideas from Emilie Barnes invites the blessing of friendship into readers? home every month. Each special theme includes tempting recipes, ideas for d?cor, and delightful details about the story of tea. These 12 ready?to?plan parties place friendship as the centerpiece for every celebration: Start the new year off right: A Celebration of Beginnings Chocolate brings friends together: A Celebration of Sweet Pleasures Mothers are queen for the day: A Celebration of Women As she did for the popular "The Twelve Teas? of Friendship," artist Susan Rios accompanies Emilie's inspiration with new paintings of tea services and idyllic settings that invite the reader to create memories of good cheer with a friend.

This fun, attractive collection rejoices in all there is to learn, savor, praise, and enjoy about tea. Every turn of the page offers a feast of quotes about the wonder of tea facts about tea's history and qualities tea-for-two (and more) party tips sips of inspiration for everyday living suggestions to make the most of every cup Sized and designed for maximum gift-giving appeal, this presentation will serve joy to anyone longing for the restorative and flavorful spirit of tea.

Contains a collection of twelve tea parties that includes menus with easy-to-follow instructions, information on creative entertaining and decorating ideas, and stories about the customs of Christmas.

Colorful artwork and inspiring text about forming tea societies introduce readers to six delightful ladies who host unique teas. As these ladies build friendships, make memories, and share decorating and recipe secrets, readers can discover how to strengthen their own relationships.

Bob Barnes ("15-Minutes Alone with God for Men, " more than 180,000 copies sold) reaches out to husbands with time-tested, work-saving tips. In short chapters he presents helpful hints along with practical suggestions for implementing them. Bob encourages men to take an active role in home and life management. They'll discover how to save time and energy by...becoming more organizeddoing projects more efficientlyimplementing money management principleskeeping equipment and vehicles properly maintainedusing goals to achieve long-term success In the process of sharing proven ways to make life easier, Bob draws on his own experiences as a happily married husband to highlight ways men can improve their marriages through thoughtfulness, communication, and strength.

Like a great cup of tea, bestselling author Emilie Barnes' devotions infuse a woman's day with comfort, delight, and inspiration. This selection of devotions from Emilie's "Minute Meditations" is accented by sidebars overflowing with recipes, interesting facts, and ways to savor tea. Emilie's writings lead readers to draw closer to God's heart celebrate the simple joys of daily living spend time honoring friendships discover how their unique gifts are meant to be shared express hospitality to family and to others Tea lovers and women looking for spiritual refreshment will be drawn to all this collection offers. This padded hardcover looks great on the coffee table and will become a favorite hostess gift or present for any occasion celebrating friends, mothers, sisters, and mentors.