Treasuring the Gift of Tea Time: Tea Parties for Mothers, Daughters, Sisters and Friends (Afternoon Teas)

In this hurry-up world that we live in today, a tea party is a wonderful way to slow down, connect or re-connect with our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends. This time-honored ritual is more than the serving and receiving of tea; it is really about the giving and receiving of each other. It is about coming together to enjoy sweet communion face-to-face and heart-to-heart.

Sprinkled with treasures from the Victorian past, this book is brimming to the rim with all the right ingredients and easy-to-follow directions needed to stir-up the perfect tea party! Whether you are planning a small and simple or large and elaborate tea party the abundant measure of ideas for themes, invitations, table layering, entertainment and recipes will guide and inspire you each step of the way!

"Every aspect of a successful tea party is covered with a perfectly feminine and vintage look." -- R. Elizabeth Doucet, Tea, A Magazine, Autumn 2003

"I highly recommend this book for its information, lessons, but mostly for awakening in us the awesome art of hospitality." -- Evelyn Christenson, author/speaker

"This new book will be a resource for all would-be party givers. The artwork and photographs are beautifully done." -- Emilie Barnes, author/ speaker