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.

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.

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.

A collection of menus and entertaining and decorating ideas for six teas to celebrate Christmas.

Happily married people live longer, healthier, wealthier lives. And they donÆt fight any more or less than unhappily married couples. WhatÆs their secret? In this book, youÆll learn the many ways in which couples can build intimacy and reinforce their commitment to one another--every day of the year. Inside this engaging, enlightening handbook, youÆll find easy things you can do every day to make marriage as happy and fulfilled as it can be, such as: #10: Keep one anotherÆs secrets. Relationship experts say that intimacy is strengthened and marriage bonds deepened when couples regard keeping each otherÆs secrets as a sacred trust. Keeping your word to your spouse makes possible the revealing of vulnerabilities, fears, aspirations, and dreams. #112: Have sex tonight. And again tomorrow night. Couples who have more sex report happier marriages, according to the American Sexual Behavior study conducted by the University of Chicago. #286: Stay friendly when arguing. ItÆs a given that you can forcefully argue your side, so try switching sides to debate your partnerÆs viewpoint. Ask your partner to present your side. Call each other by pet names to keep the conversation friendly. From impromptu trysts and new sexual positions to couplesÆ retreats and joint acts of charity, these are marital tips and tricks that really work--no matter how long youÆve been married.