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Barnes, Emilie.

If teacups could talk : sharing a cup of kindness with treasured friends / narrative by Emilie Barnes ; paintings by Sandy Lynam Clough.

Eugene, Or. : Harvest House, ©1994.

71 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

For hundreds of years, "Come for tea" has been another way of saying, "Come, let's share a little bit of our lives together". Quietly and without threat, this inviting phrase calls us out of ourselves and into special relationships with others.

Afternoon teas.

1. "Fill me with serenity: -- islands of calm in an ocean of chaos -- just for me -- a solitary tea -- 2. "Fill me with friendship" -- the art of being with one another -- cream tea for two -- a party with a special friend -- 3. "Fill me with tradition" -- a short history of tea and sympathy -- the proper way -- a traditional Victorian afternoon tea -- 4. "Fill me with memories" -- the legacy of the teacup -- 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 -- tea to go -- a party in a basket -- 6. "Fill me with beauty" -- creating and experiencing loveliness -- tea al fresco -- a springtime garden tea party -- 7. "Fill me with celebration" -- a perfect excuse for a party -- 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.

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