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.