If Teapots Could Talk


Book Description

More than 60 recipes for making all the delectable treats you'll need for an afternoon tea party, including scrumptious scones, dainty tea sandwiches, savory appetizers, tea time sweets and the perfect pot of tea. Fifteen creative theme party ideas with suggestions for: invitations, games and activities, decorations, menu choices and party favors. Get out those teapots and create fond memories of lively conversation and laughter and fun.




Afternoon Tea


Book Description

A historical look at the tradition of serving afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria.




The Secret Ingredient


Book Description

A collection of recipes using familiar ingredients in an unexpected combination. Some are tried & true favorites like Apple Pie with Ketchup, Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake, Cola Sloppy Joe's & Popcorn Salad. Others are new concoctions like Pork n' Bean Bread, Cheesy Chocolate Fudge, Tomato Soup Crock Pot Cake & Twinkie Ice Cream Shake. More than 90 recipes for beverages, appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main dishes, sandwiches & desserts. You'll want to try them all.




Flamingos, Poodle Skirts & Red Hots: Creative Theme Party Ideas


Book Description

Learn how to host theme parties that will make your event stand out from all the rest. This simple guide for successful party planning includes 33 party themes based on historical periods, travel locations, movies, books, holidays and more. Delight your friends with a 1920's Speak-Easy, a Sizzling Red Hot Birthday, a Sunset Caribbean Caper or a "Mad-Hatter" Bridal Shower. Also included are clever ideas for invitations, decorations, party favors, food displays and fun activities for guests. You'll be the hostess with the most creative ideas when you plan your next party using Flamigos, Poodle Skirts and Red Hots.




Lavender Sensations


Book Description

The soothing aroma and distinctive flavor of lavender make it the perfect herb for crafting products for personal, culinary and household use. Inside you¿ll find more than 40 fun, easy to make craft projects and recipes for: relaxing bath mixtures and stimulating beauty scrubs; sleep pillows and eye pillows to reduce stress and promote restful sleep; sachets to scent linens, perfume lingerie drawers and repel bugs in your closets; plus delectable treats and mixes to give as gifts to friends and co-workers. Tickle your senses with lavender!




Ten Common Home Decorating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them


Book Description

This step-by-step decorating guide offers helpful hints and creative ideas for furniture layouts, color schemes, lighting, window treatments, accessorizing and more that can help you avoid common home decorating mistakes and achieve the results you want. Whether you plan to start with an empty space or decorate using the furniture you already own, these easy-to-follow suggestions can help make your rooms more functional and attractive, using whatever budget you choose.




Self-publishing on a Budget


Book Description

Do you long to be a published author but think it's an impossible dream? Learn how to turn that dream into reality with the information in this step-by-step self-publishing guide. It offers helpful advice on writing and editing your manuscript, book layouts and text fonts, designing a book cover, choosing a binding style, finding an affordable printer and promoting and selling your book. Don't pass up the chance to see your work in print. Self-publishing is easy, affordable and fun. You can do it and this book will show you how!




Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug


Book Description

With thousands of copies of the Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug cookbook now in print, dessert-lovers around the world are enjoying these quick and delicious treats. This Third Edition includes more than 100 single-serving mix recipes for desserts, breakfast treats and hot beverages that are prepared, cooked and served in a mug in less than 5 minutes, like Chocolate Brownie, Peach Cobbler, Apple Pie, Blueberry-Lemon Coffee Cake, Cranberry Oat Scone and Chai Tea Latte. They're perfect for today's on-the-go families or singles, seniors and college dorm students. They make fun cooking projects for kids and unique, inexpensive gifts.




Just Fun Decorating For Tweens & Teens


Book Description

As a tween or teen, you shouldn't be afraid to express yourself when it comes to decorating. You can create a space that makes you happy, based on your own personal style, and this book will show you how. You'll learn helpful hints, money saving tips and fun ideas for furniture layouts, color schemes, lighting, window treatments, designer tricks, theme rooms, accessorizing and more, plus creative ideas for customizing your décor using fun do-it-yourself projects. Use this simple, step-by-step guide to help make your room more functional and beautiful--a place where you'll enjoy spending time. For Free decorating tips visit www.BlueSagePress.com.




What's Up with That?


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Have you ever encountered a situation that seemed so bizarre your only response was, "What's up with that?" This book includes 19 humorous short stories that depict some of these "head-scratching" moments you might have encountered. If you've ever eaten at a restaurant where the lights were so dim you couldn't see your food, been trapped in an elevator with someone wearing so much cologne you couldn't breathe, or been stuck in a traffic jam in the "drive-thru" lane at a fast food restaurant, then you can relate! Life in modern-day America can be challenging-to say the least-so why not look at the humorous side and vent some of our stress through chuckling instead of exploding? Take a few moments to sit down, relax and enjoy these light-hearted tales! Read a few of the stories at www.BlueSagePress.com.