You Can Do Tea

by Sandy Lynam Clough (Illustrator)

Sandy Clough, artist of If Teacups Could Talk (more than 300,000 copies sold), believes that anyone can "do tea." All you need are the basics. In this charming tea primer, she presents no-fuss recipes and ideas to create gatherings that delight guests and hosts alike. New paintings from Sandy showcase tea cups for every taste, while cozy scenes encourage readers to embrace the surprising simplicity of tea. Sprinkled throughout are tips on making teatimes beautiful and As warm and comforting as a fresh batch of scones...this lovely gathering of ideas and invitations is for longtime tea lovers as well as those who are just discovering the pleasures, treasures, and benefits of the worlds' favorite beverage.

48 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2010

About the author

Sandy Lynam Clough creates beautifully realistic paintings and designs that can only be described as "fresh-ditional"! They are both fresh and contemporary, yet her painting is fine art. This combination of fresh and traditional is uniquely Sandy Clough and appears on many licensed products and in gift books she has written and illustrated.

A fourth-generation artist, Sandy got her earliest art training and encouragement from her artist father and from her mother. In a home where things were made and created -- not just bought -- and materials for creating were always available, both her talent and her creativity were developed.

She began selling her paintings as an art major at Mississippi College and used her art to represent her college as Miss Mississippi College and Second alternate to Miss Mississippi. Although she has a Bachelor Degree in Art and a Master's Degree in Art Education, her heart was in painting instead of teaching. Mississippi College has twice named her Art Alumnus of The Year.

As Sandy exhibited her original paintings and limited edition prints, interest in her work grew. Today, products featuring her art are available throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Sandy's art has been licensed for gift and home decor items that include tapestries, ceramic and glass table top, garden flags, kitchen textiles, stationary, framed art, calendars, paper tableware, recipe binders, quilt fabrics, and much more. Her heartfelt message to her collectors is, "I wish for you Faith; I send to you Hope; I share with you Love from a joyful heart."

Sandy is also an author who has written and/or illustrated twenty-eight gift books.

Sandy's Tea Society is an online friendship group that Sandy has founded to connect women nationally and internationally on a chat board where ideas, recipes, and friendship are shared. Over 4,000 women have joined. The website is www.sandysteasociety.com.

Reviews

[Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short, concise book about serving tea. Covers some decor basics, food, and etiquette of both hostess & guest. The author does not include any history of tea and only covers serving tea in the British tradition (although she doesn't name it). Lovely illustrations & mostly valuable for the versatile recipes with listed variations.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Time to do Tea now. Filled with etiquette and recipes, fun ideas for decorations, invitations and themes.