Alda Ellis, a bestselling author and popular speaker, is well-known for her wonderful, gracious entertaining and beautiful home decorating. She draws on her experiences and abundant creativity to provide ideas for stress-free hospitality and simple, festive decorating for all occasions.Whether readers want to have one or two friends over for tea or throw an elaborate party, The Gentle Art of Hospitality offers great advice. From eye-catching table settings to delicious recipes, from innovative lighting to fragrant flowers, Alda shares quick and inexpensive suggestions for making homes unique and special. Women will enjoy implementing these easy-to-do tips so their families and guests will feel at ease and welcome the minute they arrive.Camille Ellerbrook's vibrant full-color illustrations bring Alda's ideas to life and make this a wonderful gift book to experience as well as read.