Mrs. Sharp's Traditions

From the back of the book:

Dear Reader,

Forgive us for being so bold, but are you pleased with your family life? If your answer is "no" or even "I'm not sure," then may Mrs. Sharp be of assistance?

Within the cozy confines of this charming volume, you will meet Mrs. Victorianna Sharp, a noted nineteenth-century "literary domestic," and the delightful creation of Sarah Ban Breathnach's imagination.

Originally published in 1990, this new edition of Mrs. Sharp's Traditions, by the author of the international bestseller Simple Abundance, has been lavishly redesigned and sensitively revised and includes a new introduction by Sarah Ban Breathnach. Indeed, in this "Simple Abundance for families," Ban Breathnach guides readers month by month through the year, encouraging them to turn away from the stress of modern life and embrace the enduring pleasures of a gentler, more reassuring era. From organizing a New Year's Day open house to arranging a midsummer strawberry regale to reviving traditional holidays like May Day or Martinmas, Mrs. Sharp is on hand to offer an abundance of joyful simplicities and seasonal suggestions that will enchant and engage everyone.

Full of heart and insight, Sarah Ban Breathmach's Mrs. Sharp's Traditions is a style and sourcebook that reveals century-old secrets for bringing a family closer together customs and rituals that still work their magic today.