Second Bloom: Cathy Graham’s Art of the Table

Approaching life with a sense of whimsy, Graham demonstrates how to arrange flowers and create original touches, such as hand-drawn one-of-a-kind invitations or her practice of scattering collectable miniatures on her dinner tables. Quentin Bacon’s photographs of a seaside gathering, a casual cocktail party, or a lively dinner in honor of a friend show how to achieve winning possibilities with ease. Graham covers the essential elements that make every event shine—flowers, paper components, table setting, and food presentation.  . Filled with Graham’s charming sketches, Second Bloom shows how to create truly special occasions. Artist, collector, and entertaining guru Cathy Graham shares her secrets for gracious living and memorable get-togethers in Second Bloom

 Quentin Bacon and Andrew Ingalls are New York–based entertaining and lifestyle photographers.. Coles lives in New York. Alexis Clark, a former editor at Town & Country, writes for numerous publications, including Condé Nast Traveler and the New York

 Quentin Bacon and Andrew Ingalls are New York–based entertaining and lifestyle photographers.. About the AuthorAlexis Clark, a former editor at Town & Country, writes for numerous publications, including Condé Nast Traveler and the New York Times. Coles lives in New York. She is an adjunct assistant professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.  Joanna Coles, former editor in chief of Cosmopolitan, is chief content officer of Hearst Publications