Second Bloom: Cathy Graham’s Art of the Table

by Alexis Clark, Joanna Coles (Foreword), Quentin Bacon (Photographer)

Artist, collector, and entertaining guru Cathy Graham shares her secrets for gracious living and memorable get-togethers in Second Bloom. Graham covers the essential elements that make every event shine—flowers, paper components, table setting, and food presentation. 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. 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. Filled with Graham’s charming sketches, Second Bloom shows how to create truly special occasions.

224 pages, Hardcover

Published September 12, 2017

Reviews

[Jackie Cesanek · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this book to be a disappointment. It was just too pretentious for me. Almost felt like she was just showing off her extravagant lifestyle on the Upper East Side and then in Nantucket. Not as insightful or interesting as I had hoped.

[Dawn Borgeest]

Beautiful and whimsical...fun coffee table reference