Ep. 338: Floral Designs for the Table with Cathy B. Graham
b'It\\u2019s all about flower power this week as we welcome award-winning artist and fashion illustrator, Cathy B. Graham. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, New York Magazine, and more. Cathy has been a contributing editor to House Beautiful and Elle Decor. In our conversation with Cathy, we talk about the inspiration behind her recently released second book, Full Bloom: Joyful Designs for the Table. She gives us her expert tips on everything, from finding the perfect flowers for your event, to picking unexpected trinkets and additions that delight you, expanding your color palette, and creative table setting ideas.\\xa0\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear On This Episode:\\n\\nHow Cathy got into floral design from a background in fashion illustration.\\n\\nA few of the many things Cathy learned from working with the late floral designer and event planner, Robert Isabell.\\n\\nYes, even those who aren\\u2019t super artistic can learn about floral design and arrangements and surprise themselves!\\n\\nMore about Cathy\\u2019s beautiful arrangements on plates and tablescapes.\\n\\nSimple ways to use florals to create the mood in your home or event.\\n\\nFlower arranging techniques and vase selection.\\n\\nHow soon before an event should you buy flowers?\\n\\nPairing flowers within a color family for beautiful arrangements.\\n\\nAdding unique elements like fruits and vegetables to create textured arrangements.\\n\\nLet your imagination run wild! If you like a bit of shine and sparkle, don\\u2019t be afraid to add things like glitter, garland, and trinkets that make you happy.\\n\\nSome of Cathy\\u2019s favorite house plants.\\n\\n\\nMentioned:\\xa0\\n\\nBallard Designs\\n\\nCathy B. Graham\\n\\n@cathygraham\\n\\nFull Bloom\\n\\nSecond Bloom\\n\\n\\xa0\\nPlease\\xa0send in your questions and decorating dilemmas\\xa0to podcast@ballarddesigns.net so we can answer them on our next episode!'