coffee-table piece, but has endless tips on prepping flowers and enhancing home décor. “I love loose, slightly haphazard arrangements that reflect the season or occasion,” Graham said. “My favorite technique, which I show in the book, is creating a garden on the table using single stems, each in their own bottle — the possibilities are endless.” ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES Cathy Graham not only has the ability to inspire people with her talent and skill, she’s also inspiring people with her story. It’s not easy to open up about a painful experience, such as an unexpected divorce. But Graham does it with dignity and wisdom to help others realize no matter the reason or season, you always have a chance to bloom. “It is exciting, sometimes lonely and sad,” Graham said. “But I am so much stronger, more resilient, creative and happier than I have ever been in my life.” And her career is booming (or blooming!). Graham’s editorial work has appeared in The New York Times , Rolling Stone and New York magazine, and she has been commissioned by Bergdorf Goodman and Estée Lauder. In addition, she has been a contributing editor of Elle Decor and House Beautiful . Graham is also the designer of a line of paper products and has recently launched several collaborations, which include a line of pajamas and textiles, a signature Second Bloom candle with NEST Fragrances, and a line of decoupage home accents with Scott Potter. And she has no plans to slow down. The view from the garden Graham has created with both passion and pride is much too beautiful. To see more of Carey Peña’s reporting on people who inspire, go to inspiredmedia360.com . Graham’s sense of beauty is both easygoing and whimsical. CAREY ’ S CORNER CONTINUED Carey Peña CONTRIBUTING WRITER @CareyPenaTV 16 FRONTDOORS MEDIA | MAY 2019

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