REVIEW: SECOND BLOOM: CATHY GRAHAM'S ART OF THE TABLE

SECOND BLOOM: 
Cathy Graham's Art of the Table
by Joanna Coles and Alexis Clark
Vendome New York $35.00
September 2017
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

I must say that it felt like a party when I opened the box that included this wonderful book.  Not only was the bejeweled box amazingly beautiful, the package included a journal with a lovely cover laden with beautiful artwork. 

The pages throughout this book are absolutely beautiful.  As a creator of embroidered linens, the tablescapes were especially spectacular to pore over.  The pages are filled with small to massive floral, vegetable, and fruit arrangements, alongside unique hand painted invitations and place cards. 

Cathy is a party planner, and this book is full of tips on entertaining, and she shares her tips on floral arranging and party and dinner planning. Her signature "still life" arrangements of bottles complete with an individual bloom are lovely.

The link to purchase this book is at the end of this post.  ENJOY!

BOOK REVIEW: BETH WEBB: AN EYE FOR BEAUTY: ROOMS THAT SPEAK TO THE SENSES

BETH WEBB: AN EYE FOR BEAUTY: ROOMS THAT SPEAK TO THE SENSES

by Beth Webb
Written with Judith Nasatir
Foreword by Clinton Smith

Rizzoli New York $50.00
September 2017
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

I have been following the work of Beth Webb for several years, and I can tell you without doubt, she is one of the most talented interior designers in the business.  Her flawless taste, with the perfect combination of texture, art, and color, is what makes her work so high in demand.

Beth travels the world, taking in the architecture, design techniques, and the art created by artists in each country.  A Master's degree from Sotheby's in London provided her with a deeper insight into the world of interiors.

Each page of this book is absolutely stunning and at the same time an education in how to do design right. Without hesitation, I recommend this book to all design enthusiasts, no matter your style. This is a five star creation.

Beth, thank you for sharing your heart and your talent with us.

ABOUT BETH

Beth entered the interior design world as an art dealer with a Master's from Sotheby's, and it shows in every room she designs. Beth's company, Beth Webb Interiors, has been showcased in House Beautiful, Traditional Home,Veranda, and Atlanta Lifestyles magazines.

Beth won the prestigious Southeast Designer of the Year Award in 2015.  She serves on the board of the Design Leadership Network and The Florence Academy of Art, and is a member of the Institute of Classical Architecture and art and the Leaders of Design Council.

 

AND THE WINNER IS...

The winner of the $100 credit towards the pumpkin or pumpkins of your choice Is @4prettypetals! Congratulations!  Just message me with your mailing address and phone number so that Chris Ann @lovefeastshop can get your gift to you.

Thank you to all that entered. And don't forget that everyone gets 15% off on anything in the shop for 1 week from today using code 17SS15 at the checkout!

ENJOY!

LoveFeast SHOP GIVEAWAY

I was thrilled when Chris Ann, owner of the LoveFeast Shop, asked if I would host a giveaway!  For those of you that have followed my blog, you know that I adore everything this shop creates, and one lucky winner will receive a $100 credit towards a fall velvet pumpkin or velvet decor promotion item of your choice from the shop!

Please find several of the beautiful new items that the Lovefeast Shop has created below, and be sure to follow or like them on, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.  Leave a comment here or on Instagram.  I will draw a winner on Monday August 21.  You have until midnight Central Time to enter! Open to US citizens only. And as an added bonus, all followers will receive a 15% discount using code 17SS15.

My Instagram is @splendidsass

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GOOD LUCK!

Book Review: Out East: Houses and Gardens of the Hamptons

OUT EAST:
HOUSES AND GARDES OF THE HAMPTONS

by Jennifer Ash Rudick
Photography by Trio  Given

VENDROME, New York $75.00
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Most of us have dreamed of visiting the Hamptons.  Some are fortunate enough to have a home there.  OUT EAST, Houses and Gardens f the Hamptons, is filled with the absolutely stunning work of the designers listed below.  There are no words to describe the beauty shown within each page. Jennifer's work in creating this book is spectacular.

The list of creators includes interior designers John Russell Pope, Deborah Berke, Jeffrey Bilhuber, Muriel Brandolini, Robert Couturier, Thierry Despont, Peter Marino, James Merrill, David Netto, Anne Pyne, Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferiat, Robert A, M, Stern, Daniel Romualdez, Tom Schereer. 

The beautiful gardens were created by landscape designers Lisa Bynon, the late Bob Dash and Jack deLasmet, Christopher LaGuardia, Charlie Marder, Think Mortimer, Debora Nevins, Mario Never, and 
Edwina von Gal. 

The link to purchase this stunning book is at the end of this post.

ENJOY!

The talented photographer, Tria Giovan, is a Sag Harbor and New York resident. She is known for her fabulous work in interiors and still lifes. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jennifer Ash Rudick, in addition to this beautiful book, is author of Palm Beach Chic, another book I can't put down.  She is a contributing editor to Veranda, an a former editor at Town & Country and W. She lives in New York and South Hampton.

DINING ROOM BY RUTHIE SOMMERS

I
IMMEDIATELY FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS STUNNING DINING ROOM BY RUTHIE SOMMERS. ENJOY!

ALFRESCO WITH KEITH ROBINSON

This beautiful garden and setting was created by Georgia event planner Keith Robinson. Enjoy!

Veranda May 2017