Inspiring ideas on how to make the most of decorative elements for any occasion from entertaining guru Cathy Graham.

Alexis Clark, a former editor at Town & Country, writes for numerous publications, including Cond¿ast Traveler and the New York Times. 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. Coles lives in New York.

Quentin Bacon is a New York¿based entertaining and lifestyle photographer.