Comments on: post off: how should michelle obama decorate the white house?

By: Mary T

Mary T — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:50:39 +0000

I completely loved her inaugural ensemble, however. Plus it was lined in cashmere for warmth, and I loved the contrasting gloves.

By: Angela M.

Angela M. — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:19:04 +0000

Ouch. Can’t believe you didn’t like her dress, Mrs! I thought she looked stunning. But I’ve been a fan of Isabel Toledo’s for years. It’s so great to see her getting some recognition at that level. But… I suppose, you could look at it from a Sound of Music-drapery-dress perspective.

By: Ms. Ricky Winn

Ms. Ricky Winn — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:29:33 +0000

Perhaps Michelle could save a few bucks by using her inaugural ball gown as a bed spread. You can drive through the N. Ga. mountains and see chenille bed spreads for sale, hanging from clothes lines, made from fabric exactly like that of Michelle’s ‘designer’ dress. Yawn.

By: Mary T

Mary T — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:11:53 +0000

Ooo, Tula — maybe they’ll bring back the solar panels that were installed during the Carter administration.

By: tula

tula — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:02:50 +0000

One room should be dedicated to all of the amazing Obama art that was made this year. A bit self-indulgent, I know, but hey…he’s the President.

Also, I was pursuing the archives of the White House interiors over the decades, and it’s really been lacking post-Jackie O. The current Bush “aesthetic” is beyond super stale. Let’s update it with some modern, eco-design — stat! And throw pillows! Man, does that pad need some good throw pillows.

By: tess

tess — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:58:10 +0000

Perhaps an insect theme?

By: Mary T

Mary T — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:51:48 +0000

I do understand where Maven is coming from, but I’m a pretty smart lady myself — and I like to decorate. Heh.

By: Sadie

Sadie — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:23:16 +0000

I think urban chic or what I’ve seen referred to as new traditional.

By: KS

KS — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:47:23 +0000

I’m a lawyer, and I think it would be a privilege to redecorate the First Family’s White House living quarters. The Obamas apparently plan to be there for eight years, so I’m sure that they want it to reflect their tastes. In every interview with Michelle Obama that I’ve read, she seems to have gone out of her way to emphasize that her priority would be her family if her husband were elected. Is there something about decorating that is beneath her? I don’t quite understand Maven’s indignant comment. Odd.

By: Cory Ann Ellis

Cory Ann Ellis — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:03:10 +0000

I just hope it’s not in the same style as the dress she wore Tuesday night.