So many people are still talking about Michelle Obama’s wonderful State Dinner dress in honor of French President Francois Hollande. And I agree it was absolutely stunning. Designer Carolina Herrera designed the gown which she described as “a black hand-sewn beaded embroidery appliqué scallop-edged top over a liberty blue silk faille corset. A wide black… Read More
Sunday evening the President and First Lady hosted a beautiful time honored tradition, the 2014 Governors Dinner (formally the Governors Ball). Red was the color pallet of choice for the evening that included centerpieces of red roses that were complimented by the use of the Reagan china. The Reagan China has a wide red… Read More
To my friends in the D.C. area, Please come to the White House Historical Association’s Holiday Event tomorrow. It will be a fantastic event! I will be signing books along with other historians, former executive residence staff, and authors. I hope to see you! Meet the Authors! Join Us at The Shop at President’s Square… Read More
We’ve come a long way since 11-year-old Tad Lincoln convinced his father to “adopt” a turkey named Jack in 1863. Today, President Obama pardoned two 20-week-old, 38-pound turkeys named Popcorn and Caramel — and announced Popcorn as the official “National Thanksgiving Turkey,” after the American public weighed in on their favorites via Twitter, Facebook,… Read More
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