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in honour of barack obama

obamalaurie in honour of barack obama

In honour of Barack Obama’s inauguration today, I’m posting about a fun little site where you can create a version of yourself in the style of the now-famous election poster. OK, it’s not really anything to do with the environment or nature, but it is chic, no? Pictured above an image of me.

Just go to www.obamiconme.pastemagazine.com, upload an image of yourself (or whomever you like — your family, friends, etc.) and follow the instructions. You can add any of the preselected words or customize the poster to say something near and dear to your heart.

Have fun!

makeover: white house style

michaelsmith makeover: white house style

The White House is gearing up for its new tenants, and this means redecoration is in order! Michelle Obama has already selected the man for the job, and I’m thrilled that it’s famed American interior designer Michael S. Smith. With his healthy respect for the integrity of historic interiors and family-friendly design approach, the East Wing is in great hands. Above is a sampling of some of Smith’s work, already acclaimed worldwide (he’s decorated spaces for Steven Spielberg, Dustin Hoffman and Rupert Murdoch, amongst others), but sure to be even more in-demand than ever with these new high-profile clients! Check out more of Smith’s work at his website.

What I love most about Smith is the “livability” of his spaces — there’s absolutely no pretense, and shines through in his exchange with the editor of Domino magazine in a recent interview:

Editor: How do you feel about the decorator-karate-chopped pillow?

Smith: That move should be punishable with a jail sentence.

Yay! I hate chopped pillows too! lol