Laura Dowling

Floral Diplomacy

At the White House

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Produktbeschreibung

Laura Dowling served as Chief Floral Designer at the White House from 2009 until 2015. In this unique position, working closely with First Lady Michelle Obama, she managed décor and flowers for thousands of White House events, using flowers as a strategic tool for communicating diplomatic, symbolic and policy messages. Renowned for a new romantic style featuring free-flowing vines and flowers with classical overtones, her work there evoked nature and the garden, balancing a strong artistic vision with a sense of wildness. While at the White House, Laura used her artistry to design seasonal arrangements, often held in hand-made organic containers of leaves, branches and berries, in a modern, refined, yet casually elegant style.In addition to the inspirations, tips, and techniques for her floral artistry, she of course offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse into both official and private White House life during the Obama administration.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Stichting Kunstboek
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 264mm x 216mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 980g
• ISBN-13: 9789058565587
• ISBN-10: 9058565580
• Artikelnr.: 45641889

Autorenporträt

As the Chief Floral Designer for the White House from 2009 - 2015, Laura Dowling enhanced the historic White House rooms with garden-style flowers and was the creative director of the iconic Christmas that captivated visitors from across the country each year. From conceptualizing elaborate White House decor schemes that carried out the First Lady’s to currently envisioning inspiring vignettes for iconic venues and celebratory fetes across the country, Laura’s timeless designs exude an elegant exuberance that is both charming and approachable. In Designing Christmas, she describes her vision for creating and sharing beautiful, festive and memorable Christmas splendor at home. In addition to her writing and design platforms, Laura travels the country as a featured speaker, delivering entertaining talks and flower demonstrations as one of only a few Chief Florists in White House history.