Title:
My first ladies : twenty-five years as the White House chief floral designer : behind the scenes with First Ladies Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush, Nancy Reagan and Rosalynn Carter / Nancy Clarke with Christie Matheson.
ISBN:
9781416206392
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Publication Information:
Portland, Me. : Sellers, 2011.
Newton Abbot : David & Charles [distributor]
Physical Description:
191 pages, 64 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 23 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Preface: blossoming passion -- Keeping the House in bloom -- My first First Lady: Rosalynn Carter -- A return to grandeur: Nancy Reagan -- Compassionate charm: Barbara Bush -- A woman of strength: Hillary Clinton -- Quiet elegance: Laura Bush -- A new era: Michelle Obama.
Summary:
For six administrations, Clarke designed the flowers and decorations for state dinners, planned the floral arrangements for the first family's private living quarters and weddings. She describes the inside story of her remarkable life at the White House, working with each first lady to help her find her own personal style for state dinners and holiday festivities.
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OCLC Number:
ocn751799960
Availability:
Eagan - Wescott~1
