WH unveils Obamas' last holiday decorations

[RoxMonster]

www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/11/29/white-house-unveils-the-obamas-last-holiday-decorations/?tid=sm_fb&utm_term=.809586514290

"As military families sat on gold ballroom chairs in the White House’s East Room, the first lady talked about how proud she was to “open this house to as many people from as many backgrounds as possible.” She mentioned that inviting military families to be first to see the decorations was one of her favorite holiday traditions. She began thanking the ushers, florists, carpenters, chefs and calligraphers that make all the magic happen. Then her voice cracked. “So before I get choked up,” she said. “Let me officially kick off our final White House holiday season.”

Photos at the link. Man, I am going to miss this family so much 

[mbcdefg]

So what's going to happen to this portrait come January?

[aurora]

So many trees! And dogs.

[josieposy]

That gingerbread White House is crazy!

[lilibet]

Nov 29, 2016 19:25:49 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

So what's going to happen to this portrait come January?

Is it wrong that I want someone on the staff that does the switch over of families to grab that and hide it for the next 4 years so it stays safe?

[Nonny]

The majority of the holiday decor was designed by Rafanelli Events and executed by 92 volunteers from across the country.

How awesome would it be to be one of the volunteers to decorate for the Obama's White House Christmas?  How do you get that gig?  Asking for future reference when we eventually have another amazing family living there, not an opulent dumpster fire.

[JLV]

Nov 29, 2016 19:25:49 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

So what's going to happen to this portrait come January?

I volunteer to keep it safe!

[simpsongal]

I love Michele's blue dress!

[JLV]

The decorations are amazing. I am going to miss the Obamas so much.

[Deleted]

Michelle's dress. Bo and Sunny. All of it. LOVE.

[cville]

I'm so emotional. I love them.

[Deleted]

Nov 29, 2016 19:25:49 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

So what's going to happen to this portrait come January?

This gutted me. Every day I find something else to make me so sad all over again. This was it today.

[jillboston]

Nov 29, 2016 20:52:00 GMT -5 @silver said:

Nov 29, 2016 19:25:49 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

So what's going to happen to this portrait come January?

This gutted me. Every day I find something else to make me so sad all over again. This was it today.

3 weeks. Has it only been that long?

[Dig Ophelia]

The Obamas cannot leave. No, not happening.

I'm going to stay safe and warm in my little cocoon of denial for as long as I can.

[ringstrue]

[compassrose]

WHY DO THEY HAVE TO GO??

[rajahmd]

Mommy, can we keep them? Please?!

[eport]

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How awesome would it be to be one of the volunteers to decorate for the Obama's White House Christmas?  How do you get that gig?  Asking for future reference when we eventually have another amazing family living there, not an opulent dumpster fire.

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I remember from some HGTV special that it's a simpleish application on the White House website way early in the year. You are responsible for your own food/lodging/transportation. I definitely want to do it sometime. It would be pretty cool.
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[andwhat]

I have to make sure I get my WH ornament this year. I sure won't be getting one the next 4 years. 

Think of all the things that the WH does now that will just be weird with #45. Or he just won't do them. Or his kids will be in charge of it. Easter Egg roll, trick or treating, Christmas tree lighting. Ugh.

[miniroller]

I'm watching Michelle's speech & holding myself back from sobbing. I miss them so much already!!! ❤️