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It’s that time again, to redecorate the White House.

Today’s best designer’s tell House Beautiful what they would do if they were decorating for the new first family.

What If? Windsor Smith Created a Multipurpose Space

"I would replace frou-frou damasks and silks with environmentally sustainable casual linens in an earthy brown palette, with accents in optimistic colors, like verdant green, lemon, yellow, and tangerine.... Most important, I would create an amazing, relaxed, colorful multipurpose space where they can really be a family and escape the demands of the world. Their love and commitment to one another will no doubt be his inspiration for all that he is embarking on." — WINDSOR SMITH, LOS ANGELES

What If? They Went Green

"First, let's open up those storage rooms and reuse things from former presidencies in a clean, fresh, new way. Using what you have, or buying vintage, is a great way to lessen your carbon footprint. Then, let's make some green choices, beyond just lightbulbs, like environmentally friendly paints for Sasha and Malia's rooms, or buying wares from local artisans so we know the wood and materials are environmentally sound and locally harvested." — NATE BERKUS, CHICAGO

What If? Darryl Carter Suggested a Modern Take on Antiques

"As a native Washingtonian, I am predisposed to the historic fabric of this city. As a modernist with a penchant for white rooms whose vocabulary predominantly consists of antiques covered in muted palettes, this would be a most intriguing undertaking." — DARRYL CARTER, WASHINGTON

What If? The Fabrics Had an Easy Charm About Them

"I would start with a sustainable hemp print such as Carolina Irvin's Andaluz in the color Delft. It has the feeling of an old quilt with a modern twist. This fabric to me represents the approachable, easy charm that this young family radiates." — PHOEBE HOWARD, ATLANTA

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These insanely beautiful chairs were given the deluxe make over.
Black lacquer paint and Madeline Weinrib Ikat fabric (Purple Luce).

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One of the things I miss since leaving America is Thanksgiving.
It was a new tradition to my French Canadian parents when they moved to Massachusetts in the 60's from Quebec. It's not a holiday you can avoid if you live in close proximity to Plymouth! It soon became my favourite holiday. I love the masses of relatives and friends gathered for traditional turkey dinner, complete with pumpkin pie, the Macy's day parade and a four-day weekend.
It all works so well in the autumn with the leaves turning vibrant orange and golds and a chill in the air.

Since living in Australia, we haven't celebrated Thanksgiving yet.
There is something about it being springtime. The weather and colours are not quite right... And of course it's always on a Thursday.
So maybe the new tradition for us will be a turkey dinner with a springtime table setting shared with Australian friends and family.

Happy Thanksgiving.

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The New Yorker 10th March 2008

Looks like it's home in the city this weekend for us.
Hope you all have a great weekend.

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The new Carolina Irving fabrics are in!
Be the first designer in Australia to use these wonderful fabrics!

The pattern is called Tamar.
It's heavier weight linen, and comes in these three wonderful colour-ways.
Basil, Cinnabar and Persian Blue.
Call or send us a web enquire via our contacts page for pricing.

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We are thrilled that Vogue Living has featured the beautiful Of The Young And The Restless range of fabrics in the November/December Issue.
Diane Bergeron Interiors is the exclusive distributor here in Australia.
Visit Of The Young And The Restless section of our website to see the complete collection.

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