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For the presidents, a basic component of official entertaining has always been the dinner table. To enhance each White House event, table settings—china, silver, linens, and flowers—are elegantly designed to convey the ultimate in diplomacy, national pride, and hospitality. Documenting more than two centuries, this book features the elegant china used for official White House entertaining and private dining that survives as a touchstone of the American presidency. As this book conveys, assembled together, the presidential china in the White House comprises a museum collection of unequalled historic significance. First released in 1974, this new edition, the first to be published by the White House Historical Association, is greatly expanded and redesigned with 85 new illustrations. The three china services most recently added to the collection, those of the William Jefferson Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama administrations, are highlighted for the first time. Personal reflections on the design and significance of these services are shared by First Lady Michelle Obama, and former First Ladies Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton.

 

These 365 day-by-day fresh, funny, and wise inspirations remind us to practice mindfulness in the garden by using nature as a metaphor for human nature. Considering the changing seasons, every seeker can relax into the ever-changing present moment, thereby reducing stress and increasing happiness.

 

Up until now, many of these gardens have only been enjoyed by family and friends. They spotlight innovative design, native plants, natural scenery, and Guatemala’s rich history and culture.

 

Stunning photographs show how plants and architectural features come together to create extraordinary indoor and outdoor living spaces.

 

The book is divided into six regions, each with its own unique topography, climate, and character.