ClydeR
03-25-2015, 09:59 PM
Former head florist Laura Dowling was hired amid fanfare but said to have been escorted from the White House in February.
More... (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/reliable-source/wp/2015/03/24/war-of-the-roses-former-white-house-floral-designers-look-clashed-with-first-ladys/)
Was she fired? Had she quit?
Nearly six weeks after her silent departure in February, the White House released a statement touting Dowling’s “lively and colorful” creations, which reflected the “historic rooms which they graced.” An hour later, Dowling herself released a statement through her attorney, emphasizing that she’d “resigned in order to pursue exciting new opportunities and explore my passion for floral artistry and design.”
But when it comes to East Wing drama, there’s always a bit more to the official story.
She liked modern floral designs. Her departure happened right after Michelle Obama redecorated the Old Family dining room (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/style-blog/wp/2015/02/10/michelle-obama-redecorated-a-white-house-room-and-its-much-more-modern/) herself and opened it to the public.
More... (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/reliable-source/wp/2015/03/24/war-of-the-roses-former-white-house-floral-designers-look-clashed-with-first-ladys/)
Was she fired? Had she quit?
Nearly six weeks after her silent departure in February, the White House released a statement touting Dowling’s “lively and colorful” creations, which reflected the “historic rooms which they graced.” An hour later, Dowling herself released a statement through her attorney, emphasizing that she’d “resigned in order to pursue exciting new opportunities and explore my passion for floral artistry and design.”
But when it comes to East Wing drama, there’s always a bit more to the official story.
She liked modern floral designs. Her departure happened right after Michelle Obama redecorated the Old Family dining room (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/style-blog/wp/2015/02/10/michelle-obama-redecorated-a-white-house-room-and-its-much-more-modern/) herself and opened it to the public.