Today is Inauguration day and Obama and his family will move into the White House while the Bush's go back to their Texas ranch. But before the Bush's left, as a time honored tradition, Laura Bush picked out the new Presidential China to be used for years to come, one informal and another formal. Both China patterns are equally beautiful and regal, but the pattern that caught my eye was the "casual" pattern called the Magnolia Residence China, which will be used in the President's private quarters. This dinnerware caught my eye not only because of its beauty, but also because the pattern was very familiar - it was designed by
Anna Weatherley. Each plate, bowl and serving piece is intricately decorated with magnolia blossoms, a tree which can be found on the White House lawn, and Weatherley's signature butterflies and insects.
This pattern was specifically created for the White House, but there are similar collections that are reminiscent of their Magnolia Residence China. The closest pattern is probably found in the
Magnolia collection, but other floral patterns include,
Anna's Garden,
Flowers of Yesterday,
Morning Glory,
New Direction,
Old Master Tulips and
Orchid Dinner. Anna Weatherley is an elegant,yet lively pattern that will surely brighten up the White House and its meals.
To see all of Anna Weatherley's patterns available to the public found at Sallie home, click here.
Rosanna's Kings Road pattern is a fine dinnerware collection named after a historic road in Chelsea. Each piece is crowned with, well, a 24-karat gold crown motif. The white and gold design is very regal and will make any table classy with a flair of fun. The teapot and mugs are made of refined porcelain and shouldn't be used in the microwave. It's the perfect gift or centerpiece for a traditional British tea party. Click here to look at more wonderful gifts and dinnerware from Rosanna available at Sallie home.
