With the rest of America, I watched President Obama’s Address to the Nation last night–the President announced that the combat portion of the war has officially ended, and United States is training Afghan security forces and supporting political solutions in the country. Of course, I have commentary about the “refreshed” Oval Office decor! But, before I get to my shallow observations, let’s put our hands together for our troops who have bravely sacrificed in defense of our nation; keep our troops in our prayers as the transition of Afghan troop leadership is scheduled for July; and let’s continue to keep in our hearts those and the families of those who have fallen.
Now for my review: Holy heezie, get out your 20% off Bed, Bath, and Beyond coupons, America, because you too can have an Oval Office-ish home. Look at all of the hideous, nonmatching frames on the table behind the infamous carved desk in the Oval Office. I am dying, and not in a good way.
President Obama’s personal photos send a message that he places high importance on family values and that the Obamas are “real” people–I love it. However, the cream boarder of the large photo on the left sticks out like a sore thumb. And, out of the scores of adorable Obama girls pictures, the one selected to frame is of Little Sasha wearing hot pink, placed smack in front to clash with the American flag? The balance of the frames collectively is all off, and the frames don’t coordinate well together. Straight up, the collage looks like it belongs in someone’s first apartment.
I understand that with the state of the economy, the calculated image is conservative, and I get that a toned down Oval Office is in line with Obama’s “no-drama” approach. I appreciate that the sofas, coffee table, and lamps are American-made. Nevertheless, the contemporary makeunder is a huge “miss” for me. The sofas are Rooms to Go hideous, from a distance appear to be made of chenille, and look as if you’d find Cheetos and a TV Guide from 1991 between the cushions. I hate the new look. Hate it.
Here are items I’ve handpicked to add to the decor:
I envision Vice President Biden splashing in this Kirklands treat.
Sunflower anything would have worked. I chose coasters.
If you see this in a guy's apartment, run. He hasn't grown up yet.
Wrought iron candleS holder with cat toys.
The Oval Office is a formal place of business, and a setting that we will welcome into our homes on our televisions. I’m so disappointed, and I compare the changes to the Oval Office to: altering the color of the Tiffany’s box to pea green or pairing an Oscar de la Renta gown with sensible pumps.
