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...accepted wisdom in Washington that each new First Family gets to put its personal imprimatur on the decor of the White House. It is also the right of every self-respecting armchair decorator to criticize the First Family's taste. The Lincolns were disparaged as spendthrifts. Rutherford Hayes' refurbishings were deemed "French-y and pretentious." Teddy Roosevelt smeared the Green Room with a polar-bear pelt, and purists reached for the smelling salts when Harry Truman built a balcony over the South Portico. Even decor queen Jackie Kennedy was sharply rebuked by the President himself when an all-too-authentic...
Sonfields': I received a surprisingly warm welcome from the Sonfield family upon arrival. Even the dog gave me a kiss; not your typical restaurant for sure. In fact, that would be in violation of most states' health codes. The decor is a subtle but elegant Tutoresque style, with wooden floors and furniture. The Liberty pewter collection, ethnic rugs, and the Southwestern pottery add an eclectic but tasteful touch...
...wing also houses most of the 5,500-piece decorative-arts collection -- including jewel-encrusted gold crowns and carved ivory statuettes -- in handsome, well-lit glass display cases mounted on stone pedestals and trimmed in chrome. The cases, which are used in all the new areas, are one of the Richelieu wing's most effective unifying elements because they echo Pei's refined, understated decor...
...interior of the building will have a decor suited to its products. Delislesays both the expansive 9-foot windows and thehigh ceilings add to a tasteful ambiance. He alsosays the shop will contain many 19th centuryantiques and garden ornaments...
...water of New Haven Harbor and are not easily accessible to college students, especially those without cars. Bruxelles, located less than a block from Old Campus and the New Haven Green on College Street, is one classy dinner spot within reach. A well-stocked bar and elegant decor are the highlights of this popular New Haven eatery. Roasting game spins in over an open flame and patrons munch on thin bread sticks and sip white wine. Scuzzi, a very good if pricey Italian dinner restaurant, offers a wide variety of desserts, prepared to please both the palate...