article_snippet: Modern and clean aesthetic: Just days before Laura Dowling's departure, the Old Family Dining Room at the White House had been re-opened after being refurbished by the First Lady to showcase modern art and design .
article_snippet: the Old Family Dining Room at the White House pointed to the recent refurbishment of the White House Family Dining room, which includes abstract paintings and a 1950s-inspired carpet, as an illustration of how the First Lady's tastes have moved on.
article_snippet: No two arrangements were ever the same and each one left guests with a lasting impression of the elegance and history of the People's House. '
article_snippet: Over the next few weeks and months, I'll be launching a new platform for my work as an author, speaker, instructor and design consultant that builds on the creative ideas and partnerships I've formed during my tenure there. '
article_snippet: It's been such an honor to work at the White House and I will always be grateful for this incredible opportunity.'