article_snippet: Laura Dowling, who had overseen flower decorations at the White House for six years, ended Laura Dowling employment with no notice according to sources with 'close ties to current residence staffers' Despite leaving the White House more than a month ago, official confirmation of the chief floral designer's unexpected departure has only just emerged.
article_snippet: Laura Dowling, who had overseen flower decorations for events such as official state dinners for six years, ended her employment with no notice according to sources with 'close ties to current residence staffers'.
article_snippet: Laura Dowlingwas escorted from the building' on February 13, reports The Washington Post.
article_snippet: In the wake of The Washington Post's revelation and coming almost six weeks after Laura Dowling's departure, the White House released a statement on Tuesday in which the White House praised her 'lively and colorful' creations, which reflected the 'historic rooms which they graced.' 'As chief florist, Laura Dowling and Laura Dowling team treated guests of the White House to guests of the White House beautiful floral arrangements,' read a statement issued by Michelle Obama's office on Tuesday. '
article_snippet: Laura Dowling creations were always lively and colorful, reflecting not only the season but the unique and historic rooms which Ms Dowling's creations graced. '
article_snippet: We are grateful for Laura Dowling contribution over the years and wish Laura Dowling well.'
article_snippet: Within an hour of the first lady's official confirmation, Laura Dowling also felt compelled to release a statement about Laura Dowling sudden departure weeks before. '
article_snippet: After almost six years as Chief Floral Designer at the White House, I have resigned in order to pursue exciting new opportunities and explore my passion for floral artistry and design,' said Laura Dowling in a statement issued by heavyweight law firm Sidley Austin.
article_snippet: the first ladyreleased a statement on Tuesday which praised the work of florist Laura Dowling who had unexpectedly departed the Post more than a month before . '
article_snippet: Over the next few weeks and months, I'll be launching a new platform for the work of florist Laura Dowling who had unexpectedly departed her post more than a month before 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: But Laura Dowling's unexpected departure and the sudden release of two statements more than a month later has prompted speculation that all was not well between Dowling and the first lady.
article_snippet: Several unnamed floral designers who continue to provide bouquets to the White House told the Post that Laura Dowling left because Laura Dowling 'fussy style' wasn't in keeping with the first lady's desire for a modern and clean aesthetic.
article_snippet: When Laura Dowling was first appointed Laura Dowling was highly regarded for Laura Dowling organic and less formal 'French look,' but now that seems to have fallen out of favor at the White House.
article_snippet: Laura Dowling's predecessor, Nancy Clarke, had lasted through six presidential administrations.
article_snippet: When Laura Dowling was first appointed Laura Dowling was highly regarded for Laura Dowling organic and less formal 'French look,' but that seems to have fallen out of favor with the White House .
highlights_snippet: Laura Dowling spent six years as chief floral designer at the White House .
  
highlights_snippet: Despite unexpectedly departing in February, Laura Dowling exit was only formally announced this week after being uncovered by The Washington Post .
  