Laura Dowling spent six years as chief floral designer at the White House . The first lady wore a white lace dress with an embroidered design on her left shoulder and matching gloves to attend the annual Easter Egg Roll in April 2009. The First Lady 's office and Dowling have released complimentary statements but sources say there were tensions over the florist 's 'fussy style ' Days before Dowling 's departure the Old Family Dining Room had been re-opened after being refurbished by the First Lady to showcase modern art .
Laura Dowling spent six years as chief floral designer at the White House . Despite unexpectedly departing in February , her exit was only formally announced this week after being uncovered by The Washington Post . The First Lady 's office and Dowling have released complimentary statements but sources say there were tensions over the florist 's 'fussy style ' Days before Dowling 's departure the Old Family Dining Room had been re-opened after being refurbished by the First Lady to showcase modern art .