tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post9132247115964178095..comments2024-03-19T06:33:46.699-05:00Comments on COTE DE TEXAS: HAPPY HAPPYcotedetexashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comBlogger237125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-60954378581706428112015-11-06T20:07:48.767-06:002015-11-06T20:07:48.767-06:00Wow you did a lot of research and how on Earth did...Wow you did a lot of research and how on Earth did you get those Photos of the White House?<br />I do agree with your article. The Christmas Decorations and (although it's not shown on the air anymore) the HGTV White House Christmas specials are boring.<br />As a Christmas Tree lover over the years even the snow tree theme is to me been there done that and most of the decorations seen on the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-12573265881799300082013-08-09T00:55:44.779-05:002013-08-09T00:55:44.779-05:00Jackie Kennedy's blue room, the gingerbread wh...Jackie Kennedy's blue room, the gingerbread white house with the candy canes, and Mrs. Bushy's snowy decorations were my very favorites in this post!<br /><br />Thank you for the tour of the White House - now I don't need to go see it! Compared to Windsor Castle in England, it is quite drab and utilitarian. Constancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02702046097986873803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-89401918265385006482013-01-20T01:23:17.399-06:002013-01-20T01:23:17.399-06:00Thank you for showing some of the past Christmas ...Thank you for showing some of the past Christmas decorations from the White House. I found it very interesting. Everyone has their own taste in everything, Christmas decorating as well. I , personally like the snow trees and traditional decorating because it reminds me of the Christmases of my childhood, but I know others prefer different decorating. Luckily we live in a free country where Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08451450673919545779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-25007135617749508222013-01-11T16:12:24.694-06:002013-01-11T16:12:24.694-06:00I am a fan of folk art of all kinds and am finding...I am a fan of folk art of all kinds and am finding Shannon's Mexican Dia De Los Muertos dolls so fun! I love the mojolica effect. I know she probably gets many of them while travelling, but wondered if there is an online resource for them?<br /><br />donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596985250033636589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-64715072164497711122013-01-08T08:33:10.494-06:002013-01-08T08:33:10.494-06:00Gosh, really Anon 10:46? You can't have an op...Gosh, really Anon 10:46? You can't have an opinion on Obama's white house Christmas decor without being labeled a "racist"? Texas pride? Glad you think having a differing opinion on decor sends a blinking light to your brain notifying you that racism is alive and well. That doesn't seem like very wise logic to me. I loved seeing the different decor of past/current Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-19951660283962139222013-01-07T12:13:11.338-06:002013-01-07T12:13:11.338-06:00Reading all these comments, from both sides, remin...Reading all these comments, from both sides, reminds me about why I like dogs better than people. Happy New Year to you, Joni, and thank you for the great decorating blog you give us. We appreciate your hard work. Now, forget about this whole thing. Just file it away and get on with giving us another great year! And for all you fans of Joni, please be sure to visit Joni's sponsors. I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-25937292976295175172013-01-07T11:03:15.111-06:002013-01-07T11:03:15.111-06:00Joni, you asked what we did for the Holidays, so h...Joni, you asked what we did for the Holidays, so here goes: Our Christmases are usually quiet - focused on family and the religious meaning of the event. First of all, I do all my shopping for presents throughout the year. By Thankgiving everything is purchased so no thoughts about Black Friday or insane Mall parking. The day after Thanksgiving, I put on Christmas music, light a fire (if it isCharlotte Des Fleurshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562431660483372584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-14826879485701249862013-01-07T09:27:52.258-06:002013-01-07T09:27:52.258-06:00Joni
I don't care if it is after Christmas I ...Joni<br /><br />I don't care if it is after Christmas I totally enjoyed this post. And your packages were just lovely!cindy hattersley designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-21557502258014816062013-01-06T19:23:15.994-06:002013-01-06T19:23:15.994-06:00Dear Joni,
Happy New Year! My oh my I'll bet ...Dear Joni,<br />Happy New Year! My oh my I'll bet you never thought one post could stir up such a hornet's nest, especially around holiday's that should be MERRY as Christmas and Chanukah!<br /><br />People must not realize that the White House trees are designed and decorated by different groups across the country and that the First Lady is not really involved after she has picked aAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385624629882750060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-39609623708293235772013-01-06T12:52:06.073-06:002013-01-06T12:52:06.073-06:00Wolves in sheep's clothing to be sure. I agre...Wolves in sheep's clothing to be sure. I agree the WH needs some toning down, some sophistication and a decor that continues to showcase its collection of early American art and antiques. It has become garish and clearly not decorated from a master plan. I doubt the current occupants have the taste to have ever noticed. J Crew and upstart designers from S. Chicago haven't started Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-34916074639912962072013-01-06T12:41:10.249-06:002013-01-06T12:41:10.249-06:00Let's face it. The Obomas de-Christmased CHRI...Let's face it. The Obomas de-Christmased CHRISTmas. And yes, they are making a political statement. Little by little, they're de-sensitizing the American people. Don't go by what people say, go by what they do. I don't remember all that red and gold in The White House. It is eerily reminiscent of a Saudi palace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-75273163905140218422013-01-06T11:56:58.412-06:002013-01-06T11:56:58.412-06:00I'm not American, not involved in American pol...I'm not American, not involved in American politics, and as such believe I read this post with an "open mind". Honestly, I did not find anything "political" or mean-spirited about it! Joni simply said she preferred a certain type of decoration over another, and explained her point of view with clear examples. I, too, find garlands/trees with too many ornaments mashed Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-66063337816875673462013-01-05T22:57:22.321-06:002013-01-05T22:57:22.321-06:00Wow! I feel lucky just to have seen the inside of ...Wow! I feel lucky just to have seen the inside of the White House. And I am impressed by the effort of ALL former Presidents and First Ladies. I wouldn't have been so critical, but this is a decorator's blog. I'll be back to enjoy the decorator's taste after this huge sidetrack into the blogger's political opinions. I came here from Pinterest and should have skipped the Clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10651246398869337756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-9780128909916272702013-01-05T22:00:28.713-06:002013-01-05T22:00:28.713-06:00Joni, perhaps some readers need to be reminded tha...Joni, perhaps some readers need to be reminded that is a DESIGN BLOG based on YOUR OPINION. It's amazing how offended people get over YOU sharing YOUR opinion on YOUR blog. Anyway, I loved it all. I totally agree. I hated that Mrs. O never said, "Merry Christmas"...hello, that's what the trees are for. But, oh well. They are entitled to their views as well. Great post. Keep 'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-19146883701979158662013-01-05T21:56:36.305-06:002013-01-05T21:56:36.305-06:00The Obama's did redecorate. That was in anothe...The Obama's did redecorate. That was in another post. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-36960818625539080402013-01-05T21:44:44.900-06:002013-01-05T21:44:44.900-06:00Joni, I have to wonder how this post would have go...Joni, I have to wonder how this post would have gone over (quite differently, I imagine) if you hadn't labeled which First Family was in office for which decor. Just show the pictures and indicated that "these are from a different year and First Lady" sans names. I wonder if more people would have understood your point? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-1375902562566688772013-01-05T17:03:54.834-06:002013-01-05T17:03:54.834-06:00It was an excellent post Mrs. Cote De Texas! I ALW...It was an excellent post Mrs. Cote De Texas! I ALWAYS look forward to your posts popping up in my emails!!! Hope you had a wonderful CHRISTmas and a fun filled holiday season.Sammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811849246815996936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-47281140412185757592013-01-05T14:42:18.647-06:002013-01-05T14:42:18.647-06:00I didn't bother to read any of the above comme...I didn't bother to read any of the above comments. I can see both sides of this type of decorating. I see the Texas/Southern touches of Lara in the Bush designs. I see the more cosmopolitan touches of the Chicago Micehelle. A lot of the decor in Chicago this year reminded me of this style. I also can see that maybe the Obamas were trying to be sensitive to the fact that some of that money Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037462254679207753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-51535927503281242312013-01-05T14:13:33.121-06:002013-01-05T14:13:33.121-06:00Candy Canes Religious? Symbol of Christmas...made...Candy Canes Religious? Symbol of Christmas...made only at Christmas...???? Saw this on How It's Made, they toured Bob's Candys. Made me love them all the more! But even if I wasn't spiritual, I think they are beautiful and so associated with Christmas. Like Gingerbread houses...LOVED LOVED LOVED seeing all of those. I was tickled by the Carter's A-frame.<br /><br />"As weAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-22913332182537366182013-01-05T14:04:30.890-06:002013-01-05T14:04:30.890-06:00CANDY CANES? RELIGIOUS???? found this. Snopes...CANDY CANES? RELIGIOUS???? found this. Snopes says the origin of a man in India is false, but the origin was not the man in India, that came later if it came it all...<br /><br /><br /><br />"As we approach the holiday season, there is one symbol that we sometimes take for granted. Throughout the Christmas holidays the symbol of the candy cane is overlooked along with its importance. AtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-49204251476855542482013-01-05T12:07:57.796-06:002013-01-05T12:07:57.796-06:00This is just insane. My niece is married to a bla...This is just insane. My niece is married to a black man who we all love to pieces, and I find absolutely nothing offensive about saying the White House Christmas decor is not to your liking. That is going way, way, way overboard to make this into some kind of racist diatribe when it clearly is not. It's about design, hello?. I'm calling you on this, anon. You need to get a grip. I&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-83822981751845524492013-01-05T10:58:50.889-06:002013-01-05T10:58:50.889-06:00Dear Joni, I am probably Mr. Obama's biggest b...Dear Joni, I am probably Mr. Obama's biggest basher and I would have reveled in any negative comments made by you. I have re-read your post several times and just do not see any politics, just another well researched and beautiful post. So what if you prefer traditional decorating, thats your opinion and you stated it in a very respectful way and its your blog and you're entitlted to sjrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02108073263234923133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-19120511229229090762013-01-05T09:00:36.318-06:002013-01-05T09:00:36.318-06:00Joni, I love you SO much, and I love your posts. ...Joni, I love you SO much, and I love your posts. I had been missing your annual trip to your SIL's ranch, so I enjoyed seeing this.<br /><br />To answer your question, I do think the decorations are dull, and I think the Bushes probably had my favorites. Do you think that's because Laura is a teacher and is keyed into young children? My friends who teach seem to always have the The Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-72385166698354405512013-01-04T20:07:12.077-06:002013-01-04T20:07:12.077-06:00He is only "beloved" by a little pinch o...He is only "beloved" by a little pinch over 50%. Enough to win, but not really enough to be beloved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-70529082637165152292013-01-04T16:24:40.893-06:002013-01-04T16:24:40.893-06:00I appreciate your post and definitely love the whi...I appreciate your post and definitely love the white trees in the Bush White House. It is a fact that decorating for Christmas is so personal, moreso even than how we decorate a home. Thankfully, the White House looks different every year and at some point we can all find something we like. I have three kids and don't feel that I have to decorate in juvenile themes to appeal to them, my -amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04724947347451274216noreply@blogger.com