President Obama in Los Angeles

By Erin Ferucci

Celebrity Lifestyle Designer

The other day I had the great pleasure of being on the tarmac when President Obama landed in Los Angeles. I thought it would be like being back stage with a really big rock star. Oh my! Did I underestimate the experience!

I had to be vetted the day before in order to get security clearance and security the day of was TIGHT! And rightly so! It was like watching a well organized ballet performed by security guards and secret service.These guys and gals are serious! You can't even imagine the amount of planning that must go in to planning a day with the President.

The President himself, Wow, there really are no words. Come on, it's no secret that I have worked closely with Hollywood royalty, both literally and figuratively, so I am not really easily blown away simply by "star power". But I have to say that President Obama is the real deal. There was something really measurable that seemed to radiate from him. It was exciting. It was inspirational. It was heady.

Presidential Chandeliers?

by Erin Ferucci

Celebrity Lifestyle Designer

Its official we have a new President. For the first time in a long time (okay, ever) the White House will be housing a younger, hipper sensibility. Can you say design coup? The design nod went to Michael Smith. Congratulations Michael! For those of us in the trade it has been a fun month seeing all of the items that Michael has spec’d for the White House. My suggestion? These amazing “armless” chandelier sculptures.

If you look closely you can see that each piece of the chandelier is suspended independently. It gives this magical, elegant feeling as if the light is floating in space. They are so unique and original that they really capture the WOW factor, just like the first couple. I love them!

We’ll have to wait and see what makes the cut in the White House, but I vote for these magical chandeliers from Moura Starr!