[silent_jonny]

The Magnolia Residence China was unveiled Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, by Mrs. Laura Bush at the White House with plates whose magnolia decoration give the china it's name. Other pieces show a varied and detailed pattern from nature

Pieces of the Magnolia Residence China, which was unveiled Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, by Mrs. Laura Bush at the White House, show variations of the detailed theme from nature. Plates show an elegant magnolia for which the pattern is named. There are 75 place settings of the service which were purchased by the White House Historical Association through the George W. Bush Redecoration Fund. There are 75 place settings of the new china. The service includes the service plate, the dinner plate, a salad plate and desert plate, a soup cup, tea cup and tea saucer. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

[SnarlinCubBear]

Such a RICH thread Jonny - thank you so much! I loved your opening commentary, and the china, and the photoshopping...so DELICIOUS!

At least Zero will get a warm welcome to the WH, unlike GWBush, who must have felt like a trespasser - remember, the Clintons just would NOT leave!!

Class act, our President!

[luvie]

Lovely china! Laura has exquisite taste!

[SuziQ]

Oh, now that I’ve seen the details of the magnolia set, I just LOVE it! I like the little critters on the plates with the design on the rim, especially the dragonfly!

[Majie Purple]

I like the ladybug and the butterfly on the china.