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Miles Archer

(18,837 posts)
Sat Jun 10, 2017, 04:38 PM Jun 2017

Melania's "seamless integration of elegance & comfort" from Trump Tower to the White House

To help make the White House feel more like home, she hired interior designer Tham Kannalikham for the task in February, according to WWD.

"Mrs. Trump has a deep appreciation for the historical aspects of the White House and with Tham’s traditional design and expertise," Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, senior adviser to Melania Trump, first told WWD. "They are focusing on a seamless integration of elegance and comfort into where the President, the First Lady, and [their son] Barron will be spending their family time and calling their home."

Although it has not been confirmed as to how the pair became acquainted, WWD notes part of the appeal of Kannalikham — who started her career with Ralph Lauren — is that she keeps a low-profile in all aspects of her life, including her professional website since it's only accessible with a private client login. She was relatively an unknown figure until the announcement was made of her hire.

"I am honored by the opportunity to be working with the first lady to make the White House feel like home," Kannalikham said of her hiring in February.

http://www.rawstory.com/2017/06/melania-trump-is-finally-moving-to-the-white-house/

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Melania's "seamless integration of elegance & comfort" from Trump Tower to the White House (Original Post) Miles Archer Jun 2017 OP
Don't start any big projects, Kannalikham. Ask if you can get paid as you go. The Wielding Truth Jun 2017 #1
Ha! BeekeeperInVermont Jun 2017 #9
well LA TEE FUCKING DA that will make me feel so much better when I can't get healthcare luvMIdog Jun 2017 #2
They don't usually show pictures of the murielm99 Jun 2017 #3
Squinty has had a lot of work done.. HipChick Jun 2017 #7
Don't get too carried away with the gold spray paint. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2017 #4
Well, isn't that special. mountain grammy Jun 2017 #5
hahahahaha that's how it hit me luvMIdog Jun 2017 #10
So she doesn't get homesick, maybe she'll have everything painted in "Tiffany Blue" FM123 Jun 2017 #6
I'm sure Marie Antoinette would approve! 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2017 #8
I'd bet a Jumbo Imperial Jar of russian caviar that... Achilleaze Jun 2017 #11
46 will have to rid the place of all the cheesy gold crap Motley13 Jun 2017 #12
How much do I not give a shite? Let me count the ways... n/t crim son Jun 2017 #13
Will it be more of Trump's gauche Bordello Chic, or an updated procon Jun 2017 #14
How seamless and elegant will she be rock Jun 2017 #15
I imagine they're bringing in a team of gold platers. Vinca Jun 2017 #16
Yes, in a Tammy Faye Bakker Turbineguy Jun 2017 #17
I'll just leave this right here. Make of it what you will ProudLib72 Jun 2017 #18
I suggest a lovely shade of covfefe for the East Room The Genealogist Jun 2017 #19

murielm99

(30,657 posts)
3. They don't usually show pictures of the
Sat Jun 10, 2017, 04:44 PM
Jun 2017

family living quarters at the White House, do they?

I hate the idea of this tacky woman coating everything with gold leaf.

And normally, I don't comment on other women's appearance. I am sixty-eight years old and aging naturally. It is part of life. But when I look at Melania, I question why anyone calls her beautiful. I see nothing but artifice.

Achilleaze

(15,543 posts)
11. I'd bet a Jumbo Imperial Jar of russian caviar that...
Sat Jun 10, 2017, 05:07 PM
Jun 2017

this secretive interior designer has connections to Mother Russia.

Motley13

(3,867 posts)
12. 46 will have to rid the place of all the cheesy gold crap
Sat Jun 10, 2017, 05:08 PM
Jun 2017

I would expect that to happen in about 3 mths, so don't get carried away


procon

(15,805 posts)
14. Will it be more of Trump's gauche Bordello Chic, or an updated
Sat Jun 10, 2017, 05:32 PM
Jun 2017

Mid-Century panache with red shag carpets for the Tacky Trumps?

Vinca

(50,172 posts)
16. I imagine they're bringing in a team of gold platers.
Sat Jun 10, 2017, 05:36 PM
Jun 2017

The place will look like a brothel by the time they're done with it.

The Genealogist

(4,723 posts)
19. I suggest a lovely shade of covfefe for the East Room
Sat Jun 10, 2017, 08:48 PM
Jun 2017

Nothing warms up a place like the rich allure of a covfefe-based color palate.

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