Jackie Kennedy – The First Lady of Style

 

In defining style, I could think of no better example than

 

She epitomized style in everything she did

but for me, 

the way she restored the White House as a living museum 

is her greatest style contribution, by far!

 

When she visited the White House before her husband’s inauguration,

she referred to it as 

Her vision was to make the White House

She believed that it should be furnished with antiques

that reflected the lives of past presidents who lived there.

 

An unattainable wish for most, 

Jackie Kennedy made it happen by enlisting the most notable authorities in the

fields of interior design and American antiques.

Just weeks after she moved in to the White House, she met with the famed decorator,

Sister Parish 

and asked for her assistance in the restoration effort.

Her other lieutenant was none other than 

Henry du Pont, 

considered the most qualified expert on the subject of American historical decoration at the time.

When the renovation was complete,

she capitalized on the media fervor by inviting CBS to televise her personal tour of the 

beautifully restored rooms.

Viewed by more than 80 million people, 

it captured the hearts and imaginations of the whole nation. 

 

Her style was legendary.

Why? 

IT CAME FROM WITHIN.

Through her sense of confidence, she became a true visionary 

who used her talents and position to create the "People’s House".

In her words…

a showcase for art and culture, and a place of national pride.

I can testify to that!
When I toured the White House in December, I was in awe.
And to think it all started with Jackie!