On a much less serious fashion- and decor-related inauguration note,
I must join in on the talk about the Obama girls’ coats. I should have known when I first saw them that they are the brainchild of J.Crew / Jenna Lyons. LOVE. Is it bad that I kind of want one? Can I wear a ribbon tied around a coat at the age of 27? Do I know any 10-year-olds that I can dress up? Hmm…
–> Side note, but it just occurred to me that a completely outdoor event in the cold is such a unique opportunity to dress up. Usually the coats must be taken off for the event; this time, the coats were the outfits. Fun! That doesn’t happen often.
Anyway, while reading through blogs earlier today, I came across a post from Nick Olsen of Domino where he attempted to speed-decorate Sasha and Malia’s rooms.
Speed Decorating the Obama Kids’ Rooms: Malia
Presidential Kiddie Rooms – Sasha’s Turn
I thought his choices for Sasha were more inspired (how could they not be with her adorable color pallette) and seemed like a great match for her personality. I probably would have left out the bed hanging in Malia’s room, but in general – Nick is funny, the girls are adorable, and I like the complete mix of styles in these rooms.
He also happened to include two lamps I love from CB2 – the Bauhaus Arc Floor Lamp (which I like best in white),
and the Script Desk Lamp in orange. 
I’ve been sort of wanting the Script lamp for my desk at home, but I’m trying to only buy things for my condo when they’re part of a plan. And I have made no progress since my last post about my second bedroom/office. So, no orange lamp yet for me.
