It's Wednesday, time for Home Decor Thoughts; but much more important, it's the day after an incredible, historic presidential election.  What a morning!  Whether your candidate won or lost, you've got to feel good - and proud - to be an American today.  The turnout to vote was enormous - citizens in action - always a good thing.

And what better day to take a look at the White House through the years?  There have been numerous renovations, and re-decorations - some much better known than others (think Mrs. Kennedy's televised White House tour.)

So  today we're taking a look a just one room - the Red Room - through different administrations.  Enjoy.

The Eisenhower administration - 1957:


The Kennedy administration - 1962:


The Nixon administration - 1972:


The Bush administration - Christmas 2006:


And a beautiful night view of the south portico:









This beautiful photograph is by William Phillips - the White House Historical Society.