Blue Room Floral Arrangement
Addie Thielemann
HISTORY
- The Blue Room is located in the center of the State Floor of the White House.
- The President uses the Blue Room to entertain many of his quests.
- Originally decorated in red, blue was selected as the color for the drapes, upholstery, and carpet during an 1837 refurbishing under President Martin Van Buren.
- Blue walls were introduced in 1902.
- It has since been redecorated, but has always maintained its famous blue color scheme.
- It is about 40 feet by 30 feet.
- During the holidays, the Blue Room is the location of the official White House’s Christmas tree.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- 12' Pine Christmas Tree
- Poinsettia's
- Baby's Breath
- #40 gold ribbon
- Red Zinnia's
- White Camellia's
- Wire
- Floral scissors
- Floral knives