As our new rock star president, Barack Obama, took his oath of office on the steps of the Capitol yesterday, a less glamorous transition of power took place at the White House. One moving truck brought in the Obama’s possessions, while another hauled off the Bush’s stuff to Texas. And now Michele Obama’s pick for interior designer, L.A.-based Michael Smith, must hit the ground running to make the private quarters of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue a home for our new First Family.

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As we anxiously await Election Day and the whole fate of the country seems to hang in the balance (and hopefully not the chads), it’s important to shine a thousand points of light on a neglected figure in the race – Joé the Designer. (Note: the stylishly placed accent over the e.) Historically, when a new president moves into the White House, his first lady can consult with her style advisors (a.k.a. Joé the Designer) and take on the traditional role of adding her own decorative taste to the commander-in-chief’s abode…or not.

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