Adventures In Patriotic Decorating: Inside A White House Replica

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The New York Times   |   January 8, 2009 01:47 PM

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Inside its wrought-iron gates, the Atlanta White House is a singular pastiche of Middle Eastern décor (wall rugs, a hookah), American political kitsch (Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation painted onto a bedroom wall), religious iconography (a tapestry of "The Last Supper," a giant crucifix) and self-promotion (an "M" tiled into the pool, a bust of Mr. Milani).

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Inside its wrought-iron gates, the Atlanta White House is a singular pastiche of Middle Eastern décor (wall rugs, a hookah), American political kitsch (Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamati...
Inside its wrought-iron gates, the Atlanta White House is a singular pastiche of Middle Eastern décor (wall rugs, a hookah), American political kitsch (Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamati...
 
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God Bless Mr. Milani! It's just a house. Keep spreading the Good News!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:09 AM on 01/09/2009
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not a good start for the surely on its way home and garden section of huffpo

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:30 AM on 01/09/2009

obviously never heard the term 'less is more'.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:22 AM on 01/09/2009
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beautiful... i use to live 1 mile from the house

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:13 PM on 01/08/2009
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