Monday, May 4, 2015

Blue Monday - Glamorous Blue China

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The White House held an official state dinner this past Tuesday night in honor of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, using the brand new set of china: "Kailua Blue." It's the official china of the Obama administration. With 11-piece settings for 320 people, the china cost $376,000--all paid for by a private fund. Johnny did the math, and that comes to $115 each place setting.

Michelle Obama chose the "Kailua Blue" shade of Blue to reflect the Hawaiian waters where the family spends Christmas vacation. William Allman, the White House curator, said this "modern and fresh" Blue had never been used on White House china.

© 2015 Tampa Bay Times


In addition, for the first time, individual tureens were added to be used for soup, dessert, or whatever the chef might imagine.

© 2015 Tampa Bay Times

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35 comments:

  1. Magical Mystical TeacherMay 4, 2015 at 12:02 AM

    Lovely blue accents on the dinnerware. Thanks for hosting!

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  2. JimMay 4, 2015 at 12:14 AM

    It reminds me of the time Apple named one of their computer colours Bondi Blue after the beach in Sydney.

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  3. AnnesphamilyMay 4, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    I love beautiful dinnerware. Thanks for sharing Sally. enjoy a great week!

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  4. Joy@aVintageGreenMay 4, 2015 at 12:27 AM

    Hi Sally, thank you for Blue Monday. Today my blue is accessories added to the vintage medicine cabinet.

    You find the most interesting facts to share, the official china is very sophisticated. Love the shade of blue.

    Joy

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  5. Margaret Birding For PleasureMay 4, 2015 at 12:58 AM

    Looks very posh. Very beautiful .

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  6. AnonymousMay 4, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    Never thought about is - so do the dishes belong to the Obamas, or to the White house? Have a great 5th of May, Sally!

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  7. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 4, 2015 at 1:27 AM

    It's a very pretty China pattern and color, Sally. Happy Blue Monday!

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  8. Denise @ secondtimearoundfindsMay 4, 2015 at 1:56 AM

    Interesting information about the Whitehouse dishes.
    Have a lovely week.
    Denise

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  9. AnniMay 4, 2015 at 2:27 AM

    Blue and gold, very elegant!
    Happy Blue Monday, Sally!

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  10. Anne SeltmannMay 4, 2015 at 2:41 AM

    Hello Sally!
    But this is a beautiful design!
    The information for this is also very interesting.
    Have a wonderful Monday!

    Greetings
    Anne

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  11. Gerald (SK14)May 4, 2015 at 3:49 AM

    that's a nice shade of blue

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  12. GayleMay 4, 2015 at 4:14 AM

    Thanks for the history of this china---nice blue.

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  13. Gemma WisemanMay 4, 2015 at 4:20 AM

    I guess that this is the china only brought out for official occasions. It looks quite smart.

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  14. Minoru SaitoMay 4, 2015 at 5:27 AM

    Hi! Very gorgeous sets of China. Mr.Abe woud be happy in Washinton D.C.Thanks for your imformation.

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  15. JulieMay 4, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    I do like the china.

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  16. JeanneMay 4, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Good morning Sally, Beautiful china in blue and gold. Imagine the cost of this presidential set of dishes. I am sure it makes a beautiful table setting.

    This week is our week to sort items for our bazaar in July for missions. Gotta run. It seems like all I do is "run" so to speak. LOL. My sister's birthday party was a great surprise with 34 people here to celebrate. Family only.Fun times.

    Happy Blue Monday.
    Love, Jeanne

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  17. bj May 4, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Thank you for hosting, Sally.
    The new dinnerware is beautiful.

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  18. DougPhoto2009May 4, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Sally, nice china. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Linda KayMay 4, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Very pretty pattern, Sally. I love blue in my dining room and kitchen.

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  20. JimMay 4, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    Sally, there's a picture of the Bondi Blue iMac computer in the Blue-Green article on wikipedia.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-green

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  21. AnnMay 4, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    I really don't think there will ever be a time I dine on such expensive dishes. They are truly lovely though.
    Ann

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  22. Maria's SpaceMay 4, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    I have always loved Blue China

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  23. JanetMay 4, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    That's a lovely shade of blue. I have always liked blue and white dishes, including my grandmother's!

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  24. LeoviMay 4, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Very nice pictures, some exquisite blue, wonderful dishes!

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  25. AnonymousMay 4, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Thank you for hosting "Blue Monday". The color blue in the Obama's choice of dishes is pretty, EXPENSIVE! but pretty. So as not to get into any political views and opinions, I'll just say, I've been blessed to travel to Oahu and Maui, and the waters are that beautiful blue!!!! .. smile!!!! :)

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  26. My Desktop DailyMay 4, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    That's a great dinner service! I feature china in my post today too :-) Thanks for hosting, Sally.

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  27. LVMay 4, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    Everything is done differently since this family arrived at the whitehouse.

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  28. Melbourne Australia PhotosMay 4, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Well, you can never have too many plates if you entertain on such a grand scale :-)
    Thanks for hosting, Sally.

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  29. Jeannie MarieMay 4, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Happy Blue Monday, Sally! The china is indeed a lovely shade of blue! Hope you enjoy all the blue clothing on my tourists!

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  30. UnknownMay 4, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    That`s some lovely china

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  31. AnonymousMay 4, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Beautiful design; happy Monday :)

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  32. joyh82May 4, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    wow that is beautiful! I never knew they had special china made up like that for the president.
    Hope your doing well Sally!

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  33. Little Wandering WrenMay 4, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    Very lovely, dare I ask whether it can go in the dishwasher? :)
    Have a happy Blue Monday Sally
    Wren x

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  34. AnnAMay 4, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    Dear Sally!
    Lovely china - what a blues!
    I am playing my blue game in these last hours of theis blue monday - much gardening work in springtime.
    I hope you will enjoy my blues.
    Happy Blue Monday!
    best wishes,
    AnnA

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  35. GlennisMay 5, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    Lovely delicate china I like the golden stripe.

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