How Sweet it Is

January 20th, 2009

Tuesday, January 20th 2009 - 11:00am - All eyes glued on CNN

Today, everyone at work took some much deserved time away from our computers to huddle around the television and watch as Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the Country. The only thing sweeter than all of the historic pomp and circumstance were the delicious cupcakes provided by Art+Commerce.

We’re sure everyone saw the Inauguration Speech, but did you know the following fun facts?

- New First Lady Michelle wore a dress by Isabel Toledo, and “Glacier” pumps by Jimmy Choo
- Sasha and Malia wore Crewcuts by JCrew (The kids line)
- Aretha Franklin’s VERY memorable hat came from Mr. Song Millinery in Detroit
- Obama’s momentous speech lasted 17 minutes
- John Cusack scored the best VIP seats for a celebrity, and says he “felt like Zelig”
- The highest ticket price to the inauguration was $20,095 sold by an online ticket broker
- Before leaving, Bush left a note for Obama in the top drawer of his desk in the Oval Office
- Bill Clinton’s inauguration in 1997 was the first to be broadcast live over Internet.