White House holiday decorator Coleen Christian Burke will visit the Designer Showhouse & Gardens Holiday Edition, at 159 Library Place, on Saturday, November 15 at 1 p.m. Ms. Burke will speak and sign copies of her book, Christmas With the First Ladies. Books will be available for purchase.

The book captures the Christmas decorating history and techniques at the White House, from Jackie Kennedy through Michelle Obama. It includes anecdotes and intimate photos of the presidential families during the holidays, as well as personal craft and recipes used by the first ladies.

On November 22, also at 1 p.m., a book signing with Maureen Petrosky, author of The Wine Club, The Cocktail Club, creator of the Maker Lifestyle Website, will visit to speak and sign her books.

The Georgian house designed by John Russell Pope includes 15 interior design spaces as well as garden areas, decorated by local designers and landscapers. The house will be open November 14-16 and 20-23. Visit www.jlgp.org for more information.