Melania Trump unveiled this year’s White House Christmas decorations with a lavish, patriotic theme that quickly captivated the internet. Her “Home Is Where the Heart Is” display featured more than 25,000 feet of ribbon, thousands of gold stars, and beautifully curated rooms honoring American traditions, Gold Star families, and foster children. A standout was the Red Room’s breathtaking butterfly-themed tree, symbolizing hope and new beginnings.

Each room carried a unique message — from the Blue Room’s state-themed ornaments to the East Room’s red, white, and blue tribute to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The residence also featured playful touches like Lego presidential portraits, historic cranberry trees, and an elaborate gingerbread White House made from hundreds of pounds of handcrafted ingredients. Outdoors, Trump’s signature wreaths lined the windows for a classic holiday feel.

Online, viewers praised the elegance and tradition of the décor, calling it warm, nostalgic, and beautifully symbolic. Many highlighted the creativity of the butterfly tree and the state-bird ornaments, while others marveled at the scale and detail of the entire transformation. The public Christmas tours quickly became highly anticipated.

But the decorations weren’t the only thing creating buzz. Just days earlier, Trump made headlines for her bold fashion choice when receiving the official White House Christmas tree. Wearing a snowy Dior coat, red gloves, and plaid stilettos, she sparked mixed reactions — some calling the look elegant and festive, others joking that it resembled a bathrobe. Her fresh “cinnamon blonde” hair color, however, earned widespread approval from style experts.