Lake Charles Florist Will Decorate White House
A local business owner will spend three days in Washington, D.C. helping with this year's official holiday displays.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Interior Decorating
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Kaila Ramos, owner of The Flower Shop of Lake Charles and The Flower Shop of Iowa, has been selected to volunteer for the White House Christmas preparations. She is scheduled to assist with the holiday decorating efforts from November 23 through November 25, 2026.
Why it matters
This selection recognizes local floral design talent on a national stage, highlighting the professional commitment involved in large-scale holiday event assembly. Participation provides the volunteer with a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the most recognizable seasonal displays in the country.
Ramos is among approximately 150 volunteers chosen from applicants who submitted their interest in July. She will serve a three-day rotation to help prepare displays before traveling home.
The players
Kaila Ramos
The owner of The Flower Shop of Lake Charles and The Flower Shop of Iowa who specializes in floral design.
White House
The official residence of the President of the United States that hosts annual holiday decorating efforts.
The details
Volunteers like Ramos perform their work in two stages, beginning at an off-site facility where they prep and assemble the specific holiday decorations. Once the initial work is complete, the team moves to the White House on Wednesday to finalize the installation. Participants are responsible for funding their own travel and personal expenses throughout the duration of the service period.
Timeline
• July 2026: Application period for volunteers opened.
• Early October 2026: Selection notifications were sent to volunteers.
• November 23-25, 2026: Ramos will be on-site to assist with decor.
The Home Front
The tradition of inviting professional florists and designers to decorate the White House is a long-standing national custom. This annual program highlights the scale of large-event staging required to manage seasonal home decor at a national level.
If you are planning your own seasonal displays, consider prepping components at a dedicated workspace before assembly to keep your home tidy. Scheduling your decorating tasks early can help you avoid the last-minute stress of professional seasonal installers.
The takeaway
Large-scale holiday decorating relies on meticulous off-site preparation and a coordinated team effort to achieve a seamless final look. Homeowners looking to replicate this professionalism should organize their own holiday tools and decor into categorized bins well before the season begins.
Further reading
For more seasonal design inspiration, visit our Interior Decorating section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Advocate.
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