My daughter asked me to decorate her graduation party in her favorite colors.  Aubergine, black and silver.  

NYC or bust

I'm working with a new client in Manhatten.  Today I did my first "remote shop" for the darling doll.  Here's what I did...  I started at my favorite big box nationwide store.  I get to buy all of these wonderful things and they ship to their other stores for free.  So always ask.

I wanted a super cheery palette.  She was coming off of a fire engine red sofa.  We needed to tone it down.  I chose a grey as my jumping off point.  From there I layered in navy blue, baby blue, marigold and white.  Mixing my metals from gold leafed candlesticks to slick Mercury glass.  A natural element like the whitewashed pods, and orchid give a nice texture to the room.  The stone bookends elevate the style to a more chic eclectic feel.  Especially when we add a beautiful painted sisal rug, and a grass cloth Roman shades on the Manhatten Windows.

I'm loving this project!  Thanks MC!!!

Change of address...

View my profile to see my other blogs...

www.highheelholly.blogspot.com

www.divadecorating.blogspot.com

I don't really write at this address anymore.  But if you are a new reader,  go back to my first post and read from there.  

I wrote a design/decorating column for 2 years and there is some good advice for those who are interested.

Signing off!  Cheers...

High Heel Holly

Happy Hollydays!

My favorite time of year is Christmas.  I enjoy so much getting out each one of my boxes of decorations.  Opening them up is like getting early Christmas presents .  

Every year I try to hit the after Christmas sales and then pack them away for next year.  Someone can find many bargains that way when people are out of the Christmas mood.

Last year I did a bag free Christmas, which means that every present was wrapped in a box under the tree.  It took a lot of effort but it was worth it to see all of the presents wrapped beautifully underneath the tree.

This year I hung large red balls from my entryway chandelier and used big wide ribbon mesh to weave in and around them.  

I placed my extra-large Christmas bulbs in the alcove underneath my art for dramatic appeal.  Getting up and down the ladder so many times is not my idea of fun, but when there is decorating to be 

done - danger or no danger I am there!

So give me an S on my chest for my effort this year to get the house decorated in a beautiful fashion.  My family enjoys and appreciates all of my hard work.  

Now if we could just stage our pictures so that all of my decorating can be shown that would make me happy!  My family, not so much, they hate for me to reposition them several times so that I can get the right shot.  Such is the life of living with an interior designer...  I only ever want to do pretty.

Email me your decorating questions at Hollyulmer@tx.rr.com

Merry Christmas!  Happy Holidays!

From my house to yours.

My Christmas Mantle

Every year I do my decorations different.  This year I am adding Christmas cheer in traditional green, red and gold.  Don't be fooled by my color pallet, this is not your granny's traditional Christmas!  Inspired by our trip to Versailles I added a plethora of fleur di lis, just like King Loius would have done to my mantle. I'm happy with the final product.

Email me your decorating questions at

hollyulmer@tx.rr.com

Merry Christmas and Happy Hollydays!

A Glam Little Sale

I have started my own line of home accessories!  Accented exclusively by Swarovski crystals, these pillows and wall art add a little glam to every house.

Swarovski crystal studded stationery and journals round out my collection.  

I hosted several sample sales and had success.  Thanks to all those who came out and supported HollyWould Originals. 

My view from breakfast!

The architecture museum to my right and the Eiffel Tower to my left!

Redo in Buckhead Georgia

This home already had all the bells and whistles.  I came in and rearranged the furniture for a more cohesive look and to better show off the homeowners furniture.

Oui oui from gay Paris!!!

Great design is everywhere you look here in Paris.  Our hotel Renaissance Le Park Tracadero   Www.Renhotels.com has amazing design.  The color scheme is apple green, white and greys.  Just lovely!!!  Take a look.  Bonjour !!!