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Holly Eason Holden '72
Interior designer, author and tv- personality, Holly Eason Holden '72 shares her timeless style through her books, YouTube Channel and now a PBS show, "You're Cordially Invited."
Consider the power of pink: the pink ribbon symbolizing the fight against breast cancer; the pink balloons proclaiming “It’s a Girl!” Now there’s another pink presence to ponder. Holly Eason Holden ’72, self-proclaimed lover of all things pink, opens our eyes to the potential of color and the staying power of classic interior design. Holden, whose firm, Holly Holden & Company, has served clients across the country and across the globe for more than a quarter-century, is not taking all this power lightly. A veteran of HGTV network, national magazines, and prestigious Show Houses, Holden enthusiastically shares her timeless style. An effusive, bubbly personality undergirds her disciplined, restrained designs.
Holden’s home, Fox Hall (c. 1803), was among those featured in the 2008 book The Great Houses of New England. In 2013, Holly published her own book, "The Pretty and Proper Living Room: The old-school secrets for timeless elegance and the no-no's to know!" The book was released on Valentine’s Day (of course). Holden is a bona fide multi-media personality. Says Holden, “I created the Classic Design Channel [on YouTube] to entice viewers to tour stupendous venues and meet extraordinary people while learning design secrets.” She also launched an interior design show on PBS, “You’re Cordially Invited,” in 2016. For the latter, she will be filming an episode at Blenheim Palace and Highclere Castle (“Downton Abbey”) in the U.K. In the course of visiting and learning about Highclere, Holly became chummy with Lady Carnarvon, the real-life owner, and as a result hosted a fundraiser at Fox Hall with Lady Carnarvon as the guest of honor. Holly’s how-to tips are delightfully and thoughtfully presented and give hope to those of us who suffer “design deficiency disorder,” no matter what the size of our homes or our pocketbooks!
Holden’s home, Fox Hall (c. 1803), was among those featured in the 2008 book The Great Houses of New England. In 2013, Holly published her own book, "The Pretty and Proper Living Room: The old-school secrets for timeless elegance and the no-no's to know!" The book was released on Valentine’s Day (of course). Holden is a bona fide multi-media personality. Says Holden, “I created the Classic Design Channel [on YouTube] to entice viewers to tour stupendous venues and meet extraordinary people while learning design secrets.” She also launched an interior design show on PBS, “You’re Cordially Invited,” in 2016. For the latter, she will be filming an episode at Blenheim Palace and Highclere Castle (“Downton Abbey”) in the U.K. In the course of visiting and learning about Highclere, Holly became chummy with Lady Carnarvon, the real-life owner, and as a result hosted a fundraiser at Fox Hall with Lady Carnarvon as the guest of honor. Holly’s how-to tips are delightfully and thoughtfully presented and give hope to those of us who suffer “design deficiency disorder,” no matter what the size of our homes or our pocketbooks!
Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St.Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.
