I'm already feeling the stress of the holiday season. With a jam packed work schedule, I realized today that I have only six days (3 weekends) to get my holiday spirit together - shopping, baking and decorating (oh, and of course some- many, cocktail parties)! In stressful times like these, I need a big dose of interior design therapy with my favorite bon vivant designer, Ken Fulk. It's no secret that I have a serious design crush on Fulk - He's a style maestro of bespoke and high gloss glamour with a trademark flair for taxidermy. Here's to feeling Merry with interior therapy featuring some of my favorite Ken Fulk interiors.

I love the juxtaposition of the worn antique trunk against the mid-century modern chairs, but the gilded religious bookshelf is the ultimate statement piece.

Who knew mint green could be an AMAZING interior color!

This bold wallpaper would transform any space into pure chic.

Forget the walls and focus on the ceiling.

Crushed green velvet normally wouldn't sound so nice but, in Fulk's hands, gorgeous!

No space is too small for large scale drama.

Ceiling to floor gallery wall and muted organic tones.

I never tire of artwork above a bath tub.

A vintage retail display houses Fulk's shoes at his home in San Francisco.

Vintage collars are artfully displayed next to stacks of vintage luggage.

Morocco meets minimalism in this serene living room.

I love the unexpected cow hide on the head chair.

Layers of patterns are surprisingly in harmony with the bold blue lacquered walls.

Bespoke luxury - stacked trunks and stacked books.

The sink makes this basic farmhouse kitchen swoon-worthy.

After seeing this, I'm convinced that every bathroom should have a chair in it!

I love the contrast of the eye popping tapestry against the moody brick walls.

Monogrammed garment bags keep orderly fashion of Fulk's clothing.

I usually don't like themed rooms, but there's something I can't resist about this room.

This glamorous space would surely lift your spirits during the holidays.

Black and white still reign as king of simple-chic luxury.

{Images via Ken Fulk Design}

I was lucky enough to tag along with my friend to Hudson Grace's book signing party this week for Steven Stolman's latest read: "Confessions of a Serial Entertainer". When I was invited to the party, I thought, a party in a handsome boutique surrounded by legendary designers, beautiful hand crafted vessels and cocktails and wine, sounds like the perfect retail therapy to me. And, boy was I right!

San Francisco's design royalty filled Hudson Grace in support of their friend's book. The roster included interior designer Ken Fulk, who I have a major design crush on. I tried to contain my childlike giddiness while the ever charming Fulk told me some of his design tales (apparently, a Fulk authored book is in the works and anticipated to be released next Fall...I can't wait!...Santa, are you taking note?)

Bound in a beautiful Tiffany blue with attractive illustrations, Stolman's book is a fun tutorial for successful entertaining and the perfect present for this Holiday Season. Stolman offers inspiring and practical advice in his book, such as an affirmation that store bought is OK but put it on a pretty plate and destroy the evidence. The boutique setting was the perfect compliment to such an elegant book - it was no coincidence that a book about being the hostess with the mostest was presented in THE boutique for lustworthy entertaining wares. Cocktails presented in Hudson Grace stemless glasses circulated the room on silver platters, whilst party goers were surrounded by a backdrop of greater goods meticulously curated by Hudson Grace.