For over two decades, Carolyn E. Oliver created and operated Oliver's Design Atelier located in Pasadena's historic Theatre District. Several of her historic restoration design projects as well as her retail storefront have been showcased in: The Home Section LA Times, LA Magazine, Pasadena Magazine, CBS's Beautiful Homes and Great Estates, PBS's FIND! hosted by the Keno Brothers, on the cover of Kitchen and Bath Design News as well as included in coffee table design books.

 

Oliver was hired as a consultant to create The Home Shop, a LA County Museum of Art retail venue. For eight consecutive years, Oliver was a selected designer, Pasadena Showcase House of Design, the nation's oldest and largest house and garden tour.  For six consecutive years she was a selected designer, LA Assistance League of Southern California, Hancock Park Design House. 

For over two decades, Oliver has been a Board Member, Art Center One Hundred, Art Center College of Design. As a former Pacific Asia Museum Trustee, Oliver co-chaired the Museum's successful 40th Anniversary celebration securing Tiffany's as a major sponsor. Oliver is a long-term member of Pasadena Art Alliance whose mission is to foster appreciation for contemporary visual arts in Southern California.  Oliver has completed the International Society of Appraisers course work and serves as an expert witness. Prior to opening Oliver's Atelier, she was the first woman Executive Director, Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce, the second largest in the world and the host of the internationally televised PGA LA Open, Riviera Country Club. 

Oliver has also been recognized in Elle Décor noting she “has a strong sense of history and she stocks her studio with choice antiques and collectibles."  America’s Showcase Houses, Schiffer Publishing, selected exemplary designed rooms from many of the showcase houses located in major cities. Four of Oliver’s projects were featured – more than any other national designer.