“I Decorated Diddy’s Mansion for Christmas…The Terrifying Secrets I Discovered Will Haunt Me Forever” | HO
I never expected my career in holiday home decorating to lead me into something this bizarre and terrifying. For years, I had decorated homes for all kinds of holidays—Halloween, Thanksgiving, and even the 4th of July—but nothing prepared me for the madness that came with Christmas.
The phone rang off the hook, and the requests flooded in as clients dreamed of their homes looking like something straight out of a Hallmark movie. It was the peak season, and I loved the hustle. But nothing could have prepared me for the phone call that changed everything.
It was my boss, and I could hear the urgency in his voice from the moment he stepped into my office. “I need you to cancel all the bookings you’ve scheduled for the next two weeks,” he said. I thought I had misunderstood. He wanted me to cancel everything? “Yes, all of them. Diddy wants every part of his mansion done. Every room. Every corner. All hands on deck.”
My stomach dropped. I’d been working with clients for months, helping them create perfect holiday spaces for their families. These people had made plans, had expectations. And now, my boss was asking me to drop everything and prioritize one client—Diddy.
I tried to reason with him, “But we’ve already committed to these people. It wouldn’t be fair to cancel on them now.”
He wasn’t having it. “I don’t care. This is Diddy. He’s paying us more than all those other jobs combined. Cancel them now. Don’t question me.”
His words hit me like a punch in the gut. This wasn’t just about money. It was about the relationships I had built with my clients, the trust we’d established over the years. But at that moment, I knew I had no choice. I needed this job. The bills weren’t going to pay themselves.
So, I did what he asked. I spent the rest of the day calling clients, apologizing, and canceling everything. Some of them were understanding, but others were furious. I heard the disappointment in their voices, and it made my heart sink. But I had no choice. Diddy was the priority now, and there was no going back.
The day we were scheduled to start at Diddy’s mansion, I felt a mix of anticipation and unease. The house was enormous. It was clear that this wasn’t just any normal job. The mansion was like something out of a movie—stunning, over-the-top, and dripping with wealth. As my team and I unloaded supplies, I noticed something strange: there were areas of the yard that had been freshly dug up. At first, I thought it was just landscaping work, but then I saw a bit of red plastic sticking out of the dirt.
Curiosity got the better of me, and I crouched down to pull it out. It wouldn’t budge, but as I tugged, I noticed something strange—red streaks of what appeared to be blood stained the dirt around it. My heart began to race, and I realized I was staring at something much darker than I had originally thought. Could there be a body buried there? I tried to pull at the plastic again, desperate to find out what was hidden beneath. That’s when a guard appeared out of nowhere.
“What are you doing?” he barked, his voice sharp and commanding. Without waiting for an answer, he kicked dirt over the plastic, covering it up as if nothing had happened. “Get back to work. We don’t have time to waste.”
I felt my stomach twist, but I knew better than to argue. I had already seen too much, and I didn’t want to attract any more attention. I quickly turned away and forced myself to focus on the task at hand, but the unsettling feeling lingered. Was there a body under that dirt? And why did the guard react so strangely?
As the night wore on, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something wasn’t right. I tried to push the thought out of my head. After all, I had a job to do. The outdoor decorations were coming together beautifully, but a nagging sense of dread kept creeping up on me. When we finally called it a night, I tried to get some rest, but sleep wouldn’t come. My mind kept replaying the strange events of the day.
I woke up in a cold sweat, my heart racing. I had a nightmare. I was back at Diddy’s mansion, standing alone in the middle of the field. The silence was suffocating, and then I heard it—the screams. Blood-curdling screams echoing all around me. I couldn’t see where they were coming from, but it felt like something was chasing me. The footsteps were pounding behind me, the voices shouting incomprehensible words. I couldn’t run fast enough, couldn’t escape.
I woke up with a start, gasping for air. My mind was reeling, but I couldn’t ignore the feeling that something was terribly wrong. My body was on high alert, and I couldn’t shake the sensation that I was being watched, that something dark was lurking just beneath the surface.
The next morning, my team and I arrived back at Diddy’s mansion. The place was breathtaking—luxurious and spotless. But the unease that had taken root the day before continued to hang in the air. We were about to start decorating the interior when a guard approached us. He was stern, his eyes hard. “Diddy wants every room decorated,” he said, “except for one. That door.” He pointed to a door at the far end of the mansion. “Don’t decorate it. Don’t go near it. Just leave it alone.”
There was something in his voice that made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. The way he looked at the door, like it was something he didn’t want to acknowledge. But of course, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Why would they want to keep that room off-limits? And why had the guard warned us so sternly?
As we began to work, I couldn’t help but glance toward the door. The pull was undeniable, like something was calling me to it. Every time I looked at it, a chill ran down my spine. The temptation to open it, to see what lay beyond, was overwhelming.
Finally, I gave in. I looked around, making sure no one was watching, and walked toward the door. When I pressed my ear against it, I heard it again—the screams. But this time, they were clearer. More desperate. My breath caught in my throat, and I stepped back in fear. How could no one else hear this? Why had the guard warned us about this room?
My hand trembled as I reached for the doorknob. It turned easily. The door was unlocked. My heart sank. Why was it unlocked? Why had they told us to stay away but left it open?
I stood there for a moment, frozen. My instincts screamed at me to turn back, to walk away, but I couldn’t resist. Something was pulling me in, something dark and dangerous. I knew I should leave it alone, but curiosity got the best of me. What was behind that door? And why had Diddy gone to such lengths to keep it a secret?
‘Welcome to my home!’: Diddy shows off stunning $40m LA mansion as he talks Beyonce, God, Biggie and the 2020 Presidential run to Vogue
Diddy has shown off his palatial mansion in Los Angeles.
The 48-year-old singer opened the doors to the very large property when answering 73 questions for Vogue.
While talking about being a father to six kids, inviting Leonardo DiCaprio to his white party in 2018 and deciding to not run for president in 2020, the rap icon walked around the spread revealing two large living rooms and a giant Christmas tree.
Hi! Diddy has shown off his palatial mansion in Los Angeles. The 48-year-old singer opened the doors to the very large property when answering 73 questions for Vogue
The look: The former New Yorker bought this $40m mansion in 2014, according to the Los Angeles Times
The ex-boyfriend of Jennifer Lopez began the interview on his spiral staircase as he politely greeted the reporter.
The fashion designer was asked right away why he moved from New York to Los Angeles.
‘It was for the kids, the family, the weather,’ said the Last Night singer as he spun around in his roomy hallway.
Crib time: While talking about being a father to six kids, inviting Leonardo DiCaprio to his white party in 2018 and deciding to not run for president in 2020, the rap icon walked around the spread
Why? The fashion designer was asked right away why he moved from New York to Los Angeles. ‘It was for the kids, the family, the weather,’ said the Last Night singer as he spun around in his roomy hallway
Diddy – who is estimated by Forbes to be worth over $700m – bought the property in 2014 for $40m.
The European-style villa has about 17,000 square feet of living space.
There’s another 3,000 square feet in another structure.
The grounds are one acre and has a ‘lagoon-style swimming pool with a grotto connected by an underwater swimming tunnel’ according to the Los Angeles Times.
Not small: The European-style villa has about 17,000 square feet of living space. There’s another 3,000 square feet in another structure
Diddy in short: When asked to describe himself, Diddy said: ‘I am vivacious, eccentric and I’m a Scorpio,’ he said with a big smile
Not a man of mystery: ‘There are no misconceptions about me,’ clarified the star who has made headlines for years about his dating life. He is currently with Cassie
Amen: He said his biggest strength is his belief in God and his weakness is friend chicken
Nice look: The star showed off his big Christmas tree and the presents around it
When asked to describe himself, Diddy said: ‘I am vivacious, eccentric and I’m a Scorpio,’ he said with a big smile.
‘There are no misconceptions about me,’ clarified the star who has made headlines for years about his dating life. He is currently with Cassie.
He said his biggest strength is his belief in God and his weakness is friend chicken.
His clan: He added that ‘family is my tribe’ and when asked to name all six kids, he did so slowly: ‘Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, D’Lila, Jessie,’ he said
Cheers: He drank Ciroc and in the background was a bartender who wore a hat
For Christmas he wants to ‘open a whole lot of gifts.’
He added that ‘family is my tribe’ and when asked to name all six kids, he did so slowly: ‘Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, D’Lila, Jessie,’ he said.
And when asked what he wants for his kids, Diddy said: ‘Peace, happiness, love. I want it all for my kids… money too,’ he said with a smile.
His son was in the second living room: The rapper greeted his third son
So clean and fresh: The second living room was mostly white with black accents like a pillow that said Good Vibes
He likes the look: Sean said his son looked ‘fresh’ in his track suit and slippers but then admonished him for leaving his tennis shoes on the floor
His biggest inspiration is his mother and he said when Jay Z and Beyonce had twins he told them: ‘Get ready for double the love.’
The star also looked back: ‘Biggie’s legacy is that he is the greatest of all time.’
The last movie that made him laugh was Eddie Murphy’s Delirious.
Cheers to his mama: His biggest inspiration is his mother, said the rap legend
Good work: Diddy said he was proud of his CFDA Award because he was the first African-American to win one
Big ideas: As far as his early days growing up in New York, he said he knew at age 12 he wanted to be an entrepreneur when he started a paper route
Yummy: His favorite food is soul food and he loves apple pie with ice cream as a midnight snack
As far as his early days growing up in New York, he said he knew at age 12 he wanted to be an entrepreneur when he started a paper route.
But he has learned over time, ‘It’s all about the love, not the Benjamins.’
He then plugged his Ciroc brand as he walked to a bar where a bartender was waiting for him.
His favorite food is soul food and he loves apple pie with ice cream as a midnight snack.
Outside: Here Diddy carried his Ciroc drink as he showed off the grounds of his home
Dreamy: Diddy likes to ‘relax in the Caribbean’ and even gave an update on his butler Farnsworth Bentley: ‘He’s doing great’
Can we have an invite too? And the star had an announcement: ‘The White Party is coming back this year for charity.’ He added he wants to invite Leonardo DiCaprio but did not say why
Diddy likes to ‘relax in the Caribbean’ and even gave an update on his butler Farnsworth Bentley: ‘He’s doing great.’
And the star had an announcement: ‘The White Party is coming back this year for charity.’
He added he wants to invite Leonardo DiCaprio but did not say why.
He also commented he loves his own style and his favorite article of clothing is socks. What he treasures his double breasted vintage Ralph Lauren suit. His fashion mentor is his mother and his favorite designer is Tom Ford.
Pals: And he said when Jay Z and Beyonce had twins he told them: ‘Get ready for double the love.’ The couple welcomes Rumi and Sir this year
As far as his favorite shoot, it was for Vogue and called Puffy Does Paris. It was shot my Annie Leibovitz and Kate Moss was in there.
‘If I’m not fresh, I can’t make a hit,’ he said to explain why he loves fashion so much.
He showed off his CFDA Award, and said he was proud because he was the first African-American to win. He competed with Marc Jacobs and Ralph Lauren.
Diddy, born Sean Combs, showed off his awards and said his favorite Grammy is for No Way Out.
Other things he revealed is that he would loved to have collaborated with Michael Jackson and he hopes to one day act with Denzel Washington.
New: The star was plugging his new show The Four, which launches January 4 on Fox with Fergie and DJ Khaled
A memorable moment was performing I’ll Be Missing You at the MTV Awards with Sting, adding it was life changing.
The star was plugging his new show The Four, which launches January 4 on Fox with Fergie and DJ Khaled.
When asked if he would run for President next, he said no, but he wants to make some ‘positive changes in my community.’
He wants people to not get ‘shot or killed or oppressed’ ad he wants ‘peace and love.’
