I’m recovering from a long but extremely fun bachelorette weekend hosted by my two sisters, who went over the top and showed not only me but my friends a fabulous time in Portland. One part of the trip included river rafting; when I wasn’t…
Growing up British, there was always a cup of tea within reach – yes the stereotypes are true, and I’m 100% okay with that! During the hot summer months I love to make iced tea, but let’s be honest, sometimes you just need something…
Whenever I’m sitting down with a new or potential client for the first time, color is always a topic that they bring up first. Either they love a color, hate a color or want the home to have a single color choice – it is…
What a week! One project, in particular, the #MenloParkRemodel, is underway and going full speed ahead – if you follow me on Instagram (@juliagoodwindesign) or Snapchat (@MyManicuredLife), you have seen quite a bit from this project. Not to worry if you missed it, as…
Living in a 3 unit condo in San Francisco, each unit is most likely very different than the next though I have yet to go inside the bottom level to see for myself. The other day, however, we were given the opportunity to tour…
As a designer, I get to transform houses and turn them into homes – all to fit the desires, needs, and wants of my clients. Luckily, I get to use the same methods in my own home. With a crazy work life and a…
Inspiration is a funny thing; you can go searching for it, or it can hit you when you least expect it. San Francisco is full of color and unique touches to over the top design elements. I often have pinch-me moments when simply driving…
Whether you want to admit to it or not, reality tv has made a huge impact on who we admire, obsess over, or simply who we can’t look away from when the tube is on. One show franchise that grabbed my attention is The…
Fourth of July, has always been a favorite holiday of mine. It’s typically filled with hot summer days, gatherings of friends and family, and fireworks in the air. This year, we are in Texas, and while California is hot, this is a whole other…
Summer days are upon us, and while we love to cook, it’s the heat that has been taking us out of the kitchen. I’ve had a desire to create something new and light to enjoy on these hot days. These Mediterranean style popsicles were…