In a time when binge watching with tempting TV shows and mini-series have been keeping movie-goers at home, the Alamo Drafthouse will have you leaving the sofa and back in the theater. Brad and I couldn’t have been more excited when we heard the…
One of the reasons I started My Manicured Life was to answer all the design related questions that I am flooded with from friends, family members, neighbors, etc. One popular question is, how do I hang a gallery wall? Tonight I went live on Facebook to…
With not one but two NEW projects underway for Julia Goodwin Design, #MenloParkRemodel and #FlipitDailyCity, this week has been a bit of a blur but so much fun! It’s important to me to make time for myself, whether that is a getting a quick…
Lighting can bring the drama to any space, that we know. This one, however, I’m currently obsessed with – oversized pendants! With a world of options, you don’t have to limit yourself – despite your style, color palette, and even the room itself. Oversized…
Could a factory really become a liveable space that is inviting and not just a large cold house? I believe it can, though one has to respect the original architecture of the building, not fight it. This 1880’s factory turned home does just that…
There are those moments in life, where something catches your eye, but you walk away and then you can’t seem to stop thinking about it. You dream about it, you go over each detail of it while out on your morning run, again while…
While being in the heart of San Francisco is wonderful, driving over the Golden Gate Bridge provides a quick getaway to hike along the coastline, among soaring redwoods with stunning views. We took advantage of a dog-friendly trail in Mill Valley, lasting about 2…
Despite the fact that we live in a foodie city, we occasionally crave something other than the usual restaurant scene. We had heard wonderful things from friends about the cooking classes at Jordan’s Kitchen, so we were thrilled to use a birthday gift from…
While a city girl at heart, I still dream of the countryside of my childhood – summer days exploring the rolling hills in England. This home strikes a perfect balance between country and urban that makes me swoon with envy. With an overall neutral…
IKEA hacks are popping up everywhere to the point where it is starting to feel like a sport. New lines, like the Viktigt collection launching at IKEA, are so gorgeous that hacks won’t be needed. Something to keep in mind though as you start to fall…