This past Saturday we headed out for an urban hike taking us from the Mission District to the Marina District with our pup, Rufus, in tow. We made a stop in Hayes Valley, a unique district that is great for strolling, grabbing a bite, and shopping. We have lots of favorite stops in the area, but we checked out the new Anina, a bar with an outdoor patio { which is pup friendly and takes group reservations of ten or more…
While we love living in San Francisco, the Mr. and I often talk about where else we can picture ourselves living. There are quite a few places that have been thrown out there over the years, but Seattle is one that we think of…
It’s no secret, if you follow me on Instagram (@JuliaGoodwinDesign) and Snapchat (@MyManicuredLife), that I have been working on a design project in Menlo Park, California. You can call it a remodel, but in reality there were very few walls remaining from the original…
Hurry head to your attic, local thrift store, and flea markets as a new treasure hunt is about to begin! Granny Chic is having its moment. Who might love the Granny Chic look? Those who love an eclectic space, shabby chic and country styled interiors!…
For some time now everyone has been updating their bathroom showers with frameless glass. Frameless glass enclosures are great for small bathrooms, allowing the eye to continue through the space rather than stopping due to grids. Yet, I simply can’t stop obsessing over black…
Image Via: Julia Goodwin Design I’m one of those people that when I move, I push to move in completely right away. I’ve done this multiple times throughout my life, and each place I’ve moved into is vastly different from the next. By applying some…
Image Via: Julia Goodwin Design We all love that phone call or email when someone announces that they are planning a trip to your town! Before you know it you have offered your home up as an option for a stay, and your guest accepted! You…
As a designer, I get the question, “How do you feel about IKEA?” a lot! I love Ikea, I just pick and choose what I select very cautiously, looking for functionality and of course great bang for your buck (their sheepskin throws are always a…
One of my first jobs after college was designing model homes. When it was time for the install, everything selected for the homes (generally 5-7 homes at once) would arrive and needed to be placed with perfection. One of my favorite yet…
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is, “What is the correct rug size for my room?” While there is no simple answer for every space, there are a few guidelines that I include when designing a space, small or large. First…