MISSION STYLE: NEW HOT SPOT

Can't believe several weeks have passed since my trip to San Francisco! In all the recent bustle, I have not gotten the chance to share these Valencia Street gems. On my last trip up north, my friend generously took me on a culinary tour of Mission District's new foodie hot spots. We started at Mission Cinema and wandered along Valencia, peering into all the new pop ups! It seriously seems like everytime I walk along Valencia, a dozen new restaurants have opened. We did not get a chance to dine here, but I really loved the decor. Ceiling graphics are so awesome!

MURAD HOME: GLOBAL PATTERNS

I was graciously welcomed into the Murad home last weekend, and wanted to share their beautiful decor. A special "Middle Eastern" room, with furniture and accessories shipped from Dubai and Qatar, anchors the household. I was super inspired by the personal tour, learning stories about the paintings, calligraphy, musical instruments that are so artfully displayed.

MURAD HOME: GLOBAL INSPIRATION

The Murad home has such a unique blend of global furniture and accessories. Many of the objects are decorated with bold patterns and colors. As I admired the meticulously handcrafted arts, some of the pieces reminded me of my time in Morocco. I love when a family home exhibits pieces collected from their homeland and their travels.

(Special thanks to the Murad family!)

CALIFORNIA LIFESTYLE 1

I wanted to share a few views from today's Birdaria photoshoot. It's always fun to throw an unexpected accent into a space. You know, that one piece of furniture or cool accessory that grabs your attention immediately? In the upcoming weeks, we hope to showcase some inspiring spaces that feature Birdaria art. Birdaria wall art is the perfect bold accent that can really make the room memorable. Hope you enjoy viewing as much as we enjoyed shooting!

(Thanks to my gracious friends E&A who opened up their home to us! Artwork courtesy of Birdaria)

JULIA GALDO: BOLD GEOMETRY

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