Julie Soefer

“French Girls” - I shot this about 10 years ago while on vacation in Nice. 💫2026 goal💫 - more personal work ❤️📷

Maximalist queen @creativetonic strikes again for this cover of @housebeautiful ’s November/December issue!! @ccasbo my killer associate photographer tag-teamed photographing this beauty with me. Gorgeous styling by my work wifey @jbheditorial Design: @creativetonic Stylist: @jbheditorial Writer: @carishaswanson Architect: @ricedesignllc Builder: @carreracustomhomes_houston

My hubs and I first discovered @donumestate early in our relationship/ dating for about a year circa 2014.. While we were en route to the tasting, we got a call from the host asking if it was absolutely certain that were were going to show. Apparently they got a call from a VIP that was trying to get a tasting last minute. We said we were definitely coming!!! The tasting was held in an unassuming trailer type building and was such an incredible experience.. we fell in love with their wines and became members(still to this day.. the only wine club we are members of !) Toward the end of the tasting, and a few extra pours of wine, we were finally able to get our host to divulge who the celebrity was that almost bumped us… and we said .. hit me baby one more time with that Pinot.. it was @britneyspears !! Who knows if this really happened, but we like to think it did, and we were treated like the total VIPs . Today it is acreage and acreage of incredible vineyards and gorgeous outdoor art installations.. I highly recommend a visit next time you are in #napa / #sonomacounty area! And if you love delicious #pinot 🍷🍷🍷🍷 Pictured here is my quick #iPhone shot of The Vertical Panorama Pavilion - a site-specific, original and permanent art installation created by @studiootherspaces and @signumarchitecture They are always adding new pieces of art to their collection and my jaw always drops .

2025 AIA Houston Design Awards – Architecture Greater Than 50K SF Award Winner: Hotel Saint Augustine @hotelsaintaugustine . Firm: Lake Flato Architects @lakeflato Contractor: Forney Construction @forneyconstruction Structural Engineer: Architectural Engineers Collaborative @aecollab MEP Engineer: Wylie Engineering Civil Engineer: Walter P Moore @walterpmoore Interiors: @post_company Landscape Architect: @teneyckla In the heart of Montrose, Hotel Saint Augustine draws inspiration from Houston’s most iconic cultural landmarks and the intimate, residential scale of its surrounding neighborhood. The hotel is composed of five two-story buildings arranged around lush courtyards, gardens, and winding paths—creating a serene retreat that blurs the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. Open-air bridges, generous screened porches, and shaded walkways invite guests to immerse themselves in both nature and community. Featuring 71 guest rooms, a flagship restaurant, lobby bar, event space, and a circular pool, the hotel balances luxury with contextual sensitivity. Its gray brick masonry and combed ash-wood siding pay homage to the Menil Collection and Montrose’s architectural vernacular. Congratulations to Lake Flato Architects and the full project team on this remarkable addition to Houston’s cultural landscape. 📷 Photography: Nicole Franzen @nicole_franzen & Julie Soefer @juliesoefer

To my dear friend @onezieme , I want the world to know how amazing you were, and that Chris and I feel so incredibly lucky to have gotten to know you and work with you over the years. We truly have lost a bright light . To everyone reading this, Onezieme was our builder, architect, creative-zen-guru on our house we bought and renovated in 2015. Chris and I weren’t even married when we decided to impulse buy a historic 1923 “fixer upper” home in Houston. We really had no idea what we were getting into.. at some point I thought to myself “Maybe I should also build a photo studio on top of the garage that didn’t exist!” Yesss. “And maybe I need another architect, to design my new photo studio,” who lucky for us was @appelarchitects (Claudia’s super talented Architect mom) and Boom, just like that, we are building a new photo studio, and renovating an entire old old house at the same time. Ooh, and top of it - I LOVE DESIGNERS, and design, and how could I choose 1 to work with, so I chose 2 different design teams to work on project old and new VanSoefer. @nest.interiordesigngroup on the Photo Studio, and @creativetonic on the 1923 house. Am I nuts - YES! Was it amazing - YES! We interviewed 7 different contractors and Onezieme was the clear choice. He was chill and artsy, had great ideas, a cute cajun accent, seemed genuinely excited to take on this craziness and deal with all of our creative energies. Onezieme was probably the most patient person I have ever met .. he definitely was never in a hurry. He wanted things done right and beautifully. I never saw him in a bad mood. He cared SO MUCH and we knew it, felt it, and just so fortunate to have had a relationship with our builder that was like this. He was a true artist and amazing human. Chris and I now have a home filled with beautiful memories of an incredible creative collaboration. We are so grateful to have have met our insanely special friend Onezieme. Everyone loved him.. he was just one of those people. The sun was always shining, always a smile on his face, always positive. You will never be forgotten my friend .. - Love always Julie and Chris

Mark your calendars—Fall’s never looked so good. Gracing the cover of our Fall ‘25 issue: a living room designed by @benjaminjohnstondesign , where a curvy French antique bench with oversized scrolls makes a sculptural statement.🍂✨ Curious to see more? Grab your copy on newsstands starting this Friday! ✍️ @krissa_rossbund 📸 @juliesoefer 🎨 Produced by @jbheditorial #fall #newissue #traditionalhome #cover #fallstyle #interiordesign #instadaily #instamood #blownaway #timelessintransit #houston #interiordesignstandard

From citrus-bright breakfast nooks to jewel-toned bedrooms, @creativetonic ’s interiors strike the perfect balance between drama and elegance, playfulness and polish. Whether the mood is maximalist expression or tailored restraint, her designs are layered, thoughtful, and seriously sophisticated. A testament to her belief that traditional design isn’t just enduring—it’s evolving. ✨ Meet Courtnay and explore her curated portfolio in our latest designer feature—link in bio. 💡 1. Alberto Chandelier 4. Alberto Lamp 9. Talia Chandelier 📷 @juliesoefer #julieneilldesigns #layeredinteriors #interiordetails #colorfulinteriors #patternplay #designcrush #visualcomfort #designerlighting #maximalistinteriors #designinspo #housebeautiful #elevatedinteriors #modernelegance

#fridayvibes #happyasaclam Shot on location in my pool 😎

The @roundtopdesignershowhouse is open through April 5! Head to #roundtoptexas and check out all of the amazing designers!

Because every home deserves a four-legged stamp of approval🐾

@lejardinierhouston gorgeousness @trenton_doyle_hancock is a genius 🎨

It’s a gorgeous day for#seafood! Beautiful shoot today with @jsnryczk for one of my favorite restaurants in #htown @littlesoysterbar 🦪🍤🍟🍾!