Luxe Magazine: May/June 2020

Written by Kimberly Olson

Julie Rootes juggles a marriage, three kids and her bustling interior design practice, Julie Rootes Interiors in Corte Madera. Clients love her distinctive style—classic with an edge— and her projects incorporate custom pieces, architectural details and hand-crafted treasures by the talented artisans she knows. Attention to detail is key for Rootes, who studied at the San Francisco Art Institute and once worked as a buyer for Prada. The busy mom’s weekends are often packed with sporting meets and dance performances, as well as local explorations. Here, she shares her ideal Saturday in the North Bay. julierootes.com

8 a.m. Start the day at Pilates ProWorks in Larkspur or NOW Power Yoga, a studio in Corte Madera. Pilates ProWorks has a smaller class environment and great energy, and it’s right next to Equator Coffees, which has a nice outdoor seating area where you can sit with a juice or a coffee. Susan Hauser at NOW has a high-energy yoga class with good music. It’s a great, hard workout.

10 a.m. From there, head over to the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur. On Saturdays, they have a farmers market—and you can bring your dog. Stop into Farmshop, grab some brunch and sit outside. Marin Country Mart also has Clic, which carries clothing, bedding, artwork, jewelry and a full mix of housewares. I’d also stop by Erica Tanov; she’s based in Berkeley and offers beautiful clothing, jewelry and housewares. And don’t miss George, a cute pet store for high-end pet items, and a new shop called Sugar Paper, where you’ll find fabulous wrapping paper and handmade cards.

3 p.m. Next, hop in my car and head to Ram’s Gate Winery. It has an amazing vibe and they serve small shared plates. You can sit outdoors and there’s a pond and blankets. It makes you feel like you’re in another world, without dealing with the masses.

7 p.m. Head back to Marin and grab my husband. We love to go to the Buckeye Roadhouse—it’s a Marin institution. We’d sit at the bar and grab some food. I love the bartenders—they make the best cocktails.

9:30 p.m. My husband and I would go listen to some live music, either at the Sausalito Cruising Club or Sweetwater in Mill Valley.