
Julia Demer
Julia is a New York-based Style Editor at Livingetc with a sharp eye for the intersection of fashion and interiors. For her, style is everywhere — a great outfit and a stunning home are two sides of the same coin. Passionate about art, travel, and pop culture, Julia infuses each edit and article with a unique perspective and global flair.
Before joining Livingetc, Julia honed her expertise in fashion journalism and design. At L’Officiel USA, she reported on runway shows, emerging trends, and beauty must-haves, mastering the art of curating, SEO, and editing. But her style sensibilities were sharpened even earlier during her time at the luxury fashion label The Row, where she designed handbags and footwear, cementing her knack for high-end aesthetics from the very beginning.
At Livingetc, Julia's fashion-forward approach shines through as she explores the latest interior trends, buzziest collections, and hidden gems at big-box retailers. Her taste skews toward the luxurious, but she's equally enthusiastic about discovering affordable yet impossibly chic finds on Amazon. Julia is a master of the high-low mix, proving that, when done right, the result is always high-high.
Throughout her career, Julia has interviewed design heavyweights and tastemakers like Laila Gohar, Bobby Berk, Nate Berkus, Tyler Cameron, and generational "It" girl Cornelia Guest. Her goal is to spotlight the cool people who are really shaping the design industry. Read her work, and you'll be in the know.
Originally from sunny Los Angeles, Julia studied at the University of Arizona and Fordham University in New York City, where she now resides. Though she graduated with a B.S. in Psychology — originally on a pre-med track — she finds the experience invaluable, even if she's not using it directly. A former competitive equestrian, her love for the sport subtly influences her style (horse bits, anyone?). When she's not riding, you'll find Julia at barre class, sipping overpriced cocktails with friends, rummaging through vintage markets, and, whether it's in the clothes she wears, the food she eats, or the couch she sits on, practicing the art of style in every aspect of her life.
Latest articles by Julia Demer
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3 Entertaining Trends for 2025 — What’s In, What’s Out, and How to Host Like a New Yorker
Event planner Cameron Forbes walks us through the entertaining trends taking over the last half of 2025 — and exactly how to pull them off
By Julia Demer Published
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Okay, We're In — Anthropologie Is Doing 'Tomato Girl Summer' Again This Year, so We Are Too
From garden-party table fare to sun-ripened scents, here’s everything a fictional Italian villa dweller would already have in her cart
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Outdoor Dining Ideas — 9 Inspiring Ways to Upgrade Your Al Fresco Setup
Designers spill the subtle styling choices that make all the difference for ultimate outdoor entertaining
By Julia Demer Last updated
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Viewers (and Aidan) Are Not Fans of Carrie Bradshaw’s Choice of Dining Table — But, Sorry, It’s Actually a Design Classic
It wasn’t just any table. It was Vladimir Kagan, 1967. Here’s why Carrie was actually right
By Julia Demer Published
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This £250 Garden Chair Looks Like It Belongs at a Boutique Hotel — and Might Be the Best Backyard Buy of 2025
It’s modular. It’s eucalyptus wood. And yes, it’s from John Lewis
By Julia Demer Published
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“Less Performative, More Present” — Why the Top 4 Table Setting Trends for 2025 Are Intentionally Unpolished
Overly styled is out. Off-kilter is in. Ro’Table founder Roshan Adam-Holslag explains why 2025’s top table setting trends aren’t trying too hard
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6 IKEA BESTÅ Alternatives That Nail the Function of This Classic — And Might Actually Look Better
I get the hype. But if you’re after smart storage that doesn’t look like everyone else’s, consider these pieces instead
By Julia Demer Published
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IKEA x Gustaf Westman Is Coming This Autumn — Here’s What You Need to Know About the Brand’s Coolest Collab in Years
IKEA just announced a collab with the creator TikTok's favorite "chunky" plates — and it might just be its buzziest drop since Virgil
By Julia Demer Published
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Are Silk or Bamboo Pillowcases Better for Your Sleep, Skin, and Hair? We Ask the Experts for the Facts
Silk has a legacy; bamboo has celebrity endorsement. Both are lustrous and cooling — but which is actually worth sleeping on?
By Julia Demer Published
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This Anthropologie Collab Gives Florals a Fresh New Look for Spring
It takes an actual artist to make spring florals feel like more than a seasonal checkbox. Luckily, Anthropologie tapped one
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The Candle So Good My Fanciest Friends Demanded Answers — Here's My New Favorite Home Fragrance Brand
I told them — and now I’m telling you. Here’s why TRAUM’s evocative ceramic candles are my new obsession
By Julia Demer Published
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Something’s Fishy — So What’s the Big Deal With Sardines Right Now?
I asked the creator of The Original Tinned Fish Candle what makes this humble pantry staple the latest status symbol
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9 Outdoor Daybeds That Do the Most — Even When You’re Doing Absolutely Nothing
Built for basking, scrolling, napping, and saying “I’ll answer that later"
By Julia Demer Published
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Where to Buy Outdoor Lighting — Sculptural Lamps, Sleek Sconces, and Pendants That Look Too Good to Be Outside
Light your backyard like an insider with this editor-approved guide to the best places to buy outdoor lighting in 2025 and beyond — including a few surprising names worth knowing
By Julia Demer Published
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"Cabbageware" Is the Controversial Trend Making a Comeback — And It’s Not Just for Your Grandmother’s China Cabinet
Once beloved by Jackie O and C.Z. Guest, the lettuce leaves are back — and Gen Z’s garden-core is eating them up
By Julia Demer Published
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Call It Cliché, or Call It Classic — We Think Wooden Outdoor Furniture Gets It Right Every Time
These are the pieces that prove going with the grain isn’t always a bad thing
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Lunya's New Bedding May Be Made From Wood, but It Might Also Be the Softest Set You’ll Ever Sleep On
You know Lunya for its silk sets — but this new collection, a decade in the making, redefines sustainable bedding with a fabric you’ll want to feel to believe
By Julia Demer Published
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Lemon Spritzes, Nancy Meyers, and a New Era of Hosting — Gen Z’s Martha Stewart Shares Her Essentials for a Non-Fussy Spring Soirée
Hosting, but make it a little bit grandma, a little bit limoncello. Gen Z is staying in — and Kenzie Elizabeth’s making the case for comfort, citrus, and connection
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The Best Rattan Outdoor Furniture for This Year Looks Better Than Your Last Vacation
Ready for your staycation era? These styles are giving lazy coastal afternoons and the Mediterranean breeze
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Step On It — The 12 Best Rugs Are the Style Zeitgeist (Underfoot)
Want to know what the culture looks like right now? This edit of 2025’s best rugs offers a bird’s-eye view of the current state of style
By Julia Demer Published
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NYCxDesign 2025 — 5 Strategically Strange Trends I Saw That I'm Betting Will Shape the Year Ahead
A week of overstimulation, softened by fabric, fractured by shape, and brightened by color. This is what stuck
By Julia Demer Published
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If You Buy One Thing This Memorial Day Weekend, Make It Something From This Rare Coyuchi Bedding Sale
20% off the good stuff: crinkled percale, organic cotton, and the kind of linen that makes you want to stay horizontal
By Julia Demer Published
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This Old-School Detail Is the New Shortcut to Swank — Why Bamboo Decor Is *So* Back
A leather shortage and an iconic handbag gave rise to this timeless accent — and we’re glad to see it back home
By Julia Demer Published
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Color-Soaked, Culture-Rich, and Anything But Cold — This San Francisco Dining Room Has It All
In her own 100-year-old San Francisco home, designer Anu Jain brings together historic architecture, global references, and a shade of green you won’t forget
By Julia Demer Published