… I sat down with Sophie Azouaou, the beloved designer of SophiSticate Interiors and one of the Bay Area’s most beloved quiet givers. Since her arrival in the city in 1988, she has been deeply involved in a number of local causes.

…I decided to reach out to my mentor and philanthropist Sophie Azouaou and asked for some advice. Sophie has been helping the less-than-fortunate folks in San Francisco for decades. From doing pro bono shelter remodels, helping abused children, to raising thousands of dollars for individuals suffering with AIDS.

Monochromatic colour schemes can be easier to work with when you are not too sure about working with different colours. You can play with colour variations, patterns, textures and styles and yet cohesively tie the space together. Here are some bedrooms that celebrate a single dominant colour in gorgeous ways.

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Thanks to Sophie Azouaou and Joel Goodrich, I discovered a new spot for beauty treatments! Serenity MedSpa is conveniently located at 126 Post Street, just a short walk from the Financial District or Union Square. Established in 2006, this business is now the largest medical spa in San Francisco.

On Friday February 5th, Sophisticate Interiors the San Francisco Bay Area Premier Residential and Commercial Design Company, renowned for its eco and green design, unveiled Dr. Albert W. Chow newly expanded Plastic Surgery Center in San Francisco.

“Success is when you stop wishing you could do something, and actually start doing it.”
As she prepares for the launch of her new book in 2016, designed to empower and inspire women to achieve success, we recently caught up with San Francisco based interior designer and green living expert Sophie Azouaou,

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A chic crowd gathered at Serenity MedSpa in downtown San Francisco to toast owners on the grand opening of their spa’s new location.