I’m a single mom who wears many hats with pride. I spend my days in the world of architectural interiors, contributing my passion for design to every project. My professional journey has its roots in a love for architecture, a field I studied for many years and am still deeply passionate about. As an avid equestrian, I cherish the bond with these humbling animals and the sense of freedom that comes with riding. Juggling the responsibilities of parenthood and a demanding career has taught me resilience and the art of finding joy in life’s simple pleasures.
In every facet of my life, from designing inspiring spaces to raising a child and connecting with horses, I am fueled by passion and a commitment to creating meaningful experiences. My life looks like a journey where architecture meets the equestrian spirit, and where each day unfolds as a unique chapter in the story of a single mom navigating the La Jolla lifestyle.
About Jacqui Walker
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
A sweet 10-year-old boy, a big golden retriever, and a long-haired bunny
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I currently own my own Interior Architectural Design firm. I have a lengthy resume of design firms but what I love most is the honor to design the dining room where family memories are made, the kitchens where pancakes are cooked on Saturday mornings, and the offices that fuel passionate people.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Your style is all the things you like. I’m a firm believer that if you like it, then it all goes together
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Still redesigning my living room every 6 months but with a bigger budget
Jacqui Walker & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
We love to put our name in at Sushi Nekosan and grab a drink at the Marisi bar while we wait for our table
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I’m a San Diego Native! I was born and raised in Point Loma and moved to La Jolla Shores 2 years ago
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
A woman named Jane at the dog park. she grew up on a horse farm on Mount Soledad. Her parents owned it and that’s where she learned to ride horses and taught her daughters how to ride
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
In my town, Brick and Bell. The dog park across the street and the community having a post-swim coffee
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
it’s a resort town because we have the beach and tennis club, but it also has a really established community. It’s rare to see a population made up of locals and annual visitors
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
I would sit down with Roy Litchenstein. We would have lunch at the Museum of Contemporary Art and I would ask his take on all the art in the building
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
currently obsessing over Only Murders In The Building but a tried and true love is, Grand Budapest Hotel
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I try to sketch a building every day, 5 minutes or an hour, just to get something out on paper
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoye
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
my grandmother. She is 95 and tells me all about our whole lineage. I learned recently I had a great-great-great-grandmother who was part of a painter’s guild in England
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
G.R.A.C.E – Girls Rising Above Child Exploitation
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
“As a designer, you will never be satisfied with your own house – but that’s the beauty with being in love with design.”
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
La Jolla Shores
What I love about my Neighborhood:
It’s so nostalgic for this old beach community but it has such an elevated style of home. no two houses are similar and each house has an incredible story
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
There is no way to have an “unideal” weekend in San Diego, that’s why they call it America’s Finest City
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Intimate, organic, inviting
