Our Story

Julie Ann Witt has been a part of the design industry for over 40 years. Starting out in a small town just south of the Canadian border, Julie Ann has paved the way for many in the design industry as she forged her own path. When she left Northern Minnesota, she built a business that would be the model for the big box design and furnishings superstores that exist today. After achieving success with that model, Julie Ann ventured again into something even more singular and unique. She has worked with architects, builders, artists, mentors, and even Buddhist monks to create the creed she works and lives by today, “Shaping the Art of Living.” Julie Ann resides in Wayzata with her husband Bob, and their much loved chihuahua Lucy.

Bob Witt has worn many hats, that of lead sales managers, sea captain, and even pilot, and this sense of adventure and ability to take on any opportunity led him into the interior design world upon marrying Julie Ann. Bob is an integral part of Julian’s operations team; he leads the commercial team facilitating all of Julian’s apartment renovations and turns. There is no detail big or small that Bob doesn’t help attend to, and he helps keep all projects flowing smoothly for the team.