After receiving a B.S. Degree in Design at the University of Alabama, Julie began designing textiles for a leading manufacturer. She has traveled the world promoting her award-winning designs featured on furniture, wall, floor and window covering collections such as Smith + Noble. Her work is also featured on designer purse and accessory collections such as Chilewich.

In 1998, Julie began designing, handcrafting and refining her unique and distinctive jewelry creations, later to be known as Inspirals™. “What started as a personal creative outlet, gave way to numerous requests from friends, family and acquaintances to create similar, but still unique pieces to compliment their tastes.” The Inspirals™ Handcrafted Jewelry business was established in August of 2005. Today, the award-winning Inspirals™ collection is featured in art galleries and exhibits throughout the country.