About Julie's Prayers & Squares

Rich and I have lived in Marion, Indiana for 30 years and raised 2 sons. We have gone from an active, busy life of parents of athletes to an empty nest. Our oldest son lives in Chicago, is a writer and a world traveler. He works for a non-profit organization called Interfaith Refugee and Immigrant Ministry which helps persons displaced from their homelands. He teaches English to persons who have arrived in our country, not speaking the language. Our youngest son is working at Finelight Strategic Marketing Communications in Bloomington, In. He is a graphic designer and a very talented artist. Rich has been a recreational therapist at the Veterans Hospital here in Marion for 34 years. He is looking at retirement in a few years. I have had a few different occupations in 30 years. For the past 19 years, I have owned a private, in-home daycare business. In addition to this, I have been involved with art design of some form for 25 years. I have done everything from drawings using the child's name, painting and wallpapering business, custom framing and now jewelry. This latest endeavor, Julie's Prayers and Squares, has captivated me. The reasons for this can be understood by reading my Mission story. While Rich will tell you he's not creative; that he can't draw stick figures, I will tell you otherwise. He has provided me with so much encouragement, suggestions for new products, and a natural talent for sales! His quick wit and humor has enlightened many customers we've met. We both share the love of antiquing and spend time together hunting for those treasures we can't live without! In my case, its vintage beads…or hankies.

Together, we pledge to build our business to please and satisfy you.