In our first home, my husband Peter and I unearthed blue marbles while laying a brick patio in the backyard. Several years later in our current house, we found more blue marbles- only blue- while remodeling the interior. They are my lucky charms.
Julie Durand
I live with my family in the Lynnhurst neighborhood of Minneapolis and love rescuing old homes. My first career was in corporate banking at US Bank, immediately after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. However, an interest in architecture and commitment to historic preservation were rekindled after a major renovation of our own home. In 2010 I invested in my first renovation project and blue marbles was born.
From 2010 to 2017, the house flipping market was very solid for blue marbles. As the economy recovered and rehab opportunities waned, design projects began coming in through referrals. In 2017, I joined Hanson Remodeling in the Longfellow neighborhood as a full-time designer producing over $1.4 million in projects ranging from kitchens, baths, master suites, basements, porches, and garages.
In the spring of 2019 I decided to return to blue marbles to focus on freelance design for clients. I absolutely love working with people to transform their homes. It all comes down to smart design, quality materials, and contractors you can trust.
