Julie Ouarti, is a native of France. She studied and worked in fashion, visual merchandising and scenographic design in Paris.
During her time in the french capital, she developed a passion for creating with seeds, flowers and plants while helping her friend, a renowned french botanical artist on exhibits, shows and installations for luxury fashion brands.
Upon moving to California, Julie enrolled in Stanford evening classes to learn more about native California plants and garden design.
She further developed her botanical design skills working as a Visual Merchandiser and Creative Director at a well-known flower shop in the Bay Area.