ABOUT US About
Arcadian Design is a small company with a large vision to spread inspiration and joy into everyone's lives through handcrafted art gifts. Using non-toxic processes to create whimsical frosted designs and word affirmations we decorate colorful glass stones. Our target is to get people to realize that they can create their own Magic by becoming more aware of the thoughts they focus on, and generate what they would truly like to show up in their lives with ease.
Julie Tuton, the artist/designer, and mother of two amazing children, Sabrina 14 yrs. and Nicolas 11 yrs., graduated Brandeis University with a double major in Fine Art and Psychology. An artist of many mediums, she has designed jewelry lines, painted furniture and paintings, and plays with interior design and personal styling.
Her MagicStones have been a popular gift item in the USA for the past 22 years.
Magic Stones® were first created for her personal use. She wanted to focus on different aspects of her life that needed improvement, or areas where she wanted more fulfillment. Julie had used affirmations as early as nine years old. A post-it-note taped to the bathroom mirror was soon forgotten when the busy-ness of the day got started. So the idea of something that you could carry with you, and reconnect with throughout the day, was blooming.
It had to be small, tactile, beautiful, and desirable to carry with you. The designs and concept were dream inspired... frosted glass stones, irresistible to the eye, and to the touch. Julie had created designs that worked visually with many inspirational words.
Each individual glass piece is frosted with garnet dust, after hand masking each word and design, which creates this unique appealing etching. The result is a very soft, tactile frosting of beautiful stained glass, contrasting with a shiny, positive message.
In 1998, the Magic Stones® were featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show in a segment called "Remembering Your Spirit." The segment included the use of Magic Stones® as a parenting tool, as encouragement to rise above fearful situations, and to draw to you events that you desire. "We couldn't have written a better segment ourselves," said Julie after viewing the show. Many collectors wrote or called in their inspirational stories.
Julie and her assistant work together in her sunny studio/gallery in Tiburon, CA doing everything from design, production, sales, marketing and shipping. Their products are currently sold in galleries, gift shops, spas and resorts, across the country and beyond. They make cherished, meaningful gifts. It is their hope that these functional art pieces will serve people in everyday life to raise thoughts and change experiences in a positive way.
In addition, Julie is currently creating a collection of art jewelry that sells across the country. Have a look online at www.julietuton.com and sign up for specials.
116 Main St. Tiburon, CA, 94920 800.711.1170
Jewelry Line
Life Coaching PRESS Press
Featured on Oprah!
Magic Stones®... a wonderful way to Remember Your Spirit
Magic Stones® were featured in The Remembering Your Spirit segment of Oprah on
October 29, 1998 and July 30, 1999. On October 19, 2001, our Magic Stones® were
featured again on the Oprah Winfrey Show as a gift to her guest Mattie Stepanek.
See the links below for the details!
Oprah Winfrey Show ~ October 29, 1998
Oprah Winfrey Show ~ October 19, 2001
In The Press
In Style Magazine, June 1997
Cindy Crawford, Elizabeth Shue and other stars at the Chopra
Center take a retreat and find that Magic Stones® are a great
way to relax and reduce stress.
Bride Magazine, August/Sept 1998
Creative wedding/party favors, or unique and meaningful bridesmaid gifts.
Magic Stones® will brighten your table, and make a fun surprise for your guests.
Cooking Light
Great gifts to indulge the senses, Magic Stones® are not only colorful,
but soft and tactile to hold and inspire the mind.
Shiny 
