Courtney Noelle's "Nature Rocks" Series Debut

What a fun, fulfilling day of work at my "office" on the beach, searching out small stones offered by the ocean and collected during low tide. I designed the photo that inspired this series and then returned the pebbles to the water. The natural variances in the rocks make each picture unique and I'm happy to be offering these now also as a Custom item. 

Each three-photo Nature Rocks set is made up of a heart and/or letters of your choice, printed in either color or black-and-white, and framed in your preference of black, white, or silver 20" x 11" wooden frame, as well as signed and dated by the artist and accompanied by the Nature's Notebook seal of authenticity. 

Sample choices might include: 

• I ♥ U
• MOM
• DAD

I am excited to share these with you and to see what your ideas might be!  

Merry Christmas to you & yours.

Childrens' Names in the Sand Framed Photo

Have the names of your loved one's children or grandchildren written in the sand! This beautiful, framed photo will be a singular and special gift, bound to be treasured for many years to come.

This is a custom item, made with your input in mind. Provide up to five names per photograph and I will go to the beach and actually write them in the sand, each separated by a real Starfish! Each photo is truly one-of-a-kind due to the changes from day-to-day in the surf, sand, weather, and light - but once written in the sand, these names are captured in a photo and will never wash away. 

When you place your order, you'll have the chance to choose from among four colors of frames (or none if you'd rather) and decide whether you'd like a color or black-and-white photo. You may decide to upgrade the size and if you have more than five names, please feel free to contact me for options. 

I will personally sign and date each photo and also provide a Certificate of Authenticity, further guaranteeing that each photo is a truly unique offering. 

Remember, you may opt to purchase the actual Starfish used in your photo shoot, in which case your keepsake will arrive beautifully packaged as pictured below.

Lastly, I'm happy to offer a free photo with every purchase. You'll receive with each order a 5" x 7" Love photo to give as a gift or hang in your own home. I truly hope you enjoy it!

Beach Christmas Idea: Original, Personalized Gifts

Original, personalized gifts....what better way to let your loved one know that you were thinking especially of them? And for the beach lovers you love most, we have just the right unique gifts.

Not many images are more evocative than one's own name written in the sand. Embellished with original black-and-white photography, our extra heavy-duty canvas tote bags are beach-ready and made tough to handle every day or the perfect day on the beach. Also sleek and beautiful, they're available in eleven beautiful colors and made to order. These roomy bags will sport your custom message or inspiration written in the sand and will be accompanied by Nature's Notebook's Sand Dollar Certificate of Authenticity. 

These and more are, of course, available in our Giftables department, awaiting the special touch that only you can provide. As always, I'm excited to hear from you and committed to helping you put together just the right keepsake.

Time for Season's Greetings

Written in the sandy beaches of Huntington Beach, Surf City, USA, this Happy Holidays message is emblazoned on a set of custom Christmas cards. 

Personalized text of your choice is printed in the sky. Some ideas include: 

• From The Maddox Family
• The Smith Family wishes you...
• The Sutton Family is making waves this Holiday season!
• An alternate text of your creation! Just email me your preference. 

You may also choose text to be added to the bottom corner. I'm eager to help you create just the right greeting for your loved ones, so please enter your choices on the order form found here.

This set of 15 cards comes folded and blank inside - if you'd like additional text inside, please feel free to contact me for pricing.

Autumn Evenings at the Beach

Autumn evenings at the beach mean intimate talks around a bonfire, stargazing, and laughing until you lose your breath. The chill in the air is part of the magic, drawing everyone closer to the warmth of the fire and to each other. What better finishing touch than a cozy blanket? 

If you can't get to the shore as often as you'd like, I can help - let me send the feeling to you! I love sharing the joy I feel in creating art that reflects my love for the ocean's tranquility and power, as exemplified by this Unique Personalized Blanket.

I will go to the beach to create and capture the moment - the sand inscribed with your name (or the name of someone you love), the sparkling water, the rushing surf. That personalized beach photograph will be woven into a lovely 50" x 60" throw, there to enjoy long after the waves will have washed away the signs of that visit, beautiful enough to make you feel like you're there, adding a touch of coastal enchantment to the stargazing and company you enjoy from your own back yard. 

Whether for your own use or a delightful, personalized gift, each blanket is made to order, handcrafted with love and pride in the U.S.A., and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Every distinctive picture will be marked by the effect of Mother Nature's mood on that day; the waves and colors will vary accordingly and I will sign and date each picture, noting for you which beach I visited on your behalf. 

In addition to my passion for creating these pieces, I love to share the LOVE, so I will include as a gift with every purchase a 5x7 Love Photo, which you may choose to give as a gift or to hang in your own home for years to come. 

Whether prompted by a home warming or Holiday gifting need, or by your own hunger for something of the beach, scroll through the form here for options to further customize your package. If you're in need of a special Wedding or Anniversary  present, I also have a specialized version designed with just that in mind. I think you'll love them both!

Gift Idea -- Custom Beach Tote Bag

Our Custom Name In The Sand Tote Bag is a wonderful gift idea for anyone who wants to keep the beach with them throughout the year. Take it with you on your next tropical vacation, gift to someone special for their birthday or Christmas...whatever the occasion, this coastal tote is personalized and unique for those you care about. 

Seriously, what image can be more powerful than seeing your name written into the sand? This canvas tote is beach sleek and perfect for the beach lover!

AVAILABLE NOW IN 11 COLORS: Pink, Orange, Red, Black, Navy Blue, Brown, Light Pink, Lavender, Light Blue, Royal Blue and Green. 

Order your Beach Tote Bag today!

Autumn Is Perfect Time To Order Holiday Writing in Sand

You think of it, we can write it in the sand! Autumn is the perfect time to order yours for the upcoming holiday season!  I am the ORIGINAL WRITING IN THE SAND PHOTOGRAPHY available online.  

My mission is to create one-of-a-kind unique gifts and share my love for the ocean with everyone!

Nature's Notebook was born of a spiritual connection to the ocean and its beaches. I am a professional photographer and have been writing in the sand for over 10 years. I am the original sand artist and love what I do! Drawn to the soft sandy edges of the sea, I have always felt inclined to inscribe words or names, thoughts or dreams into the ever-changing landscape of the beach. Something about its tumultuous fate, an uncertainty that parallels our own lives, makes sea sand the perfect tablet for expression.

And what better way to capture that expression, the memory and the magic of the beach forever, than in a photograph.

Our line of Coastal Gift Items are perfect for couples, weddings, anniversaries, new babies and, in loving memory of important people. 

You name it and we'll write your message in the beach sand! 

All of our photos include an confirmation with a certificate of authenticity stating your photographs are authentic originals taken by Courtney Noelle of Natures Notebook! Also if you order a framed name in the sand, or a name in the sand print I will sign and date it with what beach I took the photograph at.

Browse our entire line of Unique Personalized Gift Items today!

Beach House Wall Art: Dreams Come True!

"Even if you don't consider yourself art savvy, you can easily decorate your home with art and paintings. Displaying artwork is a great way to spruce up your walls, create conversation pieces and create a flow to the decor of your home. No matter the budget, no matter the taste, you can decorate your home with art and paintings to add character and panache." - Ricky Andromeda, Demand Media

"Dreams Come True," these words perfectly capture your deepest emotions and desires. This inspirational wall art or personalized home décor makes a unique gift for family members and friends. This is the perfect uplifting gift of encouragement!

This Framed piece features Dreams, Come, True, Shooting star in a wooden frame. Each photograph is 4x6. Frame Measures 42"x 11" and ships in 2-3 Days!

Our framed wall art is available in either black & white or color photograph -- You even get to select your frame color! Frames available in white, silver, or black.

Order your framed beach art today - purchase here.

Family

Family -- a group of people who are related to each other, and so much more! These very important people in your life deserve heartfelt gifts when holidays or special occasions arise. 

Mom & Child's name written in sand

Mothers Day is around the corner and this is the perfect gift idea. You love your mom more than words can say! She is that special someone who has made waves in your life! This is the perfect gift to tell her you love her.

The ever-changing nature of the ocean and beach makes each photo a unique work of art that will show just how important you are to each other. Plus you have several different color and frame options for each photo to make this gift even more special. Give a gift that will draw you into the beauty of nature as it draws you closer to each other.

Each piece comes with a certificate of authenticity. Each piece is also signed by the artist and Courtney will write what beach your photo was taken at. These are truly one of a kind keepsakes. Your mother will love this!

Custom Beach Photo with your family's name written in sand (Framed & Matted)

The beach is wonderful and is the perfect canvas for Courtney Noelle to write your family names in the sand. Yes, your names will be inscribed onto the beaches and captures so they won't wash away. A starfish separates each family members name. Up to 6 names can be written in the sand (otherwise the picture is to busy). 

If your family has more than 6 members we suggest your last name. For example "The Long Family."

Family Names Written in the real sandy beach - 20x20 Canvas Art

If you can think of it, we can write your message in the sand! Professional photographer Courtney Noelle will create your personalized message in the sand with stretched canvas. Each photograph features the message of your choice written in the sandy beaches of Southern California! 

The pounding surf creates the perfect backdrop for this gorgeous, one-of-a-kind custom canvas!

Browse our entire line of products dedicated to Family today!

Oceans of happiness to you this week ~ Courtney

A Beachy Bat Mitzvah

I have been overwhelmed with joy and excitement of new ideas that just keep on coming like the tides of the ocean. 

Spring has arrived - thank goodness friends! I am ready to bloom where I am planted this spring. God has done so many amazing things in my life, one of which is sparking new areas of creativity. I am inspired, and ideas are flooding my head and I am creating and writing them all down. Get ready for a launch and big reveal of new and exciting products!

High Kicks! Sooooooo excited to be inspired and living my dream and sharing my art with the world…..get ready, my new products will make waves!

In other news...I have some amazing photographs from Hannah's Bat Mitzvah to share with you.  They used Nature's Notebook Table Numbers and Seashell Card Holders on each table.  She even used our beautifully beachy Thank You Cards!

Thanks to Miss Darcy Photography for the great photos of our products being used at this special event.

Sand Writing Table Cards - Available here

Sea Shell Place Card Holder - Available here

Sand Writing Table Cards - Available here

Sea Shell Place Card Holder - Available here

Let Nature's Notebook help you create a perfectly "beachy" event for you!

Writing in the Sand Table Cards 

Personalized Note Card Set 

Personalized Name or Message Notecards

Thank You Cards

Celebrating the Arrival of Spring!

Happy Spring, beach friends!  I'm hoping that there won't be any more need for me to wear my Ugg's on the beach for many, many months.  Spring means warm weather, flip flops, beach weddings, and Mother's Day - I can't wait, how about you?

In celebration of the arrival of Spring, I'd like to share some of our new items with you! Mother's Day is around the corner (can you believe it?) and our Personalized Mother's Day 8 x 10" Fine Art Print will make the perfect gift. Mom is that special someone who has made waves in your life and this is the perfect gift to tell her you love her.

You can use the poem that is in the picture, or you can email me your own personalized poem or message. Choose from several sizes 8 x 10", 11 x 14", and you can even have it matted.

Planning a beach bridal shower or party of some sort? I'd be happy to create a one-of-a-kind "save the dates" photograph that captures your personalized message so it doesn't wash away. These invites are perfect for your shower!

Cards are folded, and can be blank inside or have text. You decide, the price is the same! We have many customization options available.

Let me bring the magic of the beach to you! I am touched and eager to share my passion for nature and the beauty of the beach with you. The oceans’ tranquility, pounding surf, and sparkly water make the perfect backdrop to express love and emotion with your message written in the real beach sand. Something about its tumultuous fate, an uncertainty that parallels our own lives makes the beach sand a perfect tablet for expression. When you see your personalized beach photograph, you will fill like you want jump in your picture as if you were right there, when I wrote your message in the sand. I want to pass along the joy I had in making each photograph a work of art.

This personalized blanket is 50" x 60" and has your  name written in the real beach sand. Your personalized beach photograph will be woven into this lovely throw with your custom message in the sand This is an unique gift for weddings, anniversary, new baby, or housewarmings. Snuggle up with the beach this Spring! 

When you get a chance, take a peek at all of our NEW gift items!

Touching People's Lives with my Talent

I have a personal story to share with you today.  This experience really makes me thankful and grateful for each day...

I hang up the phone with a heavy heart this evening. The lovely woman on the other end is 75 year old Shirley and she contacted me when she found my art for sale.  Shirley wants to present one of my photographic creations to a dear and loving young girl whose last wish was to go to the beach.  Unfortunately, she can't go because she is too fragile to travel.  

Shirley tells me more about darling Corissa and that time is running out. Shirley thanked me for what I do, and can't wait to present this gift to Corissa.

I am rushing to the beach tomorrow to take a special photograph for Corissa and get it sent in the mail right away.  It is such an honor to be making the beach arrive at her doorstep! I am sure God will paint the beach extra-beautiful tomorrow for my special time making Corissa's beach wish come true.

I am feeling so honored, and it is going to be my birthday, so I think this is the only birthday present I want. I'm truly honored to be able to use my God given talents to touch people's lives through my art. 

May God watch over Corissa and her family and friends.

Example of Custom Name Written in the Sand. 

The Silhouette Photo Series - Be Inspired!

The Silhouette Series - This photo series is a collaboration between Nature's Notebook and the very talented artist and photographer, Tiffany Corbett, who owns and operates Studio213. We are very excited to put our talents together and provide you this new inspirational concept!

This beautiful picture is a unique inspirational gift for anyone who wants to dream big, or just needs a little pick me up. Order a DREAM BIG photograph today!

Can't you just relate to this picture ? What is better than good news and expressing it through a cartwheel? Order our HOORAY photograph as a gift for yourself or someone special today!

This beautiful picture is a inspirational gift for anyone at any stage of life. Everyone needs to remember to have balance in their life. Order your very own BALANCE photograph now.

Each inspirational photograph in our Silhouette Series is available in numerous sizes, your choice of color as well as framed or not.

Visit our site for more Unique Personalized Gifts today!

Protect Your iPhone in Beachy Style!

Dreaming of the beach? Our beautiful iPhone cases make a unique gift for any occasion. Photos are original, and you won't find any other like it.  Talk in style and make waves with these unique iPhone cases. Protect your phone in style, and give yourself a positive reminder to dare to dream!

A "Believe" inscribed on the beautiful beach sand is transformed into a beautiful cover for your iPhone!

Believe iPhone Cover by Nature's Notebook

This case will snap right over your phone, easy breezy! The surface is super durable, the image will be long lasting on your beautiful case.  Choose from a white case, or black case to match your phone.

Dream iPhone cover by Nature's Notebook

One of my original photos of "Dream" inscribed on the beautiful beach sand is transformed into a beautiful cover for your iPhone!  Do you want a different inspirational word or a personalized case with your message written in sand? That is totally doable just contact us.

Visit our site for more Unique Personalized Gifts today!

Pinterest: Advice from the Sea Quotes

Are you longing for the seashore? I'm so blessed to lived in Huntington Beach, California which happens to have mild temperatures throughout the year.  Many of you are having to endure a long winter full of freezing cold, ice, snow, sleet so I thought I would share some of my favorite "Advice from the Sea" quotes to boost your spirits!

I find quotes to be soothing, like the gentle waves of the sea and hope they make your day extra-special. All quotes are on my Advice from the Sea board on Pinterest ~ Please re-pin your favorites!

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Inspirational Gifts Help Various Charities

Giving back is a very important part of my life, which is why you'll find numerous products where a part of the purchase price is donated to said charity.

Our latest efforts are to assist the In Plain Site campaign. You may have heard the term “sex trafficking” and thought that it was just an international issue. While the term trafficking may conjure images of desperate illegal immigrants being forced into prostitution by human smugglers, over 80 percent of victims in 2011 confirmed sex trafficking cases in this country were American citizens. Or, maybe, you heard about the recent case in Ohio where three girls were kidnapped and kept as sex slaves…and you thought it was just one guy with a serious problem. Think again. It’s happening in plain sight, and you probably don’t even realize it. Learn more about the project here: http://dld.bz/dhvn2

Use coupon code HOPE15 -- 15% of ALL orders will go to help fund the IN PLAIN SITE project.

Live Laugh Love Necklace

Make waves and help Find a Cure for Breast Cancer! 10% of sales will be donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation. Sometimes words can perfectly capture your deepest emotions and desires. and encouragement. Declare your faith, love and strength to the world with this framed photography keepsake while helping to find a cure. You can also choose three words that are dear to your heart and Courtney Noelle will carefully write those words in the sand. Beautiful ocean photography provides the perfect background to create a lovely custom beach photograph.

Faith Strength Love Framed Photography

Remember the Heroes of 9/11. . . .Please order this if you would like me to create a memorial photograph (at no cost) with Hero’s name written in the sand along side an American flag for any loved one lost during 9/11.  A JPG image will be emailed to you FREE OF CHARGE. This is my mission to help give back and remember those who we have lost.  We will NEVER FORGET.

Remember the Heroes of 9/11

Believe ~ sand writing. Believe was written on the beaches of Crystal by the original sand artist Courtney Noelle. 15% of sales will be donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation.  This 8x10 Photograph features "Believe" written in the sand.  This masterpiece of the heart comes with a Nature's Notebook certificate & Seal of authenticity.

Believe - Sand Art Photography

Order your inspirational gift today ~ and help others along the way!

For All of Life's Celebrations: Writings in the Sand

A personalized gift from Nature's Notebook is perfect for all of life's celebrations! There is nothing better than finding a gift which is unique, personalized and will be treasured by the receiver, is there? We are happy to report that many of our customers have been overjoyed with their purchases.  Here are some of our favorite testimonials... 

"Thank you, thank you, thank you! I received my order yesterday and I am overjoyed with the outcome. I ordered it as a graduation gift for my niece and I'm excited to say that I'm sure it will be a treasured item for her. You are truly blessed with incredible talent and I thank you for such a wonderful photograph. I will not hesitate to recommend Natures Notebook to everyone I know."  Valerie of Boise, ID

"I just wanted to thank you so much for your beautiful photos! They are so special and will be hung in a very special place in our house. The wedding went well and was filled with lots of fun memories. Thank you so much for giving us something that shows the date frozen in time!I will definitely keep you in mind for future special occasions!"  - Jenifer

Gallery-Wrapped Stretched Canvas - Writing in the Sand

"WOW! It looks incredible! It certainly was a beautiful day!! I am so grateful I found your website because it is the perfect present for my son and his fiancé because they are getting married on the beach in Delray Beach, Florida, where they live. Becky is even having starfish tied to the corner of each person's chair so your starfish option couldn't have been more appropriate. Thank you for making a wonderful present for me to give them. I'm sure they will love it as much as I do. I hope your business is wildly successful because you surely came up with an incredible idea." - Barbara

"Dream Big" Personalized Name In The Sand Beach Decor

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Unique Wedding Gift Idea: Personalized Blankets

Happy February...and 2014!  Many of you are familiar with my unique "writings in the sand" photographs, however you might of not heard that we make Personalized Blankets. These beach blankets make a unique gift idea for weddings, anniversaries, a new baby, or housewarming. 

Each personalized blanket has your name written in the real beach sand. Your personalized beach photograph will be turned into this lovely blanket with your custom message. Wouldn't this be adorable to snuggle up with at the beach?

Let me bring the magic of the beach to you or someone you love! I am touched and eager to share my passion for nature and the beauty of the beach with you. The oceans’ tranquility, pounding surf, and sparkly water make the perfect backdrop to express love and emotion with your message written in the real beach sand. Something about its tumultuous fate, an uncertainty that parallels our own lives makes the beach sand a perfect tablet for expression. I want to pass along the joy I had in making each photograph a work of art.

Once you place your order, you'll have a beautifully packaged one-of-a-kind gift which will arrive right at your doorstep. Unwrap the joy of the ocean or share it with others!

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