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.

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!

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. 

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!

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!