Missing Boggs Forest

Just finished the quarterly newsletter on all what is being done at Bogg's Demonstration State Forest after the Valley Fire 2015.  I'm still trying to prepare myself for the transformed forest once it is reopened to the public.

At one point in our life, the forest was the grounding force that kept our family in Cobb.  Now, I wonder with the changes, should we be making changes?   But I am feeling more connected now then in times past.

An awesome weekend with nature.

Got out on the  lake with the boat and then my inflatable stand up paddle board, ISUP.  Such an incredible day!  We ALL live in such a beautiful area you just need to "stop and smell the roses".    I try so hard to NOT take it for granted.  As I was out with my ISUP, I came upon a family of deer along the river bank, a squirrel who went on some pretty skinny branches over my head to check me out, swallows nesting under the bridges, turtles who kept leaping off the top of their sunning rocks every time I got close, fish that were swimming with me checking out this big blue board over their head. Bubbling hot springs coming up from the bottom of the lake.  So incredible to be one with nature and most certainly just what I needed to clear my head.  Whether it's a day, half day or just 10 minutes, it is so important to take the time to be present with nature, it truly clears your head.

Wishing you all to be present in the moment and to MAKE IT COUNT!

A Mother's Love

As a mother the worry and fears around your children never stop they only get more complicated.  When your children grow up and come into their own personalities which not only is emotion a factor now but ego as well.  Oh if only a mother could turn off the worry switch.  So then how does a mother respond to their children and their missteps without showing the influence of this sometimes irrational world being factored into the mix?  A mother wants their children to grow into strong individuals with good values and morals but she must TRUST that she did her job well and they will have their missteps but

they will learn from the fall, maybe not immediate, but over time.  

Emotional Sunday & Crazy Monday - makes me long for my studio!

Had a very hectic & emotional Sunday and now dealing with a crazy  Monday makes me long for time in my studio or on my SUP.  Life is TOO short to not but just how does one fit in all in?  You have to Make each & every moment count. Do what makes you feel good not for the moment but in your life.  Will you regret what ever you plan to do or not do later? Will THIS matter years from now? Are you making a difference and treating those how you would like to be treated? These are the questions I try to ask myself on most days but some days I have to make hard decisions in the moment knowing that the angst I'm feeling now will pay off in the future.  

It's okay to fail - how else does anyone know you tried?

-

inner Peace

So true!

More time in the studio :-)

I am so excited to spend more time in my studio!  I have so many new ideas flowing  that I can't wait to start! One can dream for a studio as organized as this one!

Throw Back Thursday - Boy or Girl?

Wishing everyone a thankful, beautiful Thanksgiving.  Be safe in your travels.

Remember to Make it Count!

Thankfully yours,

Jill Noël

Thank you Veterans!

Dear Veterans:

     I can't thank you enough for all the sacrifices you went through and still go through for serving our country!  One day is truly not enough to honor you for your LIFETIME of service.

Sincerely, one of many thankful citizens, 

Jill Noël

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Cheers, 

Jill Martin, Designer

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Achieve!

Cheers, 

Jill Martin, Designer

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Wishing you a glorious day!

Kind regards,

Jill Noël
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Inspiration for Monday

Cheers, 

Jill Martin, Designer

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Coming Soon - Hawaiian Inspired Jewelry .........

Hope you are having a great start to the New Year!

I've been so inspired by the beautiful jewelry on the Hawaiian Islands and can't wait to get back to the studio to start my new designs! And the colors of the islands, water, foliage ....and the list goes on and on.

This has been a fantastic trip and stirred up the creativity within! Stay tuned for some awesome designs to follow.

Aloha,

Jill Noël

Do nothing - achieve everything!

Do nothing - achieve everything!
Creatively yours,

Jill Noël

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Holidays are fast approaching - are you ready?

Hello all,

Well how the heck did that happen?  It seemed like just yesterday we were starting off this year and now here we are in the last quarter with the holidays right around the corner.  

There is no better time than now to book your holiday jewelry making party which is a gift in and of itself!  You'll spend quality time expanding your skills, visiting with friends or loved ones (depending on your invited guests) and a brain boost to boot.  AND, walkaway with several beautiful gifts (like the one below) to share with someone or keep for yourself.

Don't delay - call today my calendar is booking up fast.

Creatively yours,

Jill Noël

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Fuel the Fire Within

Well, I've been on vacation for a week and it was great for renewed energy and focus both professionally and creatively.  I spent the last weekend in my studio enjoying the creative fire from within.  And for me, that is exactly what it is a fire from within which needs to be stoked and fueled to keep it burning.  I'm getting ready for the holidays are you?  

Remember to "Make it Count"

Creatively yours,

Jill Noël

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Thrown to the Wolves or Not?

My husband keeps saying they we've thrown our daughter out to the wolves! She, our baby, started college at age 17 - she turns 18 in October!

I, however, believe that we have sent a very strong capable young women out into the world to conquer it! Yes, at times I am fearful but I know that this is part of "me" missing her!

As long as she continues to make wise choices she will be fine. On the other hand I don't believe my husband expected the "empty nest" to hit him so hard! He misses her terribly and that was not something I anticipated nor did I plan for. So for me at this point I'm focused on helping him get through it. Wish me luck!

Oh that explain it!

Hmm yes it's been very chaotic in my life these last couple of weeks so this explains it all! I'm not too sure that I've been looking at this change as "great" but lesson learned it will be what I make it to be! So new mind set it will be a great change for me, my husband and my daughter! After almost 22 years we will be back to us! Having only a little under three years as "us" before baby made three it will be an exciting "new" change for us.

Looking forward to many spontaneous trips in the near future! We will see how strong this "us" can be!

Here's to making the new change in our lives count!

Happy Saturday!

Jill Noël