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08/31/2026

✨ Clarity + Connection✨

Having cancer changes everything. Life as you once knew it is gone, and the world looks completely different on the other side of a diagnosis. It puts what truly matters into sharp focus, and gives you a strange kind of clarity—especially about people.

I have been deeply moved by those who stepped up to surround me with love, selflessness, and grace. Some of the biggest waves of support came from unexpected places and casual acquaintances. Whether through a quick message or a massive gesture, every act of kindness has left a permanent mark on my heart.

On the flip side, some people disappeared. Honestly? It’s been a painful blessing. It quieted the noise and weeded out the dynamic where I was giving without receiving. I’ve always been generous with my time, energy, and talents, and while cancer hasn't changed my open heart--it has taught me to protect myself. Quality over quantity, always.

Time is far too precious to waste. I am choosing to anchor myself to the genuine, high-vibing souls who meet me with love—and I know this season will continue to bring even more wonderful people into my path.

To everyone walking alongside me: thank you for being here 🤍

08/24/2026

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Chemo Update • Round 3 ✨

This round took a turn I didn’t expect…

Instead of the usual post-chemo dip, I found myself holding steady. A little mix-up with my steroid schedule kept the heavy fatigue at bay just a bit longer, and staying dedicated to my recovery routine did the rest. No nausea—just quiet moments where my mind tried to play tricks on me. When you aren't feeling the physical crash, you start to ask yourself: Is it working?

The mental battle is easily the heaviest aspect of this journey, and waiting for my scan until after round 4 or 5 takes real patience. But I’m choosing to anchor myself right here in the present.

I'm hanging in there. I'll rest when I need to. I'm overflowing with gratitude, and so inspired to create this week. I'm so happy to say--the kiln is running! I’m working hard to get my "In Full Bloom" collection glazed and delivered to Willow | Chesterton in time for this Saturday’s event ✨

Life is beautiful--even in the middle of the storm. Sending out light, strength, and immaculate vibes to each of you for the week ahead. You’ve got this, friends. ✨

08/18/2026

What I think is kind of chic --
Jules' Style ✨✨✨✨✨✨

08/17/2026

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✨ Chemo • Round Three ✨

Real talk—you’re used to seeing my positive outlook, and I’m still in that mindset, but I’m also a realist. As a true libra, my life is all about balance: staying grounded while dealing with the heavy reality of this situation.

Today marks my halfway point with chemo, which means we’re starting conversations about surgery. We won’t know our exact options until scans are complete, so right now it’s all unknown and out of my control. Triple positive breast cancer is aggressive, and being told early on that surgery wouldn’t save my ni**le or ar**la was a lot to process. Overnight, you go from making weekend plans and designing your next collection to being a full-time cancer patient fighting for your life.

The toll on my body is real. My skin is fragile, my hands get shaky while I’m creating, and catching a glimpse of myself in the mirror can be jarring. I don't recognize the person looking back at me. I’m embracing the Sinéad look, but I miss my long hair, my signature Jules bun, and my eyebrows. "Chemo face" brings stares from strangers when my head is bare—making my treatment center one of the few places where I feel totally comfortable and welcomed without second glances.

It’s okay for me to feel all of this. This is heavy, unfair, and scary. I'm nervous. I’m anxious. I'm putting it out here so I don’t have to carry it all inside, and please--I don't need anyone telling me to feel differently. Sharing the hard parts is only fair if I’m sharing the wins.

Despite the endless "what ifs," Larz Putchaven and I made a promise to each other on day one to fight this with everything we’ve got, and that’s exactly what we’re doing.

Thank you to everyone continuing to show up, check in, and stand in our corner. Knowing so many of you are on my side means the world 🤍

08/14/2026

Life Currently 🤍 Still living that Little House on the Prairie life over here, taking things one day at a time like so many of you. I hope you’re all safe and healthy—it’s been so moving to see our community show up for each other right now.

Quick chemo update: everything is moving right along as scheduled with no interruptions. Monday is my halfway mark, and I’m holding out hope for good scan results very soon. 🤞

What’s happening in the studio:
❤️ Linocut Prints: Open Hands • Open Heart prints are being made this weekend and heading out early next week!

🛍️ Story Sale: Head over to my S A L E highlight on IG to shop available pieces. More to come soon!

🌻 "In Full Bloom" Collection: I’ve poured so much love into this pottery line. Aiming to launch at Willow's August 29th event—fingers crossed!

✨ Custom Wall Hangings: I'm still taking commissions! My timelines may be a tad bit longer, but my creativity is flowinnngg! I'm making some of the best work of my life. Send a DM if you’re ready to bring some Moral Fibers into your space.

Take care of yourselves, and each other ❤️

08/11/2026

Tonight's private class at Willow is cancelled due to power outages from tornado damage in Chesterton. Once we can assess power restoration, we will reschedule--probably a couple different dates to cater to all workshop students.

Stay safe!

08/09/2026

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✨New Custom ✨

Not gonna lie—a small part of me wanted to keep this one. But it truly belongs in its new home. Designed for a client whose style is equal parts untamed and classic, this piece finds the balance between organic texture and refined elegance.

I laid the foundation for this piece back in April. Then life happened—and everything paused. Since coming back to the studio with a renewed creative energy, I’ve been letting the art take the lead, challenging myself with new techniques and enjoying the pure act of creation.

The result is a study in texture: rich, organic depth offset by gold metal tube beads and metallic-threaded cord designed to highlight the gold accents in my client’s interior. Neutrals are the foundation of this timeless custom art—designed to transition effortlessly across rooms, and even homes, for years to come.

DM to discuss a custom piece for your space. ✨

08/06/2026

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✨Unsolicited Design Advice✨

Before my life changed in an instant--I'd planned to get back to my interior design roots. And while I do have a really cool custom interior installation project in the works (more on that later ), I haven't been able to jump in feet first--juuust yet.

So, I thought I'd have some fun here ~ I get to chat about my passion for interior design, and you get free design tips to use or not. Or, you can hire me to help you 😏

Can we talk curtains?

Curtains are one of the most impactful elements in interior design because they bridge the gap between hard architectural surfaces and soft, lived-in comfort. Beyond controlling light and privacy, window treatments influence room acoustics, scale, color balance, and spatial flow.

A good curtain and rod combo can be the finishing touch in making a space feel complete...and oh, so cozy. This applies to both residential and commercial applications.

Fabric absorbs sound and helps with noise reduction. Adding thick curtains prevents sound from bouncing off hard glass windows and plaster walls, making a room feel quieter and warmer, acoustically speaking.

More tips in the comments! ⬇️

Drop your questions here and DM if you'd like to have some pro assistance!

08/04/2026

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but know everything
lost will be recovered
when we drift into the
arms of the undiscovered

08/03/2026

I’m baaaacckkk ✨

After the sheer nightmare of the experience after my first round of chemo, my husband and I knew something had to change. We decided to trust our instincts and put together an all-natural support plan to fight the severe nausea and systemic toll—and I am beyond grateful to report: it worked.

The proof is in the contrast:
•Time knocked down: 4 days vs. 8 days
•Prescription meds used: Zero
•Nausea & appetite support: RSO tablets only
•Sickness: Zero vomiting vs. 3 full days of illness
•Weight loss: 5 lbs vs. a shocking 22 lbs
•Fuel: Plain carb diet & steady healing

It’s hard to even type out what that first round was like. At my lowest point, I genuinely didn’t know if I could endure a full course of treatment if that was what survival required. It was frightening in ways I wasn't prepared for—waking up in the middle of the night screaming for help from vivid nightmares, severe insomnia, terrifying hallucinations, and the fear that my own mind was slipping away.

While stress and other things played a role, I know in my gut it was a toxic cocktail of drug interactions—interactions I explicitly asked about, only to be dismissed by a caretaker with a shoulder-shrug and an "everyone responds differently". I removed that practitioner from my care team immediately after what I'd experienced.

"Everyone responds differently" might be a convenience for a busy system, but it isn't enough for me. I expect more, and I am demanding it now.

I am not just a diagnosis. I am a woman fighting for her future—a wife, a mother, a friend, an artist, and a dreamer with so much left to create and experience in this life.

Know that I will keep advocating for myself, trusting my intuition, and standing up for my own body until every last cell remembers how to heal. 🌿✨

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