Product & Storytelling Gallery
Translating life experience through art and rich storytelling
Air Collection
Story
The Medicine Wheel is a symbol found across many Indigenous nations. The teachings and concepts vary slightly between communities. However, the most common shared symbolism speaks to the four directions, natural elements, states of being, medicines, and phases of life. Our physical world is composed of four classic elements; water, fire, earth, and air. These elements are considered important energy forces and as a part of the medicine wheel, used as a guide and teaching tool for personal growth and learning.
Air.
We can’t see air, but we feel it on our skin. We observe its presence when the trees and flowers move. Without thinking, we immediately take a deep breath in, as if knowing air has mystical properties to soothe and settle our soul. The Air Collection is about slowing down and observing the world as is–not grieving the past or worrying about the future. This winter, let the air element inspire more mindful living and bring you back to the present moment.
Air.
We can’t see air, but we feel it on our skin. We observe its presence when the trees and flowers move. Without thinking, we immediately take a deep breath in, as if knowing air has mystical properties to soothe and settle our soul. The Air Collection is about slowing down and observing the world as is–not grieving the past or worrying about the future. This winter, let the air element inspire more mindful living and bring you back to the present moment.
Design Elements
The Air Collection introduces the geometric floral. The neutral hues connect back to the air element. The arrows, shapes, and accent lines point toward the center of the pattern representing the power of being present within one’s self.
Seasons Collection
Story
As humans, we experience different seasons of life. In spring, we might feel renewed, budding, and ready for the next adventure. Summer, at our peak, feeling loved, connected, and fulfilled. Fall, an opportunity to let go and clear what isn't serving us anymore. Then there is winter...when some of the tougher aspects of our life take the forefront. The winter season offers an invitation to dig deep and heal layers of unresolved emotional residue. May this collection inspire you to slow down and take note where you are, allowing yourself to feel into the season, life lessons, and healing that can take place. To offer yourself compassion and permission to nestle into the winter season for as long as you need.
Design Elements
Seasons introduces four main florals representing the four seasons; spring, summer, fall, and winter. The focus is winter, representing grief and the associated colors of black and grey. The flower shapes connect back to Chippewa woodland floral design.
Water Collection
Story
The Medicine Wheel is a symbol found across many Indigenous nations. The teachings and concepts vary slightly between communities. However, the most common shared symbolism speaks to the four directions, natural elements, states of being, medicines, and phases of life. Our physical world is composed of four classic elements; water, fire, earth, and air. These elements are considered important energy forces and as a part of the medicine wheel, used as a guide and teaching tool for personal growth and learning.
Water.
An element we cannot, as humans, live without. On a high vibrational scale, water represents cleansing, purifying, movement, and fluidity. With its polarizing nature, it also symbolizes coldness, stillness, and destruction–an energy of danger and darkness. The Water Collection is about moving through uncertainty and fear with self-compassion. Let courage be your north star as you navigate the uncharted waters of fear and brave the horizon for new adventures.
Design Elements
The Water Collection introduces the water floral. The teal and blue hues connect back to the water element. The curved outlines and soft shapes celebrate Chippewa woodland floral design.
My Calling is Culture Collection
Story
The My Calling is Culture Collection represents the blending of cultures. It reflects the experience of Tessa’s family migration from the Indigenous prairie lands of southern Manitoba, North Dakota, and Montana to the Pacific Northwest to Coast Salish territory. The collection is a reminder to honor all facets of ourselves, unique heritage, background, communities, and experiences. A personal calling of acceptance, inclusion, and self-love. Let it rekindle the cultural calling in you.
Design Elements
The My Calling is Culture Collection introduces the salmon tail floral, a design inspired from a tattered button blanket belonging to Tessa’s grandmother Mary Sayers. Through the refurbishment of the blanket into a stole, a salmon tail was combined with florals to highlight both Coast Salish and Chippewa woodland design. The Coast Salish design elements were created by Tessa’s father, Michael Sayers, an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and trained artist in Coast Salish formline.
Earth Collection
Story
The Medicine Wheel is a symbol found across many Indigenous nations. The teachings and concepts vary slightly between communities. However, the most common shared symbolism speaks to the four directions, natural elements, states of being, medicines, and phases of life. Our physical world is composed of four classic elements; water, fire, earth, and air. These elements are considered important energy forces and as a part of the medicine wheel, used as a guide and teaching tool for personal growth and learning.
Earth.
All living things are supported by earth, the foundation of all the elements. Its energy pulls in as if coaxing one back to motherly love and security. The Earth Collection is about connecting to this safe energy and trusting it will be there for you. Whenever you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed, take a moment to close your eyes and feel the ground beneath you. This fall, let go of holding space alone and connect with the energy of mother earth to ground and re-center your soul.
Earth.
All living things are supported by earth, the foundation of all the elements. Its energy pulls in as if coaxing one back to motherly love and security. The Earth Collection is about connecting to this safe energy and trusting it will be there for you. Whenever you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed, take a moment to close your eyes and feel the ground beneath you. This fall, let go of holding space alone and connect with the energy of mother earth to ground and re-center your soul.
Design Elements
The Earth Collection introduces fall florals. The red, maroon, yellow, brown, and orange hues connect back to the earth element. The flowers with root systems represent grounding into the soil and celebrate Chippewa woodland floral design.
Messenger Collection
Story
The Messenger Collection is inspired by the story of Omakakii, the Chippewa frog who became very sick because of contaminated pond water. Omakakii was confused as to why Creator chose her to bear this hardship when other frogs were healthy. Labon, a wise Hopi frog, told Omakakii that Creator only allows the strong to carry such burdens. He said Omakakii was a messenger to the people about the importance of taking care of mother earth and themselves. Her sickness was part of healing the collective community and a sign of her strength. This collection is dedicated to anyone who is journeying through life with a health challenge. May it give a different perspective in the struggles you are facing. Let it be a reminder you have the strength to heal and the medicine teachings to share with others.
Design Elements
The Messenger Collection introduces Omakakii (oh-ma-kaw-key), the Chippewa frog. The green and yellow hues connect back to color markings on amphibians. The curved outlines and soft shapes tie back to Chippewa woodland floral design.
*This story was told to Tessa Sayers by her Hopi friend, Brian Labon in 2012, as an effort to help Tessa accept and cope with a newly diagnosed autoimmune disease.
*This story was told to Tessa Sayers by her Hopi friend, Brian Labon in 2012, as an effort to help Tessa accept and cope with a newly diagnosed autoimmune disease.
Fire & Ice Collection
Story
The Fire & Ice Collection highlights duality. Inspired by Iceland, the land of fire and ice, it’s home to both glaciers and volcanoes. Within miles of desolate landscape and rough terrain, you turn a corner to the most beautiful green hillsides and magnificent waterfalls. One can focus on the dreary, isolated, and rough aspects of the island, or with a slight shift in perspective, notice untouched beauty all around. May this collection inspire a change in focus to a brighter lens of positivity. What you give energy to expands. Desires may not come as you envision, they may not come at all. But this isn’t about getting what you want, but a reminder of what you already have. Let it gently nudge you to look for beauty all around, as it will mirror that beauty back to you.
Design Elements
Inspired by a trip to Iceland, the Fire & Ice Collection introduces the purple Alaskan Lupin which adorns open meadows and mountain sides throughout Iceland. The blue and red hues connect back to the duality of fire and ice. The symmetrical pattern represents the mirroring aspect of one's vibrational focus. White vined florals tie back to traditional Chippewa woodland floral design.
The Fire & Ice Collection highlights duality. Inspired by Iceland, the land of fire and ice, it’s home to both glaciers and volcanoes. Within miles of desolate landscape and rough terrain, you turn a corner to the most beautiful green hillsides and magnificent waterfalls. One can focus on the dreary, isolated, and rough aspects of the island, or with a slight shift in perspective, notice untouched beauty all around. May this collection inspire a change in focus to a brighter lens of positivity. What you give energy to expands. Desires may not come as you envision, they may not come at all. But this isn’t about getting what you want, but a reminder of what you already have. Let it gently nudge you to look for beauty all around, as it will mirror that beauty back to you.
Design Elements
Inspired by a trip to Iceland, the Fire & Ice Collection introduces the purple Alaskan Lupin which adorns open meadows and mountain sides throughout Iceland. The blue and red hues connect back to the duality of fire and ice. The symmetrical pattern represents the mirroring aspect of one's vibrational focus. White vined florals tie back to traditional Chippewa woodland floral design.
Wedding Collection
Story
The Wedding Collection was inspired by the wedding of Tessa Sayers and Jeremy Logsdon. After getting engaged, Tessa started planning and realized she wanted to create her own wedding invitation with woodland design elements that were Chippewa, Cree, and Metis in nature. She loved the simplicity, sophistication, and symbolism of the design, and therefore decided to create a specific collection in honor of the wedding, but more importantly the theme of connection, commitment, and love.
Design Elements
The primary focus of the design is the strawberry, because of its shape, it is often referred to as the 'heart berry' in Anishinaabe (means first or original people) culture. The strawberry is an important food and medicinal plant for many Indigenous peoples.
The Wedding Collection was inspired by the wedding of Tessa Sayers and Jeremy Logsdon. After getting engaged, Tessa started planning and realized she wanted to create her own wedding invitation with woodland design elements that were Chippewa, Cree, and Metis in nature. She loved the simplicity, sophistication, and symbolism of the design, and therefore decided to create a specific collection in honor of the wedding, but more importantly the theme of connection, commitment, and love.
Design Elements
The primary focus of the design is the strawberry, because of its shape, it is often referred to as the 'heart berry' in Anishinaabe (means first or original people) culture. The strawberry is an important food and medicinal plant for many Indigenous peoples.
Winter Sunrise Collection
Story
Winter Sunrise Collection is inspired by real flowers that can survive throughout the winter months. The collection represents resilience, determination, and perseverance. Beautiful things can withstand harsh elements. With a deep root system and perspective of sunlight, these willful flowers are determined to welcome spring. May this collection inspire you to keep moving forward. Look for the sun after each passing storm. Let it remind you of your inner strength, capable nature, and unwavering will to seek the light.
Design Elements
Winter Sunrise introduces the hardiest flowers on earth; winter jasmine, winterberry, english primrose, crocus, and glory of the snow. The flowers pop on a light background to represent snow with a large sun in the middle to welcome each plant in the morning. The colors and flower shapes connect back to Chippewa woodland floral design.
Winter Sunrise Collection is inspired by real flowers that can survive throughout the winter months. The collection represents resilience, determination, and perseverance. Beautiful things can withstand harsh elements. With a deep root system and perspective of sunlight, these willful flowers are determined to welcome spring. May this collection inspire you to keep moving forward. Look for the sun after each passing storm. Let it remind you of your inner strength, capable nature, and unwavering will to seek the light.
Design Elements
Winter Sunrise introduces the hardiest flowers on earth; winter jasmine, winterberry, english primrose, crocus, and glory of the snow. The flowers pop on a light background to represent snow with a large sun in the middle to welcome each plant in the morning. The colors and flower shapes connect back to Chippewa woodland floral design.
