My first piece always is for a friend, a unique gem that is inspired by their aesthetic, personality, and/or magic. I've heard from a few traditionally you give your first creation as a gift, an offering. This collection started, in the same manner, one gift stemming into these six sparkling beauties. I first created a Mandala "Manoomin" Wild Rice for a colleague for her Birthday, my first friend in graduate school. We were the "Angels of Harlem" my mom would say, as we were both far from home and living in Harlem. My present for her to carry home.

My priority is making to carry home.  

The Gold Collection is six shimmering jewels brushed of gold foil born to shine. Each touch of gold produces a twinkle when wearing with a similar smooth texture as my other pieces. Below are my gorgeous cousins to model to assist in capturing all the glimmer and rawness. Miigwetch, thank you for being exactly yourselves, Sydni Voakes & Ti'ia Friisvall!

Common Milkweed. Shaaboosigan Aniibiishan. Choke Cherry. Asasaweminan. Harebell. Adota’gon. Strawberry. Ode’iminan. Blueberry. Miinan. Sunflower. Giizis Waabigwan. White Sage. Mashkodewashk. 

THE RINGS ARE HERE! I am so happy to be sharing work that can help people in a healing way and now in new elegant wearables. I get to plant a seed and bring awareness to slow healing. The rings have arrived! Rings were naturally the next step, specifically using the Four Medicines. It all started with the creation of the Four Medicine Medallions, the necklaces were developed when I, myself needed a tangible strength and connection to the Creator, my people, and the land. A close friend actually gave me the idea, when our people were at Standing Rock, she insisted our people needed their roots to persevere. I agreed and it all clicked. I want strength, cleansing, healing, and most importantly hope readily available and accessible to all. I believe our medicines should be used more in everyday life. A contemporary medicine bundle to carry on, as a carrier of tradition.

The Four Medicines are collected locally or from other Native-supporting/Native-owned businesses. These are our scared medicines which hold and keep our connection to Mother Earth and although they have more specific meanings from First Nation to First Nation, we must understand and be mindful they represent the stories of resilience from the past, present and toward the future. These sacred medicines connect you to who they are, it strengthens you.

Mark your calendar, set an alarm, tell your mom to remind you, or do all of the above like I do! I am so excited to finally be able in this new direction and I thank you for your patience, this total control freak had to make sure everything was prepped and semi - perfect. 

Furthermore, I do have a story bitter sweet story to share as well. Which do you want first the bitter or the sweet? Well, I'll just surprise you! I happened to get an amazing opportunity, I selected by one of the coolest Magazines in Indian Country, Native Max Magazine, to featured as "A Designer to Watch". An amazing honor to join other amazing women in their "The Native Women Arise" March 2018 issue, which I am all about!! Wahoooo! 

But, I happened to be in the middle of the ocean on a cruise ship with no service or wifi. YES, that's the bitter, so I missed the opportunity! Whomp!

Instead of being super bummed (which I am, so don't remind me *cry face*), the one time I was thought I should totally just turn off. But, any missed opportunity or even rejection will never be just brushed off or wasted, but used as reinvigoration to energize, revitalize, and rejuvenate a refined state of clarity, so I'll share my magazine feature and "A Designer to Watch" spread here!

My most recent journey has come from my privileges in education and my confidence in art. I have entered the world of Tribal Politics and Public Health. I was born Native and being born Native means your were automatically born into politics. Working in my Tribal Clinic has brought me the most success and challenges in my life so far. What keeps me continuing in the work of prevention is getting to assist in the healing journey of my family.

Though... October is for getting extra dark and cozy. Everything is an acceptable and fair game, no excuses why you're wearing lipsticks named Dead of Knight, Exorcism and LUV, Bloodmilk and Magical Unicorn...

Even if Magical Unicorn lips are a one night stand, you know what remains timeless!? A little TLE, the unique Tashina Lee Emery original's that no matter the season you can wear my work, and of course... black. But, please do, remain tempted and rock spooky maxi's and know that fuzzy, sleepy nap-time layers are always a must this season especially. Although, mysterious and cozy are two extremes opposite of the October spectrum, they both look fabulous with the Cedar Awakening collection - which happens to be my all time favorite earring!