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.

My friend and coworker recently shared an earring selfie of her in the new Blooming Quill earrings! I didn't even notice I was creating and shipping them directly to herself, until later when I received an email explaining "Thank you for the beautiful quill earrings— my husband bought me a pair for my birthday". I always see when guys order though and I'm like ooo! Obviously these men who are constantly putting in orders, are naturally keepers or have to be either really cool to rock my gems. Either way, I appreciate both sides of the spectrum. Keep it up boys!

This Valentine's Day, I am releasing a limited supply of 30 Special Edition Raspberry Mini Four Medicine Medallions. Love and healing is in the air. Share this gift with loved ones spreading happiness and empowering self love. 

Just as cool, below are a FREE downloadable PDF of Ojibwe Valentines Day Cards put together by yours truly. Print and share all the feels and good vibes with Ojibwe Valentines Day Cards. Using these cards does not guarantee success for "snagging" nor do they help with rejection. Enjoy and use at your own discretion. 

With the weather warming, the sun staying out longer, and the joys of warmer weather boosting moral, I am finally able to write this post. I won't front completely; this is probably one of two of the hardest things I will write about this year. I will forever remain transparent in my writing, and I will never censor the truth even if it's hard to bare. 

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!