A message from Tyler
My wish was to make something as lovely as you. Though I know I could never achieve that. But if I could come close to capturing a feeling, the feeling we're all sharing in, and allow you to take that with you into your lives. This was a pursuit worth reaching for.
From the conventions to meet ups to random run ins in all places on this planet, this is our secret handshake. A symbol of the community and friendships you all have built and I am humbly a member of. A way to take the feeling we get when we're all together and take it with us. A way to take pride in the world you've created with each other. Many will see it as just a beautiful piece of shining jewelry (my mom has been stopped constantly) but those who know will know it's deeper meaning. I spent hundreds of hours to bring this to life in just the right way. From a box design I've never seen that will hopefully serve you for years to an elegant bracelet fit for anyone young or old and of all sizes. To me it feels universal while being personal, filled with personality. The look and feel had to be just so as to be an attempt to capture the thoughtfulness of you all. You never cease to inspire me and this again is simply a reaction to that. The quality should be high as it's been worn tested for a year now by family, friends and myself. Something I insisted on before bringing it to you. My hope was to make it accessible to everyone while maintaining the highest quality. This was the biggest undertaking yet and my hope is that this is a way to take me and everyone in this community along with you so no matter where you are you are not alone.
I can't wait to be snapping half hearts together with you all soon and to see you all having a good bit of fun with this.
Forever at your service,
Ty
A message from Tyler
Ty + Js
This project was years in the making. 232 images. Some of your favourites. Many never before seen. Spanning a life long friendship, with a peak at our story.
From the day he asked to borrow my camera to this, decades later. Talent is rare, friendship rarer. Your enthusiasm for our collaboration has inspired this. You are why it’s here.
So many of you have asked in various ways for something that would scratch this itch. So we made this for you, with all of the love we could muster.
Picked at random, some may even arrive with a signed something… my way to say thank you. This book, born of friendship, is yours as much as it is ours.
Forever at your service,
Ty
A MESSAGE FROM TYLER
I started this tradition as a way to stay connected to the important people in my life and to tell them “thank you, I love you and I’m thinking of you" during this most cherished of holidays. What this means to you and the different ways you it finds it's way into your lives couldn't make me happier. When I created it I had one intention; To create something beautiful that makes you feel included, cherished and deeply appreciated. Hopefully I've succeed in that.
I made it with people I love, just a few of us, and if you choose to share this with the people you love and then the people they love what a wonderful thing that would be. There may even be a special surprise inside.
Made with great care and consideration by my hands and the hands of my family and friends, I hope this brings you joy. Because this is for you. Happy holidays & welcome to the family. 🤍
Gratefully yours,
Ty