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Burbank, CA

Supporting the expansion of a plant nursery and home goods store dedicated to community engagement and empowering women.

• Mission: Creating a vibrant, welcoming space for individuals to connect with nature, learn about plant care, and explore home decoration through educational workshops and community events.  
• Diversity and Empowerment: As the only Black woman-owned plant nursery in the area, Tansy celebrates diversity and empowers women, particularly those in underserved communities, through business opportunities and community engagement.  
• Product Offering: Curated selection of plants, home decor, and unique art pieces sourced ethically from artisans and charitable organizations worldwide.  
• Sustainability and Creativity: Promoting sustainability through eco-friendly practices while inspiring creativity with DIY workshops and artistic home decor options.  
• Growth Strategy: Expanding through franchising to extend Tansy’s impact and reach, fostering greater community involvement and encouraging a greener future.  
• Community Engagement: Tansy fosters a sense of community by hosting workshops that promote sustainability and creativity, allowing customers to engage in plant arrangement and crafting.  

Tansy is a unique plant nursery and home goods store based in Burbank, California, founded by Shawna Christian, and recently expanded to Seattle. As the only Black woman-owned plant store in the area, Tansy embodies diversity and community spirit, offering a curated selection of plants and home decor sourced ethically from artisans and charitable organizations worldwide.

The company aims to create a vibrant and welcoming space for individuals to connect with nature, learn about plant care, and explore home decoration through workshops and community events. With a mission to empower women in underserved communities, Tansy is embarking on a franchising journey to extend its impact and reach.

This fundraising initiative seeks to support Tansy’s expansion by broadening inventory, enhancing educational programs, and fostering community engagement, all while promoting sustainability and creativity. By investing in Tansy, supporters can help cultivate a greener future and contribute to a movement that celebrates the beauty of nature and the importance of diversity within the entrepreneurial landscape.

Company Info

Tansy is a plant nursery and home goods store offering a variety of plants and unique decor, along with workshops to promote creativity and sustainability.

Tansy is a plant nursery and home goods store that operates in Seattle and Burbank. Founded by Shawna Christian, the business focuses on providing a diverse collection of plants, home decor, and unique art pieces. Tansy aims to help customers transform their living and working spaces into vibrant environments that reflect individual styles. The store offers a range of products, including various types of plants, pottery, textiles, and storage solutions. In addition to retail, Tansy hosts workshops and events that promote creativity and sustainability, allowing customers to engage in activities such as plant arrangement and crafting. The business emphasizes a connection to nature and supports individual artists by selling handmade items from various cultures. With a mission to inspire joy and creativity, Tansy seeks to create a welcoming community for those interested in enhancing their homes with natural elements and artistic decor.