About

I'm Tessa, the paper flower artist behind Fleurel. Based in Hobsonville Point, Auckland, I handcraft each flower petal by petal, leaf by leaf. My goal is to create blooms that last - whether it's a gift, a wedding bouquet, or a keepsake for a special moment.

By day I work full-time as a software engineer, and by night (and weekends!) you'll find me surrounded by crepe paper, paints, and floral wire. What began as a relaxing creative outlet has grown into a small side business, and I'm excited to share my work with you.

Even though Fleurel started as a passion project, I approach every flower as a piece of art, crafted with care and attention to detail.

- Tessa Sawada