The Start of Something New

There’s something quietly powerful about new beginnings.
Sage & Sand began as an idea in the middle of a season of change - a vision to help women build brands that felt calm, authentic and deeply connected to who they are.
After years of teaching, creating and guiding others, I realised that success doesn’t have to come from chaos, it can be built gently, with purpose.

My journey into branding and design wasn’t a straight path. It grew from years of teaching, nurturing creativity, and watching how women (myself included) often downplay their own brilliance.

It also began through the process of building my own brands, Mellisa Turner Art and ClassPerks, where I learned first-hand how thoughtful design and aligned storytelling can transform not just a business but your confidence within it.

Sage & Sand became a space for those women. A reminder that your business can feel like you, not a version of you that fits someone else’s blueprint.

I don’t believe in pressure-filled launches or overnight transformations.
I believe in slow growth, alignment and thoughtful storytelling - blending strategy with soul so that every design, every word, every choice feels right.

Your brand should feel peaceful, intentional and personal; a reflection of your story and your energy. Every Sage & Sand project begins with connection and ends with clarity.

This space will grow into more than just a design studio.
It will be a creative home for entrepreneurs who crave clarity and calm. A place for guides, reflections and honest conversations about building a business that supports your life, not the other way around.

Whether you’re starting your first venture, rebranding or simply dreaming up what’s next, I hope you find something here that inspires you to create from peace, not pressure.

If you’re standing at the start of something new too, welcome!
You don’t have to rush. You don’t have to do it alone.
Let’s build something that feels beautifully aligned.