Buon Natale!

Or Merry Christmas in Italian! I was inspired by my trip to Italy this summer and decided to create a holiday card. Visiting Italy and learning about who I was and where all of my traditions came from was the most fulfilling experience of my life. Learning about how brave the families were that immigrated over to the US. Taking their old Italian traditions and mixing them into a new place. I am so proud to call myself not just Italian, but an Italian American!

Wedding in Wine Country

I got home last night and at my front door was letter!  I know it sounds silly, but with all the email and texting these days I get extremely excited when I get a piece of real mail. I knew exactly what it was when I went to open it.  One of my best friends is getting married! NYC meets Sonoma wine country! I had so much fun designing this for my friend and her wonderful fiance.  They truly have a one of a kind love story! Congrats!

The Luck of the Draw

'Tis the season to be creative!  Taking on the challenge of another calendar swap for my mom. Four seasons, four suits!

And because the party is a poliana, it truly is "The Luck of the Draw"! Enjoy!

Meant to bee...

Brand Identity for a wedding stationary and event details company in Philadelphia.  If you weren't aware, bees can be super fun to illustrate and hand draw with an ink quill pen if you are willing to take the time.  Here are a few different options I gave the client. Enjoy the flight!

I'm a little teapot

In honor of my new kitchen I made a brand new teapot! I currently own a Le Creuset bright yellow tea kettle. I figured to match I would create a beautiful white teapot with yellow flower details. My first attempt at making a teapot in years. It pours perfect! Can't wait to start using it!

17th Annual Calendar Party!

For the past 17 years my mother has had a calendar party poliana.  It can get pretty crazy with up to 30 woman fighting for "Bigger Boxes to write in" or "the funniest quotes".  It is a time to look forward to each year, wondering which calendar I will have for the next 12 months. My mother always makes me design an invite for her friends.  This year I decided to spice it up, step away from the computer and remember the importance of taking your time and going back to the basics. This design represents the change of season within the letters of that special word that represents time to come and time past.

Wedding in a field of Poppies!

On a beautiful May afternoon a young man and a woman got married in a field of poppies... I believe that is how my brother would tell it.  And what a wonderful wedding it was, perfect weather, beautiful music, and a pop of color. Check out the colors and fun we had with this poppy inspired wedding at the John Audubon Center in Audubon, PA!

photos by: Justin & Mary Marantz          www.justinmarantz.com