Mini Gem: Ruby

Mini Gem: RubyLiz Martones work shows an appreciation for timeless crafts with a modern approach. Martones BFA in Illustration from Syracuse University formalized her passion for the arts and continues to influence her work today. Moving beyond two dimensional drawing Liz started to experiment with different mediums to showcase her love of craft and color. Over the years my pen lines started turning into my grout lines and my patterns were coming alive through

About the artist Currently working out of New Orleans

Eggnog Ingredients: Milk chocolate (cocoa mass

Illustrated by Josie Portillo

It can be relied upon to return again and again offering hope and cheer

This process challenges my rational mental models and encourages seeing without preconceptions

"New England's Birds"

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Earrings are plated 1 micron thick

and we’re on the hunt for pumpkin

puff pastry

Today's system of international maritime signal flags was developed in the 19th century

favorite food to spit up)—plus a few "fill-in-your-own" pages—this cute little journal makes it simple for exhausted but well-meaning parents to capture all the sweet milestones and laughter-filled moments of life with their growing baby