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Pssst friends, it’s my birthday today 🤭🎂!!

Pssst friends, it’s my birthday today 🤭🎂!! And I’m still in my pjs as I post this from Canada 😆. I gotta be honest with you, this birthday feels a bit different. After so many setbacks and life plans derailed with covid, and now my apt in nyc, I can’t shake the feeling that I’m not quite where I thought I would be at this age and on this day.

Will I ever get married or become a mother?! Do I even want to BE a mother?! Will I stay in NYC forever or will I pack up all my things and begin again somewhere new? Maybe Paris?! How big do I want my business to become? When will enough success be enough success? And then my mind quiets and I forgive myself for not having a single answer to any of those questions.

For today, I’m grateful to be alive, to hear the eager chatter of my family outside my bedroom door, waiting to wish me a happy birthday. I know now, possibly more than any other year before, that I’m loved…a lot…by many, many people so very dear to me, near and far. Today I’m hopeful because with every radical disruption in life comes the possibility for something NEW and BETTER!!

Despite all the uncertainties that lie ahead, and the ever growing pressure of feeling like my time is tick tick ticking away, I can be certain above all that I’m so extraordinarily grateful for each and every one of YOU. Starting Travel Write Draw was without question one of the greatest decisions I have ever made in my life. This community fills me with so much joy and pride every single day. I still pinch myself over what we’ve built together.

This post has ended up being far longer than I intended it to be so if you made it this far, thank you for being so committed 🤗. My hope is that by being so honest and candid about where I’m at with my life, it will help anyone in a similar position to feel less alone. It is brave to be vulnerable and wear your heart on your sleeve. The beauty lies in the breaking down of facades. And with that, it’s time to start my special day!!

All my love and happy birthday to me 😍!! xx MM

I know it’s the last day of Summer BUT I’m ove

I know it’s the last day of Summer BUT I’m over here pinching myself from my first ever holiday wrapping paper 😭🎁!! This hits different. I can’t even count the number of years I’ve been wanting to see my art used in this way 🥺. Back when I was a fashion illustration student at FIT, I took a surface pattern design class and it was without question my favourite course of my AAS degree. It was an opportunity to combine my illustration skills together with my love of fashion and travel to create artwork for cards, wrapping paper, and more. I loved that class so much I even contemplated doing a second associates in Surface Pattern Design. But here we are, 10 years later, and my career has FINALLY come full circle. I know I’ve said this before but never ever give up. Your art belongs wherever you have the courage to believe it does. Thank you @Dogwood.Hill for making this dream possible!! Both of my wrapping paper designs and all of my other stationery goodies are available to purchase NOW at the link in my bio 👏🏼🥰. All my love xx MM

Sweet Friends!! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU fr

Sweet Friends!! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for all the purchases you’ve made thus far from the new collection!! Your response has absolutely blown us all away!! I cannot wait for you to receive your purchases in your hands.

Until then, I wanted to post a lil closeup of the Empire Holiday piece which had been swirling in my head for many months prior to actually painting 😍🎁⛸!! I love how the @Dogwood.Hill team pulled out the skaters to make a repeat print that lines the envelopes, wrapping paper, tags, notebooks and more.

Collaborations like this are so incredibly special because you get to discover your art through fresh eyes. It makes me feel all the more close to you guys knowing that a small piece of me will be with you as you exchange notes and gifts with your loved ones. Wishing you all a gorgeous weekend ahead. All my love xx MM

Y’all know I couldn’t possibly launch this col

Y’all know I couldn’t possibly launch this collection without a suite devoted to the EMPIRE STATE 😍🗽!! And with that, the @Dogwood.Hill x @TravelWriteDraw Holiday 2021 Stationery Collection is officially available to SHOP!! Head to the link in my bio now to get your hands on all your favorite pieces and more ❤️. I’m so curious to know, which design/city/suite is your favorite?! Leave your thoughts below!! As always, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your gorgeous love and support. You all mean the absolute world to me and I thank my lucky stars every single day to have you in my life!! All my love, xx MM

A couple of years ago, a dream luxury client in Lo

A couple of years ago, a dream luxury client in London approached me about illustrating a fun border for their menu design. They asked if I had ever done something like that before. I said I hadn’t yet but that I had no doubt I could. A week or so went by and they eventually wrote back to say that they loved my art but would prefer to use me to hand paint on their handbags. They just didn’t see my artwork as a border on their menus. I was crushed. I felt as though I had been pigeonholed as an artist on the type of projects I could work on…

Well, fast forward two years later, and I’ve created more border art for holiday menu and invitation design options than I ever could have imagined!! Let this post stand as proof that your art belongs wherever you dream it does!! You write the script. Never stop believing in yourself and the power of your dreams 🥰. And with that, there is just 1 DAY to go before the @Dogwood.Hill x @TravelWriteDraw Holiday 2021 Stationery Collection Drops!! I cannot WAIT for you to see all the items available tomorrow. Until then, goodnight darlings!! xx MM

I’ve always had an affinity for Fall since it’

I’ve always had an affinity for Fall since it’s my birthday season 🤭🥰🍃🍁🍂. So naturally I loved escaping into this New England farmhouse scene I created as illustration 3/4 for #MarriottBonvoy’s animated 2021 ads!! Swipe 👈🏼 to see this piece come alive in motion and be on the lookout for it across FB, IG, and Pinterest 😍. All my love xx MM

Since the Brits won yesterday 😂🎾, I’m goin

Since the Brits won yesterday 😂🎾, I’m going to share my favorite English inspired print which drops in just 4 days: the Union Jack Mules 🇬🇧 x Candy Cane Repeat 💖!! I have my momma to thank for this design as well since she was the one who suggested the British flag be the shoe bow and that the candy canes also have their own respective lil ties 🎀🥰. The details are everything!! Can you tell how much I’ve been missing London from these designs? So unbelievably excited for this @Dogwood.Hill!! xx MM

I typically never post twice in the same day so ap

I typically never post twice in the same day so apologies in advance 😆. I just wanted to send all the good vibes to my fellow Canadian @leylahannietennis who is competing in the @usopen Women’s Singles Final today 😍🇨🇦🎾!!

I feel so lucky I was able to watch her play this past Tuesday in one of the greatest matches I’ve ever witnessed against @elisvitolina. Tennis has saved me so many times this year and these past 6.5 weeks (which have been unimaginably tough) are no exception.

Special shout-out to my amazing instructor @diiiana99 who accompanied me this week and my tennis partner bestie @mbcelli for taking me the week prior. I have so many wonderful new people in my life thanks to this sport!! Beyond grateful. All my love xx MM

Good Morning, loves!! There are just 6 days to go

Good Morning, loves!! There are just 6 days to go till the @Dogwood.Hill x @TravelWriteDraw Holiday 2021 Stationery Collection Drops 😍!! And here’s a little glimpse of the next city suite in the collection 🤭. Can you guess what the destination is?!!

Have you ever seen the Cherry Blossoms in Washingt

Have you ever seen the Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C. 😍🌸✨?! I’ve only visited during the Fall but @lauraktroy really sold me on visiting one day in the Spring!! Though I still have my sights set on international travel this month, I’m also continuing to add to my ever growing list of destinations to visit in the USA 👏🏼. This is piece 2/4 of the most recent series I created for #MarriottBonvoy which will be appearing as an animated spot across social. I can’t wait to see how this illustration is brought to life with motion. All my love xx MM

My loves, THIS IS IT!!!! I’m over the MOON to fi

My loves, THIS IS IT!!!! I’m over the MOON to finally share that I’ll be dropping my first ever Holiday Stationery Collection with @Dogwood.Hill this coming September 16th 😍👏🏼✨!!!! From notepads to gift cards, invitations, tags, and wrapping paper, there are 3 different city suites to choose from and hundreds (yes hundreds) of designs to purchase!!!! This collection has been almost half a year in the making and I cannot WAIT for you to see everything!!!!

I want to thank @jennifernhunt for seeing the potential in myself and my work, @lucyyoungcreative for laying out all the artwork into the gorgeous final stationery designs, and my licensing agent @iamjulieturkel for her incredible wisdom and guidance throughout this entire process. Having my art on stationery has been one of my longest standing career goals. Holding these items in my hands has been an absolute pinch me experience and I’m counting down the days until you can hold them in your hands too!!!!

For now, mark your calendars, darlings!!!!! Because Paris is always a good idea 😝 xx MM

Capturing the magic in the final days of Summer in

Capturing the magic in the final days of Summer in New York 🛶 Row boats in Central Park 😍. I can’t believe I’ve still not done this in all my years here. That’s the thing about this city, there’s always more to see and do. On the heels of my “Love Letters to Canada” project and the “Travel Makes Us” Campaign, I was commissioned by Marriott Bonvoy to paint 4 more illustrations inspired by 4 US cities through the seasons. We started with a balmy NY Summer moment and there are 3 more still to come!! It’s been an insanely busy past couple months of creating behind the scenes hence why I’ve been so inconsistent in my posting here on IG. I’m just so excited to finally get to share everything I’ve been working on with you all 🥰. All my love and stay tuned xx MM

Sneaky peek numéro 2✌🏼!! Many of you have al

Sneaky peek numéro 2✌🏼!! Many of you have already guessed what is dropping on September 16th 😍 but I couldn’t help but want to share one more petit aperçu before revealing the actual product this week 👏🏼!! This partnership is a lifelong dream realized and I CANNOT WAIT to share it all with you in just a few days. All my love and sweet dreams, darlings 💋 xx MM

#ad Without question, a New York Summer is best ex

#ad Without question, a New York Summer is best experienced from above 🤩🌆!! There could not have been a more perfect way to round off our day with @MarriottBonvoy than a “Secret Garden Party” at @SomewhereNowhereNYC at the Renaissance Chelsea.

And what made it even more special was getting to be there with so many friends (old & new) like my dear @EBradley_Co who always makes me laugh out loud 😆. Biggest thank you to #MarriottBonvoy for planning such an epic city adventure for us and to all of you for following along.

To get inspiration for your next adventure, be sure to take the #TravelMakesUs Pinterest Quiz and see where all travel can take you xx MM

I was walking through Soho the other day and caugh

I was walking through Soho the other day and caught this super stylish young girl with the “Paris Au Printemps” case on her phone and my heart just about burst into two 😍💖💥!! I have always dreamed of seeing my art on products out in the wild, living and adventuring with you all across the world.

With the next new TWD product launch just around the corner, I can’t wait to see how it takes shape with you all in your lives!! And with the world feeling increasingly uncertain these days, I’m trying to hold onto every little bit of good that I can find 💫. What (big or small) things have been bringing you joy and comfort these days?!

Let me know and all my love xx MM

#ad I’ve been illustrating Serena, and her amazi

#ad I’ve been illustrating Serena, and her amazing personal style, at NYFW looong before we ever had the opportunity to meet in real life. So when we took the @MarriottBonvoy Pinterest Quiz together, and it suggested we immerse ourselves in culture, I thought there was no better way to do so than a bit of café street style sketching in the heart of SOHO 💖.

If the pandemic taught me anything about travel, it is that you can rediscover a city or place again and again just by shifting the lens in which you see it. I for one loved diving into the heart of NY Summer culture in honor of #TravelMakesUs. Stay tuned for the last stop of our 24hr city adventure!! xx MM #MarriottBonvoy

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