Miami-based artist and illustrator Carly Kuhn—formerly known as The Cartorialist—has garnered a dedicated following over the past decade. When we were thinking about our holiday collection and how it might come to life, Carly almost immediately came to mind, since her work captures a whimsical, nostalgic element that is exactly what we love about this time of year.

Now the collection is live, and it’s even better than we imagined. (You can shop it here). We chatted with Carly about her career, her creative process, and how this collaboration came to life. Read the interview below: