Pretty Good

Pretty Good

Share this post

Pretty Good
Pretty Good
Lemons, Light, and Linework

Lemons, Light, and Linework

How a few dreamy days in Rome inspired my latest motifs and a new collection-in-the-making

Stacie Martinez's avatar
Stacie Martinez
May 16, 2025
∙ Paid
3

Share this post

Pretty Good
Pretty Good
Lemons, Light, and Linework
2
1
Share

Ciao, friend!

Last month, I wrote about how four whirlwind days in Rome left me buzzing with inspiration (and maybe a “mild” espresso dependency?). It turns out: the combination of ancient ruins, pistachio gelato, and pastel-colored stucco makes a pretty good recipe for a new pattern collection.

But let’s be honest—coming home from a dreamy trip is one th…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Pretty Good to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 © 2023 Stacie Martinez
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share