MEET THE TEAM

  • Katie Fischer Cohen

    FOUNDER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR

    Where I grew up: New Hampshire

    College: New York University, B.S. and M.A.

    My dream vacation: A big group surfing trip to Costa Rica with friends and family

    In my spare time I like to: Host dinner parties, surf, cook, oil paint, read, ski, and hike with my dog

    I can’t live without: My two sons, my husband, Gary (our Portuguese Water Dog), and coffee

    Inspiration: The rugged coastline of Maine, nature and light, interior design, music, film, fashion, food and wine, modern art, antique shops, traveling, and people who are great at what they do

  • Nicole Gagliardi

    ART DIRECTOR

    Where I grew up: New Jersey

    College: Montclair State University, BFA

    My dream vacation: Solo backpack trip through Italy. I would love to revisit some of my favorite cities and explore the ones I haven't been to yet

    In my spare time I like to: Read, snowboard, hike, and spend time with my friends and family

    I can't live without: My nephew and niece, coffee, and reality TV

    Inspiration: Mountains and the ocean, the city of Florence, modern art, typography, and wallpaper designs. My inspirations are constantly evolving

  • Irene Kostrzewa

    STUDIO MANAGER

    Where I grew up: New Jersey

    College: Berkeley College of Business for AAS and Rutgers Newark for BS

    My dream vacation: My goal is to get to all 50 states so anytime I get to a new one, it’s a dream come true! I have 11 to go. After that, Fiji!

    In my spare time I like to: Spend time with my family, read, travel, walk, ski, cuddle with my cats and watch tv/movie, go to great restaurants and laugh every chance I get

    I can't live without: My family (cats included), bubble tea, books, beach, music, comedians, tv, movies, and Lilia’s (Brooklyn) cacio e pepe and ricotta gnocchi

    Inspiration: My son!

  • Adriana Salazar

    JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

    Where I grew up: New Jersey

    College: Rutgers University, Newark 

    My dream vacation: A safari trip in South Africa!

    In my spare time I like to: practice painting, do self care, try recipes, drink coffee, and do hair (fun fact: I have my cosmetology license)

    I can't live without: my family, my fiancé, my best friend, and my 2 dogs and 2 cats

    Inspiration: Mother nature is for sure my biggest creative inspiration. I'm also inspired by being surrounded by and speaking with strong-minded women

  • Cyra Bernal

    ILLUSTRATOR/FINE ARTIST

    Where I grew up: New Mexico

    College: Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) BFA

    My dream vacation: To travel across Europe and Asia to visit iconic castles and palaces

    In my spare time I like to: Enjoy a book (usually a cheesy one), visit museums, try new restaurants and learn new recipes

    I can't live without: My doggos!

    Inspiration: vintage wallpapers, architectural details and breathtaking landscapes of all kinds

  • Gary Cohen

    JACK OF ALL TRADES

    Where I grew up: Maine

    College: The Elsa Larsen School of Good Manners

    My dream vacation: Anywhere with off-leash beaches and other dogs to play with

    In my spare time I like to: Hike in the woods, binge-watch TV shows on the couch with my family, and bark at wild turkeys from the safety of my home

    I can't live without: My morning run, patches of sunlight to nap in, and my toy bird’s nest

    Inspiration: Oh, where do I start? My main sources of inspiration are pilfered food and KFD’s timeless designs