Author: Mangomini

Stay Cool! (And Calm)

My Favorite Heatwave Outfit And Essentials

I’m melting here in my workspace. I accidentally broke my ventilator and it’s sooooo hot! One more hour and then I’m off to enjoy the evening sun. Stay cool and hydrated (and calm) out there! 🍋🍋🍋

This is a drawing of my favorite heatwave outfit and essentials to keep me cool. If you like this you can follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for regular updates or shop my illustrated postcards and other papergoods on Etsy.high

Want To See More Heatwave Dressing Inspiration?

Take a look at this How To Beat The Summer Heat drawing or this July look from 2017.

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Happy Midsummer!

Happy Midsommar! Enjoy the longest day of the year.

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After Lockdown Picnic!

Happy International Picnic Day! I know not everyone can do this safely at the moment and I feel very lucky to live in a place where I can enjoy one of my favorite summer activities again. I hope the same will be true for everyone soon.💚

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June Mood

June mood…what a month! I will work on being a better ally and also keep this a positive space. Stay safe and stay kind! 💚

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Simple Ways To Reduce Waste, An Illustrated Guide.

Celebrate World Environment Day with these simple zero waste swaps.

Today is World Environment Day, a day for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. This hand drawn infographic shows some the ways I’ve been trying to reduce my waste, especially plastic waste.⁠💚💚💚💚

Steps towards a plastic-free life

One of the main ways I’m reducing my waste, is by buying less plastic, especially single-use plastic. These are a few steps I’m taking.

First, I use up everything I have . Once something is used up I ask myself if I really need to replace the product. If I feel I need it I look for a plastic-free alternative and make sure I recycle the old packaging. If I don’t find the product completely plastic-free (often there’s a plastic cap even on a glass jar or bottle) I go for the most sustainable option and a product made with natural ingredients.

To avoid single use plastic I make sure I always carry a reusable handkerchief, napkin, spork and straw. For grocery shopping I bring my backpack, an extra tote bag and my own little produce bags to the shop.

The illustration above shows even more things I do to reduce ways. I hope you find them useful. If you do, I have them available on a postcard on Etsy, to keep as positive inspiration. You can also follow me on Instagram for more regular updates on my low waste journey.

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Hey June!

It’s June, and a new month still means a new calendar page. With so many horrible things happening at the moment I feel almost silly posting my happy drawings. But here it is anyway. I wish everyone a safe, healthy and happy month. Take care! 💚

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Wine A Little!

So, I just found out that yesterday, not today, was National Wine Day. I thought it was today, but let’s not whine about that, and let’s wine instead.  Cheers!⁠ PS. This is coming on a postcard to my Etsy shop very soon.

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May Favorites, So Far

 

These have been my personal favorites this month so far, when I wasn’t in sweatpants. I hope you’re having a good day and staying safe! 💚

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Celebrate Whatever!

Happy Today! I often use special days or fun holidays as inspiration for my drawings, but you really don’t need a special day or achievement to celebrate. At the moment even ordinary things can feel like a real challenge, like putting on pants or going to the supermarket. So today, be kind to yourself and celebrate the small things. It’s a day and you’re still awesome!⁠ (Even if it sometimes doesn’t feel like that.)⁠

Eat What You Want Day

Happy National Eat What You Want Day!

If you’re looking for a reason to celebrate today and treat yourself food wise, I’m happy to let you know that today (May 11th) is ‘Eat What You Want Day‘! 😃 For me that looks something like this.⁠ These are some of my absolute favorite foods and snacks. I could eat (and drink) these every day, and probably would, if it wasn’t so unhealthy to do so. What are your favorite (guilty pleasure) foods?⁣ And do you have any quarantine-cravings?⁠ 😋🍫🍕

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Want to see more of my Fun Holiday art?

Take a look at my drawings for National Pie Day and Chocolate Ice Cream Day.

In The Mood For Even More Hand Drawn Happiness?

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