Author: Mangomini

Hello Winter!

Happy First Day Of Winter!

Today is the first day of winter (if you’re in the Northern hemisphere like me). Soon the days will start to get longer again, but until then I love candles and the pretty Christmas lights everywhere. I also love game nights with mulled wine, staying in and keeping warm with a hot water bottle, drinking tea and reading a book or having a Netflix night. I will try to go outside a lot to go ice skating for example, or have a nice winter walk, preferably in a snow covered landscape (followed by  more mulled wine of course 😉 )

I hope this drawing gets you in a happy winter mood! What are some of the things that you love about winter?

If you like this you can also follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for regular updates.

Looking for more illustrated winter happiness?

Take a look at this Parisian winter drawing from 2019 or this one from 2021.

Let’s keep in touch!

If you like my drawings and want to stay up to date on any news about my work and any special offers, you can subscribe to my newsletter here. As a thank you, you will receive a 10% discount voucher for  Etsy shop, which is filled with cute and colorful illustrated postcards, wall prints and other papergoods.

Organic & Local Food, In Drawings.

Organic And Local Products, Illustrated.

Recently I was asked to illustrate and design a postcard for Gedeelde Weelde, my city’s local food cooperative & café for  daily groceries. The name of the shop means shared wealth in Dutch and all their products are local, fair trade, organic or sustainable. I filled the card with cute, hand drawn food and drink items, and it’s available for sale there. You can also find a selection of my other illustrated cards in this lovely shop. Be sure to pay it a visit if you’re ever in Maastricht!⁠

Want More Hand Drawn Happiness?

If you like my illustrations and want to stay up to date on any news about my work, new products and any special offers, you can subscribe to my newsletter here. As a thank you, you will receive a 10% discount voucher for my Etsy shop, which is filled with cute and colourful hand drawn postcards, prints and other papergoods.

International Tea Day!

Tea Is Always A Good Idea, Illustrated.

Happy International Tea Day! If you follow my illustrations you might already have noticed that I’m a huge tea-lover. So of course I have to celebrate this special day. It’s actually a day to bring attention to the often poor working conditions in the tea industry. So: tea is always a good idea, but make sure you buy from tea brands that support fair trade!⁠

Illustration available on Etsy on postcards and prints.

Want More Hand Drawn Happiness?

If you like my illustrations and want to stay up to date on any news about my work, new products and any special offers, you can subscribe to my newsletter here. As a thank you, you will receive a 10% discount voucher for my Etsy shop, which is filled with cute and colourful hand drawn postcards, prints and other papergoods.

Eco-friendly Gift Ideas

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Affordable Sustainable Gifts, An Illustrated Guide.

Here are some of my favourite eco-friendly gift ideas for this Holiday season (or any season really). Make someone happy with a beautiful gift that’s also good for the planet: a win-win situation. Let’s make it a green Christmas this year!

Personally I think you can never go wrong with a plant, but then, I am a real plant lady. But anything plastic-free, reusable, fair trade or made from natural or upcycled materials will make your eco-friendly friends and family happy.

If you like this, why not follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for regular updates?

Want to see even more easy ways to reduce waste?

You can see more simple ways to reduce waste and save energy in this older hand drawn infographic. I also have a zero waste inspiration postcard available on Etsy.

Want More Hand Drawn Inspiration?

If you like my illustrations and want to stay up to date on any news about my work, new products and any special offers, you can subscribe to my newsletter here. As a thank you, you will receive a 10% discount voucher for my Etsy shop, which is filled with cute and colourful hand drawn postcards, prints and other papergoods.

Autumn Self Care Ideas

Self Care Practice Ideas That Will Keep You Happy This Fall

Turns out I like the idea of autumn more than the actual experience of it. In reality, most autumns I struggle. As soon as it’s January, and the days start getting longer, I start to feel better.⁠
This is an illustration of some of the things that I try to do that help me feel better.⁠ Maybe you’ll find them useful too xx⁠

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. I have several fall themed items available, like this card set for example.

Looking For More Self Care Inspiration?

Take a look at my happiness goals for 2021 or my mental health plan drawing.

In The Mood For Even More Hand Drawn Happiness?

If you like my illustrations and want to stay up to date on any news about my work, new products and any special offers, you can subscribe to my newsletter here. As a thank you, you will receive a 10% discount voucher for my Etsy shop, which is filled with cute and colourful hand drawn postcards, prints and other papergoods.

Hello December!

 

Hello December! It’s the last month of the year already, can you believe it!? Wishing everyone a lovely December!⁠
This if from my 2020 calendar. I still have 20% discount on everything in my Etsy shop until December 3th.

Bye bye November!

Bye bye November 2019! I will not miss you (although you had your moments). I’m happy and excited to start a new month in my new and improved workspace.

PS. I also still have my big SALE on Etsy until December 3th.

 

 

Big Etsy Cyber Sale!

 

I’m participating in Etsy’s Big Cyber Sale! That means from November 26th to December 3th you will get 20% discount on all orders above €10.

Shopping on Etsy during the “Black Friday” week is a great way to support small businesses instead of big corporations. It’s also the perfect place to find original, handmade Holiday gifts, and my shop happens to be filled with them!

Besides my usual collection of postcards, greeting cards and prints I also have my 2020 Wall Calendar still available with a limited stock. And I have a series of Holiday cards with a “Choose 5, pay only 4” special offer. That means 1 FREE card, yay!

SALE details:

From November 26th to December 3th
Minimum order €10
Free shipping on all US orders from $35
Worldwide shipping

Wishing everyone happy shopping and Happy Holidays! x

 

 

2020 Wall Calendar

Just a reminder that my 2020 wall calendar is now available on Etsy. Stock is limited so don’t wait too long if you want to get your hands on a copy 😉

I ship worldwide from the Netherlands. If you’re thinking of buying this as a Christmas present, please make sure you order on time because international shipping to countries outside of Europe can take 3-5 weeks during the holiday season. I have lots of other cute giftable items in my shop!

 

 

Hello!

Meet The Maker: A Little Bit About Me.

Today is World Hello Day and I though this would be a good day for me to say hello, and tell you a little bit about myself for those of you who are new here. In the form of an illustration, of course 😉  The book you see is The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho, one of my all time favourites.

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.

Want To See More?

Take a look this Girl Boss style autumn inspiration drawing or this drawing of my personal fashion favorites.

In The Mood For Even More Hand Drawn Happiness?

If you like my illustrations and want to stay up to date on any news about my work, new products and any special offers, you can subscribe to my newsletter here. As a thank you, you will receive a 10% discount voucher for my Etsy shop, which is filled with cute and colourful hand drawn postcards, prints and other papergoods.