Summer Plans

The last 2 months have been so busy that I almost forgot to make summer plans! Most days I happily spend behind my drawing desk. I also don’t have much new clothes to draw because I’m still trying to buy less and only what I really, REALLY love, preferably vintage, like some of the “old” favorites on here. If I buy something new, I have to get rid of 2 similar items, which is not always easy, but still makes me feel good about minimizing my stuff. I did get some new art supplies, which always makes me very happy! ☺️

Stay cool!

Trying to stay cool and productive during this heatwave is a real challenge! These are some of my “heatproof” favorites at the moment.

Hello May!

Hello May Mangomini

Happy First Day Of May!

Hello May! A new month means time to turn to a new calendar page. This is the May illustration from my 2019 wall calendar.⁣

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Looking for more May Inspiration?

Take a look at May looks from other years. This one is from 2020 and this one from 2017.

In The Mood For Even More Hand Drawn Happiness?

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Enjoying spring!

2019 spring look Mangomini

Casual Spring Favorites, In Drawings Of Course.

I finally had a bit of free time to enjoy the sunny spring weather this week, with long hikes, picnics in the park and a lot of white wine 😉 This is an illustrated summary. I hope you are also having a good week!⁣

In the mood for more Illustrated Spring Inspiration?

Take a look at my illustrated spring plan or this pre-pandemic spring style drawing.

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Pajamas To Work!

2019 pajamas to work Mangomini

Happy National Wear Your Pajamas To Work Day!

Today is National Pajamas To Work Day, which for me is really just a regular work day.  Because I work mostly from home, wearing pajames to work is never a problem 😉 In this illustration you can see some of the things that can usually be found in my work space. While working I like to listen to music or podcasts, although sometimes I like silence too. My favorite podcasts at the moment are Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, By The Book and Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness.

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Want to see more Hand Drawn Happiness?

Take a look at some small things that were bringing me joy in 2016 here or these things I liked in 2018.

Let’s Keep in Touch!

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Cool Custom Order

Margot2 Mangomini

This is a custom illustration that I made for my yoga/surf buddy Margot, who has an amazing style that I would describe as “bohemian vintage badass board babe”. She also has a second hand e-shop called Second Wave Shop if you like this style you should definitely check it out.⁣

This is actually the second drawing that I made of Margot’s style. When I first met her on Holiday I was so impressed with her and her friend Youna’s style that I made an illustration of their holiday style. (See below.) Feel free to contact me if you would also like a custom illustration of your personal style.

Margot et Youna Mangomini

 

 

Hello March!

Mangomini march

Hello March! A new month means a new calendar page. This month has a bit of a book lovers theme, because well, I love books and reading is a perfect way to spend time while waiting for spring to start. I’m reading a Dutch novel called Nooit meer slapen (Beyond Sleep) at the moment by Willem Frederik Hermans, which takes place in northern Norway. What are you reading at the moment?⁣

When life gives you lemons..

2019 favourites Mangomini

When life gives you lemons, you better find a good way to use those lemons! Like in your illustrations or in a nice cocktail (or both!) These are some of my 2019 favourites, so far.

Hello 2019!

2019 mangomini january

Reasons Why January Is The Best Month!

Happy New Year!! I love January because it marks a fresh start full of new ideas, adventures, plans and goals. In 2019 I want to continue to live a more minimalistic life with less stuff and less waste. I want to stay creative and productive, learn some new skills, travel, read more books and stay healthy.  And I also want to enjoy myself while doing all these things of course! What are your plans/ goals for the new year?

This illustration is filled with happy, healthy and positive new year’s vibes. If you like it you can follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for regular updates or shop my illustrated postcards and other papergoods on Etsy.

Want to go back in time?

Take a look at some January illustrations from the past, like this one from 2016 or this one from 2018.

In The Mood For Even More Hand Drawn Happiness?

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