Autumn Self-Care Tips to Boost Your Mood, In Drawings.

Fall Is Here: Time For A Little Autumn Self Care!

This one is for you if you tend to suffer from the autumn blues. Even though this season is known as the coziest season, it can also be easy to feel a bit down during this time. With the days getting darker and the weather colder (not to mention everything else going on in the world) it can be harder to stay positive.

Here, I illustrated, some of the things that help me during the darker days. I hope they will be helpful for you as well.

First of all, I try to stay active and get enough daylight and exercise. I love long autumn walks. I also do some at home yoga and weight lifting. If I’m staying inside I make an effort to cozy up my home as much as possible. I light candles and other warm lights, burn incense for a nice smell and listen (and sometimes dance) to my favorite music. Sometimes I’ll be working on a creative project, other times I love to relax with a book or a nice show or movie to watch.

What are you doing this autumn to stay positive and happy? Feel free to let me know in the comments. I’m curious to know.

Want More Self Care Inspiration?

For those of you who would like a permanent positive reminder to keep in your home, I have two of my self care drawings available as a postcard on Etsy. You can choose between Take Care and Mental Health Plan . Keep it for yourself or send it to a loved one who could use it.

PS. You can also follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for more regular updates and a look into my daily life.

Take A Break, It’s National Relaxation Day!

Unwind and De-stress: Celebrating National Relaxation Day

Today is National Relaxation Day, a special day dedicated to unwinding and taking a break from the busyness and pressures of daily life. It’s a day to focus on self-care, de-stress, and enjoy activities that promote calmness and tranquillity without feelings of guilt.

For me that looks something like this: chilling at home in a comfy outfit, being a bit lazy and guilt-free about just doing things I enjoy without looking at my never-ending to-do list.

Do you want more self-care inspiration?

Take a look at my illustration for International Self-Care Day here.

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Hello August!

Things To Enjoy In August, If It Stops Raining.

Hello August! I hope you will be a bit more sunny and less rainy than July, and a lot like this illustration from my 2023 wall calendar.⁠ In August I hope to do a lot of hiking, camping, kayaking, picnicking and hopefully visit a music festival as well. Wishing everyone a healthy and happy month!⁠☺️🧡

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

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Sunny Summer Faves!

My Hot Summer Day Favorites, Illustrated, Of Course.

I´m not good with heat but I try to make the most of it. Usually that means finding shade in a forest or going for a refreshing swim in a cold lake or river. These are the things I bring along on such days.

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.

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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 July! Happy New Month!

2023 07 July calendar Cindy Mangomini blog

July Fashion, Food & Things To Enjoy Inspiration!

Hello July!! A new month means a new calendar page. This July illustration was inspired by one of my favorite summer activities: having picnics in nature.⁠ Wishing everyone a happy, healthy & sunny month!💚

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 More Illustrated Summer Fashion Inspiration?

Take a look here at my July Summer Look 2017 and this one from 2015.

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Blue Monday Survival Tips, In Drawings.

2023 blue monday survival Cindy Mangomini

Ideas To Make Blue Monday A Happy Monday.

Today is Blue Monday, supposedly the most depressing day of the year. Since I often draw about self care, mental health and depression coping strategies I thought I’d give you some illustrated positive inspiration to make the most of Blue Monday.

In case you’re interested: for at home exercise I like Yoga With Adriene Some of my favorite comedy podcasts are Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend and Tig & Cheryl: True Story. These always make me laugh.

If you want to treat yourself to something that will bring happiness all year: I still have a few 2023 wall calendars available on Etsy, now with a discount.

More Illustrated Positive Inspiration

If you like this one you will probably also like this other self care drawing and my illustrated mental health plan. You can also follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for regular updates or shop my illustrated papergoods on Etsy.

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Hello August!

Things To Enjoy In August, In Drawings, Of Course!

Hello August! I hope you will be a bit more sunny and less rainy than July, and a lot like this illustration from my 2021 wall calendar.⁠
Fun fact: I own every item in this drawing.🙃 August is also the time to start working on next year’s calendar. I always wait too long and then have to rush and stress to have it finished on time. This year the plan is to start on time.🤞 Anyway, wishing everyone a healthy and happy month!⁠☺️🧡

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

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Hello July! Happy New Month!

July Fashion, Food & Things To Enjoy Inspiration!

Happy first day of July! As always a new month means a new calendar page. This one was inspired by classic summer music festival style: hippie and boho vibes all over (which I love!). Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and sunny July!

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 even turned this illustration into a postcard to celebrate summer.

Want More Illustrated Summer Fashion Inspiration?

Take a look here at my July Summer Look 2017 and this one from 2015.

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December Sadness

When your self care routine is not enough and you just feel sad.
I had quite a horrible week but at least I managed to do some drawing again so things are going in the right direction. For those also feeling the December/2020 blues: take care!💚⁠

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Happy International Tea Day!

Tea is Always A Good Idea (In Drawings)

Happy international tea day! I’m a huge tea-lover, so of course I have to celebrate this with one of my most popular illustrations. Did you know that this is 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.

I have this illustration available on Etsy on postcards and prints.

Want More (Hand Drawn) Tea?

Take a look in my Etsy shop. I have a very similar card with a different text available there, as well as much more hand drawn happiness that often includes tea.