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Aaah – Mary Engelbreit. What’s not to love about her vibrant, sweet illustrations? Lately I came across copies of her “Nursery Tales” and “Mother Goose: 100 Best Loved Verses” publications. I purchased the latter as a gift for a three year old’s next birthday, and bought another copy for myself.
I first started noticing Mary’s work in the 1990s. Back in the day – when people still sent cards just to say “hello” – I often received one of Mary’s cards in the mail. She produces thoughtful cards with memorable expressions, eye popping illustrations and matching envelopes. Much of her work is influenced by illustrations from the 1920s, 30s and 40s that featured quotes in borders. Englebreit also credits the inspiration she gets from her “idyllic and wonderful childhood”.
(Image from Mother Goose: 100 Best Loved Verses)
I’ve since come to appreciate the funky, eclectic content in her Home Companion magazine. Her website features the many projects related to her work. If you want to bring Mary’s work onto your bookshelves or into your homes, there’s an almost endless array of possibilities.
Mary’s work is a folksy contrast to Martha Stewart and has a healthy dash of sugar and spice.
