Sleek and Chic Illustrations

Hi everyone! 👋

Hope you're having a lovely Bank Holiday weekend. I've been super busy since getting my first full time job (yay) but I've been really excited to get some new stationery and art up in my Etsy shop too. I've not been feeling that inspired lately but little Instagram challenges and celebrations like Earth Day are always good inspo, I find. I'd like to continue creating alongside my job as much as I can so stay tuned for newness ☺️

The delivery I was waiting on finally arrived so there's now new gift sets as well as MUGS ☕ and NOTEBOOKS 📙📘📗 and even some COASTERS in stock on my Etsy shop. Check it out if you're looking for responsibly sourced and limited edition gifts ❤️

I've entered the Wraptious tea towel competition! 🌎✨🌎

This design is inspired by Earth Day, coming up in April. The design is now available to buy until the end of April and every order plants 3 trees! How great is that!🌲🌲🌲

Organic cotton, made with sustainability in mind, these would make a lovely little gift for any nature lover 🌱😊

You can get yours at https://www.wraptious.com/collections/tea-towel-competition/products/competition-tea-towel-sara-debreceni

The You Are More t-shirts are live! Automatic free delivery all weekend to celebrate 🎉

Get them here: https://sleekandchic.teemill.com/collection/you-are-more/

As if organic cotton, made with renewable energy and printed to order to reduce waste weren't enough, all profits from these tshirts are going to Beat - the UK's eating disorder charity.

Get yours for Eating Disorders Awareness Week and start some valuable conversations around a topic that's still taboo even though so many are affected by it. 🤔

The tee to Beat eating disorders ❤️

I designed these tshirts to start conversations around eating disorders as it's Eating Disorders Awareness Week next week.

All profits from these organic cotton tees will be going to Beat to keep helplines open and resources accessible. Coronavirus has put even more people in vulnerable positions which might lead them to develop disordered eating habits. By buying a tshirt you are supporting a cause that too often goes unmentioned and unrecognised despite so many people being touched by it 💭

These will be available to purchase from noon tomorrow through my new Teemill store 🕛

Thank you for sharing and supporting this important cause 💖

15% off ends tomorrow ✨🎉

I adore the colour palette in this art print, it's so stylish and bright! Using the recolour tool on it in Illustrator was fun too, you never know what amazing colour combinations you might end up with 🧡💙❤️

She's sleek and she's chic ☀️

And she might look quite good on a t-shirt 👀👕 what do you think?

15% off sale! 😍🎉✌️

Bookmarks, prints and gift sets all ready to go, just waiting for you! 🎁🎁🎁

Celebrating the launch of new products over at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SleekandChicBySara

Been working on my branding and putting together a branding document to consolidate the Sleek and Chic image a little better 🌷

The process involved me getting lots of inspo from Pinterest, of course, and putting together a mood board of the aesthetic I like. I then drew out the colours I loved and have used those to create my final colour pallette alongside colours I've been using a lot on my Instagram grid 🌈

I'm going for some powerful colours with tonnes of character, a slightly vintage/retro vibe, and a modern boho kind of aesthetic 👏❤️

Let me know what you think!

A little less talk, a little more walk pls thank you 👏

What do you think? This was a piece that I went though different versions of for my submissions to Songs For Walls. Sometimes things just don't look right and you don't love something and have to start all over again. That's what I had to do with this but that's okay! Just have fun with it 🤩

I'm currently taking part in this small business January Sale that is on all weekend! You can find my own prints alongside eco-friendly soaps, skincare, home decor and other bits and bobs so if you've got a January birthday coming up or fancy a lockdown treat do check it out over on the Support Small UK Instagram ❤️

Wishing you all a lovely weekend 🌷

Been playing around with a new style! ✨

Personally I absolutely love the overlapping colours and lines blending together. It's simply but complex at the same time and minimalistic but interesting ☺️

What do you guys think of this new style? I'd love to know your thoughts!

My dancer prints have been quite popular! Should I get some more printed in different colourways in 2021? Which do you like the best? I love the dark brown 😍

Happy New Year!! 🎉🎊

How did you celebrate? 🥂🍰 Any resolutions made? Comment below!

#2021

Now that Christmas is over, I can finally share some of my Christmas commissions! Really enjoyed doing this one 🎄🎄🎄

Commissions will re-open in the new year if you're looking for a special gift.

Share with all your pals who are going to try in 2021! Help them out! 🌼🌼🌼

The new Glowing Vegan Planner and Guide has been designed with you in mind - the person who wants to see what all the fuss is about with this 'veganism' stuff, wants to try some new foods and relate a bit more to family members and friends who eat plant based, but who doesn't know exactly where to start.

There's so much info out there now about going vegan but it can get overwhelming and put you off. This guide and planner stresses the fact that reducing your meat and dairy intake should be something you can do sustainably. All small changes add up. You don't even have to go vegan for the whole month, you can slowly reduce the meat in your diet, swap out milk and cheese and get to fully vegan by the end. Or you can dive in the deep end and go full out straight away! It's up to you. 🥑

See what 4 famous celebs have to say about their vegan diets on pages 7 and 8 of the guide.

£5 through Etsy or DM until 2nd January!

🥑It's here!🥑

64 pages, 14 pages of tips and info + 50 weekly and daily meal planning pages to help you nail Veganuary 🍎🥕🧅

Available to shop through Etsy!
Sent as a PDF via email due to the large file size.

Also available to purchase via DMs, through PayPal - just pop me a message!

£5 until 2nd January, £9 from then onwards 👍

Coming in 2021, these stickers will be adorning your packaging! One for every season ❄️🌼☀️🍁

Which is your favourite? 🌻🌻🌻

These are recycled, recyclable and biodegradable! 🥰

What's on your To Do list for the next few days? I hope it involves lots of board games and chocolate! 🍫🎮❤️

Christmas 2020, it's here, you made it 🎄🎄🎄Celebrate everything you've overcome this year by tucking into that tray of mince pies you've been told for days are off limits 🎄🎄🎄

Had some lovely reviews from customers come through so here's one from Ellie, who commissioned a piece of her mum with Tom Cruise! 😁 Who's seen that on my feed?

Something I've been working on... Any guesses what it is? 🤔🤔

#2021

Last day to guarantee Christmas delivery! 🎄🚚

The Sleek and Chic postcard sets come in packs of 12 and are a lovely stocking filler! You can also treat yourself to them as a way to remind yourself to send out some love to those you haven't been able to see much of this year 🎁❤️

Check them out in my Etsy shop 🎀

25% off sale at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SleekandChicBySara

HURRY! Very limited stock left of some prints and only on for another 48 hours 🎁🎁🎁

A new piece based on an older illustration of a statue featuring the Greek goddess Artemis 💃🏻

Share and save to remind yourself and others that:

❤️ Their beauty does not mean you are unattractive
❤️ Their success does not mean you are failing
❤️ Their new job, their engagement, their graduation, has no effect on your achievements because we are all working towards different things. We all have our own journeys and our own goals 📒

Due to delays with postage, I've decided to set my Christmas delivery dates to a few days before the Royal Mail official deadline. If you order anything from my Etsy shop by December 15th it will be sent first class and should arrive before Christmas 🎄🤶🏻

If you miss that deadline then, not to worry, I will still send orders out until the 18th but will not process any postal orders after that until the 26th ❤️

However, you will still be able to order
💕Gift cards for digital illustrations
💞 Commissions for yourself
💓 Any PDF downloads that I might be releasing 👀

Today is my ~virtual~ Masters Graduation! 🎓🎉

I know how difficult this year has been for final years, Masters students etc 😢 especially for those of us who have had to write dissertations during lockdown, those of us who have had to rely on highly dodgy Internet connection at home or those who were isolated from their families for months 💛

So, a massive 'Well Done' is in order for those who made it through 👏👏

Comment below if you've been in a similar situation this year! 🖥️📚

Gift wrap now available! Take the hassle out of trying to wrap all your gifts whilst staying sustainable and environmentally friendly 🎄

Simply find it in my Etsy shop, choose your preferences and add to your basket before checking out 🎀

5 colours to choose from for a personalised message card and 2 choices for a gift tag, all tied with a bow of biodegradable jute twine for just £2.50

Check out my range of prints, postcards and calendars at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SleekandChicBySara

I am still taking some digital commissions! They make lovely personalised Christmas gifts for people who are hard to buy for and can be customised however you like 😊 message me for details!

Ranging from £15-£35, from one person or pet with minimal detail to 4 detailed people 🎀

🎄Happy December everyone! 🎄

Choosing meaningful gifts can be hard!

Well, my new Empowerment Collection is just the thing for any bold, strong, independent lady in your life. These new prints are designed to be motivating, featuring inspirational women, and bring some bold colour to any bedroom, lounge or study. They are reminders to keep pushing to achieve your goals, to use your voice and to be kind, even when in competition ❤️

If that's not your thing, I have also just launched my brand new 2021 calendar! Perfect for the family kitchen, these A4 calendars are full of colour as well as hints and tips for how to become a little more sustainable in 2021. 🌱

Prints are printed on recycled 350gsm papers, available in A5, A4 and A3 (depending on design) and calendars include a £1 donation to the National Association for Environmental Education
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https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SleekandChicBySara

12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!!!!

Starting on 1st Dec there will be a giveaway everyday until the 12th Dec....One winner everyday and Some days there will be multiple prizes.... To enter all you have to do is go to the link in bio that will lead to the market event page on Facebook, mark yourself as going and share it to your page! So easy, so worth it.... please help us spread the holiday love by sharing this post and helping small business like ours grow this Christmas season! We can’t wait to see you at the market on the 12th Dec 4-8pm UK time!

Open until next Wednesday! Check it out!

Our Christmas market is now OPEN! Join the fun at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/359006171849639/?ref=share

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Simply request to join the group. If you live on the Island you will automatically be approved in most cases but if not, we will be approving member requests as they come too!
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In the group you will find the stalls under the Media tab, if you're using a PC, or the Albums tab, if you are on a mobile device. Click on the albums to browse and pay attention to how sellers would like you to purchase - some will want you to message or comment whilst others have external links. MAKE SURE TO STATE that you are taking part in the Isle Support Small market so that your order can count towards a Foodbank donation from that business 💚

Also make sure to check the main group feed for offers, product highlights and more info about the businesses - something new to discover every day until Wednesday 2nd December! 🎀🎁🎀🎁🎀

AND DON'T FORGET, you can use the Invite button to send the market link to friends and family! Every share is helping small and local businesses as well as people in crisis 💚

It's been great to organise the Virtual Christmas Market for small and local businesses here on the Isle of Wight 🎄

The community is really pulling together and making their support for small businesses, as well as their support for the Foodbank known! 🙏

I will have a stall for Sleek and Chic at the market and there will be over 30 other stalls to check out, most of which also ship to the rest of the UK. If anyone loves nautical themes and the seaside, you're sure to find some unique gift ideas! The market starts this Saturday at 9am ❤️

The link to the Facebook event is https://fb.me/e/byuQMjEnq 🔗🔗👆🎀🎀