The Good Life Card by Jan Pashley

The Good Life Card by Jan Pashley is a warm and joyful illustration celebrating simple pleasures, homegrown living and the charm of a life close to nature. The scene is filled with delightful detail: a gardener cheerfully pushing a wheelbarrow laden with vegetables and a contented dog, while a sun‑lit greenhouse overflows with tomatoes and trailing plants. Chickens peck nearby, a cat lounges among pots and jars, and bees and flowers dot the golden background, creating a wonderfully busy yet harmonious garden atmosphere.

Jan Pashley’s distinctive, narrative‑rich style shines through in the gentle humour, expressive characters and abundance of charming details that invite the viewer to linger. Soft washes of colour combined with fine line work give the illustration a nostalgic, storybook quality that feels comforting and optimistic. Full of warmth, character and gentle wit, this greeting card is perfect for birthdays, retirements, congratulations or for anyone who loves gardening, animals and the idea of enjoying “the good life.”