Anke Wonder

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Helping you feel empowered & loved through eco-friendly, colorful apparel, accessories, decor and art. Inspired by nature, animals and spirituality.

I’m Anke Wonder, a plant-based advocate, eco-conscious designer, and animal lover who’s passionate about creating sustainable, one-of-a-kind fashion and art. With an adventurous spirit, I blend my love for nature, fashion, and creativity into every piece I make, ensuring that each item is as kind to the planet as it is unique.

10/27/2026

I’m 30, and I’m learning that building a life that truly feels like yours sometimes means questioning everything you thought you were supposed to want.

The safe path. The expectations. The timeline. The version of yourself you’ve outgrown.

Starting over can be scary, especially when you don’t have all the answers or know exactly where you’re going.

But what scares me more is looking back one day and realizing I spent my life waiting for permission to become who I really wanted to be.

So here’s your reminder: You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to make everyone understand. And you don’t have to wait for someday or until you feel ready.

Take the first step. Wear the colors. Follow the curiosity. Give yourself permission to change your mind and build something different.

You’re allowed to want more from life. You’re allowed to outgrow what once felt right. And you’re allowed to begin again, even if your journey looks nothing like you imagined.

You’re not behind. You’re becoming. ❤️

10/24/2026

🦝 Brilliant chaos, coming right up!

I’ve been busy creating new art recently, and while I’m not quite ready to share what I’ve been working on just yet, I can share a little something that has made its way into my shop!

Meet my colorful raccoon design, now available on an organic cotton T-shirt and a hardcover notebook featuring the words “Brilliant Chaos Inside.” 🎨

I’ve always loved creating art inspired by animals, especially when I can bring their unique personalities to life through color. And honestly, who doesn’t have a little brilliant chaos going on inside? 😉

Whether you’re wearing your love for wildlife or looking for a place to collect all those wonderfully random thoughts, these designs are here to celebrate your creative side.

🦝 Discover the new T-shirt and notebook at ankewonder.com.

10/23/2026

A little bit of childhood magic in Cleveland. 🦸‍♂️

When I visited Cleveland earlier this year, I was delighted to discover that Superman was filmed here.

My favorite superhero growing up! Walking through the same streets and past the buildings where the film was made felt like stepping into a little piece of movie magic.

But the experience also got me thinking about what truly makes someone a hero.

It’s not about being invincible, fearless, or always knowing what to do. It’s about using what you have to help others. It’s about putting one foot in front of the other when life gets confusing, choosing kindness when you’ve been hurt, and continuing to see the good in others even when the world gives you reasons not to.

Maybe we don’t need superpowers to be heroes in our own lives. ❤️

Sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is keep our hearts open and continue to make the world a little better, one step at a time.

09/22/2026

Do you love a cozy, nourishing meal that comes together without oil? This chickpea, tomato, spinach & tofu curry might become a new favorite.

It’s packed with colorful plant-based ingredients and served with wild rice for a satisfying meal. 🌱

What’s in it?

🍅 Tomato purée
🫘 Chickpeas
🥬 Fresh spinach
🥢 Baked tofu
🧅 Onion
✨ Curry powder + garam masala
🌿 Fresh parsley
🍋 A little lime juice
🍚 Wild rice

And the best part? No oil needed. The onions are simply water-sautéed, then the spices, tomatoes and chickpeas go in. Add the baked tofu and spinach, let everything come together, and finish with fresh lime and parsley.

And yes, I believe cooking should be fun, too. 💕
Because if you’re going to spend time in the kitchen, why not wear something that makes you smile?

👑 Queen of the Kitchen apron

Featuring my playful guinea pig design, this black apron is made for anyone who takes their kitchen adventures seriously… but not too seriously. 😉

Shop the apron → ankewonder.com or click on link in the bio

09/12/2026

When life is changing, it can be surprisingly difficult to simply be.

When we’re thinking about moving, changing careers, starting over, letting go, or figuring out what comes next, our minds naturally want to get ahead of us.

But sometimes, the most important thing we can do is come back to what is already here.

The morning at the beach.
Moving our bodies.
A butterfly flying by.
A ladybird that needs a little help.
Flowers in bloom.
The lighthouse.
The river.

Seeing a familiar city from a completely different perspective.

These little moments aren’t distractions from life.

They ARE life.

And maybe especially when everything feels uncertain, we need to give ourselves permission to pause long enough to notice them.

I’ve always loved watching herons. They can stand so incredibly still, completely focused, simply observing.
There is something beautiful about that kind of presence.

We can be in the middle of change
and still appreciate where we are.

And sometimes, a little color, beauty, and a reminder to embrace life can help us along the way. That’s why I create empowering clothing designed to bring more life, joy, and bliss into your everyday moments, especially when you need it most. ✨

Visit ankewonder.com now!

09/11/2026

A bear can be strong.
An orangutan can be powerful.
A giraffe can stand tall.

And still, every living being deserves kindness.

Sometimes we look at someone and assume they are fine because they seem strong, independent, confident, or capable.

But strength doesn’t mean someone doesn’t need support.

And just because someone looks different from you doesn’t mean you can’t recognize their need for kindness.

You never truly know what someone else is carrying.
So choose kindness. With animals. With others. With yourself. 🤍

Animals have always inspired me, not only through their beauty, colors, and personalities, but also through the reminder that we share this world together. That’s why you will often find animal-inspired designs in my clothing and accessories. 🐻🦒🦓🦏🐐

Wear what you love. Express who you are. And choose kindness along the way.

And if no one has told you lately: you don’t have to prove your strength by doing everything alone. 🤍

✨ Explore my animal-inspired designs at ankewonder.com

09/08/2026

Who says creativity belongs in a studio? ✨

At an Oldtimer fair, I discovered one of the most wonderfully unexpected examples of creative expression: a customized car with a built-in vacuum cleaner, a meat grinder, horse saddles for seats and a sewing machine that was actually running. 🧵🚗

And naturally, the sewing machine was my favorite part. 😉

As a designer, I’m constantly reminded that creativity isn’t limited to fashion. It’s a way of seeing the world, of combining unexpected things, experimenting, and daring to make something that hasn’t been done before.

Sometimes the most inspiring ideas are the ones that make you stop and think, “I never would have thought of that.”

And then came the perfect reminder at the end:

You never fail until you stop trying. ✨

Keep creating. Keep experimenting. Keep trying.

08/29/2026

You don’t have to have it all figured out yet.

We talk so much about resilience as the ability to keep going, move forward, and bounce back.

But sometimes resilience looks much quieter.
Sometimes it’s giving yourself permission to pause.

To feel what you need to feel.
To let disappointment be disappointing.
To let sadness be sad.
To take your time.

You don’t have to rush through an emotion just because you know you’ll eventually move beyond it.

You don’t have to become a new version of yourself overnight.

Growth has its own timing.
Healing has its own timing.

And your life doesn’t have to happen on anyone else’s schedule.

Give yourself time. 🤍

That’s why I love this shirt.

Not because it’s just a cute statement but because sometimes we need the reminder right in front of us.
A reminder to slow down.

To breathe.
To trust the process.
And to give ourselves the same patience we’d so freely give someone we love.

Wear the reminder.
Live the reminder.
Give yourself time.

08/28/2026

Maybe resilience isn’t about getting back up.

Maybe sometimes, resilience is having the courage to stay down for a moment.

To stop pretending you’re okay.

To let yourself feel the disappointment.
The sadness.
The fear.
The frustration.

Not because you want to stay there forever.

But because you don’t have to run from an emotion in order to overcome it.

You can acknowledge it without becoming it.

You can say:

Yes, this hurts.

Yes, I’m disappointed.

Yes, I’m afraid.

And still know:

This feeling is part of my experience. It is not who I am.

We don’t have to turn every difficult emotion into a lesson immediately.

Sometimes we just need to feel it.

And then, when we’re ready, we move.

Not because we weren’t strong enough before...

but because we finally gave ourselves permission to be human. 🤍

What does resilience mean to you?

08/27/2026

There is strength in allowing yourself to be vulnerable.

As a designer, creativity asks me to stay open, to inspiration, to emotion, to beauty, and sometimes even to uncertainty. The pieces I create are not just about what we wear; they are little expressions of who we are and what moves us.

Being receptive doesn’t make us weak. It makes us human. And perhaps the most beautiful kind of strength is being touched by the world without letting it take away who you are.

Wear what moves you. Express what makes you, you.
Discover my designs and find a piece that speaks to your soul. ✨

Shop the collection via the link in my bio. 🤍

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429 W. National Ave
Milwaukee, WI
53204

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http://www.ankewonder.com/

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