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March 2020 Desktop Wallpaper
Happy March, everyone! Even though the weather has been like riding a rollercoaster lately, on warmer days I've really been enjoying my afternoon walks with Patty, seeing all of the new life and greenery peeking out, ready for Spring. I take a lot of comfort in the Cycles of Nature - they are a beautiful demonstration in balance. Here is a wonderful quote I read earlier today that I wanted to share with you:
Nature does not hurry;
yet everything is accomplished.
- Lao Tzu
* Click on the image above to receive the Desktop Wallpaper.Thank you so much for following along, and I hope you have a peaceful month ahead of you; one that reveals the start of growth from the seeds you've been planting all year, after the quiet stillness of Winter.
Warmly,
February 2020 Desktop Wallpaper
Happy February, the month of Candy and Love. I wanted to do something classic, fun and whimsical for this month, so behold lots of happy hearts! Hope you enjoy it!
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Thank you so much for checking this out and I hope you have a wonderful month ahead of you - filled with all kinds of love!
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Thank you so much for checking this out and I hope you have a wonderful month ahead of you - filled with all kinds of love!
Warmly,
January 2020 Desktop Wallpaper
Happy January - it's a Shiny New Decade! What are your plans for 2020? I hope you have something wonderful in store :) As for me, my resolutions include giving myself more White Space, healthier work-life boundaries (hard for creatives!), and a healthier lifestyle with more gym visits and activity that I ENJOY (that one is predictable, I know, but it's true!).
For me, this year is about keeping it simple, so with that in mind, I created this January 2020 Desktop Calendar, and focused on the hand-lettering, with just a few little embellishments.
For me, this year is about keeping it simple, so with that in mind, I created this January 2020 Desktop Calendar, and focused on the hand-lettering, with just a few little embellishments.
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Thank you so much for being here, and I hope this new decade gives you a chance for reflection, clarity and hope!
Warmly,
December 2019 Desktop Wallpaper
Happy December! I'll keep this short and sweet, I know this is a busy weekend! Thank you so much for your support throughout the year, and if you've supported our Black Friday / Small Business Saturday / Cyber Monday Sale, a double thank you to you!! I appreciate you all so much.
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If you like these, I would love if you'd share a snap of your space with the newest wallpaper with me, and I will be reposting them on my Instagram Stories!
Thank you so much and I hope you have a wonderful week!
If you like these, I would love if you'd share a snap of your space with the newest wallpaper with me, and I will be reposting them on my Instagram Stories!
Thank you so much and I hope you have a wonderful week!
Warmly,
November 2019 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
I trust everyone had a wonderful Halloween! We got totally mobbed by cute kids Trick or Treating last night, Patty dressed up as a Banana Split, and Daniel won a costume contest for his rendition of Garfield, complete with giant paper mache head. All in all, it was a spooky success. I also talked about my haunted apartment in my Halloween Animated Instagram Post.
For this month, I wanted to capture the feeling of coziness (SAT Word Bonus Points: "hygge", pronounced "hue-guh"), and do something a little more fun than just your typical (but lovely) fall leaves. I hope you like it! I love how the calendar fits in the camping mug, lol.
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If you like these, I would love if you'd share a snap of your space with the newest wallpaper with me, and I will be reposting them on my Instagram Stories!
Thank you so much and high fives if you already knew how to pronounce "hygge". High fives if you learned something! High fives all around!
For this month, I wanted to capture the feeling of coziness (SAT Word Bonus Points: "hygge", pronounced "hue-guh"), and do something a little more fun than just your typical (but lovely) fall leaves. I hope you like it! I love how the calendar fits in the camping mug, lol.
* Click on the image above to download the Desktop Wallpaper.
If you like these, I would love if you'd share a snap of your space with the newest wallpaper with me, and I will be reposting them on my Instagram Stories!
Thank you so much and high fives if you already knew how to pronounce "hygge". High fives if you learned something! High fives all around!
Warmly,
October 2019 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper: A Special Tribute
It's finally October - or as I like to call it, "the most wonderful time of the year". For this month, I want to create something a little more involved and special than my usual freebies. So I illustrated a tribute to the legendary true-crime comedy podcast, My Favorite Murder. Now, while I am a huge advocate for getting out into nature, one of the things I love about this podcast is that Karen + Georgia (the hosts) are huge advocates for women's safety, awareness and defense. So get out there (especially in the beautiful Fall temps!) and hike, explore and discover to your hearts content, but also tell a friend if you're going alone, be alert and responsive to your surroundings, and trust your gut if something seems off. Now, have a great Autumn!
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If you like these, I would love if you'd share a snap of your space with the newest wallpaper with me, and I will be reposting them on my Instagram Stories!
Happy October and SSDGM!
Warmly,
September 2019 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
For September, I've already decided I will be listening to Lizzo nonstop. Other things I will be doing include making a really good Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake, painting a mural with Atlanta's Forward Warrior, and showing a piece at ABV Gallery. I'm really looking forward to this month, because it marks the beginning of Fall, all of my favorite things, and most importantly, we're only a month away from HALLOWEEN. So.
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If you like these, I would love if you'd share a snap of your space with the newest wallpaper with me, and I will be reposting them on my Instagram Stories!
I hope you've got some great Labor Day plans!
Warmly,
August 2019 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
Happy August! I just got back from the wonderful conference I attended with Minted, one of my most beloved partners. We had an incredible time and I am so thankful for that community! This month is also my birthday month, so there is a lot to celebrate! I'll be 33, and this year already has been very, very good to me. I can't wait to see what else is in store for the rest of the year.
For August, I wanted something that captured the late sunny afternoons and waning days of summer, and I thought sunflowers would be perfect. I hope you like them!
For August, I wanted something that captured the late sunny afternoons and waning days of summer, and I thought sunflowers would be perfect. I hope you like them!
* Click on the image above to download the Desktop Wallpaper.
If you like these, I would love if you'd share a snap of your space with the newest wallpaper with me, and I will be reposting them on my Instagram Stories!
Thank you so much!
Warmly,
June 2019 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
Happy June, everyone! I'm excited about June because it's finally starting to feel like summer. I'll be doing a bit of traveling and vacationing after a few solid months of being super busy with projects. April through June are always full-up for licensing with Christmas/Holiday needs (I know, confusing!! LOL) so I especially appreciate being able to bring you a Summery Desktop Wallpaper with lots of wildflowers!
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If you like these, I would love if you'd share a snap of your space with the newest wallpaper with me, and I will be reposting them on my Instagram Stories!
* Be sure to check out my "Wallpapers" Instagram Story Highlight to grab some free backgrounds for your phone!
Thank you so much - I hope you've got some great summer plans lined up!
If you like these, I would love if you'd share a snap of your space with the newest wallpaper with me, and I will be reposting them on my Instagram Stories!
* Be sure to check out my "Wallpapers" Instagram Story Highlight to grab some free backgrounds for your phone!
Thank you so much - I hope you've got some great summer plans lined up!
Warmly,
May 2019 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
Happy May, friends! Thank you so much for hanging with me from month to month :) It means a lot! This month, I was simply inspired by the color green. Everything is green in Atlanta right now, and it's gorgeous. Hopefully you are getting some Spring wherever you are!
* Click on the image above to download the Desktop Wallpaper.
If you like these, I would love if you'd share a snap of your space with the newest wallpaper with me, and I will be reposting them on my Instagram Stories!
* Be sure to check out my "Wallpapers" Instagram Story Highlight to grab some free backgrounds for your phone!
Thank you so much for following along - "may" the seeds you've sown all winter start to bloom for you this month! (see what I did there?)
* Click on the image above to download the Desktop Wallpaper.
If you like these, I would love if you'd share a snap of your space with the newest wallpaper with me, and I will be reposting them on my Instagram Stories!
* Be sure to check out my "Wallpapers" Instagram Story Highlight to grab some free backgrounds for your phone!
Thank you so much for following along - "may" the seeds you've sown all winter start to bloom for you this month! (see what I did there?)
Warmly,
