Paper Raven Co. Blog
April 2021 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
Happy April!
It has been a very busy Spring over here at Paper Raven Co. Springtime always brings new projects and new clients that are always fun to work with, and I'm excited to share some of the products I've designed very soon!
Stay tuned for the 2022 Calendar Theme Voting! As we've done for about 4 years now, I will gather up some good ideas for a Calendar Theme, and then will invite you to vote on your favorite! This is always the most fun part for me, so I hope you'll keep an eye out and let me know what you think.
We are also doing a Flash Sale on our New Perpetual Calendars!
Take 10% off today only with code SPRINGVIBES (ends 4/1/21 at 11:59pm EST)
In my personal life, Daniel and I are gearing up on our First Home Search and feel really optimistic for the possibilities of growing together and making a house into a home for us. Everything feels like it's falling into place :)
* To receive the April Desktop Wallpaper, please click on the Graphic Below:
I love to see your setups! Take a snap of your space with your new wallpaper, and tag me over on Instagram so I can give you a high-five!
Thank you all so much again.
Warmly,
March 2021 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
Happy March!
We're getting closer to Spring and it feels so good! I wanted to create an illustration this month that evoked the feeling of little buds and leaves just starting to peek out, combined with some lovely script hand-lettering. I hope you like this month's wallpaper as much as I do!
* To receive the March Desktop Wallpaper, please click on the Graphic Below!
I love to see your setups! Take a snap of your space with your new wallpaper, and tag me over on Instagram so I can give you a high-five!
Thank you all so much again.
Warmly,
February 2021 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
Happy February!
I hope you are having a great start to your month! This month, I just wanted to create something that was pretty, and something that made me happy. Sometimes that's enough! I hope you like this month's wallpaper as much as I do ;)
* To receive the February Desktop Wallpaper, please click on the Graphic Below!
I love to see your setups! Take a snap of your space with your new wallpaper, and tag me over on Instagram so I can give you a high-five (or high-elbow)!
Thank you all so much again.
Warmly,
January 2021 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper + Happy New Year!
Happy 2021, everyone! We made it!
A very big pat on the back to you for making it to the other side of 2020! While we're not walking through a portal today into a world free of problems, it does feel good to step into a New Year with a fresh attitude and hopeful mindset. We may still need to work to clear some hurtles, but with continued work and focus, I am hoping that this year we'll see a little more peace, magic, prosperity and love.
If you're a member of the community who has suffered a loss in 2020 - we see you. A New Year and all of its promise is exciting to celebrate, but it doesn't take away real hurts from the past year. Whether it's a loved one, your job or financial security, or your mental health, last year took a real and tangible toll and I just wanted to take a moment here to acknowledge that as well, and let you know we're thinking about you, and sending you thoughts for peace, renewal and joy in 2021.
* To receive the January Desktop Wallpaper, please click on the Graphic Below *
I love to see your setups! Did you do any 2021 Refreshing or Reorganizing of your space? Take a snap of your space with your new wallpaper, and tag me over on Instagram so I can give you a high-five (or high-elbow)!
Thank you all so much again.
Warmly,
December 2020 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
Happy December, everyone!
I hope you had a wonderful long weekend! We remained at home, said hello to our loved ones over Zoom, and enjoyed a relaxing weekend with some good classic movies and putting up our tree! THANK YOU to everyone who has placed an order with us this week, last week, and throughout this season! To say we are overwhelmed is an understatement, and I have been working through orders diligently. Thank you again for making this a wonderful Holiday Season here at Paper Raven Co.! And without further ado, to say thanks, here is your December Desktop Illustrated Wallpaper!
* To receive the December Desktop Wallpaper, please click on the Graphic Below.
I love to see your setups - especially if they're looking festive for the winter holidays! Take a snap of your space with your new wallpaper, and tag me over on Instagram so I can give you a high-five (or high-elbow)!
Thank you all so much again.
Warmly,
November 2020 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
Happy November, everyone!
We did it! We are so close to the end of 2020! I hope you are all having a good start to your month, and mostly importantly, I hope everyone has either voted or has a plan to vote on the 3rd! This election is so important, let's show how much we care about our community's future and well being by showing up and voting.
* To receive the November Desktop Wallpaper, please click on the Graphic Above!
I love to see your setup! Take a snap of your space with your new wallpaper, and tag me over on Instagram. I would love if you'd share this with your friends.
Thank you all so much again.
I hope the start of the Winter and Holiday Season brings you a respite from this crazy year, a little bit of needed joy, and a renewal of hope!
Warmly,
October 2020 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
Happy October, everyone.
A short and sweet blurb about this month's illustration, because even before we're properly into the Fall Season, our Holiday prep at the Paper Raven Co. Studio is going at full steam!
I wanted to do a simple illustration to capture some of the Halloweenie things I look forward to this month! Halloween is my favorite holiday, and because we're not sure exactly how we're going to be celebrating this year, I wanted to at least celebrate with a sort-of spooky desktop wallpaper. Burning question: what was your BEST Halloween costume growing up?
* To receive the October Desktop Wallpaper, please click on the Graphic Below!
I love to see your setup! Take a snap of your space with your new wallpaper, and tag me over on Instagram. I would love if you'd share this with your friends.
Thank you all so much again.
Be well this month, remember that it's still important to have fun, to rest and to dream; and remember that life is bigger than difficult moments.
(Also please go vote early!)
Warmly,
September 2020 Desktop Wallpaper
Happy September, friends.
For this month's illustration, I wanted to capture that between-season feeling. We're not really in Summer, and we're not really in Fall quite yet. It feels like we're between seasons in our lives right now too, and I think many can relate to that. We're waiting to exhale on so many aspects of life right now, but I'm confident that if we put one foot in front of the other, and keep moving forward with good intentions and open hearts, we will get to a better outcome for all. :) I also wanted to include mushrooms and butterflies in this month's wallpaper because we have so many in our yard right now!
To receive the September Desktop Wallpaper, please click on the Graphic Above!
I love to see your setup! Take a snap of your space with your new wallpaper, and tag me over on Instagram. I would love if you'd share this with your friends.
Thank you all so much again.
Stay strong, stay healthy and keep caring about each other.
Warmly,
August 2020 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
Welcome to August, friends. We've made it this far,
and that's quite an accomplishment.
and that's quite an accomplishment.
I really wanted to focus this month's illustration on intentions. What are you seeking this month? Rest from the uncertainty of the world and the future? Peace for ourselves when everything seems so divided? Recognition of the real issues we're fighting to resolve? Or perhaps you're seeking Positivity as a way to move forward through this time. Maybe it's Resources to grow your passions so you can contribute to this world in a meaningful way. Maybe it's simply a moment to catch your breath. Whatever you're seeking this month, I hope that you read these words and take comfort in them... that the more we spend our energy on creating the new, the more quickly we'll see those changes in our lives. Take a moment today to say them out loud, and put them out into the Universe. She hears you :)
To receive the August Desktop Wallpaper, please click on the Graphic below.
I'd love to hear what your thoughts are and what you're seeking this month. Take a snap of your space with your new wallpaper, and let me know over on Instagram.
Thank you all so much again.
Stay strong, stay healthy and keep caring about each other.
Warmly,
July 2020 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
Happy July, everyone! It's an understatement to say that the last few months have been a challenge, and also a revolution of thought and action. Exciting and difficult changes are starting to happen, and we at Paper Raven Co. are committed to continuing in this fight.
That said, the importance of resting and appreciating the simple joys of life has become a critical point of balance for many of us. I wanted to illustrate something that simply just made me happy, something that felt hopeful. Additionally, it was only fitting to focus on the color yellow this month: a color symbolizing awareness, education and new thought, mixed with optimism and hope for the future.
That said, the importance of resting and appreciating the simple joys of life has become a critical point of balance for many of us. I wanted to illustrate something that simply just made me happy, something that felt hopeful. Additionally, it was only fitting to focus on the color yellow this month: a color symbolizing awareness, education and new thought, mixed with optimism and hope for the future.
* To receive the July Desktop Wallpaper, please click on the Graphic below.
Thank you all so much again. I hope you have a wonderful month.
Warmly,