Paper Raven Co. Blog
Winter 2025 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
Happy 2025! This year will bring about a lot of changes for me personally, and I hope it’s a year of growth, reflection and enjoyment for you out there. We have a big update coming, so please see the Studio Update below for that :)
* To Receive the Winter 2025 Desktop Wallpaper, click on the Graphic Below! *
I'm always happy to see your new backgrounds over on Instagram - be sure to snap a pic and tag me!
📣 A Personal Note + Studio Update 📣
I have loved creating these desktop wallpapers every month since 2018! (That’s 84 wallpapers!! Whewwww!) But the time has come for a bit of a different approach.
As some of you may have seen from my Instagram Post, my husband Daniel and I are expecting a son to join our family in May 2025! We are overjoyed, and I have been spending a lot of time thinking about what my business will look like this coming year. Since my time will be prioritized elsewhere, our Monthly Desktop Wallpapers will evolve into Seasonal Desktop Wallpapers. You can expect a Wallpaper delivered right to your inbox on January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st, alongside a Studio Update from me.
While I know many of you enjoy receiving something monthly, I hope you will understand that my priorities will be shifting this year. I really appreciate the years of support for these wallpapers, and if you love them, I did put a few of my favorites into our physical 2025 Wall Calendar, so be sure to check that out. Orders of course are now appreciated double, since we’re thinking about a Baby Budget ;)
Lastly, thank you SO MUCH for your support this year! I’m not exactly sure what 2025 will bring yet, but I am excited for change and evolution! I hope the New Year is kind and gentle to you, and that you find peace and connection in the coming months.
Warmly,
December 2024 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
Hello everyone, I hope you are having a wonderful Holiday Weekend! Happy to pop into your inbox today with a fun December Desktop Wallpaper for your enjoyment :)
* To Receive the December Desktop Wallpaper, click on the graphic below! *
I'm always happy to see your new backgrounds over on Instagram - be sure to snap a pic and tag me!
📣 Lastly, a Small Business / Holiday Season Note 📣
I love creating these desktop wallpapers for you all every month! It gives me an opportunity to create for fun, and explore motifs, color palettes and subject matter that excite me. If you have been a fan of these, I would love if you would consider supporting Paper Raven Co. this Holiday Season!
We are currently running our Black Friday / Small Business Saturday Sale, and we are offering 15% Off Sitewide with Code SANTA until tomorrow, December 2nd. I’d love to send some goodies your way for your Holiday festivities - whether it be a gift, stocking stuffer, or pack of cards to send to friends and family. Your support means so much to me, and goes a long way! Thank you so much for being a part of this!!
Warmly,
January 2024 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
I hope you had a wonderful Holiday Week, full of reflection, cookies, Netflix and slow moments to relax. My husband and I took the week fully off from work to rest and recuperate from a busy and challenging 2023.
I wanted to create an illustration that had a bit of magic in it - that’s what we’re hoping for in the New Year. Please enjoy 2024’s first Desktop Wallpaper.
* To Receive the January Desktop Wallpaper, click on the graphic below! *
I'm always happy to see your new backgrounds over on Instagram - be sure to snap a pic and tag me!
Warmly,
December 2023 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
So, with that in mind, I wanted to create the wintery scene that I’m hoping to see. I hope that you love December’s Desktop Wallpaper.
* To Receive the December Desktop Wallpaper, click on the graphic below! *
I'm always happy to see your new backgrounds over on Instagram - be sure to snap a pic and tag me!
Lastly, a Big Announcement: Our 2024 Calendar Launches Next Week!
January 2023 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
Happy January, and Happy New Year! I hope this year gives you the space to find - or continue to work on - what makes you happy and brings you joy! The last few years have been difficult for so many people, let's commit to treating one another with a little more kindness and gentleness in the coming months. The world is what we make of it ;) Let's make it a better place for everyone.
For this month's illustration, I wanted to create something a little different than my regular florals; something that had a sparkle of optimism. I hope you enjoy it! :)
* To Receive the January Desktop Wallpaper, click the Graphic Below! *
I'm always happy to see your new backgrounds over on Instagram - snap a pic and tag me!
Lastly, be sure to check out our NEW 2023 Wall Calendar: Stop and Smell the Flowers!
I hope you have a wonderful start to your New Year!
Warmly,
December 2022 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
Happy December! We're in the full swing of the Holiday Season now, and I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU for your support this year! I wanted to create a fun and festive-feeling illustration for this month, and I hope you enjoy it! :)
* To Receive the December Desktop Wallpaper, click the Graphic Below! *
I'm always happy to see your new backgrounds over on Instagram - be sure to snap a pic and tag me!
Warmly,
December 2021 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
This month's illustration is a festive tribute to holiday florals and greenery, one of my favorite things to draw! Did you know that 90% of the work I illustrate at Paper Raven Co. is themed for winter holidays? I spend most of my year (even Spring and Summer!) drawing Santas, Menorahs, Snowflakes and Christmas Trees! So it's extra fun when we finally get to December and playing Christmas music is acceptable. But sometimes when you have a big project, you just have to get into the spirit in July ;)
* To receive the December 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!
Happy December, everyone!
I hope you are having a jolly season, so matter how you celebrate!
Warmly,
December 2020 Illustrated Desktop Wallpaper
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,
Hello February!
Happy February! I read the other day that February is the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, so this month's wallpaper is dedicated to the contemplation of the seeds we will plant this Spring season, metaphorically and physically. I love that idea, and I wanted to create an illustration that symbolized new growth, even in the last winter months. I'm very much looking forward to the warmer weather!
Now, on to the Wallpaper! Click on the graphic above to download the free wallpaper. And feel free to share your space with me on Instagram! Cheers, Enjoy, and scroll down to see some detail + behind the scenes shots.
