August is here at last, bringing abundant heat and sunshine to the Pacific Northwest! The garden beds are now established, and watering the potted plants on the patio is a relaxing daily chore. Continue reading
Free Windows Theme | March
March is upon us, bringing a mix of rain and warmer weather. It’s starting to get light out earlier, and dusk is a bit farther off each day. It’s also the month where we celebrate everything Irish, and so I wanted a theme for my desktop that was green and lush, wet and cool, warm and comforting. Continue reading
Free Windows Theme | February
February is an interesting month, because it’s very short and it means we’re getting closer to spring. It’s also a month where we can indulge freely in flowers, chocolate, coffee, tea, champagne and other joys. Continue reading
Free Windows Theme | January
I’ve been thinking a lot about the month of January, especially as experienced in the Pacific Northwest. Our winters are a bit different than the snowy winters I remember from growing up in New York. We have a lot of rain, and cloudy, foggy days. It’s a bit chill, but it does vary. Continue reading
Free Windows Theme | December
For this month’s desktop theme challenge, I wanted to examine a Pacific Northwest December, which touches on some holiday themes, but primarily focuses on the natural weather and landscape settings of this area. Of course, I had to include an owl, as they are my favorite birds, and I think you’ll agree that this guy is really special. Continue reading