Hey friends! We’ve made it all the way through the first quarter of 2024. WOOHOO!!! The first 1/4 of the year is historically a busy one for me, and this year was no exception. In March alone, I built 3 websites, created an online shop, designed a logo, and designed + developed 2 email newsletter templates. Plus, I had a handful of other miscellaneous projects for past clients and took a family trip to Arizona for almost a week. Phew! And it doesn’t seem to be slowing down quite yet, but I’m so excited to see what this next quarter brings. I’m hoping to spend some time doing some internal business work + also get away from my desk and out to network with more real life people. So, hit me up if you wanna grab a coffee!

Hey hello and hi there! Once again we’re here at the beginning of a new month, and I’m hoping it’ll be a great one. January and February are hard months for me because 1) I’m usually busy with work projects that were scheduled before the holidays, and 2) being the coldest and darkest months of the year take a toll on my mental health. Even though we’ve had more 60+ sunny days so far in 2024 than I can count! I’ve also been working away behind the scenes on a handful of brand + website projects that I’m looking forward to launching either this month or next. Plus, I’m taking a trip to Arizona in a few weeks, and the warmth will be such a nice break! So, I think March will be a good one!

Hello and happy February, friends! It’s the shortest month of the year, even with the extra leap day. Which for some reason makes me feel like that means winter will be over sooner, even though logically that doesn’t make a ton of sense. I guess we’ll just have to see what ol’ Punxsutawney Phil says tomorrow (and yes, I did have to look up the spelling on that while writing this). I had a good first month of 2024 for Six Leaf Design, even if it felt a bit chaotic. I was able to book a few upcoming projects, launch a One Week Website, kickoff two new brand projects, and start to get my tax stuff in order (the least fun part of the new year!). So, while January was the longest month in all eternity, I’m still counting it as a good one!

Well, here we are. Start of a new year. All the hubbub from the holidays dying down as we enter into that long, cold, dark stretch before spring laid out in front of us like a never-ending corridor with no doors or windows. Does anyone else feel like these first 3 months of the year stretch on longer than the entire rest of the 9 months combined? December went by so fast that I don't even know if Bob is my uncle or not. I launched 2 websites + developed brand assets for clients in the first week of the month. Then over my holiday break I added a few portfolio entries here and launched 3 new semi-custom brand suites here before Christmas. And I've spent the last week avoiding work and just recharging with lots of coffee, snacks, reading, and kitty cuddles. I hope wherever you were, you were able to get some rest + recharging in yourself.

Hi friends! We’re in the home stretch of the year with just one more month to go! I always have a big push the last few weeks before the holidays, and this year is no different with two One Week Website packages scheduled back to back (who did this to me??!!…oh yeah…). But then I get to take the last weeks of the month off from client work and it’ll be a much welcomed break. I’m excited for some down time to rest, work on my own business, and celebrate. But until then, be sure you’re following along on my Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook to see when new brands and websites launch if you’re interested in seeing what I’ve been working on!

Hello hello fine people of the internet! I hope you had the spookiest of Halloween seasons and ate so much candy corn it made you want to barf. Or maybe just the thought of candy corn is enough for that! October was a whirlwind for me with two One Week Websites, a new Brand Foundations package starting, and another brand + website package wrapping up. Plus, I managed to book out the rest of my start dates for 2023, which is a big relief that I'll be all set with projects until after the new year. But I opened my calendar yesterday to suddenly realize that the month was gone and another wallpaper design needed to be created. So here we are!

Hello friends! We’re entering the fall season and each morning feels a little chillier than the last (even though it’s still getting up towards the 90s by afternoon here in Denver)! I’m trying to enjoy all the lovely things about this season before the doom and gloom of winter hits. So, let’s list a few of my favorite things about autumn that I’m grateful for, because gratitude can literally rewire your brain to look for the good: sunshine on a crisp day, the pretty leaves changing color, pumpkin spice everything except lattes, big warm hoodie season, yummy comfort food like soups and hot dishes, allllllll the Halloween decorations! That’s all I’ve got for now, but even just thinking about those things helps me remember how much good stuff comes along with the change of seasons.

🎵 Happy workiversary to me 🎵 happy workiversary to me 🎵 happy workiversary dear Six Leaf 🎵 happy workiversary to me! Oh, you didn’t know that September is my workiversary? And this one is a special milestone for me — as of September 1st, I’ve officially been running Six Leaf Design (and creating monthly wallpapers) for 10 years. An entire decade. That means 120 wallpaper designs! I can’t even believe it and honestly, I’m not exactly sure how I feel about it. On one hand, it’s hard not to think that I should be further along. On the other hand, I’m really proud of my business + the work that I do and how far I’ve come in these years. I’m gonna try to focus on the positive hand, and maybe put an ice cream cone in it to celebrate 🍦

Well, here we are again. The start of another month. And right when I feel like summer is just beginning, it’s supposed to be winding down. It’s like time is always playing tricks on me. But now is the time I appreciate being in Colorado, because we’ll still have a few more months of hot days and warm nights before that one week of autumn hits us out of nowhere (if you know, you know!). So, I’m gonna try to keep the summer spirit alive as long as I can and enjoy every ounce of it.

Hello summer! It’s here in full force and we’re all ready for it. Well, I am at least. My favorite parts of summer, you ask? For me it’s the slower pace, the warm night walks, and margaritas on patios to name a few. But I recently saw a meme saying the only reason we actually like summer is because we’ve been conditioned to from summer vacation off school as kids. Could be true, but it still feels like there’s a special kind of joy that comes along with summer time. How about you?

Hi there! Sorry for being a day late with this guy — I’m sure you’ve been sitting on the edge of your seats waiting for it. There’s only been one other time in the last 9.5 years that I can remember being late with the monthly wallpaper design, but life has been chaotic lately so I’m trying to give myself some leeway. And also, shhhh don’t tell anyone, but I repurposed this design from a 2020 wallpaper (bonus points if you remember it!). I updated the calendar and tweaked the colors though, so that counts for something.

Hey party people! Summer will soon be arriving. Can you feel it? I’m seeing tulips blossom, trees budding, and tank tops are making their first appearances at the park (it’s still a little too cold for me, but it doesn’t seem to be stopping the guy doing pushups on the playground equipment while his 2-year-old plays). I’m so glad that May is here and I’ve got a strange little wallpaper design for you this month.

Hello April! I’m glad to welcome you here and hopefully warm spring weather will follow. March was a struggle, so I’m happy to be kicking it to the curb and embracing a fresh new month. What about you? I’m entering a season where I’ll be practicing a lot of patience and waiting, both of which are hard for me. So, I’m reaching into my tool belt for all those coping skills I went to therapy for and hoping for the best 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Well, February went by in the blink of an eye, huh? I guess it’s the shortest month of the year, but I feel even less prepared to go barreling into a new one than usual. This first quarter is turning out to be very full for me both personally and professionally — full of pressure, joy, grief, laughter, stress, relief, tears…all of the above! I’m looking forward to things hopefully evening out in the next months as things settle down and I get a grip on reality. And I’m hoping that for you as well if you’re in the same boat, my dudes!

But either way, I’m here with a fresh new free wallpaper design for March and we’re back to pattern land! I recently took a long weekend and stayed at a historical hotel that inspired an art deco style pattern for this month’s design. It’s two parts funky, one part traditional, and umpteen parts fun! Grab yours using the links below to fancify your digital screens this month. And as always, please share and enjoy!

Hi hi and hello! Happy February! What a year January has been, am I right?! Why does it always feel like the longest month of the year? Maybe it's just me, but this is the time of year when the cold + dark really starts to set in, and I start counting down the days to spring warmup. So, if you're in the same boat, I've got a message for you: Keep it up! You're doing great! You are enough!

And if that doesn't help, maybe downloading the new free wallpaper design for February will do just a little bit to brighten your day. I was looking for a fun February color palette, but everything is all pinks/purples/pastels for Valentine's Day, and that's just not what I'm craving this year. So, a funky retro design with loads of texture is what I went with instead. The heart wants what the heart wants. Please share and enjoy!

Hello friends! I hope you had a wonderful + restful holiday season! These last 2 weeks looked a bit different to me from the past few years. I actually took time off to rest! Instead of doing internal business things (i.e. redesigning my entire brand and website like I did in one week last year), I spent time with family, played in the snow, read a book, napped, ate lots of pie, saw friends, and overall just tried to savor a bit of time away from my computer. I’m not a big fan of setting goals for the new year, because I can set + work towards goals any time that I choose rather than some arbitrary date on the calendar. However, I have been doing a little reflecting on what I want more and less of in my business in 2023. More: connecting with industry people, deep dives into branding + web design projects, supporting my existing clients, giving back. Less: ignoring red flags, overbooking myself, time spent alone, doing things I don’t enjoy.

But back to the reason you’re here! The free wallpaper design for January is here and ready to brighten up your new year. Playing with brush textures and an unexpected color palette, this one is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you look at it. Slap this baby on all your screens by downloading the size you need below. Please share and enjoy!

Great news everybody…we made it! We made it to the end of one more year. And once we get through the holidays we’re home free to enjoy the darkest and coldest time of the year with nothing more to look forward to. Doesn’t that sound wonderful? Obviously I’m not the most Christmas-y person, or more so I tend to find this time of year to be exceptionally stressful. But I’m trying to let myself off the hook for any high expectations I might have for myself. Be it for decorating the house, getting the perfect gift for every single person in my life, or not always being the most productive at work. Just saying that makes me breath a little sigh of relief, so I highly recommend.

But onto the free wallpaper design for December featuring spruce tree inspired snowflakes in an adorable border pattern that I’m making all the googley eyes at. Over the past few years I’ve intentionally tried to make this month’s wallpaper more about winter/the holiday spirit in general, rather than specifically Christmas, to be more inclusive. That’s what feels good to me, but I promise I’m not telling anyone they can’t say “Merry Christmas” and won’t be offended if you do. So, download this frosty digital wallpaper below and have a very merry time of year! Please share and enjoy!

Hey internet fam! Hope you're recovering nicely from all the spooky festivities of last month now that Mariah Carey is starting to thaw from her year long slumber. The year feels like it’s already slipping through my fingertips, and I am not prepared for the holiday season at all. So, if you’re like me and are already finding the thought of the upcoming holiday season stressful, I’ve included some extra special good vibes when you download this wallpaper that’ll give you a boost to get you through. You’re welcome ✨✨✨

Hello hello to all my friends (and enemies)! We’re barreling into autumn whether you’re ready or not. Here in Denver it always feels like summer switches off like a light and cools down overnight. And while I’m still not feeling fully ready to let go of the warmest season, I’m trying to make the most of it before it turns to the coldest. For me that means a few days off to take a mountain getaway and hopefully see some gorgeous fall leaves while I’m there. What are you doing to enjoy the season?

I’ve got one thing that should help! It’s a fresh new digital wallpaper design for you this October. I’m still feeling a bit of that retro vibe, but with some more funky + vibrant colors. Paste this colorful funness on all of your screens for the next 31 days for a little extra happy every time you log on. Please share and enjoy!

I don’t know about you, but I’m not ready for summer to end! But here we are, starting September, and the pumpkin spiced everything is rolling out on every corner. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have anything against pumpkin spice! In fact, it’s one of my favorite flavors. But I’m not quite ready to give up the warm summer evenings, drinking out of the hose in the backyard, pool/lake days, and the copious amounts of sunshine. So, I’ll be to savoring every last drop before the weather starts crisping up and leaves start falling.

Either way, the free wallpaper for September is here! It also marks 9 whole years that I’ve been doing the monthly wallpaper. That feels bonkers to write. I’ve got a retro patterned wallpaper for you to make all your digital devices slap happy! Please share and enjoy!