new month:

November 1, 2011


November is here! As usual, October just flew by. Although I am very excited that Christmas is coming soon... I personally think it's the best time of the whole year ;)

For this month's desktop background, I've included a quote from Steve Jobs: "there is no reason not to follow your heart." I met someone the other day who expressed to me how they are just so tired of their day job and would love to quit and pursue something they are really passionate about. I think this is all too familiar for some of us.

What do you think? Is this easier said than done?

Sure, the attitude these days is "at least I have a job" - I know it's tough out there right now for so many of us. At the same time, I think the technology and resources we have available to us today (versus what was around 20, maybe even 10 years ago) do allow this notion of 'following our heart and goals' to be possible - so be encouraged! Pursue your dreams and follow your heart. Well said Mr Jobs.

Hope you enjoy this month's desktop :)


To Download:
Simply click the link and it will take you directly to the image. Some computers will allow you to right click your mouse and give you the option: "Use Image as Desktop Picture" Otherwise save image to your computer and change the background in your computer settings.

To use on iphone/ipad: the easiest way to go about it is just email the photo to yourself. Then open the email on your phone/ipad and save the photo to your phone. Then set the photo as wallpaper once you save it. :)

20 hello's:

Andrea @ the yellow cottage said...

I totally agree with you on that one. Thanks for the encouragement. =)

Catherine at Design Editor said...

Love this! Downloading now. Thanks!

Kristy said...

So beautiful, thank you!

monster cakes said...

I always look forward to these and really appreciate them. Thank you for taking the time to gift your readers with your lovely designs. You're amazing.

Cass said...

Thank you so much for sharing, these are perfect for my work computer.

Megan Welker said...

Thank you for doing these :) I always look forward to them, they make my desktop so so pretty!

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Jessica Di Giacomo said...

this is my fav month!!!
i add your desktop it's perfect to start!!
thank you
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Anonymous said...

It's perfect. Thank you, I use it ;)

littletree... said...

That quote is so relevant to me right now, back in july I quit my job in retail as it was making me so miserable. I didnt want to wait anymore I wanted to start my future career so i quit, started blogging everyday, designing prints and patterns which i hope to sell/license and I coudlnt be happier!x

Meredith said...

I love putting these on my desktop at work! Thanks!!

Sandy a la Mode said...

yay! thank you danni!!

Jennifer said...

i love this post. so relevant to me. thank you much for the desktop calendar. I use it at work and home on my desktop.

Desiree said...

Thanks Danni! Also well said. I get tired of peeps complaining about their jobs....just do what you love. :)

Jill V. / TerraSavvy said...

Yes, I am on the way to doing what I love. Just finished Karen Wolrond's Pathfinder course last month and heading to Camp Mighty next week!

Lots of self discovery happening ovder here.

As always, I look forward to your monthly artwork.

Thanks!

Allison said...

This is beautiful! Thank you! I found you via The Small Things Blog and I am your newest follower!

megan lane said...

thanks for the encouragement danni! i am in the same boat.. would love to be able to quit the day job. praying hard for God to reveal what he wants for me!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing this lovely desktop wallpaper. The quote you used is just what I needed to hear (read?).

Live it . Love it . Make it said...

Thanks for the most awesome desktop! I have lurked around your blog for a while, now a follower. Love your style. i dream my blog will be as beautiful as yours one day!

Amber L. said...

I love this desktop wallpaper. Thanks!