June 2013 Desktop Wallpaper

happy June!

it's hot in Manhattan & i wanted a desktop wallpaper that reminded me of the beach.

{click, right click, set as background or save accordingly}

things I'm looking forward to this month:

• Yankees / Indians game
• celebrating many friends' / family members' birthdays & Father's Day
• exploring the city and spending hours outside
• a total of 14 hours on a train with Patrick (oh boy...ha!) 
• trying to get through 2 seasons of Dexter before the last season premieres
• my oldest nephew's high school graduation
• meeting (& cuddling) my newborn nephew
• visiting family & home
• meeting my Godson
• seeing friends from boarding school
• Alt Summit NYC
• a girlfriend's bachelorette weekend
• taking Patrick to Shake Shack
• launching my website & a couple projects
• two four-day long weekends
• trying our best to make our apartment feel brand new 
• seeing a friend who's visiting from San Francisco
• iced tea / Pinkberry / sandals
• welcoming summer with open arms!

until next time,

g

May 2013 Desktop Wallpaper

Happy May, everyone!

...time to update those desktop wallpapers.

 

{click, right click, set as background or simply save image as such}

 

This month, I'm especially looking forward to --

• many, many birthdays...including the birth of my newest (& ninth!) nephew
• a high school friend's wedding in South Carolina
• a queue full of exciting commissioned projects
• a class at the Society of Scribes on writing calligraphy with a brush marker
• (hopefully) finding our new home...or at least getting close...or maybe just packing a box
• working on everything related to launching my new site (as of now, will be sometime in June!)
• celebrating ten years since graduating high school
• celebrating six years of living in my favorite city
• celebrating eight years since meeting my best friend
• time spent outside, frolicking in the sunshine ~

May we make it a happy month!

 

until next time,

 

g

 

April 2013 Desktop Wallpaper

{click, right click, save as background}

here's to a bright & sunny April!

until next time,

g

March 2013 Desktop Wallpaper

 

new month, new desktop wallpaper!

{click, right click, set as background}

 

here's to a fabulous March, everyone!

until next time,

g

February 2013 Desktop Wallpaper

time to update those desktop wallpapers!

[click on image before saving as background]

here's to an amazing February!

until next time,

g

January 2013 Desktop Wallpaper

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hello, january.

...and welcome, 2013!

as you can see, i'm mixing things up with this month's desktop wallpaper. i figured i'd try something new as change is always good. that's how i'm looking at this year anyways. i've seen many resolutions posted around the internet in addition to hopes for the new year. and i have to admit...i read the, "i hope this year is better to me than the last!" posts and cringe. the outcome of each and every day of this year has nothing to do with what the year brings to us, but instead of what we bring to it. 

be present.

be proactive.

be good.

 remember that happiness is a choice. 

and, as they say, "don't let your dreams always be dreams."

until next time,

g

December 2012 Desktop Wallpaper

Happy December! 

Time to update your desktop wallpapers! (Right click and set as background.)

Make your last month of 2012 count by appreciating every. single. day.

I'm off to listen to Christmas tunes and prance around this festive city.

xoxo.

until next time,

g

November 2012 Desktop Wallpaper

Happy November, everyone. It's my favorite month of the year!

Sorry I'm a day late, but it's time to update those desktop wallpapers.

[right click, set as background]

What are you lovelies up to this weekend? I am supposed to be heading to Virginia today to not only see my parents (oh, the hugs I've been craving!) but also finally meet my Godson and be there for his baptism and see his amazing little mama that originally moved to NYC with me years ago. Silly Sandy has disrupted those plans, though. Totally and utterly bummed, but trying to suck it up and focus on the good and getting back to normalcy here. ConEd (no wonder there's no power) left me an automated voicemail yesterday saying we should expect power back at 11PM on Saturday night. If you hear a loud thumping noise around then? ...it's the little lady jumping up & down for joy!! Fingers crossed that means the same for my laundromat since the rest of my pants are held captive over there. You sure do realize what you take for granted when you're inconvenienced.  I miss my crankety radiator and not having to sleep in two sweatshirts. I miss going to the bathroom without wearing a headlamp. I miss a cold & un-smelly fridge. I miss not having to say when we step outside, "so...is my makeup rubbed in?" (and Patrick's like, "welllllll....") I miss riding the subway. I miss not carrying around travel toiletries and playing the game of, "when and where is my next hot shower?" I miss knowing what time it is when I wake up in the middle of the night. I miss my home feeling warm and light and cozy. And why am I listing off all these petty things? So when I do have them back, I remember to really appreciate them. Many people out there are actually suffering unlike us. It's a good reminder at how precious the little things can be. Guess I should thank Sandy for the needed reminder, but she's still on my sh*t list. ;)

Have a wonderful weekend everyone. Enjoy the little things.

p.s. fingers crossed this nor'easter stays away...

until next time,

g

October 2012 Desktop Wallpaper

Happy October!

...time to update your desktop wallpaper!

....

update! she's not modeled from anyone this month - just a girl in my head :)

May your month be filled with pumpkin-flavored treats, rosy cheeks,

puffer vests, crunchy foilage, crisp mornings, and a little extra cuddle time. 

xoxo!

until next time,

g

September 2012 Desktop Wallpaper

...just a little hello from the beach

to wish you a happy September!

did you say rabbit, rabbit this morning?

i diiiid.

it's time to update those desktop wallpapers!

this was inspired by the lovely Jessica Chastain.

i have mine all set on my phone, too. :)

alright, i'm heading back out to the sunshine.

enjoy your day!

until next time,

g

August 2012 Desktop Wallpaper

this month's calendar is inspired by the pretty little lady that

patrick & i saw on separate occasions and in separate neighborhoods last week.

here was my attempt to capture the exciting moment.

(#fail)

in case you can't tell (cough), that's Jessica Alba in the car. 

and we think she's great.

so I made her into a cartoon. :)

ta-da!

update those desktop wallpapers!

{click, right click, set as background}

*image inspired by this.

Happy August, y'all.

xo!

until next time,

g

July 2012 Desktop Wallpaper

 time to update those desktop wallpapers!

...

{click on image, right click, set as wallpaper}

this month was inspired by this image of Blake Lively.

July kickstarts the second half of the year! Envision a clean slate and an opportunity to reflect on the first half to see what you can improve. Think back to any resolutions or goals for this year and make sure you're on track for what you'd like to accomplish. Forgive yourself for any mistakes and move on, but acknowledge how you can learn from them. Make July and the rest of the year something you'll be proud of. Also, smile lots. :)

until next time,

g

June 2012 Desktop Wallpaper

...

happy friday!

happy time-for-weekend!

 happy June!

which means...

it's time to update your desktop wallpapers!

this month's little lady happens to be one of my favorites. :)

here is the image in two sizes.

i'd appreciate any feedback on what size works best for you!

{click, right click, set as wallpaper}

My inspiration was Julia Sarr-Jamois, the fashion editor for Wonderland magazine.

 {and specifically, this photograph.}

enjoy!

...

until next time,

g

May 2012 Desktop Wallpaper

hey, May!

...

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*click on image before setting as background.

my inspiration this month. :)

reminder!

mark your calendars for

mother's day on sunday, may 13th.

it's not just to celebrate mothers, you know.

it's a day to celebrate any little lady that has given you guidance

or has contributed to your life in a positive way.

here's to a good month, ma'dears!

xx.

until next time,

g

April 2012 Desktop Wallpaper

happy april!

:: inspiration via ::

{click image to make bigger, save as desktop wallpaper}

until next time,

g

March 2012 Desktop Wallpaper

tomorrow is March...

...time to update those desktop wallpapers!

i was inspired this month by the fabulously fashionable Blair Eadie of Atlantic-Pacific.

(this was the specific post.)

I hope you enjoy!

{click on image, right click, set as background, make sure it's set to center.}

*I realize she's missing a purse strap.

It's flopped to the other side since she just reached in to grab some lipstick. ;)

until next time,

g

February 2012 Desktop Wallpaper

so, the little lady went to the SAG awards and got all dolled up.

...then she got cold and borrowed her fella's jacket. 

voila!

*first click, then set as background / center image

*best with white background color

 

happy february! 

until next time,

g

January 2012 Desktop Wallpaper

I leave in the morning to ring in the New Year, 

but I wanted to go ahead and share January's desktop background!

*remember to click on the image first before saving as background

Soak up your final days of 2011 and reflect on both the good and bad.

The bad prepares us just as much, if not more, for the good in the future.

Learn from yesterday, dream for tomorrow, 

but only seek happiness from the now.

Dream bigger than you think you deserve

because you, in fact, deserve the best.

But keep in mind that you are the only one who can make it a reality.

Thank you, as always, for reading my little blog.

My year was filled with exciting new ventures, challenges,

and many, many blessings.

Take care & goodbye for now.

I'm off to visit my favorite blessing of 2011.

xo, 

little lady

until next time,

g

December 2011 Desktop Wallpaper

It's December!!!

hooray!

yes, the little lady is wearing Ugglebo shearling clog boots. (her favorite)

yes, she is wearing her new American Apparel circle scarf she got for her birthday.

yes, she is carrying a holiday Starbucks cup. ;)

directions:

set your background color to white.

click on image.

right click.

select "set as background"
tip: go to Control Panel / Display & make sure it's set to "center image"

enjoy!

until next time,

g

November 2011 Desktop Wallpaper

it's November!

my favorite month!

time to update those desktop wallpapers!

directions:

set your background color to white.

click on image.

 right click.

 select "set as background".

tip: go to Control Panel / Display & make sure it's set to "center image".

until next time,

g