There are hundreds of sites offering desktop wallpapers on the web. However, the Desktopography Project offers a truly enchanting collection of nature and topological themed wallpapers, created by talented designers, destined to "bring tranquility to your desktop, feel the wilderness and give your background a breath of fresh air…".

Check out my selection of 20 mind-blowing wallpapers that I'm definitely using for my desktop. To get yours, just visit the site, browse through the inspiring collection and select your favorite design in the right resolution for your screen.

Enjoy!

When I first discovered Theme Forest I was quite amazed by the variety of their cool site themes. Skillful designers create web templates with particular attention to both aesthetics and functionality. Creative, fresh and eye-catching, these themes can be your next portfolio site.  Highly customizable and easy to use, you don’t have to be a web guru to pull this through and even if you have questions during the installation procedure, most of the designers will willingly provide useful tech support. And what about their prices? You won’t believe it!

Check out my 5 favorite new themes: Each image is linked accordingly and if you're interested in more details & purchasing you're just one click away :)

Art can take so many forms. Hand painted or crafted using decoupage or other techniques, these plates are so fresh and original and sure to add a creative touch to your table – or even wall!

Check out the following talented artists I discovered on Etsy and their inspiring creations: [click on the titles in order to be transferred to the respective online shop]

"I have experimented with a range of mediums in illustration, but it was only this year after a visit to Sweden, inspired by the huge range of natural history surface design on furnishings and home wares, that I began experimenting with ceramics. I tend to create a new character every couple of weeks, and it’s exciting getting feedback for my new designs."

"I am a potter and work from my home in the Highlands of Scotland. Most of my work is thrown using red earthenware clay, decorated with subtle glazes and fired high to make it very strong. I like to draw either directly in to the clay surface or transfer drawings on to the glaze and fire them in."

"All the items shown on this site are handmade in my studio in Boston. Many of these pieces on Etsy are prototypes for future collections."

"I have over the years built up the most extensive collection of vintage, modern and home made decals which I then apply to ceramic pieces. I love the idea of reusing and recycling and spend many hours sourcing the most beautiful old and vintage crockery."

"Asian art has long been an influence in my work - my childhood home was filled with Asian furniture, tapestries, scroll paintings, and sculpture. I am further influenced by both traditional and contemporary textile patterns as well as traditional botanical motifs. I choose to limit my surface work to black and white with an occasional splash of color as I enjoy the graphic and stimulating effect. The use of a clear glaze highlights the subtle texture of the porcelain body."

"I strive to be simple. I like small things, dirty art and banjo music. Most of the time I am called Angela. I was born and bred in Los Angeles. My father and my brother are both professional artists. My mother is an expert craftsman. I am not. Having had a broken heart, broken wings, loose marbles and the such I have discovered that I am much better with a glue gun than a paint brush. I just try to be true to the idea's in my head by recycling unloved and forgotten items."

Saint Valentine’s Day is just an excuse for me to search and discover all these beautiful heart shaped creations. We all know that love is celebrated each and every day. Love for inspiration and passion for creativity also reflects in the following pieces that I selected one by one and I hope you enjoy.

See something you adore? Click on images to be transferred to the respective online shop.

Presenting you 46 stunning images welcoming the New Year 2011!

Illustrations, typography, sketches and drawings, photography, a selection of visuals that communicate an inspirational message for a happy, fulfilling and most importantly, creative year ahead of us!

All images are appropriately linked to their respective owner and you’re only  one click away from discovering these talented creatives.

Enjoy!

Here are few ideas and tips that may help you:

- A beautiful vase or bowl with fresh flowers in red color can help you add a festive touch
- A wreath or a small pile of fake (or not) leaves with candles around it can also form a gorgeous display
- Tie red & green or gold ribbons around the stems of wine glasses or your cutlery
- Use a nice basket or glass bowl and decorate it with Christmas ornaments or pine cones
- Make bundles out of cinnamon sticks by tying 3-4 together with red ribbon. It also gives a nice scent to your space.
- Create small customized tags with the names (or nicknames) of your guests. It will make them feel special!