If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably still got a teensy bit of Christmas in your life (we’re talking about you, leftover Rudolph mug that’s just too adorable to put back into storage). But with the gorgeous spring sun making an appearance, it’s finally time to say goodbye to winter and to revamp your style — head to phone. And this spring is all about festive floral prints. Don’t worry, it’ll be easy. Simply throw on your festival hat, slip on your best spring florals and dress up your iPhone in the enchanting flowery patterns of the season. Not sure where to start? Here are some of our favorite florals ATM.
1. Pink Bouquet: We are absolutely obsessed with the vibrant, feminine colors in this realistic bouquet. And unlike a real bundle, these ones require absolutely no maintenance or care. Double win! (via iPhone 5 Retina Wallpaper)
2. Classic Seamless Vintage Flower Pattern: This isn’t your grandmother’s floral. With delicate pink flora on an enchanting mint background, it’s the perfect subtle combo to whisk you into springtime mode. (via Mobile 9)
3. Here You Are: Stay in the moment and live your adventure this summer with this adorable typography bloom from Cocorrina. (via Cocorrina)
4. Kurbits Floral Teal/Warning Orange: It’s time to get graphic. This purple, teal and salmon beauty is a great neutral background for the minimalist. Plus, it works great as both a home and lock screen. (via Speck)
5. Watercolor Flora: Bold and bright colors are paired with an elegant watercolor vibe to make this wallpaper a winner all spring (and summer!) long. (via We Heart It)
6. Aqua Floral Blue/Ultraviolet Purple: Not all summery florals have to be neon pink. This layered masterpiece is all about the springtime blues, in the best possible way. (via Speck)
7. Delicate Garden: Combining an elegant illustration, a repetitive pattern and the promise of new buds makes this iPhone wallpaper a perfect springtime pick. (via Eine Kleine Design Studio)
8. Dark Vintage Floral Pattern: This timeless floral is so classic, we wouldn’t be surprised if we found it in our tea cupboards. (via Mobile 9)
9. Pantone Color of the Year Flora: Take serendipity and rose quartz with you wherever you go with this one-of-a-kind Hawaiian print from Elizabeth Atlas. (via Design Fest)
10. She Believed She Could: Inspired by the flood of peonies on her Instagram feed last summer, this encouraging wallpaper will give you all the motivation you need to kill every Monday. (via Enthralling Gumption)
11. Fernalicious: Feel the fern! With bright colors and a simplistic feel, this one will never go out of style. (via Design Fest)
12. Peach Peonies: You can never go wrong with peonies (hint hint, BFs and BFFs). This watercolor design is the perfect way to guarantee that your favorite bloom stays with you all spring and summer long. (via Momental Designs)
Have you updated your iPhone wallpaper for spring? Share it with us on Pinterest by using the hashtag #iamcreative.
It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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