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The default background: a vibrant violet backdrop
Backgrounds are optional scenery that can be placed behind player avatars. They have no in-game effect and exist only for aesthetic value. As of March 28, 2017, the violet background from the Plain Background Set is the default background (previously, the default background was a featureless light slate color). All existing players were also given the violet background and can choose to equip it if they wish to.
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Using Backgrounds[edit | edit source]

Access the Backgrounds under User Icon by clicking either Edit Avatar or Backgrounds
To view available backgrounds and to change your current background, navigate to the Edit Avatar sub-tab or the Backgrounds sub-tab under the User icon. This opens a modal that pops up on top of your current page. Then, click on the one you want to use. If you click on a purchasable background you do not currently own, you will be prompted to purchase it.
In the apps, backgrounds are located under Menu > Customize Avatar (iOS) or Menu > Avatar (Android). Currently, you cannot enable the solid light slate background from the apps.
Transparent Backgrounds[edit | edit source]
If you would prefer to have a transparent background, in the list of available backgrounds on the Edit Avatar or Backgrounds sub-tab, click on the picture of your current background. Your background will appear as the color of its environment (for example, purple when viewed in the header or white then viewed in a user profile).
Unlocking Backgrounds[edit | edit source]
Free, unlockable backgrounds were introduced as prizes with the Daily Check-In Incentives feature. For every day that a player logs in to Habitica, their check-in counter will increase. Once a player has checked in for a certain number of days, they will receive a prize.
Available Unlockable Backgrounds[edit | edit source]
As mentioned above, the violet background from the Plain Background Set is the default background. The rest of the Plain Background Set is unlocked after a player logs in to Habitica for two days.
Purchasing Backgrounds[edit | edit source]
Three backgrounds are released each month and can be purchased with gems. An individual background costs 7 gems, and the monthly set of three backgrounds can be purchased together for 15 gems. If you purchase an individual background, you cannot purchase the set that the individual background was in for 15 gems. You will need to purchase the other backgrounds individually for 7 gems if you want to get the whole set. The only free backgrounds are the slate color as well as the default and unlockable backgrounds in the Plain Background Set.

Backgrounds can be purchased on the Backgrounds modal or on the Edit Avatar modal opened under the User icon. Those that are available for purchase will have a white bar at the bottom of the frame, showing the price in gems. To buy a single background, click on the gem icon inside the bar. To buy a set, click on the "Purchase Set" button shown below each purchasable set. Buying a single background will remove the bar, while buying the set will remove all bars and the "Purchase" button. That way you can easily see which backgrounds you have purchased and can use.

Click the pin icon to pin a background to your rewards column.

Click the button to purchase a set of backgrounds for 15 gems.
You can also pin a background to your rewards column for a later purchase, by clicking the pin icon centered on the top of the frame. You will then be able to purchase it directly from rewards, without opening the Edit Avatar or Background modal.
Available Purchasable Backgrounds[edit | edit source]
The available purchasable backgrounds with their release dates, titles, artists, and descriptions are shown below.
February 2021 | Flying Over a Glacier![]() Witness frozen majesty by Flying Over a Glacier. by Vikte |
Heart-Shaped Bubbles![]() Float cheerfully among Heart-Shaped Bubbles. by tseren |
Throne Room![]() Grant an audience in your luxurious Throne Room. by Daikagaru |
January 2021 | Hot Spring![]() Melt away your worries with a dip in a Hot Spring. by gully |
Icicle Bridge![]() Cross the Icicle Bridge with care. by Vyllan |
Wintry Castle![]() Witness a Wintry Castle through the chilly mists. by jjgame83 |
December 2020 | Gingerbread House ![]() Take in the sights, scents, and (if you dare) flavors of a Gingerbread House. by gawrone |
Holiday Hearth![]() Relax, warm up, and dry off beside a Holiday Hearth. by jjgame83 |
Inside an Ornament ![]() Let your festive cheer shine out from Inside an Ornament. by gawrone |
November 2020 | Mystical Observatory![]() Read your destiny in the stars from a Mystical Observatory. by gawrone |
Resting in the Inn ![]() Work from the comfort and safety of your room while Resting in the Inn. by aspiring_advocate |
River of Lava![]() Defy convection taking a stroll along a River of Lava. by gawrone |
October 2020 | Crescent Moon![]() Do the work of dreams while seated upon a Crescent Moon. by gawrone |
Haunted Forest![]() Try not to get lost in the Haunted Forest. by gawrone |
Spooky Scarecrow Field![]() Prove you're more daring than a bird by braving a Spooky Scarecrow Field. by gawrone |
September 2020 | Giant Leaf![]() Perch on a Giant Leaf. by Eslyn |
Herd of Sheep![]() Mingle with a Herd of Sheep. by Eslyn and sarajea |
Flying Over an Autumn Forest![]() Enjoy the view while Flying Over an Autumn Forest. by Daikagaru |
August 2020 | Productivity Plaza![]() Stroll through Habit City's Productivity Plaza. by Alonquain |
Camping Out![]() Enjoy the outdoors by Camping Out. by katieslug |
Jungle Canopy![]() Bask in the splendor of the Jungle Canopy. by -Tyr- |
July 2020 | Underwater Ruins![]() Explore Underwater Ruins. by Vyllan |
Swimming Among Jellyfish![]() Go Swimming Among Jellyfish. by Vikte |
Beach Cabana![]() Relax in a Beach Cabana. by -Tyr- |
June 2020 | Salt Lake![]() Sunbathe next to a Salt Lake. by gawrone |
Relaxation River![]() Splash in the Relaxation River. by jjgame83 |
Viking Ship![]() Set sail for adventure on a Viking Ship. by gawrone |
May 2020 | Hot Air Balloon![]() Soar above the landscape in a Hot Air Balloon. by Sir_Jetpack |
Habit City Rooftops![]() Leap adventurously between the Rooftops of Habit City. by OuttaMyMind |
Strawberry Patch![]() Pick fresh treats from a Strawberry Patch. by QuartzFox and weeWitch |
April 2020 | Rainy Barnyard![]() Take a soggy splashy stroll through a Rainy Barnyard. by QuartzFox |
Animal Clouds![]() Exercise your imagination finding Animal shapes in the Clouds. by QuartzFox |
Heather Field![]() Enjoy the aroma of a Field of Heather. by gawrone |
March 2020 | Among Giant Flowers ![]() Dally on and Among Giant Flowers. by OuttaMyMind |
Butterfly Garden![]() Party with pollinators in a Butterfly Garden. by Mantichore |
Succulent Garden![]() Take in the arid beauty of a Succulent Garden. by Vikte |
February 2020 | Elegant Ballroom![]() Dance the night away in an Elegant Ballroom. by astigmatism |
Tea Party![]() Partake in a fancy Tea Party. by gawrone |
Hall of Heroes![]() Approach the Hall of Heroes with appreciation and reverence. by Alonquain |
January 2020 | Birthday Party![]() Celebrate the Birthday Party of your favorite Habitican. by nirbhao |
Snowy Desert![]() Witness the rare and quiet beauty of a Snowy Desert. by gawrone |
Snowglobe![]() Shake up a Snowglobe and take your place in a microcosm of a winter landscape. by aspiring_advocate |
December 2019 | Holiday Market![]() Find the perfect gifts and decorations at a Holiday Market. by Vikte |
Holiday Wreath![]() Festoon your avatar with a fragrant Holiday Wreath. by gawrone |
Winter Nocturne![]() Bask in the starlight of a Winter Nocturne. by Maans |
November 2019 | Tumultuous Thunderstorm![]() Fly through a Tumultuous Thunderstorm. by Vikte |
Potion Shop![]() Find only the strongest elixirs at the Potion Shop. by aspiring_advocate |
Farmer's Market![]() Wander through a colorful Farmer's Market. by Lt. Cabel |
October 2019 | Monster Maker's Workshop![]() Experiment in a Monster Maker's Workshop. by Tigergurke |
Pumpkin Carriage![]() Ride in a magical Pumpkin Carriage. by Vikte |
Foggy Moor![]() Journey across a Foggy Moor. by QuartzFox |
September 2019 | Autumn Flower Garden![]() Take in the warmth of an Autumn Flower Garden. by Vikte |
Ancient Tomb![]() Brave the mysteries of an Ancient Tomb. by Tigergurke |
Classroom![]() Absorb knowledge in a Classroom. by aspiring_advocate |
August 2019 | Giant Dandelions![]() Dally among Giant Dandelions. by Vikte |
Ancient Ruins![]() Explore mysterious Ancient Ruins. by Vikte |
Tree House![]() Relax in a woodsy Tree House. by Maans |
July 2019 | Flying over Tropical Islands![]() Enjoy the view while Flying Over Tropical Islands. by Vikte |
Among Giant Anemones![]() Explore reef life Among Giant Anemones. by Tigergurke |
Lake with Floating Lanterns![]() Stargaze on a Lake with Floating Lanterns. by Tigergurke |
June 2019 | School of Fish![]() Swim among a School of Fish. by TheMushroomKing |
Seaside Cliffs![]() Stand on a beach with the beauty of Seaside Cliffs above. by Tyche_Alba |
Underwater Vents![]() Take a deep dive down, down to the Underwater Vents. by Manostion |
May 2019 | Dojo Learn new moves in a Dojo. by AnnDeLune |
Park with Statue Follow a flower-lined path through a Park with a Statue. by GeraldThePixel and Reesachan |
Rainbow Meadow Find the pot of gold where a Rainbow ends in a Meadow. by QuartzFox |
April 2019 | Halfling's House Visit a Halfling's House. by Vikte |
Birch Forest Dally through a peaceful Birch Forest. by Vikte |
Blossoming Desert Take in the Superbloom in the Blossoming Desert. by Vikte |
March 2019 | Duck Pond Feed the birds at the Duck Pond. by Vikte |
Flower Market Browse the Flower Market. by astigmatism |
Field With Colored Eggs Go on the hunt for Spring goodies in a Field with Colored Eggs. by gawrone |
February 2019 | Medieval Kitchen Cook up a storm in a Medieval Kitchen. by NekoAtsumeLARPer |
Old-Fashioned Bakery Enjoy delicious smells outside an Old-Fashioned Bakery. by Marmarru |
Valentines' Day Feasting Hall Feel the love in a Valentines' Day Feasting Hall. by aspiring_advocate and GeraldThePixel |
January 2019 | Avalanche Flee the thundering might of an Avalanche. by Lt. Cabel |
Archaeological Dig Unearth secrets of the ancient past at an Archaeological Dig. by KusSv |
Scribe's Workshop Write your next great scroll in a Scribe's Workshop. by Snowchu |
December 2018 | Snowy Mountains Soar over Snowy Mountains at night. by Wykedcrafty and Vikte |
Frosty Forest Bundle up to hike through a Frosty Forest. by Vikte |
Snowy Day Fireplace Snuggle up next to a Fireplace on a Snowy Day. by Vikte |
November 2018 | Back Alley Look shady loitering in a Back Alley. by FirozTaverbi |
Glowing Mushroom Cave Stare in awe at a Glowing Mushroom Cave. by Leephon |
Cozy Bedroom Curl up in a Cozy Bedroom. by GeraldThePixel and ghostlight_gal |
October 2018 | Bayou Bask in the fireflies' glow on the misty Bayou. by NekoAtsumeLARPer |
Creepy Castle Dare to approach a Creepy Castle. by gully |
Dungeon Rescue the prisoners of a spooky Dungeon. by Shred |
September 2018 | Apple Picking Go Apple Picking and bring home a bushel. by virrcat |
Giant Book Read as you walk through the pages of a Giant Book. by Maans |
Cozy Barn Relax with your pets and mounts in their Cozy Barn. by GeraldThePixel |
August 2018 | Rocky Canyon Look down into a breathtaking scene as you fly over a Rocky Canyon. by DialFforFunky |
Training Grounds Spar on the Training Grounds. by Irrevenant |
Bridge Cross a charming Bridge. by Lalaitha |
July 2018 | Tide Pool Observe the ocean life near a Tide Pool. by Gully |
City of Dilatory Meander through the undersea City of Dilatory. by Irrevenant |
Dark Deep Swim in the Dark Deep among bioluminescent critters. by Great and Powerful |
June 2018 | In a Rowboat Sing Rounds in a Rowboat. by AnnDeLune |
At the Docks Fish at the Docks. by CarolinaAsh |
A Pirate Flag Wave a Pirate Flag. by MiguelDavid |
May 2018 | Terraced Rice Field Tiptoe through a Terraced Rice Field. by TheMushroomKing and khdarkwolf |
Champions' Colosseum Bask in the glory of the Champions' Colosseum. by Katy133 |
Fantastical Shoe Store Look for fun new footwear in the Fantastical Shoe Store. by confusus |
April 2018 | Tulip Garden Tiptoe through a Tulip Garden. by Vikte |
Field of Wildflowers Soar above a Field of Wildflowers. by virrcat |
Ancient Forest Fly over the canopy of an Ancient Forest. by Vikte |
March 2018 | Gorgeous Greenhouse Walk among the flora kept in a Gorgeous Greenhouse. by DialFforFunky |
Elegant Balcony Look out over the landscape from an Elegant Balcony. by AnnDeLune |
Driving a Coach Enjoy Driving a Coach past fields of flowers. by Nummycakes and Reesachan |
February 2018 | Rose Garden Dally in a Rose Garden. by weeWitch |
Magical Museum Explore a Magical Museum. by Katy133 |
Chessboard Land Play in Chessboard Land. by AnnDeLune |
January 2018 | Aurora Bask in the wintry glow of an Aurora. by weeWitch |
Sleigh Drive a Sleigh over snow-covered fields. by Nummycakes and beffymaroo |
Icy Steppes Fly over Icy Steppes. by p-denissa |
December 2017 | Cross-Country Ski Trail Glide along a Cross-County Ski Trail. by Hachiseiko |
Starry Winter Night Admire a Starry Winter Night. |
Toymaker's Workshop Bask in the wonder of a Toymaker's Workshop. by CitrineSun |
November 2017 | Tornado Fly through a Tornado. by Katy133 |
Fiber Arts Room Spin thread in a Fiber Arts Room. |
Midnight Castle Stroll by the Midnight Castle. by AnnDeLune |
October 2017 | Magical Candles Bask in the glow of Magical Candles. by Vampitch |
Spooky Hotel Sneak down the hall of a Spooky Hotel. |
Tar Pits Tiptoe through the Tar Pits. by NekoAtsumeLARPer |
September 2017 | Beside a Well Stroll Beside a Well. by CitrineSun |
Garden Shed Work in a Garden Shed. by GeraldThePixel |
Pixelist's Workshop Create Masterpieces in the Pixelist's Workshop. by unicornbread |
August 2017 | Back of a Giant Beast Ride on the Back of a Giant Beast. by khdarkwolf |
Desert Dunes Boldly explore the Desert Dunes. by ystockings |
Summer Fireworks Celebrate Habitica's Naming Day with Summer Fireworks! by thegrimsqueaker |
July 2017 | Giant Seashell Lounge in a Seashell. by LilithofAlfheim |
Kelp Forest Swim through a Kelp Forest. by Reesachan |
Midnight Lake Rest by a Midnight Lake. by Manostion |
June 2017 | Buried Treasure Unearth Buried Treasure. by Reesachan |
Ocean Sunrise Admire an Ocean Sunrise. by CitrineSun |
Sandcastle Rule over a Sandcastle. by traverpatri |
May 2017 | Guardian Statues Stand vigil in front of Guardian Statues. by Katy133 |
Habit City Streets Explore the Streets of Habit City. by astigmatism |
On a Tree Branch Perch On a Tree Branch. by usnbfs |
April 2017 | Bug-Covered Log
Investigate a Bug-Covered Log. by Katy133 |
Giant Birdhouse Perch in a Giant Birdhouse. by James_Danger |
Mist-Shrouded Mountain Summit a Mist-Shrouded Mountain. by CarolinaAsh |
March 2017 | Magic Beanstalk
Ascend a Magic Beanstalk. by Witticaster |
Meandering Cave Explore the Meandering Cave. by KusSv |
Mistiflying Circus Carouse in the Mistiflying Circus. by Stefalupagus |
February 2017 | Bell Tower
Climb to the Bell Tower. by CitrineSun |
Wedding Arch Pose under a Wedding Arch. by Twitching |
Treasure Room Bask in the wealth of the Treasure Room. by Twitching |
January 2017 | Blizzard
Brave a fierce Blizzard. by KusSv |
Sparkling Snowflake Glide on a Sparkling Snowflake. by Katy133 |
Stoïkalm Volcanoes Explore the Stoïkalm Volcanoes. by Alonquain |
December 2016 | Shimmering Ice Prisms
Dance through the Shimmering Ice Prisms. by LilithofAlfheim |
Winter Shop Purchase presents from a Winter Shop. by FirozTaverbi |
Winter Fireworks Set off Winter Fireworks. by KusSv |
November 2016 | Midnight Clouds
Fly through the Midnight Clouds. by KusSv |
Stormy Rooftops
Creep across Stormy Rooftops. by FirozTaverbi |
Windy Autumn
Chase leaves during a Windy Autumn. by Laurelei Kirsch |
October 2016 | Spider Web
Get snagged in a Spider Web. by KusSv |
Strange Sewers
Slither through the Strange Sewers. by Kiwibot |
Rainy City
Splash through a Rainy City. by DialFforFunky |
Spider Web can be hidden with the Phobia Protection Extension. Entire avatar will be hidden. | |||
September 2016 | Cornfields
Enjoy a beautiful day out in the Cornfields. by felipetotoro |
Farmhouse
Say hello to the animals on your way to the Farmhouse. by James_Danger |
Orchard
Pick ripe fruit in an Orchard. by felipetotoro |
August 2016 | Idyllic Cabin
Retreat to an Idyllic Cabin. by KusSv |
Mountain Pyramid
Climb the many steps of a Mountain Pyramid. by minac |
Stormy Ship
Hold steady against wind and wave aboard a Stormy Ship. by JInjooHat |
July 2016 | Aquarium
Bob in an aquarium. by JessicaChase |
Castle of Dilatory | Deep Sea
Dive to the Deep Sea. by JessicaChase |
June 2016 | Lilypad
Hop on a Lilypad. by Witticaster |
Waterfall Rock
Splash on a Waterfall Rock. by KusSv |
Lighthouse Shore
Stroll down the Lighthouse Shore. by Shellcollector |
May 2016 | Beehive
Buzz and dance in a Beehive. by James_Danger |
Gazebo
Battle a Gazebo. by DialFforFunky |
Tree Roots
Explore the Tree Roots. by DialFforFunky |
April 2016 | Archery Range
Practice on the Archery Range. by Sunstroke |
Giant Flowers
Frolic atop Giant Flowers. by painterprophet |
End of the Rainbow
Discover gold at the End of the Rainbow. by UncommonCriminal |
March 2016 | Rainforest
Venture into a Rainforest. by UncommonCriminal |
Deep Mine
Find precious metals in a Deep Mine. by James_Danger |
Circle of Stones
Cast spells in a Circle of Stones. by McCoyly |
February 2016 | Bamboo Forest
Stroll through the Bamboo Forest. by Pocketmole |
Cozy Library
Read in the Cozy Library. by UncommonCriminal |
Grand Staircase
Stride down the Grand Staircase. by UncommonCriminal |
January 2016 | Frozen Lake
Skate on a Frozen Lake. by featherlight |
Snowman Army
Lead a Snowman Army. by louiselouise |
Winter Night
Look at the stars of a Winter Night. by nonight |
December 2015 | Alpine Slopes
Ski on the Alpine Slopes. by Karithina |
Snowy Sunrise
Gaze at the Snowy Sunrise. by InspectorCaracal |
Winter Town
Bustle through a Winter Town. by Midori88 |
November 2015 | Floating Islands
Hop across the Floating Islands. by Ghosty |
Night Dunes
Walk peacefully through the Night Dunes. by Kiwibot |
Sunset Oasis
Bask in the Sunset Oasis. by Sooz |
October 2015 | Harvest Moon
Cackle under the Harvest Moon. by Draayder |
Slimy Swamp
Slog through a Slimy Swamp. by Midori88 |
Swarming Darkness
Shiver in the Swarming Darkness. by Leephon |
September 2015 | Habitica Market
Shop in the Habitica Market. by UncommonCriminal |
Habitica Stable
Tend mounts in the Habitica Stable. by UncommonCriminal |
Habitica Tavern
Visit the Habitica Tavern. by Bambin |
August 2015 | Pyramids
Admire the Pyramids by minac |
Sunset Savannah
Stalk across the Sunset Savannah. by Bambin |
Twinkly Party Lights
Dance under the Twinkly Party Lights! by RosieSully |
July 2015 | Ruins of Dilatory
Dive to the Ruins of Dilatory. by Twitching |
Giant Wave
Surf a Giant Wave! by minac |
Sunken Ship
Explore a Sunken Ship. by MimiAlves |
June 2015 | Drifting Raft
Paddle a Drifting Raft. by TetoIsGreat |
Shimmery Bubbles
Float through a sea of Shimmery Bubbles. by beffymaroo |
Island Waterfalls
Picnic near Island Waterfalls. by UncommonCriminal |
May 2015 | Marble Temple
Pose in front of a Marble Temple by painterprophet |
Mountain Lake
Dip your toes in a Mountain Lake by hazel_ |
Pagodas
Climb to the top of Pagodas by TetoIsGreat |
April
2015 |
Cherry Trees
Admire the Cherry Trees in blossom. by kmcallah |
Flowering Meadow
Picnic in a Flowering Meadow. by Rattify |
Gumdrop Land
Nibble the scenery of Gumdrop Land. by painterprophet |
March 2015 | Spring Rain
Dance in the Spring Rain. by Sunstroke |
Stained Glass
Admire some Stained Glass. by Kiwibot |
Rolling Hills
Frolic through the Rolling Hills. by UncommonCriminal |
February 2015 |
Blacksmithy
Labor in the Blacksmithy. by Twitching |
Crystal Cave
Explore a Crystal Cave. by Holseties |
Distant Castle
Defend a Distant Castle. by Bambin |
January 2015 |
Ice Cave
Descend into an Ice Cave. by Rattify |
Frigid Peak
Summit a Frigid Peak. by Kiwibot |
Snowy Pines
Shelter amid Snowy Pines. by Sunstroke |
December 2014 |
Iceberg
Drift upon an Iceberg. by Holseties |
Winter Twinkly Lights
Stroll between trees bedecked in festive lights. by RosieSully |
South Pole
Visit the icy South Pole. by McCoyly |
November 2014 |
Starry Skies
Gaze at the Starry Skies. by Draayder |
Sunset Meadow
Admire a Sunset Meadow. by Holseties |
Harvest Feast
Enjoy a Harvest Feast. by Kiwibot |
October 2014 |
Graveyard
Visit a Creepy Graveyard. by Kiwibot |
Haunted House
Sneak through a Haunted House. by Sooz |
Pumpkin Patch
Carve jack-o-lanterns in a Pumpkin Patch. by afiregender |
September 2014 |
Thunderstorm Conduct lighting in a Thunderstorm. by UncommonCriminal |
Autumn Forest Stroll through an Autumn Forest. by krajzega |
Harvest Fields Cultivate your Harvest Fields. by UncommonCriminal |
August 2014 |
Volcano Heat up inside a Volcano. by Draayder |
Clouds Soar through the Clouds. by Kiwibot |
Dusty Canyon Wander through a Dusty Canyon. by Kiwibot |
July 2014 |
Open Waters Enjoy the open waters. by Breadstrings |
Coral Reef Swim in a coral reef. by Draayder |
Seafarer Ship Sail aboard a Seafarer Ship. by Batsukaman |
June 2014 |
Beach Lounge upon a warm beach. by artemie |
Fairy Ring Dance in a fairy ring. by Draayder |
Forest Stroll through a summer forest. by InspectorCaracal |
Time Travelers[edit | edit source]
The following purchasable backgrounds (with their release dates, titles, artists, and descriptions) are available in the Time Travelers shop. These special backgrounds cost 1 Mystic Hourglass each, rather than the usual gems cost of the above backgrounds.
Tiling Backgrounds[edit | edit source]
Some of the backgrounds will "tile" meaning that if two adjacent party members are using the same background, the touching edges of the backgrounds will match. The tiling backgrounds are:

Holiday Hearth (December 2020)

Animal Clouds (April 2020)

Blossoming Desert (April 2019)

Field With Colored Eggs (March 2019)

Ancient Forest (April 2018)

Chessboard Land (February 2018)

Desert Dunes (August 2017)

Strange Sewers (October 2016)

Rainforest (March 2016)

Sunset Savannah (August 2015)

Twinkly Party Lights (August 2015)

Island Waterfalls (June 2015)

Pagodas (May 2015)

Mountain Lake (May 2015)

Rolling Hills (March 2015)

Winter Twinkly Lights (December 2014)

Harvest Feast (November 2014)

Thunderstorm (September 2014)