Every year about this time, after all the Christmas decorations are up and most of my Christmas shopping is done, I begin thinking about the year ahead.
One of the first things on my “to-do” list is to buy a new calendar for the coming year.
A calendar is a big thing to me. It records all the important moments in my life, allows me to set goals and lets me look back at all that I’ve accomplished in the year. So, when it came time to pick out my 2012 calendar, I turned to Etsy and Paper Source and found some great options!
Mix Illustration Calendar–OliveandRuby–$12.50. Every month showcases a different illustration in soft weathered colorations. Measures 4.25″ x 11″
Retro Poster Calendar–Yumalum–$20 This is a great calendar for an office or a kitchen. I love the bold typography and colors. Measures 11.5″ x 16.5″
Wall Art Calendar–Paper Source–$29.50 Each month features an exclusive Paper Source design in bold, beautiful colors. Measures 12.25″ x 19.25″
Plus…
Special Feature: On the back of each beautiful page are templates for creating wonderful pillow boxes, file folders, note cards, and square boxes. 100% recycled with 30% post-consumer waste and completely reusable, this calendar is about as earth friendly as you can get, and so lovely too!
Desktop Calendar–sdstationery–$12.50 This fun and whimsical desktop calendar comes with a clear easel. Measures 4″ x 6″. I love all the images and would use then a gift tags or frame them as art after the month has passed.
Modern Graphics Calendar–Lisasamartinodesign–$19.00 Beautiful hand-drawn graphics give this calendar style and personality galore. Measures 8.5″ x 11″
Now the challenge is which do I choose?
In addition to one of the calendars above, I’ll be using a personal planner to keep track of appointments and my personal schedule. Every year I pick up a leather planner from Gallery Leather and this year, mine will be bright orange! Not only does Gallery Leather have a great selection of calendars and planners, but all their products are handmade in the USA.
Have you already picked up your 2012 calendar? Help me pick mine out…which one of these is your favorite?