Heads up, guys. Whether you are gazing lovingly or staring dreadfully at the coming year, we want you to make the best of it. Benita Fernando picks seven indie calendars - cool, quirky and classic - that you should get or gift
RESOLVE
12 Months, 12 Goals. This calendar is tried and tested, folks. Last year, Pranita Kocharekar decided she'd cultivate a habit every month, right from drinking plentiful amounts of water to wishing loved ones on their birthdays and anniversaries. Now, she wishes to pass on her habit-forming tips with those who buy her desk calendars. Each month, you get to focus on one good habit with gentle reminders in the form of super-cute illustrations. That's not a tall order, right? Besides, the calendar also gives you a full list of commemorative days and holidays in 2018. Not that we are looking to take a break from our new resolutions.
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ON YOUR DESK IN: 5 days
PAY UP: Rs.550 (ask for bulk discounts)
VISIT: www.pranita-kocharekar.com
INSPIRE
Alicia Souza is well-known for her fun doodles, which is why the first calendar to be shipped out from her label could be destined for your walls. The Happy Women calendar is a 12-piece spread of women in their happy element, with go-getter liners to make for a more motivated year. These are everyday women that remind you of the wonders that this half of the population is capable of. Makes for a great gift, too.
ON YOUR WALL IN: 3-10 days
Pay UP : Rs.339 (also available for discounted bulk rates)
VISIT: www.aliciasouza.com
BREATHE
A serene limited series art calendar dedicated to the endangered wildlife species in India could be a poignant start to the new year. The calendar is a compilation of 12 black and white artworks by Smriti Choudhary, where each month reminds us of a species disappearing and being forgotten in our country. The minimalist theme of the calendar comes with a functional hand-crafted wooden frame. Essentially a wall calendar that can be easily placed on a table as well, it's available for pre-order by December 15.
ON YOUR WALL IN: 7-10 days
Pay UP : Rs.11,000
Visit : www.airphish.com
NURTURE
A serene limited series art calendar dedicated to the endangered wildlife species in India could be a poignant start to the new year. The calendar is a compilation of 12 black and white artworks by Smriti Choudhary, where each month reminds us of a species disappearing and being forgotten in our country. The minimalist theme of the calendar comes with a functional hand-crafted wooden frame. Essentially a wall calendar that can be easily placed on a table as well, it's available for pre-order by December 15.
ON YOUR WALL IN: 7-10 days
PAY UP: Rs. 11,000
VISIT: www.airphish.com
CELEBRATE
We don't get to visit Goa every weekend, which is why Swapnil Behere makes your dreams come true. Whet your vacation appetite with his calendar, where each month is dedicated to a festival of Goa. Yup, it's not just Carnival and Christmas. A wonderful multicultural celebration that is fuss-free and perfect for your office or home.
ON YOUR DESK IN: 2 days (Mumbai); ships across India
PAY UP: Rs.350
CALL: 8378837067
MAIL: swapnilbehere07@gmail.com
LOVE
Capturing the many seasons of love, right from rapture to heartbreak, this calendar is for the romantic in all of us. From mid-day writer Aastha Atray Banan and graphic designer Shawn D' Souza, each month is accompanied by an illustration and a poem recounting a mood of love. You get to mix each month with the verse and picture plate, just to match what you feel on a day-to-day basis.
ON YOUR DESK IN: 2 days (Mumbai); ships across India
PAY UP: Rs.400
ORDER: Instagram handles @aasthaatray or @dsouza_ee
PLAY
Sky Goodies is a name that best encapsulates the mantra of small is beautiful. From the founders, Misha and Amit Gudibanda, here is a pint-sized grand piano that will add that bout of cuteness to your desk. Standing tall at five inches, the DIYâÂÂu00c2u0080ÂÂu00c2u0088paper piano comes with a detailed kit to help you 'install' it. You can get your nimble-fingered nieces and nephews to help you out with this one. The date cards are in the form of music sheets, for 24 months, for 2018 and 2019.
ON YOUR DESK IN: 2 days for Mumbai folks;
3-7 days for other cities
PAY UP: Rs.449 (both 2018 and 2019 included)
VISIT: in.skygoodies.co
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