{"id":209,"date":"2020-12-18T22:33:59","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T22:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/?p=209"},"modified":"2020-12-22T04:34:24","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T04:34:24","slug":"art-calendars-a-gift-appreciated-year-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/?p=209","title":{"rendered":"Art Calendars: A gift Appreciated Year-Round"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Giddy_Crop4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-232\" width=\"300\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Giddy_Crop4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Giddy_Crop4-211x300.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The holiday season has arrived, and though celebrations will be different this year, I continue to look forward to gift-giving with friends and family. I have always approached gifting with enthusiasm, yet I appreciate there can be challenges with finding the right gift for someone special. For several years, I have found giving&nbsp;<strong>art<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>calendars<\/strong>&nbsp;to be particularly gratifying and always appreciated by the recipients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Why an Art Calendar is a Great Gift Idea.&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A gift to be enjoyed 365 days a year and especially on the first day of each month when the recipient reveals a new piece of the art. What a special way to feel connected throughout the year!<\/li><li>The artists who create art calendars are small business owners. Giving a thoughtful gift while supporting an artist with a small business is a win-win-win.<\/li><li>There are art styles to suit different tastes. The one thing the artists I have highlighted have in common is tremendous talent.<\/li><li>While our tech devices display the date with accuracy, there is something pleasurable about seeing a month laid out on a weekly grid. It visually marks the passage of time, grounds us to the present, and helps to preview and contemplate the future.<\/li><li>It has been said, \u201cArt is a gift that keeps on giving.\u201d I could not agree more, so I place art calendars throughout my home. I find art can lift a mood and be a lovely addition to any space.<\/li><li><strong>Is there a better gift than one that celebrates a fresh, new year: 2021?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Spoiler Alert! Here are six art calendars from artists I am gift-giving this holiday season.<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1019\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Susan_Wallace_Barnes0113-1024x1019.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Susan_Wallace_Barnes0113-1024x1019.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Susan_Wallace_Barnes0113-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Susan_Wallace_Barnes0113-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Susan_Wallace_Barnes0113-768x764.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Susan_Wallace_Barnes0113-750x746.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Susan_Wallace_Barnes0113.jpeg 1441w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The art by&nbsp;<strong>Susan Wallace Barnes<\/strong>&nbsp;is inspired by her deep love of nature and the beautiful places she has lived and visited such as Carmel, Maui, Nantucket and the South of France. Each month of her calendar folio (available in two sizes) has a distinctly drawn scene with whimsical touches and charming details guaranteed to make you smile. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each&nbsp;<strong>Susan<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Wallace Barnes<\/strong>&nbsp;art calendar, and note cards goes to organizations that support the awareness and protection of the world\u2019s oceans. Photo shown here is from the 2020&nbsp;<strong>Susan Wallace Barnes<\/strong>&nbsp;calendar. Shop at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.susanwallacebarnes.com\">www.SusanWallaceBarnes.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Inslee-1024x467.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Inslee-1024x467.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Inslee-300x137.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Inslee-768x351.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Inslee-1536x701.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Inslee-750x342.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Inslee.jpeg 1904w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>With her incredible talent,&nbsp;<strong>Inslee Fariss&nbsp;<\/strong>is an artist who is at the top of her game, yet she challenges herself and seeks to explore new territory with her painting. For Inslee\u2019s calendars, she channels her imagination thematically, and for 2021 she is offering 12 months of \u201cBotanicals\u201d and \u201cMotifs\u201d with drawings so intriguing and lovely that they may, in turn, spark your imagination. The world of&nbsp;<strong>Inslee Fariss<\/strong> extends to illustrated planners for Neely and Chloe, gift wrap and stationery designs through Dogwood Hill, and a 2020 holiday collaboration with Anthropologie. For prints, original art, or commission requests go to<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inslee.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.inslee.net<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong>Follow Inslee on Instagram, @inslee, for her great story telling and special design projects.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lydia_Marie_0102-1024x659.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lydia_Marie_0102-1024x659.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lydia_Marie_0102-300x193.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lydia_Marie_0102-768x494.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lydia_Marie_0102-750x483.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Lydia_Marie_0102.jpeg 1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Lydia Marie Elizabeth<\/strong>&nbsp;illustrates some of the most beautiful places and settings in the world, and she renders them even more beautiful on paper. Her art has been described as having a magical quality, but her tremendous talent may be the real reason her paintings keep you enthralled. For her 2021 calendars,&nbsp;<strong>Lydia Marie<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Elizabeth<\/strong>&nbsp;offers two themed choices \u201cParis\u201d and \u201cPalm Beach,\u201d and each may have you longing to visit these illustrious cities. Her calendars arrive beautifully boxed and ready for gift giving. It should come as no surprise,&nbsp;Lydia\u2019s work is in high demand for commissions and collaborations with some of the world\u2019s most prominent brands. Shop at <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lydiamarieelizabeth.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.lydiamarieelizabeth.com<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;where you can find more items such as her notebooks, prints, and original art.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/LouLou-1024x764.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/LouLou-1024x764.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/LouLou-300x224.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/LouLou-768x573.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/LouLou-750x560.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/LouLou.jpeg 1462w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Twelve striking watercolors of intricate tile patterns from around the world make for a colorful 2021 calendar set from artist,&nbsp;<strong>LouLou Baker<\/strong>. Her delightful illustrations and patterns can also be found on her vast line of products which include invitations, bags, toys, fun playing cards and more. In addition, her whimsical designs are also found on children\u2019s pajamas from Cape Cullen.&nbsp;<strong>LouLou Baker\u2019s<\/strong> work is featured in major magazine editorials and with prominent brands. Go to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/louloubaker.com\/\">www.louloubaker.com<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;for products and Information regarding custom orders.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"912\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/GiddyIMG_0106-1024x912.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/GiddyIMG_0106-1024x912.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/GiddyIMG_0106-300x267.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/GiddyIMG_0106-768x684.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/GiddyIMG_0106-750x668.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/GiddyIMG_0106.jpeg 1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>\u201cIT\u2019S A blue-tiful LIFE\u201d is the theme for&nbsp;<strong>Giddy Paperie\u2019s<\/strong>&nbsp;2021 calendar with each of the 12 months of illustrations rewarding lovers of blue and white chinoiserie and decor with \u201clittle treasures\u201d of this color combination. The artist, Leslie Greene Chalfont teamed up with her daughter, Lauren, to create the&nbsp;<strong>Giddy Paperie<\/strong>&nbsp;brand whose mantra is, \u201cMake Art a Part of Your Day.\u201d These words certainly sum up the benefit of giving an art calendar as a gift.&nbsp;<strong>Giddy Paperie\u2019s<\/strong>&nbsp;blue and white theme is a collaboration with The Enchanted Home, a line of blue and white decor. Visit<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/giddypaperie.com\/\">www.giddypaperie.com<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;to shop their online store or connect with Leslie and Lauren about custom art.<br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"967\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Evelyn_henson-1024x967.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Evelyn_henson-1024x967.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Evelyn_henson-300x283.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Evelyn_henson-768x725.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Evelyn_henson-750x708.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Evelyn_henson.jpeg 1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>As an \u201cart appreciator&#8221; turned \u201cart creative\u201d,&nbsp;<strong>Evelyn Henson<\/strong>&nbsp;shares that painting, \u201cbrings out my happiest, brightest self.\u201d Working with a vibrant color palette and uplifting images, her \u201csunny\u201d feeling is contagious. Evelyn offers four themed, spiral-top calendars for 2021 and her \u201cHappiness Calendar\u201d and \u201cAdventure Calendar\u201d are pictured here. She also offers a \u201cDog Calendar\u201d and a \u201cVerse Calendar.\u201d You can visit Evelyn\u2019s online store at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.evelynhenson.com\/\"><strong>www.evelynhenson.com<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;where an array of her brightly colored designs are found including exclusive prints, stationery (for Dogwood Hill), housewares, and decorative items \u2013 many of which can be personalized.&nbsp;<strong>Evelyn Henson\u2019s<\/strong>&nbsp;art is featured in major magazine editorials and with prominent brands or wherever she can spread her \u201csunshine.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>THIS POST REFLECTS MY PERSONAL PREFERENCES AND IS NOT SPONSORED.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season has arrived, and though celebrations will be different this year, I continue to look forward to gift-giving with friends and family. I have always approached gifting with enthusiasm, yet I appreciate there can be challenges with finding the right gift for someone special. For several years, I have found giving&nbsp;art&nbsp;calendars&nbsp;to be particularly&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/?p=209\">Read the Post<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":232,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[11,10],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Giddy_Crop4.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/209"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=209"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/209\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":233,"href":"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/209\/revisions\/233"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=209"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=209"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=209"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}