2016: Another One Bites the Dust

Halloween has passed, which means the next time I go into the store, I'll be bombarded with holiday decor. Christmas is right around the corner, followed by...[drumroll]... 2017. 

In preparation for 2017, or, to help you get your holiday shopping done early, I've released calendar designs for 2017 on Etsy. 

Designs for 2017 include:

– Black and White Abstract

– Abstract Flower Designs

– Black and White Florals

– Rainbow Florals

Each calendar is a simple, clean, modern designs, that stand in a black wooden easel. Visit fivefeettall on Etsy to see the full line and place an order. Quantities are limited!

31 Days Hath December

There's only a few days left in 2015, New Year's Eve falling on a Thursday this year. And if you've ever wondered what's up with our wacky calendar, with months ranging from 28 to 31 days and months never starting or ending on the same day of the week, Roman Mars (from 99% Invisible) has got the full story for you.

The Gregorian Calendar was developed from the affair of Caesar and Cleopatra, but it's named after Pope Gregory XIII, who standardized it in 1582. 

Now, I've never had any trouble remembering how long each month is, because I do believe I was born knowing this verse:
Thirty days hath September, April, June and November
When short February is done, all the rest have thirty-one.**

There have been attempts to redesign the calendar over the years, but none had much response, except Moses B. Cotsworth in 1902. Cotsworth wanted to introduce a 13-month calendar, which had a standard 28-day month, with an extra month called "Sol" between June and July. At the end of the year, there was a floating day called "Year Day" that was basically a nationally recognized holiday. All months would begin on Sundays, and all holidays would be moved to Mondays.

Clearly, we didn't adopt this calendar, but one significant company actually used this system over 65 years! George Eastman, founder of Kodak was a huge supporter of this system, and rallied for it up until his death. This fascinates me, because how can you, or a company of this size, operate on a whole other calendar than the rest of society? Clearly adaptations and exceptions had to be made.

Per usual, Roman Mars' commentary is entertaining and intellectually fulfilling. If I haven't gotten you to listen to 99% Invisible yet, it's time!!

2016 starts on Friday. If you find yourself without a calendar, there's still calendar inventory available on fivefeettall.etsy.com***!

*Which contains one of my favorite Roman Mars lines ever... "Hitler ruins everything."
**There is fun discussion of the variations of this awkward verse in the 99% Invisible Podcast, especially in the comments section. 
***Only a 12 month calendar. Bonus Sol month not included.

2015: The Final Countdown

Rain and wind, and blowing leaves kept us company all weekend. It's clearly fall. Which means that winter, the holiday and the new year are right around the corner.

In preparation for 2016's arrival I've released six calendar designs on fivefeettall.etsy.com.

Designs for 2016 include:

– Black and White Abstract

– Abstract Flower Designs

– Black and White Florals

– Cream and White Florals

– Rainbow Florals

– Pantone Swatches

Each calendar is a simple, clean, modern designs, that stand in a wooden easel. Visit fivefeettall on Etsy to see the full line and place an order. Quantities are limited.

CALENDARS ON SALE UNTIL WED 12/17

You can still get them in time for Christmas! I'm doing Calendars at $10 each thru Wednesday. Two designs available. Find them on my Etsy Shop!

The Future is 2015

Halloween is over. Which means we're in the throes of holiday time. And holiday time means gift giving and planning for the next year.

Which is why it's so perfect that I have new calendar designs available on Etsy! It's kind of a universal gift, so consider everyone on your list taken care of ;)

There are two designs available for 2015, an abstract black and white patterned calendar with a black wooden stand, and a colorful floral design with a brown wooden stand.

Each calendar measures about 4.5" x 5.25" and comes with a wooden easel stand (with the stand, it measures about 6.5" tall, and its 4.5" wide). 

You can check them out at fivefeettall.etsy.com.

Turning the Page... 2014 Calendars

Desktop Calendars are back for 2014! These have been a favorite on Etsy, and I didn't have a chance to produce them the last few years. Excited to have them back for these season. 

The 5.5 inch cards sit in a nice wooden frame. You can check them out at fivefeettall@etsy.com.