New year, new me. If 2016 wasn’t exactly your year, it’s time to ring in a hopeful 2017 with better organisation skills and a brand new set of resolutions. Having a desk calendar sitting pretty on your work space will help you keep important days in check and inspire you to get things done – we’ve rounded up our faves for the upcoming year.
1. Tropical
Chase away the Monday blues and start your work week on a vibrant note – the vivid colours scream aloha! The perfect addition to your work space, this tropical desk calendar comes with 12 hand-painted illustrations and gold foiled brush lettered type, complete with a wood stand.
S$40, get it here
2. Whimsical
For those gravitating towards something more dreamy, this dodolulu calendar is the pastel-perfect choice. Adorned with whimsical illustrations and uplifting quotes, this twelve-month desk accessory also comes with a woodblock stand.
S$25.70, get it here
This whimsical number features 12 mini card stocks printed on handmade plantable paper embedded with wildflower seeds, complete with a handmade wood stand. The artistic illustrations are playful yet understated.
S$37.10, get it here
3. Cat
Cat lovers, this one’s for you. Featuring 12 original cat illustrations by Gingber, this desk calendar lets you keep a fury friend in sight as you toil at work. Each illustration measures 4×6 inches and is professionally printed on matte card stock.
S$32.68, get it here
4. Woodland
This rustic calendar brings the outdoors in all year round – perfect for nature lovers. With 12 months of intricate, handcrafted landscape and natural images paired together, the calendar aptly contrasts our concrete jungle. The accompanying wood stand is made of high quality cedar wood that has been sanded and oiled for a soft finish.
S$19.30, get it here
5. Wanderlust
With 12 illustrations of glitzy cities abounding in grand architecture and rich culture – think Venice, New York and Tokyo – this calendar will have you suffering from acute wanderlust every month. This is not all that bad though – it could well translate to extra motivation to make your dream holiday a reality in 2017.
S$23, get it here
6. Abstract
A handy desk calendar featuring expressive brushstrokes, illustrated patterns and thoughtful words of wisdom to inject extra meaning to life. Each month heralds a different design, with fresh quotes to keep you inspired. Tailored specially for Singapore, public holidays are conveniently highlighted in red. Flip over and cut along the dotted line to reuse your calendar at the end of the month – you’ll have an artsy postcard to keep!
S$16.90, get it here (in stores)
7. Minimalist
If your desk is perpetually cluttered, balance out the mess (or at least attempt to) with this sleek and sophisticated calendar. Each month features handwritten brush typography, printed with a shiny gloss varnish finish.
S$27.39, get it here
8. Marbled
Marble is not all monochrome – usher in the new year with this 12-month calendar featuring marbled artwork accented with gold foil. Each page boasts unique marbled design.
S$43.21, get it here
9. A pop of colour
Adorned with vivid patterns in bright and warm colours, this mini desk calendar packs a cheery punch. Each set comes with mini calendar prints (4.21″ x 5.27″) on thick matte card stock and an unfinished woodblock for a contrasting rustic feel.
S$22.28, get it here
10. Retro Beach
(Mentally) escape to paradise with this retro, beach-inspired calendar. With serene beaches, ivory sand and picture-perfect sunsets galore, this desk calendar will have you marking out the dates for your next weekend beach getaway.
S$22.28, get it here
