Life can be hectic for many of us. And while there are endless apps to help keep your life on track, they can feel a little impersonal. Personalised photo calendars, on the other hand, help you make sense of your day-to-day schedule and also serve as a book of memories.
With personalised photo calendars, you can create new memories while flicking through old ones — and it’s easier to make a calendar than you might first think.
Read on for tips on making a photo calendar that’s sure to brighten up your home.
Choose your favourite photos
In the digital age, it’s all too easy to take a picture. Gone are the days of film, development and waiting weeks for a photo. Now all you have to do is strike a pose, stand for a picture and open your phone to view a selection of high-quality, organic images.
Perhaps the choice is part of the problem — especially when you only have 12 months to fill. If the thousands of images on your camera roll feel a little daunting then begin by thinking about the narrative you want to spin for your calendar.
If, for example, you want to centre your personalised calendar on moments which evoke feelings of fun, relaxation and friends and family, then why not centre your calendar around special holiday moments? Or, if you want your calendar to tell a story, then try selecting moments in your life which have a special meaning behind them.
Organising your calendar
Now you have your photos, there’s the question of working out where to start, and where to finish. After all, starting a story is always the hardest part.
One of the easiest ways you can do this is by organising your personalised photo calendar thematically. Technology can help with this — take advantage of your camera roll’s search engine feature and look at the photos taken within that specific month. This way you can align your memories with the month in question.
An alternative method is to simply select a photo that fits the seasonal feel of the month. February might be the month of romance, but there’s nothing stopping you from flipping a pancake homage, plucked from a Sunday morning back in November.
A calendar for the home
DIY home decor is one of life’s simple pleasures. There’s something incredibly rewarding in putting thought, creativity and care into a decorative piece, and hanging it up for all to see. Personalised photo calendars are a great way to add an extra aesthetic touch to your home.
To fit the overall feng shui of your home, personalise your calendar using matching, or similar, colours to the main colours of the room it will be hung in.
You may also want to consider the overall feel of your home in comparison to other, smaller details of your calendar. Black and white with a classic typeface works well for a minimalist home, whereas bright pinks and yellows with a more rounded font is great for the artsy creatives.
Gifting your personalised photo calendar
It’s difficult to land on unique presents, especially as everything is so available these days. With a personalised photo calendar, you can take comfort in knowing that yours is the only one to have existed — ever. And, with personalised photo calendars, you can keep the spirit of gift-giving alive throughout the year. As each month draws in, a new memory is ready to be relived.
Another plus is that most personalised photo calendars can be a great letterbox gift: perfect for those who run a busy schedule!
Start making your photo calendar today.