Gettin' Made: Save the Dates

If you're looking for a good excuse to go shopping for something new for your pad, look no further than that soon-to-be outdated calendar on your wall. A quick visit to Etsy will turn up enough snazzy date-keepers by indie designers to make your head spin.

2011 Wall Calendar by Corella Design

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After the jump, more unique calendar selections to keep you organized in the new year.

"Somewhere" desk calendar by Anna Cote

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I'm such a sucker for tiny desk calendars that come in cd-like cases. It's the perfect way to add a little personality to your cubicle at work without taking up too much precious space.

Modern Pattern mini calendar by Tamtone

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Here's another mini calendar that features juicy, bold graphics for each month. I kinda wanna make out with its awesome patterns and color combos. Does that make me weird?

Think Positive calendar by Monkey Mind Design

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And this little calendar's got the eternal optimist covered, with a new upbeat saying for each month.

Silhouettes poster calendar by Le Papier Studio

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If you're not into tiny calendars, go big or go home--there's more than enough wall calendars on Etsy to go around!

Dry erase wall calendar by Simple Shapes

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Or you can really make your calendar work by getting one that's reusable with each new month. This dry erase date keeper sticks to the wall, and is erasable so you can use it over and over and over again.