I wrote to Kate Gabrielle on the chance that she might be able to create a custom classic film calendar suited to my movie tastes. And what I got was beyond my wildest dreams!
I emailed Kate some of my ideas. I picked some of my favorite stars and a couple of my favorite films, suggested a couple of themes and an emphasis on New Year's because it's my favorite holiday. She put together a fantastic calendar and I'm very happy to share it with you.
Kate's work is incredible. I've commissioned a few works from her, including this excellent painting of Norma Shearer, and her Flapperdoodle artwork plus her excellent classic film Christmas cards adorn my cubicle at work.
I encourage you to visit Kate's shop and blog to see her amazing work. Now on to the calendar!
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| January Bachelor Mother (1939) Design by Kate Gabrielle |
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| February Sidney Poitier Design by Kate Gabrielle |
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| March Robert Mitchum Design by Kate Gabrielle |
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| April Doris Day Design by Kate Gabrielle |
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| May Bonita Granville Design by Kate Gabrielle |
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| June Joan Blondell Design by Kate Gabrielle |
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| July Susan Peters Design by Kate Gabrielle |
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| August George Sanders Design by Kate Gabrielle |
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| September Edward G. Robinson Design by Kate Gabrielle |
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| October The Rat Pack/Ocean's 11 (1960) Design by Kate Gabrielle |
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| November Kirk Douglas Design by Kate Gabrielle |
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| December Norma Shearer Design by Kate Gabrielle |
What did you think of the calendar? If you had your own custom calendar made, which of your favorite stars would be featured?
That is so cool! What a great idea. I love the small little embellishments Kate added (especially George Sanders with an ice cream cone!) - such an awesome overall style it creates. I'm definitely going to check her work out. Thanks for sharing!
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Kim - Kate has such an eye for those small details. I was really happy when I got the calendar. The George Sanders one with the ice cream cone made me smile!
DeleteI love them all, but I'd have a hard time turning the page after August!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to stare at February/Sidney Poitier for longer than just 28 days. ::sigh::
DeleteWell, of course Bachelor Mother made the cut HAHA! I love it! I think it's such a cool idea seeing as how it's so difficult to find classic film related items ;)
ReplyDeleteVanessa- I had to be on there! What's anything Raquel-related without Bachelor Mother. Ha! I wish there was more variety out there in terms of classic film related product.
DeleteLove it! Much more fresh than the same old calendars used year after year.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure no one has a calendar like this one! ;-)
DeleteThis is brilliant! George Sanders with the cone! :'D
ReplyDeleteThe Sanders one is the most popular for sure!
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