Sound Advice

Confession: I love those Keep Calm and Carry On signs (both original and spoof). I have a little pink notebook that says Keep Calm and Have a Cocktail, and the book nerd in me absolutely loves these Harry Potter-inspired designs. (Keep Calm and Marry Ron? Genius! Though I think my favorite is Keep Calm and When in Doubt, Go to the Library. *Sigh* I am such a nerd.) So you can see why my heart stopped when I came across an adorable little green box plaque in Barnes and Noble on Friday with the motto Keep Calm and Buy Shoes! Sorry there’s no picture of it, but trust me, it’s cute. Prefer a poster rather than a plaque? Here’s an 11x17 that’s only a dollar! Yes, a dollar. Oh Amazon, is there nothing you can’t bring us? If you want to splurge a little, I might recommend this framed version: The print is 8x10, but the whole thing with the frame is 13x16. There are a lot of different colors available (all in black frames) and you can have your pick from Keep Calm Prints for $65. Prefer to wear your love of shoes on your sleeve rather than your wall? (Or, er, your feet, I guess.) True to Zazzle form, you can get this printed on about forty different shirts (seriously—I counted), but if you’re partial to this particular version it’ll run you about $25. How about a hand mirror? About 2.25 inches in diameter, this pretty little mirror comes in an organza gift bag perfect for giving this holiday season! From Etsy seller Sweet Fairy Boutique for $4. Tote bag? Again, in true Zazzle style, you can get this on everything from a mug to a keychain to an apron to an iPhone case. If you want the tote bag, it’s about $24. The holidays are coming—don’t panic! In fact, keep calm and buy shoes!