The days already are flying by.

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There's nothing like the holidays to make you aware of how fast the days are flying by. To keep better tabs on the important dates coming up in the new year, Bella Ink Designs, Downers Grove, Ill., offers two calendar options. The Jewel Stand Calendar ($12), measuring 4.25" x 7.25", flips open to stand on any flat surface, showcasing each fabulous month (yes, we're optimistic that this is going to be a great year) as it arises. The 11" x 17" Padded Calendar ($16), meanwhile, which lies flat, will brighten up any desk or countertop--or pull apart the pages and affix them to a wall for quick reference and a punch of color. Each calendar features a wonderful mash-up of color and pattern, rotating among paisley, Moroccan-tile prints, and a vibrant giraffe.

Lovers of lists will appreciate any of Bella Ink's note pad sets ($14 apiece). A large (8.5" x 5.5") and small (4.25" x 5.5") pad, each with 50 sheets and a magnetic strip, will dress up any refrigerator or filing cabinet. The 'Teacher's Pet" set features a mini note pad preprinted with 'Teacher's Note", and would be an excellent gift of appreciation to any educator. The "Bon Appetit" set, for grocery lists and menu planning, offers a 4" x 9.25" note pad and 4" x 6" recipe card. A floral vine print winds its way around the borders and a canister of kitchen utensils, making this the perfect gift.

For those trying to get a younger child or teenager interested in writing, there are love note gift sets ($13). Summertime campers will pine over the adorable "A Note from Camp" design and parents will appreciate their very own "Hello Mother, Hello Father" updates. The live folded notes and five fiat notes have a floral peace sign and heart (Peace & Love) design over a denim and fuscia...