Don't Forget to Have a Good Time Print

Simple and light hearted — could this be the new For Like Ever or Keep Calm Carry On? This is not a poster but a small print that could be used as a subtle reminder in these uncertain and stressful times...

Designed by Laurie Coyle Designs (a local Massachusetts artist) and available here on Etsy. The type area measures just under 5"x5", printed on paper measuring 8” x 10" and is ready to hang up or frame. Best of all custom colors and sizes are available so you can get it custom made just the way you want it.

We also like this small card that would be an even sublter reminder.

You can visit Laurie at the Design Hive Market in Cambridge, MA on Saturday Dec. 6, from 10am to 5pm to check out the print and other pieces she is selling.

Comments (12)

That would be funny in a bathroom.

posted by UWSretreat on November 4th 2008 at 10:23am
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It's not that subtle for a subtle reminder. Pro-tip: Posters that spell out directions for behavior and mentality are not subtle. They're big, fat fortune cookies.

posted by K T G on November 4th 2008 at 10:28am
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if i had to see this every day it would begin to crawl into my brain like a pointy-fingered daily admonition to the point where i'd ultimately snap and tear it up. so, no, i do not fancy the idea of this taking the place of those other obnoxious posters.

posted by *heather leaf* on November 4th 2008 at 10:37am
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I don't know if Keara has expanded the inventory since the last time I was there, but Oak (on Gloucester, off of Newbury St.) has really nice prints and artwork, mostly made by local artists. They're relatively inexpensive, and there is nary a kitschy pop phrase poster in sight. The Keep Calm poster seems to be everywhere, so I like collecting artwork (from places like Etsy and Oak) that isn't so ubiquitous.

posted by lostinprojection on November 4th 2008 at 10:53am
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Respectfully, I'm not into this.

posted by gquaker on November 4th 2008 at 11:12am
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Obama|Biden is the new Keep Calm and Carry On.

posted by EasilyAmused on November 4th 2008 at 11:16am
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Does it come in a mattress pad?

posted by patrick (the other one) on November 4th 2008 at 12:54pm
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*heather leaf*--

Sometimes it seems you could use the reminder.

Just sayin'.

posted by patrick (the other one) on November 4th 2008 at 12:55pm
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"Obama|Biden is the new Keep Calm and Carry On."
.... what?!

as for the design.. the Os all look the same.

posted by antimatt on November 4th 2008 at 1:29pm
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I agree with KTG about the fortune-cookie-ness of message art.

Also agree with EasilyAmused about Obama/Biden. What a magical night last night!

posted by Griffin on November 5th 2008 at 6:38am
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These things are just the hipster version of motivational posters. They're not art, they're just filler. If you need a daily reminder, put a Post-It note on the bathroom mirror.

Is there some litmus test for AT bloggers? Do they all have to like the same stuff?

posted by Palmetto on November 6th 2008 at 7:35am
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...from the people who brought you, "Have a nice day".

posted by shirley-temple-of-doom on November 8th 2008 at 5:45pm
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