Calendars Brighten Every Day (NAPSA)—Asthe hours of warm sunshine grow fewer, it’s easy to yearn for the spring season—filled with new plantings, the scent of lilacs in the air, and birds alighting on tree branches. To remind us of warmer days to come, nature artist Marjolein Bastin lends her intricate watercolors inspired by nature to four new perpetual calendars for 2003. Bastin, recognized aroundthe world for her ability to observe and capture beauty in the simplest objects in nature, expresses her passion for nature in each piece she designs. In the cold days of winter, these calendars can offer a way to bring nature indoors. The calendars, part of Hallmark’s Nature’s Sketchbook line of products, feature rotating cubes for month and date. The intricate details are reminders of the countdown to spring. Sculpted in resin, the calendars feature a variety of images from nature: a young rabbit nibbling fresh greens; bright blue, lavender and yellow pansies; a delicate pink rose; as well as gardener’s tools—charming watering cans and trowels. Perpetual calendars are a favorite among friends of Bastin and Marjolein Bright blue, lavendar and yel- low pansies bring nature indoors with this perpetual calendar. Bastin herself. The artist keeps one on her own drawingtable. In addition to the four new calendars priced at $9.95, the Nature’s Sketchbook line will introduce over 100 new andexciting gift items in 2003. This new collection is full of bold, bright and beautiful florals as well as many of nature’s small treasures, encouraging you to discover the beauty of nature each day. Nature’s Sketchbook cards, gifts and more are found at Hallmark Gold Crown stores throughout the United States and at Hallmark.com.
