Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Keep Calm and Carry On Necklace

The Keep Calm and Carry On necklace available HERE.




Have you ever seen the posters that say "Keep Calm and Carry On"? The one above is a reproduction from sfgirlybybay I just had to learn more about the history behind it, I love the saying and often say it to myself when I feel I just need to Keep Calm and Carry On! It inspired me to create my new hand stamped "Keep Calm and Carry On" necklace.

Here is a bit of history for you:

In the Spring of 1939, with war against Germany the British Government's Ministry of Information commissioned a series of propaganda posters to be distributed throughout the country at the onset of hostilities. It was feared that in the early months of the war Britain would be subjected to gas attacks, heavy bombing raids and even invasion. The posters were intended to offer the public reassurance in the dark days which lay ahead. If you would like to learn more about the history behind the signs you can visit here

So the next time you feel a bit stressed why not do what I do say to yourself, "Keep Calm and Carry On!!

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

LOL I could of used it yesterday :)good saying and awesome new necklace!

Anonymous said...

That is an excellent mantra!

Unknown said...

I love this! Of course I love all of your work but this is such an important saying for us all to keep in mind. Thank you for sharing the history.

Kori said...

Love it. I might have to take over that saying. The new necklace RoCkS!

Proud Mommy said...

Oh how I NEED this necklace TODAY!!!!

I am Harriet said...

Neat info.
Thanks

angie said...

Loved this post, and love the necklace!

Clare said...

such a great quote, and perfect on your jewelry!!

Mary@Holy Mackerel said...

I like that a lot!

Stacy Uncorked said...

Love it, it's a great saying, and of course love the necklace! ;)

Heather said...

I love it! It is a great way to keep grounded.

Jenni said...

That should be my mantra!

Unknown said...

Oh I love that! I need to remind myself that often :)