Alternative Advent Calendars – Countdown to Christmas 2014
My 2014 beauty advent calendar post seems to be very popular so I thought it would be nice (I hate that word but lets go with it for now) to look for alternative calendars. Non-beauty related.
Topshop Jewellery Christmas Advent Calendar 2014
Jewellery instead of chocolate, who knew? This jewellery advent calendar from Topshop contains twelve pairs of stud earrings, four ditsy fine bracelets and eight ditsy charm short necklaces in both silver and gold look.
Buy from Topshop www.topshop.com.
Cost: £25
Yankee Candle Advent Calendar 2014
Snowflake Cookie, Angel’s Wing’s and Cranberry Ice are all gorgeous scents included in this set. Open a window as you countdown to Christmas and enjoy a seasonal tea light from this super affordable calendar!
Available now from www.yankeecandle.co.uk.
Cost: £21.99
Nostalgic Vintage Style Advent Calendar
Start a new festive family tradition with these natural-coloured, reusable cardboard boxes. Each box features an authentic vintage design and would be lovely as an advent calendar filled with sweets, mini candy canes or chocolates. Stack them in a pyramid shape, a square or even line up along a fireplace mantle.
Buy now from Etsy seller Milch and Honig.
Cost: £18.67
Advent Christmas Tea Gift Set
25 gorgeous teabags sourced from well-known British tea companies make up this delightful advent set. Each tea bag is packaged individually in paper envelopes, designed with sweet quotes for the Christmas season – from Christmas carols to nativity scriptures. You can select an assortment of mixed flavours including Peppermint and Berry infusion, or opt for the traditional English Breakfast.
Available to buy from notonthehighstreet.com.
Cost: £19.50
Fortnum and Mason Fireside Wooden Advent Calendar
Investing in an advent calendar is probably not something you have ever considered. Think again. This beautiful traditional, wooden calendar from Fortnum and Mason is sure to become a much-loved family heirloom. Fill up the empty spaces with treats, sweets or mini toys for your loved ones to enjoy; an absolutely wonderful calendar.
Buy from Fortnum and Mason.
Cost: £85.
Personalised ‘Sleeps ‘Till Santa Blocks
It may not include a treat but this is a lovely way to share in the excitement of counting down to Christmas with children. Handcrafted wooden blocks are personalised with your choice of name(s), while the top block is painted with blackboard paint for you to chalk in the numbers on your countdown. Also, a fabulous tool to help children learn how to count!
By Bobby Loves Rosie from notonthehighstreet.com.
Cost: £25
Hotel Chocolat Large Luxury Advent Calendar
Behind each door on this Hotel Chocolat calendar is not one but two luxury baby truffles – perfect for couples and newlyweds! A host of delicious flavours are included from gingerbread, almond and nutmeg to raspberry and mulled wine.
Available to buy from Hotel Chocolat.
Cost: £26
Red Pillar Advent Candle
There is something romantic about the glow of pillar candles over the festive period. Light this red advent candle from John Lewis and know exactly how long it is until Father Christmas visits!
Buy from John Lewis.
Cost: £8
Peppa Pig Multivitamin Advent Calendar
If you don’t feel comfortable giving your children chocolate each morning in the run up to Christmas (for health reasons or simply a lifestyle choice), this chewable gummy multivitamin advent calendar is a fantastic concept!
Buy from Holland and Barrett.
Cost: £5.99