By: Shahrzad Rasekh By: Shahrzad Rasekh | November 9, 2021 | Lifestyle,
Whether gifting to a loved one or treating yourself, advent calendars brighten cold Decembers with their daily surprises.
The mid-19th century German tradition has evolved from its original candy offerings to include nearly every type of gift. From Tiffany & Co.'s four-foot, jewelry-filled box to environmentally-friendly coffee pods, here are eight advent calendar options to suit any taste.
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Best known for its “Glam Bags” sending members a monthly set of makeup samples, Ipsy has released its first-ever advent calendar featuring 24 different products. The 12 deluxe samples and 12 full-size products have a total $577 value but will be available to members for $99. Brands include Ouai, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Origins, Benefit Cosmetics and more.
This four-foot-tall white oak cabinet of curiosities draws inspiration from Jean-Michel Basquiat’s artistic style and is filled with 24 blue boxes of Tiffany & Co. jewelry and objects. The $150,000 experience is customizable to clients’ preferences and comes with service to match the price point.
Available in both 18K gold and silver rhodium, this calendar features 12 best-selling earrings and ear accessories from sustainable jewelry brand Scream Pretty. Valued at more than $550, the set is offered at $325 and allows for endless ear jewelry combinations. This gift will elevate any personal style.
If fragrance, body, and home delights are more your style, Molton Brown has you covered with its all-vegan holiday set. Designed by artist and illustrator Rebecca Williams, the calendar includes everything from a rhubarb and rose body oil to eye gel and two mini candles.
Priced at $300, this set features 24 of Chuck Williams’ favorite condiments, seasonings, sweets and even a few ornaments. From peppermint bark to French jams and Italian balsamics, the set features high quality gifts for everyone.
Nespresso’s two advent calendars offer choices for owners of both Vertuo and Original Nespresso coffee makers with packaging designed by Colombian fashion designer Johanna Ortiz. This holiday season, Nespresso partnered with Conservation International to protect 10 million trees in the Amazon Forest. Drinking great coffee while giving back? It’s a win-win.
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Premium British chocolate company Charbonnel et Walker offers 25 chocolates and truffles, each tucked into a colorful numbered box. The calendar is priced at $95 and is the perfect gift for children and adults alike.
Delicious and sustainable chocolate? Yes, please! Vosges has sourced Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance-certified cacao for more than 15 years and is powered by renewable energy. The calendar comes with a variety of shapes and flavors of chocolate, and the packaging pays homage to Paris’ famous Place des Vosges.
Photography by: Courtesy of Ipsy
