Better Bets: Counting Down the Holidays…

Liberty of London

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This is the original beauty advent calendar, and this year it is filled with 30 products worth over $1,690.00 combined. There are 20 full-size items from brands like La Mer, Sisley, and Trish McEvoy, as well as travel-size treats from Jones Road, Granado, and Charlotte Mensah, among others.

The 25 drawers are covered in Liberty’s Lanthe print, and shipping from the UK is fast and free.

LibertyofLondon.com $365.00

Disney

Your canine companion deserves to get in on the holiday fun as well with The Table Scraps Advent Calendar. It’s filled with 25 jerky-style dog treats made from chicken, turkey, beef, and duck. Some of Disney’s favorite furry friends decorate the colorful calendar.

Chewy.com $24.99

Bissenger’s

In 1668, the Bissenger family was named Confectioner to the Empire by King Louis XIV of France. The Palace of Versailles was home to the King, and this limited-edition calendar pays tribute to the relationship that spans more than 350 years.

The limited-edition Palace is filled with a variety of confections fit for a king, including Dark Peppermint Marshmallow, Milk English Almond Toffee, and Dark Raspberry Caramel.

Bissengers.com $225.00

Mind Games

Photo courtesy of Mind Games

The master perfumers of this line of luxury fragrances draw inspiration for their unique compositions from the complex strategy of chess. The Olifactive Advent Calendar features 8 fragrances and 4 candles in woody, floral, fruity, and amber scents.

MindGamesFragrance.com $245.00

Playmobil

Photo courtesy of Playmobil

The “Trip to the Christmas Market” Advent Calendar holds 24 Playmobil toys, allowing children to use their imagination to create a complete Christmas scene by Christmas Eve. The figures and accessories can be used with other Playmobil sets as well.

Playmobil.com $23.99

Molton Brown

Photo courtesy Molton Brown

This limited-edition collection of Molton Brown’s luxury bath and body products is housed in a keepsake package designed for reuse. Their Advent Calendar features some of their most popular products, including Re-charge Black Pepper Bath & Shower Gel, Delicious Rhubarb & Rose Hand Cream, and Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel Body Lotion.

MoltonBrown.com $325.00

Papier

Photo courtesy Papier

Putting pen to paper is always special, and the 24 Days of Desk Delights Advent Calendar is the perfect gift for the paper lover in your life. The beautifully boxed stationery set includes a journal, notebooks, bookmarks, pens, note cards, envelopes, and much more.

Papier.com $175.00

Hallmark

Photo courtesy Hallmark

Young Star Wars fans will enjoy counting down the 12 days until Christmas with this Paper Tree Set. Little ones can add a Star Wars character or spacecraft each day until the tree is complete.

Hallmark.com $34.99

Lindt

Photo courtesy Lindt

Candy is always a welcome treat, and The Santa’s Workshop Advent Calendar is filled with a variety of Lindt’s delicious sweets, including Milk Chocolate Truffles, A Milk Chocolate Santa, and Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Nougat Pralines.

Lindt.com $31.29

Byers’ Choice

Photo courtesy of Byer’s Choice

If you are looking for an advent calendar that will become a family heirloom, this is the one. This 3D Christmas House is made of wood and will last for many years. It has 24 numbered doors that you can open each day to discover a holiday surprise. Fill it with candy, gift cards, small toys, or anything else that you can think of to make the holidays special.

ByersChoice.com $125.00

Rhonda Erb

Rhonda Erb writes about fashion, travel and lifestyle from a New Yorker’s perspective in Better Bets. A self-confessed Instagram addict, her work has also appeared in such publications as Runway Magazine. Follow her at: Instagram: @betterbets Twitter: @betterbetsny tumblr: betterbetsny.tumblr.com

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