Getting into the holiday spirit early can make the countdown to December 25th even more special, and advent calendars are the perfect way to build excitement. Offering a daily dose of delight, these calendars make every morning feel like a mini celebration, with treats ranging from beauty products to cocktail-inspired surprises to enjoy right up until Christmas. Pair them with sparkling string lights to transform your home into a twinkling wonderland and set the tone for a truly magical holiday season.
MECCA
- Diptyque Advent Calendar
- Maison Margiela Replica Advent Calendar
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian Countdown Calendar
- Mecca Max Minis To The Max 12-Piece Beauty Advent Calendar
Visit a MECCA store or shop online
Philips Hue and WiZ smart lighting
Discover a curated collection of innovative smart lighting solutions for your home and outdoors from Signify, the global leader in lighting. Featuring Philips Hue and WiZ smart lighting, this selection has dynamic options to enhance almost any space, you can bring vibrant light to your Christmas tree, transform your kids’ bedroom walls, elevate your home office, create ambiance in your movie den, or illuminate your outdoor courtyard.
WiZ String Lights – Get the party started with WiZ String Lights. Able to be used indoors or outdoors, make your home vibrant with white or a range of colours that you can adjust to make special moments even more memorable. Use Wi-Fi to control with the WiZ app.
WiZ Smart Fairy Lights – Select from more than 30 preset static and dynamic light modes with the WiZ Smart Fairy Light – the ultimate decor for any indoor and outdoor areas. The 20-metre-long Fairy Light is a perfect addition to a kid’s room, balcony or Christmas tree.
WiZ Neon Flex Light Strip – Light can shape your mood and now you can shape your light! Bendable WiZ Neon Flex Strips are available in 3 or 5 metres. Create fun shapes to beautify any room and set the mood with neon gradient colour effects.
Hue Go portable table lamp – Bring smart light anywhere you want with this portable smart lamp in white. Rated for outdoor use, it’s easy to carry where you need light most, such as inside to read or outside for dinner. 10 year lifespan, Bluetooth and Hue Bridge compatible, white and colour light, 370 lumen.
Products available from Mitre 10 and/or Bunnings and online WiZ and Philips Hue.
Brown Brothers – Advent Calendar for Grown Ups
Brown Brothers, home to some of Australia’s favourite wines for more than 135 years, is collaborating with ready-to-drink cocktail aficionados, Fling Cocktails, for their 2024 Fling Cocktails Christmas Advent Calendar!
A must-have gift for any cocktail lover, the Fling Cocktails Christmas Advent Calendar is a fun and festive way to countdown to Christmas. Each day unlocks a new cocktail, complete with all the ingredients you need to shake up 12 mouth-watering creations using Fling’s signature cocktails as the base. Everything you need is in the box, making it easy to be your own mixologist – sure to impress your guests this holiday season!
We thought we would share the cocktail from Day 9 with you – the Sleighbell Rosebud Bellini. This delicious two-serve cocktail brings together Fling Rosebud Cocktail Mixer – crafted with fresh juices, a hint of rose, and a touch of vanilla – and Brown Brothers King Valley Prosecco (see recipe below).
Brown Brothers King Valley Prosecco is a sparkling gem hailing from Australia’s leading premium prosecco producer. Grown in the cool climate of the King Valley at Brown Brothers’ Banksdale vineyard, this prosecco boasts a straw-like colour with subtle green hues, a delicate nose, and beautiful apple and pear characteristics. It’s perfect for celebrating any occasion, and while superb on its own, it is also great for making cocktails, such as the Sleighbell Rosebud Bellini.
Fling Cocktails Christmas Advent Calendars featuring Brown Brothers King Valley Prosecco are available now from Fling Cocktails.
Sleighbell Rosebud Bellini
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
- Fling Rosebud Cocktail Mixer (125 ml)
- Brown Brothers King Valley Prosecco (200 ml)
Method
- Pour the Fling Rosebud Cocktail Mixer into a pitcher filled with ice
- Top with Brown Brothers King Valley Prosecco and stir gently
- Wet the rim of a cocktail glass and dip into plum flavoured cocktail dust
- Pour into cocktail glasses and enjoy!