Christmas Advent Calendars that Go Beyond a Cardboard Box!

This is another Christmas classic that might be ready for an upgrade in your home.  If you’d like to buy an advent calendar that isn’t the usual cardboard box with doors, take a look at these suggestions!

L.L. Bean - offers heirloom quality advent calendars in three dimensional shapes including a lighthouse and cottage, old fashioned, three car train and a log cabin. All are highly detailed and made of hard wood.  Personalization is free, but requires extra time. (llbean.com, $99 with free shipping)

Christmas Treasures - this is an online source for all things Christmas, including a wide selection of beautiful wooden Advent calendars by Byers Choice.  Some design choices include a decorated tree, Victorian house, Christmas cottage and Santa’s sleigh.  Each calendar retails for $85 and will last a lifetime! (christmas-treasures.com)

Pottery Barn Kids - this version is made of colorful, festive fabric! Geared toward the younger set, this wall hanging has 24 pockets and can be trimmed with your family name. (potterybarnkids.com, item, $69 with free shipping)

I hope that these suggestions get you going on your Christmas shopping and leave you happy and prepared for Advent on December 1!  Do you have plans to upgrade any of your holiday décor?  I’d love to know!

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