If you'd prefer a design from stateside, Nouveau Designs' Brooklyn advent calendar looks pretty cool too. But, hurry, only 50 of each city have been printed this year, and they'll go quick. ($20)
Now for something completely different: Willow Creek Signs' advent calendar is actually a large vinyl sticker that affixes to your wall, year after year, without damage. I love the traditional green, but you super mod types may prefer it in hot pink or one of the 40 color choices. There are also four tree styles, and it comes with 25 Christmas "balls" so that you can decorate the tree a little bit each day. ($26.95-$39.95)
A little DIY project from UK's HappyThought, each little pocket cone can be filled with treats for your favorite little elf. I think that even I can handle this craft. ($7)
I adore the unusual palette of colors on this modern Advent Calendar from
Austria's David Fussenegger Company. Kids will love finding the right number among the mixed-up pouches, and I can stuff them with little trinkets like candies, art supplies and little toys. ($42 at
My Sweet Muffin)
The almost-free printable advent calendar from
Mibo Studio is just like the paper advent calendars I had when I was young, only about 1000 times cooler looking. Plus, it's free with any site purchase by November 30.
For even more ideas, check out our 2009 Advent Calendar round-up. Many of those calendars are also for sale in 2010.
