The William Morris At Home Oak & Willow Advent Calendar has returned for 2026, priced at £45. The packaging takes its cue from Squirrel and Hazelnut Tree, an embroidery attributed to William Morris' daughter May, and features a display of squirrels, oak leaves, willow and hazelnuts, tied shut with a blue velvet bow.
Design and contents
The advent calendar opens like a hardback book and is designed to bring a decorative feel to a room during the festive season. The Oak & Willow design gives it a traditional feel, which could appeal to shoppers who prefer classic Christmas styling over novelty advent calendars.
Inside there are 24 bath and body delights in nine assorted scents, all wrapped in plastic-free material made from wood pulp. Items include hand cream, bath salts, shower gel and more, housed in William Morris signature packaging.
Alternatives and availability
William Morris beauty products can also be found at Amazon. A £15.79 set contains a body cream, body wash and hair mist, all scented with rosemary, patchouli and davana. For homeware, Dunelm has its own William Morris range, with everything from kitchenware to rugs and prints. Marks and Spencer also offers a collection of William Morris At Home bedding, towels and cushions.
As an advent calendar alternative, the OK! Beauty Box Beauty Advent Calendar by Hannah Martin has launched for this year, saving shoppers hundreds off makeup and skincare. It is worth £605 but consumers can get it for £109.
Consumer considerations
The William Morris At Home Oak & Willow Advent Calendar is yet to receive lots of feedback, but consumers may be drawn to the familiar design, giving a festive countdown with a sophisticated appearance. The products are practical as well as pretty; however, they may not suit everyone. For example, those who do not have a bath in their home might not find use for the bath fizzers. It could work particularly well for someone who is a fan of William Morris inspired homeware.
