I've been making one-of-a-kind art houses and Advent calendars for nearly a decade now, and 2026 is my most extensive collection to date. Through the years, my Advents have been purchased as indulgences of total whimsy for fellow collectors, armchair travellers and kindred spirits who delight in the miniature scale, imagination, daily surprise and unique beauty of these curations.

This Flower Market Advent calendar is one of the more detailed and delightful creations I made this year. It may be my favourite of all!

It is larger than the standard doll's house scale with the flower stand measuring approximately 31cm high.

I have personally handcrafted the market stall incorporating reclaimed vintage materials (striped awning made of antique silk, a glass-tiled counter, miniature antique wooden finials for the posts) to create a scene that is truly one of a kind.

The full scene will emerge as you unwrap each of the 25 gifts presented in their own handcrafted box which I have painted with a "Marché aux Fleurs" 'window' and decorated with original antique decoupage pieces. 

It also comes with its own little booklet I created detailing the provenance of all the individual items along with my making process. This is one of only 2 of this year's Advent Calendars to have its own booklet. The other is The Poterie.

Each one will come giftwrapped and numbered to open each day starting from 1 December (or however you choose to enjoy it). It will feel like a daily visit to a tiny French "marché aux fleurs' and is really perfect for the spring season we are now in. 

At the end of your unboxing experience you will have your own richly detailed miniature vignette featuring an assortment of wonderful vessels (European porcelain vases, handwoven baskets) and everlasting flowers made from glass, vintage millinery materials and even tiny shells I gathered myself from my local beach.

Use these photos as your styling guide if you wish!

The entire scene could live under a large glass cloche or inside a glass display cabinet.

A truly memorable gift for a like-minded collector, who will enjoy savouring the surprise of opening a new find each day for nearly a whole month.

All the contents are photographed, but I deliberately resist detailing them here to enhance the surprise as I find most often these Advents are purchased for personal enjoyment. As mentioned, you will receive an accompanying booklet so you can read more about the contents you are receiving.

Note: all my Advent Calendars are designed for adult collectors and are not suitable as gifts for young children as they contain small parts, fragile materials, and true vintage and antique finds.

Some of the pieces do carry small imperfections, reflective of their vintage or antique condition and in some cases handmade character.