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The smell of freshly baked spiced gingerbread dough.
Memories of family time assembling & decorating gingerbread houses together, with all the fun that a dusting of icing sugar, lollies and royal icing brings.
A cup of warm spiced mulled cider enjoyed whilst hand knitting in a cosy chair by the fire, gazing out the window to a wintry Scandinavian landscape beyond.
Miniature dachshunds asleep at the base of the twinkling Christmas tree, kept warm in colourwork sweaters adorned with nordic motifs.
The scent of pine trees and crisp, fresh snow under your feet as you head outside of your little Gingerbread Haus cabin for a walk in this delightful nordic winter scene.
Welcome to the Louie & Lola 'Gingerbread Haus' 2023 Advent Calendar.
THE COLOUR PALETTE:
We hope you will join us on this journey as we aim to celebrate the warmth and richness of this beautiful nordic Christmas scene (with a slightly whimsical note).
Both Advent Calendar options will have the same colour palette.
Illustration by Jess Racklyeft @jessesmess.
THE 'GINGERBREAD HAUS' ADVENT CALENDAR:
This year you have the choice of either a Standard or Deluxe Advent Calendar.
The Standard Advent Calendar option will include:
The Deluxe Advent Calendar option will include:
Here's a little sneak peak of our Thread & Maple custom Louie & Lola Leather Notions Zip included in the Deluxe Advent Calendar option.
YARN BASE INFORMATION:
Merino Nylon Yak Sock - 70% superwash Merino / 20% Yak / 10% Nylon - (Main Skein - 400m / 100g, Mini Skeins - 80m / 20g).
This special Fingering weight / 4Ply yarn base is perfect for socks, garments and accessories.
The natural grey-brown colour of the yak fibre content will add a beautiful rich undertone to the Advent colour palette and a lovely heathered effect to the colourways.
ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS DAY MAIN SKEINS:
Should you wish to purchase additional skeins of the main Christmas Day 100g special colourway, these can be added to your order and will be priced at $33AUD per skein.
Simply Contact Us to advise of your Advent Calendar Order No. and the number of additional Christmas Day main skeins required.
PRE-SALE DATE:
SPECIAL PRE-SALE INFORMATION:
Please purchase the Advent Calendar separately from other items so that the correct shipping rates will be available. If you do not select this option we reserve the right to invoice you for any applicable shipping adjustment.
Please note that items in your shopping cart are not guaranteed until you have completed checking out and received an order confirmation.
The Pre-Sale listings will be available on this page in the shop.
There will be two Advent Calendar listings - Standard Advent Calendar and Deluxe Advent Calendar.
PRICE:
Standard Advent Calendar - $285 AUD + shipping.
Deluxe Advent Calendar - $365 AUD + shipping.
SHIPPING:
The following advent shipping options will be available at checkout:
Australia - Regular Parcel Post - $18 AUD.
Australia - Express Parcel Post - $25 AUD.
New Zealand - Regular International Parcel Post - $35 AUD.
New Zealand - Express International Parcel Post - $49 AUD.
USA/Canada - Regular International Parcel Post - $55 AUD.
USA/Canada - Express International Parcel Post - $65 AUD.
UK - Regular International Parcel Post - $59 AUD.
UK - Express International Parcel Post $70 AUD.
If you are located in another region and would like to purchase our 2023 Advent Calendar please contact us prior to the Pre-Sale, so we can provide you with a shipping estimate and set up a shipping profile for your country.
This year's advents will be shipped via Australia Post in recyclable kraft cardboard shipping mailer boxes.
Shipping notifications (including postal tracking numbers) will be sent from the last week of October, commencing with international orders first.
QUESTIONS:
Should you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@louieandlolayarns.com.au.
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