2. Sisters Holly and Nat from My Sister’s Suitcase created this fun twist on the traditional Advent calendar. Not ready to sacrifice that special treat every day? Replace the wreath with a miniature stocking filled with candy and sneak a piece every time you move it.
![“I think my own personal style is a bit of French design [and] a little bit of English, but I just love that overly collected, curated, layered space that looks lived in and comfortable,” Paige says.](https://thecottagejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Photo-May-05-2022-2-46-08-PM_OTR-feat-218x150.jpg "Designer Paige Kontrafouris Layers Her 100-Year-Old Home with Collected Treasures")
