Fortnum & Mason Advent Calendar 2023 opening thread

[narniabusiness]

I’m hoping you’ll join me to discuss the Fortnum & Mason advent calendar. As is usual shall we wait until 07.00 to discuss that day’s gift?

@possimpible
@dinghymum
All ready for Friday 😊

Ready and waiting!

Thank you @narniamum for stating this thread.

Starting*

Woohoo! Not long to go now. Yes please to a 7am opening time and no spoilers before then on the day. Thanks for the thread @narniabusiness 😄

@FinallyFinalgirl

Very excited for tomorrow!

Morning all. It’s exciting to finally open a drawer. The calendar is sitting in my bedroom and has been tempting me to sneak a peak for the last week. I love Ortigia for this wonderful packaging. The designs are so glamorous. I love a bath and these bath salts were one of the reasons I chose this calendar.
One question though - do we want photos on this post? I do love to see a photo when I’m reading about other calendars.

Thank you Narnia!😘

Eagerly following along...I don't have it this year but will always, always have a place in my heart for it,

Morning! Ooooh the excitement! My husband treated me to this beautiful calendar because I’m obsessed with my lotions and potions. I’ve never tried Ortigia bath salts but oh my goodness the packaging is stunning. Shame I’ve just had a shower or I’d be hopping straight into a fabulous bath to kick the festive season off in style……

Saving mine for the weekend @BatchIt when I can take my time and relax.

Oh I forgot these were in there, obviously I've successfully managed to forget some of the contents since I bought! This isn't something I was excited by on the contents list but actually they're beautiful and a really decent size. It's great to get 4 packs.

@narniabusiness I think photos would be good, if you're willing and able?

I found you all! Thanks for the thread @narniabusiness, V pleased with this morning, have wanted to try these for ages!

These bath salt are very perfumed - we're going to smell great!

Day 1

Hi all I'm just in for the photos/discussion if that's okay as I've not got a calendar this year. Vicarious enjoyment is a lot cheaper! 😁

@DancingDangerously I love looking at the other opening threads too.

The bath salts look vaire fancy! If I had them, I'd never open them! Just display them.

I bought my calendar in September and have largely forgotten what it contains so had a nice surprise today! I guess we put a whole packet in one bath?

@dinghymum I had a look at the description on the full size (500g) drum and it said use a handful.

Thank you!

Morning all. I’m very pleased with the contents of today’s drawer. On these cold Winter evenings I love to light a scented candle. It makes me feel warm and cosy despite the chill. This one promises to smell of Japanese plum, tuberose and spices.

I’ve been wanting to try these candles for ages, so pleased to have one. Can’t decide whether it looks a bit creepy tho…

Slightly creepy I agree.

Despite checking the contents and I think watching an unboxing months ago, I'll admit to being a little disappointed by how small this is. It smells lovely though and will still look great on my dressing table, I don't want to sound ungrateful!

Ive had candles this size in advent calendars before and some of them have actually burned for longer and thrown more scent than the larger cheap ones. I hope this one is as good.