Meghan Markle unveils Montecito home inspired surprise after UK move

Meghan Markle brought personal touch to the holiday season with a new collaboration inspired by her Montecito home and garden.

After moving to Britain with her family including Prince Harry and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, the Duchess of Sussex made a major announcement.

Via her lifestyle brand As Ever, Meghan announced its first-ever Holiday Advent Calendar, created in collaboration with celebrated Los Angeles chocolatier Compartés.

The festive calendar features 24 handcrafted chocolates, with each piece drawing inspiration from As Ever’s signature spreads as well as Meghan’s California lifestyle.

The post shared on the official Instagram handle of the As Ever featured Meghan opening the elegant advent calendar in a cozy home setting. The caption of the post read: "Introducing our first-ever Holiday Advent Calendar, created in collaboration with celebrated Los Angeles chocolatier compartes."

"Inside, discover 24 handcrafted chocolates inspired by our signature spreads and Meghan’s Montecito home and garden. Each piece is finished with a countdown number in Meghan’s own handwriting," it added.