I’ve covered Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, a few times before—most notably when I wrote about her As Ever launch for Better Homes & Gardens and got to test the raspberry spread, shortbread cookies, and flower sprinkles. Now, she is dropping the brand’s first Holiday Collection, all available on AsEver.com.
Here’s everything in the lineup so far. (I imagine this collection will have more inventory at launch time today, 10/28, so it likely won’t sell out in under an hour like the debut back in April. But if I had to guess, the honey and fruit spread gift set will be the first to go.)
1Signature Candle No. 519
This candle ($64) is described as bright and refreshing, with notes of Moroccan mint leaf, white tea leaves, and woodsy cardamom. Meghan named it after her wedding date—May 19—since it represents a day of joy and celebration in her life. Each candle is hand-poured in California and housed in a ceramic vessel meant to be as enduring as the scent itself.
2Signature Candle No. 084
No. 084 ($64) references Meghan’s birthday on August 4 and is described as warm, elegant, and grounded. The scent combines fresh water lotus, earthy sandalwood, and California poppy, which gives it a nice blend of floral and wood notes. Like its companion candle, it’s hand-poured in California into a ceramic vessel.
32021 Vintage Napa Valley Brut
The collection’s wine ($89) is a sparkling blend made with pinot noir and chardonnay grapes using the traditional Méthode Champenoise. It has notes of green apple, pear, citrus, white peach, and a hint of starfruit. Bottled with a matte black label and gold details, it’s a celebratory cuvée for all the end-of-the-year milestones and gatherings.
4Signature Fruit Spread Gift Set
This year’s holiday gift set ($42) includes three famous and soon-to-be famous spreads: Raspberry, Orange Marmalade, and a new Strawberry flavor exclusive to the season. Meghan said these are inspired by jams she has made in her own kitchen. Each spread is designed to highlight the natural flavor of the fruit with a touch of tartness (yes, I know the raspberry is tart!) and brightness.
5Honey Duo Gift Set and Sage Honey with Honeycomb
The Honey Duo Gift Set ($62) features Wildflower and Orange Blossom, both harvested in California and packaged in an As Ever branded keepsake box. Wildflower is deep and amber with floral notes, while Orange Blossom is citrusy and bright. The Sage Honey ($32), sold separately, includes raw honeycomb and carries earthy, grounding notes that are inspired by the sage plants from Meghan’s Montecito garden.
6Spiced Cider and Hot Toddy Mulling Kits
Two mulling spice kits ($16 each) round out this year’s Holiday launch, one for cider and one for hot toddies. The cider kit blends cinnamon, citrus peel, ginger root, clove, allspice, and nutmeg to simmer on the stove. The hot toddy kit includes cinnamon, lemongrass, citrus peel, and ginger root, with the idea that the aroma alone sets a holiday mood.
