Five of our favourite local Valentine’s Day gift ideas
What do we always say?
Support Local.
We are firm believers in our very own homemade, handcrafted specialised products.
Below we have covered local product and experience suggestions for the home-maker, the wine connoisseur, the foodie as well as the one who truly appreciates good self care.
1. Your minimalist lifestyle store, Baskiti
Baskiti offers locally designed premium products for your home and lifestyle. The perfect gifts for him and her! With their Hanging Storage Basket at the helm of their range, they have now expanded to include an array of additional products that lives up to their design philosophy of being both beautiful and functional.
FOR HER
- Hanging Storage Basket with JHook and Liner // R399
- Wine cooler with waterproof liner to keep your wine cool and your counter space cleared. The modern day wine bucket. // R350
- Ceiling and wall Planters with sand canvas bucket liner, and JHook // R385
- Personalised leather clutch with gold foiling initials // R420
FOR HIM
- Toiletry bag with personalised initials or name // R720
- Leather Braai bag with personalised message or name // R2,500
2. Wijn wine bar and restaurant in Cape Town
Book their 4-course Valentine’s Day Wine and Food Pairing Dinner.
Wijn Restaurant is at L’Huguenot, situated on Val de Vie Estate and is one of the ultimate wine and foodie destinations in the Winelands, where you can discover, taste and enjoy a curated selection of South Africa’s best boutique wines paired with a seasonal menu straight from the Val de Vie Wellness Farm and local producers.
You can expect Patagonia squid stuffed with sushi rice, squid ink, kewpi mayo, crispy tentacles, coriander & teriyaki pearls with pickled ginger, radish, crispy wonton and bonito flakes. As well as, Smoked duck breast, broccoli, black pepper dressing, basil pesto plum tomatoes, roasted butternut, yellow pepper coulis, nasturtium, wild chive & parsley oil. Each dish is paired with an exclusive, boutique wine from Wijn’s wine dispensers.
R650 per person.
Bookings are essential.
3. Shop for the one you love at The Cotton Company
UNISEX – R1180
Halva Handwoven Robe: Truly luxurious and soft, this robe is hand-loomed from a cotton and linen blend. Floaty and lightweight with wide kimono style sleeves, deep pockets and a long belt. Great to throw over on in the morning while enjoying your cup of coffee, pack into your bag for a coverup on the beach or worn over jeans when you pop out of the house.
Generous cut for comfort – the robes are available in medium and large.
4. Lulu & Marula
All-natural, ethically produced skincare brand.
A collection of face and body care products, Lulu & Marula creates conscious, scientifically formulated skin care that works with skin to balance and boost its natural processes. Endorsed by the Beauty Without Cruelty association, Lulu & Marula products are not tested on animals and ingredients are all of natural origin.
Calming Bath & Body Kit – R435
This bath and body duo is crammed with floral ingredients like neroli, geranium and ylang ylang that will transport your mind to an exotic seaside paradise.
Contains a seriously moisturising body balm that indulges your skin and leaves you feeling fabulously relaxed, and a comforting bath oil that scents the room to melt away stress and inspire positivity. Both products come in handy travel sizes of 50ml each
Natural and Ethical skin and body care range.
They capture the unique power of rare African botanicals in science-driven, organic formulas that balance the skin and nourish the senses.
This Valentine’s Day treat that someone special with one of the following body care products:
Myrrh Body Scrub – R 1,034.50
Sugar, coconut shell and rooibos flakes have been blended in a specific ratio for optimum exfoliation. Scented with natural sweet myrrh, this scrub sloughs away dead cells leaving the skin soft and refreshed. Suitable for all skin types.
Afrique Aroma Body Oil – R 1,003.62
Choose from five aromatic blends inspired by distinctive African biomes and evoking their characteristic scents. Their aromatherapy blends are made of pure African essential oils. Suitable for all skin types. Using South Africa’s most famous indigenous health tonic; Buchu, combined with Madagascan Black and Pink Peppers, this blend will activate circulation and detoxify your body.
