Designed by local artist Caron for her company Flourish … a collection of tableware featuring South Africa’s extraordinary flora. Iconic blooms – think the King Protea, Strelitzia, Agapanthus and Waratah Protea – on cotton napkins, table runners and tea towels, and these packs of 20 luxury paper napkins (R115). Details: flourishbycaron
Hey. Joe. We like your beer! Franschhoek does wine … but just down the road from the village, there’s something else brewing. Hey Joe Brewing Company was started by a group of Belgian beer enthusiasts, who share a passion for delivering a one-of-a-kind experience to fellow beer lovers. It’s all foreign traditions with local twists, which result in a collection of nine artisanal beers. The range includes the Blonde – an easy drinking blonde ale with malty aromas with hints of pear, gooseberries and cloves, Session IPA – a double dry-hop with notes of mango, citrus, guava and hints of litchi on a light caramel malt backbone, and Cherry – a refreshing fruit beer matured with cherries for the perfect summer drink. You’ll find them all online on heyjoebrewery.com, along with some cool accessories … love the Hey Joe caps, openers and beer glasses. Details: heyjoebrewery.com
From the veld to the table … marinades and cooking methods and hot smoking and sausage making and biltong and mouthwatering recipes … Karoo Venison by Annatjie Reynolds, who lives and breathes venison on her beloved Karoo farm, and her friend and co-author Lynne Minnaar is the ultimate masterclass. The Karoo, they say, is generous. Let its finest gift, venison, take centre stage at your table. A magnificent, stunningly illustrated cookbook. Human & Rousseau
This footed resin bowl with a natural stone-like feel has a wide, flat bowl … perfect for fruit on the kitchen table. R1499 from @home
Add a little artwork to your dinner table. Hand drawn black ink kudu on natural linen-blend napkin, R140 from juslie.co.za
