Bling Queen
Spoil your love with these large Polki studs from Black Betty Design. It’s made from 14Ct gold and perfectly natural and uncut speckled diamonds. Need we say more?! R12 605. Details: blackbettydesign.com
Bag it
Every woman needs a few handbags… yes, we said few – as in more than one. How cute is this Strawberry Kiss padded tote bag from Vovarova. The external zipped pockets allow for extra storage and it’s the perfect summer accessory, R750. Plus it’s washable.
Details: www.vovarova.co.za
Zero just happened
Zero waste. Zero plastic. Zero cruelty. We’re mad about the new Zero Bar shampoo … a proudly local product that’s concentrated, water-free, plastic-free and cruelty-free. Designed to last through between 55 and 70 hair washes, outlasting most bottled shampoos, there are four to choose from (called the four Bar Bros) … an Argean bar (liquid gold, filled with nutrients), Jojoba (a real hair booster), the Moringa bar (which strengthens and rejuvenates your hair) and Wild Desert Melon (surprisingly light, with easily absorbed oil). All four have loads of nutrients, vitamins and minerals, and promise to clean, enrich, moisturise, condition, shine, strengthen, nourish, soothe and repair. Only available online at the moment, they cost R75 each, or R300 for a pack (all the same, or one of each).
Details: www.zerobar.co.za
Endless summer days call for the perfect drink
Bloedlemoen is the first Blood Orange Gin in the world. With the fruit locally sourced in the Cape, this contemporary, London Dry-style gin is distilled using ten botanicals. Now, just in time for endless summer days, Bloedlemoen Gin has added a new variant to their collection… Bloedlemoen Amber, with the addition of a selection of locally forged fynbos and honeybush. The original is lovely served simply with premium tonic water poured over ice and topped with a slice of fresh or dried orange and a cinnamon stick or a piece of cassia bark. The Amber is warmer, sweeter and spicy, and is excellent enjoyed neat, on the rocks or with a cut of orange zest and a splash of tonic. R399 a bottle.
Rugby fans’ pressie sorted!
Best gift for rugby fans this Christmas? Without a doubt, a copy of Winging It – On tour with the Boks. An insider’s view of life on tour by veteran sports writer Liam Del Carme, the book includes some of the news that made our headlines, but also some of the anecdotes that never made the news, as well as glimpses into the personalities of those in the world of rugby … Gcobani Bobo, Jake White, Eddie Jones, Joost van der Westhuizen, Peter de Villiers, Graham Henry, Jean de Villiers, John Hart, Owen Nkumane, Chester Williams, Allister Coetzee, Heyneke Meyer, Rudolf Straeuli, Os du Randt and Dick Muir. And, obviously, the SA-flag-speedo-wearing Bok, Faf de Klerk, and 2019 Rugby World Cup winning captain, Siya Kolisi. It boasts being the ultimate Christmas-stocking filler for every Bok fan … and we agree. Jacana, R240.
Coffee, please!
If your love loves coffee, the portable Cafflano Klassic coffee maker might just make the perfect Christmas gift. Enjoy specialty coffee everywhere, from your home, office, school, car, or outdoors. The Klassic contains all the necessary coffee brewing equipment: a coffee grinder, dripping kettle, dripper, server, etched stainless steel filter and tumbler. Just add whole beans and hot water, and you can easily make freshly ground coffee anywhere, R1 229. Details: www.yuppiechef.com
Something for the builders
All kids love LEGO and this Classic XL Creative Brick Box with its 1 600 pieces will surely put a smile on your little one’s face. The possibilities are endless and the kids are in for hours of fun. If you can dream it, it can be built and the brightly coloured blocks will help flex those creative muscles, R1 099. Details: www.popstoys.co.za
Oh BABY!
Apart from clothing, diapers and milk why not spoil your littlest one with a brand new teether like this Duo Teether with marble and dark grey inserts from Ruby Melon, R149. Made from high quality, 100% food grade silicone beads and untreated beech wood, it’s also free from BPA, PVC, phthalates, lead, cadmium and latex. Details: www.rubymelon.com
