Nothing will make your love smile like the perfect gift, picked out with them in mind for that special occasion! But if you’re still looking for gift-spiration or want something extra special, we’ve put together some of the most awesome gift ideas to keep in mind.
Handcrafted chocolate, made right here in Joburg
Chocolates are a classic and beloved romantic gift, and one Jozi company offers a range of delicious, artisanal sweet selections that are sure to melt your love’s heart.
The Chocolatiers are a handcrafted, small-batch chocolatier company, based in Linden, that takes the hassle out of gift-giving. Shop online and they’ll deliver exquisite handcrafted chocolate, beautifully wrapped, with your handwritten message attached.
Offerings are all-natural, preservative-free, halal and kosher and they make sure to spread the love even further by using the finest Forest Alliance and UTZ-certified chocolate so that their products are local, ethical and organic whenever possible with plastic-free and recyclable packaging!
Where to shop: Order online or find a stockist near you
Website: thechocolatiers.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 076 7902
The cosy Veldskoen Slipper, for indoors and outdoors
The Veldskoen Slipper is a luxury leather hybrid shoe. An olive green, silky Nubuck leather exterior is fully lined with pure, fluffy sheep skin for the ultimate comfort and warmth. The slipper can be worn both indoors and outdoors thanks to the brand’s trademark and sturdy sole giving it the proper durability. And the sleek, cropped design makes it easy to wear casually on a grocery or school run.
‘When the entire Veldskoen team was working from home during the pandemic, the product development team thought it was time to give South Africa a shoe that suited the new normal’, explains the team.
Website: veldskoen.com | Email: [email protected]
High performance skincare for men
This next gift is especially for men! You already think he’s handsome, but wouldn’t it be extra special if he got to feel handsome, too? A proudly South African company, Red Dane was created as a range of straightforward premium skincare options specifically designed for men in South Africa. They know you want to spend as little time as possible on your skincare and grooming routine and have created products that are convenient, multi-functional and highly effective.
Red Dane’s award-winning biochemist formulates specifically for male skin, developing unique multi-functional products that deliver immediate and long-term benefits. With innovation at the forefront of what they do, their products offer the latest technologies and the best natural ingredients, plant oils, vitamins and antioxidants.
Website: reddane.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 072 538 6441
Slow-burning soy candles for those self-care moments
SoyLites is South Africa’s original soy candle brand with carefully selected and expertly blended aromatherapy oils. Every SoyLites candle is hand-poured for an optimal home and body fragrant, eco-chic experience. With a large selection of products including the Classic Soy Candle and a body care range.
One of their most innovative ranges that are perfect for celebrating love is the Classic Massage Candles, which are sure to put the flame into your relationship and are perfect for a massage as they are formulated for professional and therapeutic use, and contain botanical oils of coconut, shea butter and grapeseed oil for extra slip and a superior massage experience.
When: Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm | Saturday 8.30am to 1pm | Sundays closed
Where: 12 1st Ave, Linden View, Pierneef Park, Johannesburg or visit their online shop
Website: www.soylites.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 888 0559
Order cute cakes from Oh My Cake
If you’re looking for a sweet treat gift that looks like art and tastes like dessert, the Oh My Cake bakery in Fourways has got you covered. From creative cakes made with the freshest ingredients to the cutest cupcakes, from moreish macaroons to beloved brownies, this Johannesburg gem is available in person and online to make something special for someone special.
Their online shop is set up so you can browse their goodies in one place. Spell it out when you add your own hand-painted message to a cupcake flavour of your choice with Oh My Cake’s Personalized Message Cupcakes. Message discs are fully edible and will be delicately decorated with little red hearts.
When: Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm | Sunday 8am to 3pm
Where: Cedar Square Shopping Centre, Cedar Rd, Fourways, Johannesburg
Website: ohmycake.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 082 076 5789
