This is my very first Xmas Gift Guide with my line-up of favourite gifts for the 2024 holiday season! I hope you will find something here that you love. If you cannot or will not be buying gifts this year, then my wish is that you enjoy this curated piece of online (window) shopping as much as I enjoyed putting it together.
By now you know how much I love (real & window) shopping & gifting. A big part of the joy of gifting is the planning & wrapping. Am I wrong? Most years by this time – it is 9 December as I’m typing this – I have already wrapped all of my gifts. This year I am a bit less organised.
I have included various options in each section for you to choose from. These ideas will hopefully take the guesswork out of buying & gifting for every single person in your life.
You might notice that there are many ‘for-me-from-me’ kinds of gifts in this list. Why? Because, hey, if you are reading this, then I’m pretty sure you do most of the gift buying & giving anyway, so why not add something for yourself too?
Oh, one last note: I cannot guarantee that any or all of these items will be in stock or that it will be delivered before Christmas. When I checked, it looked like these items were all still available. So, make your decisions quick-quick & buy those gifts before they sell out.
Gifts Under R300
If you’re into stocking fillers or really just want to consider your budget, then look no further. Here are 12 gorgeous gifts for under R300. Some of these gifts are under R100 but still get five starts from me! This little guide is proof that you can still get something beautiful & useful that will not break the bank. Some of the gifts on this list cost less than R100 even. Here is my budget friendly gift line-up:
Tavola Serviettes – almost too pretty to use. R130 for 25 napkins (20cm x 20cm) per pack. Designed & made in South Africa.
Ma Mère Confections Elderflower Cordial, Mamere online (500ml) or selected deli’s.
Banhoek Chili Oil, Yuppiechef (250ml).
Lize Mouton Collection Rose & Vanilla Rooibos Tea, Yuppiechef (20 Sachets) or Poetry stores.
Shell Bottle Stopper, Poetry stores.
Ma Mère fanciful Confections Golden Sugar.
Floral DAY Yellow Lunch Box 19cm, Pick n Pay.
Forage and Feast Candle Ceramic French Reverie Candle. Probably one of my favourites of the year! *Looks like it is sold out online for now, so check your nearest Checkers store.
Golden, Glittery Bathsecco Bath Bombs (10 balls), Vendange.
Rialheim Little $hit Aardvark #1 Candle Holder .
Maxwell & Williams Sala Espresso Cup Set of 4 Rose, 100ml.
Gifts between R300 & R500
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF 15. From Takealot, Woolworths, Dis-Chem and other cosmetic stores.
Bibby’s More Good Food. My best cookbook of the year! Hurry – most copies are sold out already.
Typo Wellness Tote Bag in Latte.
Goa Salad Servers Set of 2 – Gold & Green Marble, Nicolson Russell from Yuppiechef online or in select stores.
Easy Al Fresco by Ilse Van Der Merwe, Exclusive Books.
Gifts of R500 – R1000
NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Florale Shimmer (50ml), Woolworths, Superbalist or your favourite cosmetic store.
Stanley Tucci – What I ate in one Year (and Related Thoughts). I highly recommend the Audiobook version (on Audible).
Fieldbar Limited Edition Caribbean Yellow Beach Stripes Collection Field Bottle, 650ml. Favourite!
POETRY Maeve Velour Beach Towel.
Flying Fox Laptop Sleeve, Wren Design.
HAUS Calzone Wooden Padel in Pepper (black) (by Hertex).
Japanese Style Cross Back Linen Apron, Masquerade.
Women’s Canvas Maxi Beach Robe, Canvas Studios.
Heliocare 360º Body Glow SPF 50+, Dermastore.
Gifts of R1000 & more
Polarbox in Nude, PolarBox Retro Cooler Box 20 Litre.
Sodastream Art Gold Machine, Makro.
Kirsten Gosh Kenzo Drop Earrings.
Wüsthof Classic Colour Himalayan Salt Chef’s Knife, Yuppiechef.
Zhi Zulu Ebony Ivory Silk Habotai Scarf (65cm x 65cm), Wanderland Collective.
Calypso Stripe Paper Mache Lamp from Poetry.
Crystal Birch Billie Stripe Wheat Straw Sunhat.
6-Month Julep Flower Subscription (once a month for 6 months).
Nutribullet blender matt pro Limited Edition model exclusive to @ Home.
Gifts for Him
I don’t know about you, but I find picking a gift for a man so much harder than for a woman. The guys in my house want very specific items & when they want these, they usually make a plan to get what they want way before Christmas. But, I have still put together a list of items that will hopefully spark some inspiration for those very special guys in your life.
Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Smart Glasses Standard Matte Black/Polarized Gradient Graphite. A bit of a splurge but it is an epic gift!
Tis The Off Season Active Crew Versus Socks, (size 4-7 or 8-12).
Rio Backpack (Colour: Pecan), Freedom of Movement.
Mid-length Swim Shorts , Dung Beetle design in navy, Granadilla Swim.
Utility Bar Soap from Beard Boys, All in one Utility Soap Bar!.
Full grain, distressed look leather apron, Babylonstoren.
CHUCKLES® Malted Puffs in Milk Chocolate Bulk Pack, 250g.
Gifts for Kids
This is a bit of a generic list for kiddos – young & old. For me, the criteria when buying for kids, is that it should be something that teaches them something, something that takes them outside or something useful (like a book, cloths or water bottles). All of the items on this list more-or-less tick all of those boxes.
TYPO Flip Clock V2.0 in pink.
Maxwell & Williams Wild Planet Kids Apron & Hat Set with Sea Otters, Suitable for kids aged 3-6.
Ticket to Ride Board Game, Takealot, This our all-time favourite board game. It can be played by kids 8 – 100 years. Literally.
Spinstar Yo-Yo, Yoyos 4 Africa,
Cotton Jacquard Waves Cool Beach Towel, 85 x 160cm, Mr Price Home.
Banana 2.0 KIDS Active Crew Socks 5.0.
Soshida Parafoil 2.7m Stunt Kite, Kiddo Crave, Takealot.
What have I forgotten? Please let me know if you have any brilliant gift ideas!
Yolandi ♥
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