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Christmas is coming and with small businesses having suffered the worst during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is our patriotic duty as South Africans to support local. What better way to do that this festive season than by buying your Christmas presents from these gorgeous local brands and entrepreneurs!
Author by Kathlyn Allan Handcrafted Jewellery
‘Author by Kathlyn Allan’ handcrafts bespoke jewellery, every piece of which tells a beguiling story. Independent designer and artist Kathlyn crafts her designs from her home studio in Swellendam, and they are so much more than just objects of ornamentation and materialism. Kathlyn’s philosophy with her jewellry is to create pieces that capture moments and convey authentic and heartfelt messages of love, gratitute, and remembrance of people, places, and occasions. Expect a marriage of nostalgic old-world charm, historic motifs, unexpected twists, and modern sass.
Contact: 028 514 1552 | mail@worldofauthor.com
Web: www.facebook.com/authoradorn/
Beachsand
Established in 2007, Beachsand is a lifestyle shop that sells furniture, décor items, lamps, and textiles, with a particular emphasis on nautical and beach themes. Think: furniture made from driftwood and reclaimed hard woods from India (there’s an emphasis on sustainability and recycling). If you’re looking for something unique to breathe new life into a room, Beachsand is absolutely worth a visit and you’ll see plenty of its inspiration throughout dk villas’ properties.
Contact: 044 690 3999 | beachsand@telkomsa.net
Web: www.beachsand.co.za
Block & Chisel Designer Furniture and Décor
With several locations in Cape Town and Johannesburg attesting to their enormous success, Block & Chisel is a designer furniture and décor store where you can find lovingly curated and unique collections. Their style is very much informed and inspired by antique furniture, which has lead to the rough hewn, handcrafted pieces that they produce today, which we feel complements the kind of lifestyle dk villas wishes to create for its guests.
Contact: 087 015 0181 | websales@blockandchisel.co.za
Web: www.blockandchisel.co.za
Coppa Wellness
After dedicating time in India to Panchakarma—an Ayurvedic cleansing system designed to detoxify and rejuvenate the body, mind, and spirit—Coppa Wellness founder, Anastasia, brought the concept of copper water bottles to South Africa. The belief is that these copper vessels (or ‘tamra jal’) purify, ionise, and alkalise the water* they hold, which is much better for the body. The fact that they are gorgeous to look at AND an eco-friendly alternative to plastic water bottles makes them the perfect Christmas gift!
*Simply leave the water to stand in the bottle for 6 to 8 hours in order to enjoy the health benefits.
Contact: 072 222 2191 | hello@coppawellness.com
Web: www.coppawellness.com
Crystal & Twine décor shops
Crystal & Twine is a gorgeous, French-inspired décor shop located in the popular yet quaint town of Riebeek Kasteel. Clustered into this shop is such a cornucopia of brick-a-brack, gifts, décor items, ornaments, furniture, and artwork that you could quite happily and easily lose yourself in there for hours. It’s a wonderful place to go gift shopping—there’s no shortage of unique items bursting with personality—and for the dk villas team, Crystal & Twine has proven to be a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind décor items for our luxury properties.
Contact: 022 448 1290 | info@crystalandtwine.co.za
Web: www.facebook.com/CrystalandTwine
Ground Culture
Ground Culture is thriving online grocery store and a rising social enterprise that lives up to its motto: “Let’s Connect Community, Support Local and Build the Future of Africa”. Every product you find in its virtual shelves—and there are over 75—is the result of the innovation and toil of local small businesses and entrepreneurs, such as Camissa Coffee, Ubusi Honey, Flora House, Culture Lab, and Queen of Chai. Their products are also naturally farmed, priced competitively, and cheaper than major retailers!
Contact: 082 683 9470 | bash@groundculture.co.za
Web: www.groundculture.co.za
Mungo Design
Mungo Design produces fabulous homeware products, sustainable, daily-use textiles, and heirloom-quality woven goods. But rather than a pursuit of the latest trends, this homegrown brand seeks to craft timeless, plant-based natural yarn products that won’t just end up in next year’s landfill. At their mill in Plettenberg Bay, they have a no-waste policy and all of their off-cuts are donated to a community project. Their mill is also open to the public to view and learn about and experience the art of weaving!
Contact: 044 533 1395 | media@mungo.co.za
Web: www.mungo.co.za
Paint by Numbers SA Home Art Kits
Paint by Numbers South Africa is the ultimate, all-in-one art kit that encourages one and all to experience the joy of painting, from the comfort (and safety) of your own home. Each Paint by Numbers kit consists of printed canvas, paint, and paintbrushes. And with the numbers on the paint pots corresponding to the numbers on the canvas, it’s super easy to produce a masterpiece that’s beautiful enough to display with pride…even if you’ve never painted before. The website contains a large selection of canvasses available in different sizes and levels of difficulty so you can tailor your gift to the interests and skill level of the recipient.
Contact: paintbynumbersza@gmail.com
Web: www.paintbynumbersza.co.za
Rae’lia Modern Boho handmade accessories and décor
Performing dance artist Raé took her love for making moments on stage and used it to inspire her gorgeous range of Macrame accessories and décor “for the modern Bohemian” under the brand Rae’lia. Each item is crafted from natural fibres and has been inspired by their creator’s obsession with the intricacies of art and the way they make people feel. On Rae’lia’s Facebook page, you can choose from an assortment of beautiful woven bags, bottle holders, straps, and other great gifts.
Contact: 079 249 8188 | raeliastore@gmail.com
Web: www.facebook.com/raelia.za/
Simply Bee Natural Beeswax Products
Simply Bee crafts an impressive range of environmentally friendly, additive-free, and totally natural beeswax products from the raw materials obtained from the family-run business’ collection of bee hives. Their beeswax ranges tally up to an impressive 150 different products that include hand and body soaps and creams, facial skin care products, hair shampoo and conditioner, candles, ointments, balms, and much more. Also, in 2019, Luxury Travel Guide declared Simply Bee the Conservation Company of the Year for the Western Cape, South Africa!
Contact: 022-7230569 | info@simplybee.co.za
Web: www.simplybee.co.za
Wizards World Board Games
Coming out of quarantine, we are all more than a little acquainted with the merits of the humble board game! At Wizards, however, you can discover literally hundreds of different board, card, and tabletop games so that no matter how long this pandemic lasts, you’ll never struggle to find diversion at home with your bubble! Wizards World is an online store offering the largest range of in-stock board games, card games, and tarot cards on the African continent. Plus, deliveries are typically completed in 2 to 3 days!
Contact: 021 683 0360 | online@wizardsworld.co.za
Web: www.wizardsworld.co.za
