Fashion and beauty finds
1. Dry & go
The BaByliss Diamond Smoothing Heated Brush tames manes in just a few strokes – perfect for gals on the go! R799 from Clicks. BUY IT NOW!
2. Heart’s desire
This Thomas Sabo heart necklace will make someone smile on Christmas morning. R1 725 from Bella Luna. BUY IT NOW!
3. Milk it
Milk was Cleopatra’s go-to beauty product, so we’re sure she would have loved this A’PIEU scented milk face mask! R35 from Glow Theory. BUY IT NOW!
4. Stellar serum
This Hey Gorgeous Collagen Boosting Serum makes a wonderful skin spoil. R525 from Faithful to Nature. BUY IT NOW!
5. Handbag essential
A supersoft formulation plus a delicious fragrance equals a winning hand cream! Three-piece gift set R99,95 from Woolworths. BUY IT NOW!
6. Colour therapy
These Sophia drop earrings are perfect for making merry! R1 200 from Della. BUY IT NOW!
7. Spray away
This aromatherapy-oil-infused room spray will keep any room smelling fresh and fragrant. R79,99 from Clicks. BUY IT NOW!
8. Hideaway
Whether it’s used for stashing makeup, jewels or stationery, this cosmetics bag is a lovely spoil. R220, Lou Harvey. BUY IT NOW!
9 Art’s cool!
You can buy prints by local artist Natascha van Niekerk to hang on a wall – or pendants featuring her work to wear around the neck. Pendant with chain R230, www. nataschavniekerk.com. BUY IT NOW!
Stuff kids love
10. Box clever
Perfect for a Monopoly lover, the board game now comes in a compact card-game format – ideal for taking on holiday! R149, Takealot. BUY IT NOW!
11. Pack away
Whether it’s used for small toys or sandwiches, this unicorn container will get the thumbs up. R49,90, CNA. BUY IT NOW!
13. Toy story
A sturdy bamboo dinosaur will provide hours of imaginative play. R181, Faithful to Nature. BUY IT NOW!
14. Around the world
Know a teen with plans to conquer the world? This scratch-and-reveal poster map lets them plot and plan, and reminisce about their travels. R495, Big Blue. BUY IT NOW!
16. Santa sack
Fill this stylish sack with gifts this year and you will surely bring lots of cheer! R180, Woolworths. BUY IT NOW!
Cute and quirky spoils
17. Hip hounds
Don’t forget – a gift for the furry children of the house won’t go amiss this Christmas. Bandannas R99 each, Pet Bound. BUY IT NOW!
18. Let’s dough!
Aromadough is a deliciously scented stress reliever – and for Christmas it comes in three festive variants. R199 for three, aromadough.co.za. BUY IT NOW!
20. Bon voyage
This Eat Like A Local book (other cities also available) solves the ‘what to give the epicurean adventurer?’ conundrum perfectly. R277, Exclusive Books. BUY IT NOW!
21. Power planner
For the stationery addict, you can’t go wrong with anything from Typo – like this patterned planner. R150. BUY IT NOW!
22. Jungle fever
We’re mad about the new exotic designs of the 2019 personalised page-a-day diaries from Macaroon. R700. BUY IT NOW!
23. Santa spoil
Combine this bonbon dish with a box of sweets or nuts and you’ve got a perfect present. R59,99, MRP Home. BUY IT NOW!
24. Nuts about you
Faithful to Nature’s mixed-nuts selection comes in a home-compostable bag. R99. BUY IT NOW!
25. Sprinkle star
Shards of this old-school caramel can be sprinkled on ice cream, in pancakes or in hot chocolate – yum! R35, Yuppiechef.com. BUY IT NOW!
26. Bah humbug!
This lovely tin of handmade sweets will charm anyone. R49,99, Woolworths. BUY IT NOW!
27. Joy to the world
The Clicks range of quality D’Licious boxed chocolates and confectionery is so well priced. Stock up on a selection for family and friends. R49,99. BUY IT NOW!
Buys for guys
28. Gadgets on the go
The Thule Subterra Power Shuttle is a travel case for transporting electronic gadgets – a must for tech-heads. R495, The Coachman. BUY IT NOW!
29. Yours, mine, ours
Know someone with a penchant for vodka? Our Vodka’s stylish Our Berlin Vodka comes from Berlin and has plenty of pedigree. R205, Bottleshop. BUY IT NOW!
30. The beat goes on
The Wonderboom Ultimate Ears Bluetooth portable speaker may be small but it packs a serious punch. R1 499, Takealot. BUY IT NOW!
31. Madiba must-have
Who better to inspire everyday greatness than the man himself? A5 journal R200, CNA. BUY IT NOW!
32. Best foot forward
For the guy who has everything, we bet he doesn’t have a pair of vellies with colourful soles (other colours include blue and orange). These are called Vilakazi. R890, Veldskoen. BUY IT NOW!
Hip host gifts
33. Scented spoil
This large three-wick candle from SoyLites comes in a choice of 12 aromatherapy- fragrance blends. R750, www. soylites.co.za. BUY IT NOW!
34. In the mall
Want to ensure you’re invited back again next holiday? A NetFlorist chocolate-filled hatbox hamper will make a seriously good impression. R290. BUY IT NOW!
35. Oil you need
This offering of olive oil would make a fabulous thank you for the Christmas-lunch host. R200, Woolworths. BUY IT NOW!
36. Wise words
Roald Dahl’s pearls of wisdom are both funny and endearing. This is a lovely book buy. R175, Loot. BUY IT NOW!
37. Best bubbles
You can’t go wrong arriving with a beautiful bottle of bubbly in hand! Astoria Prosecco R74,99 (375ml), Woolworths. BUY IT NOW!
38. Jar star
MRP Home has so many adorable and adorable Christmas-themed spoils – like this cookie canister. R150. BUY IT NOW!
Practical pretties
40. Boho beauty
For the crafty type, this pompom ribbon is a must! R79,99 for 2m, MRP Home. BUY IT NOW!
41. Work smart
This planner is the ideal buy for someone who likes to have their ducks in a row! R90, www.askashe.com. BUY IT NOW!
42. Let’s get personal
We think Macaroon’s personalised microfibre towels are genius – and perfect for the avid gym-goer. R390, Macaroon. BUY IT NOW!
43. Tote-ally cool!
Head to local designers Love Milo for unique ceramics and gifts like this tote in their latest design, Magnolia. R1 000. BUY IT NOW!
44. Nice slice
Every cook loves a sharp utility knife, and these Wüsthof beauties are brilliant. R339 for four, Yuppiechef.com. BUY IT NOW!
45. Keep it simple
Ottolenghi, the godfather of Mediterranean food, has released a new book – and it’s a beauty! R455, Raru. BUY IT NOW!
46. Bulletproof
If 2019 is the year of health and wellness for someone you know, then they’ll need a NutriBullet. We love that they come in six colours! R1 995, www.nutribullet.co.za. BUY IT NOW!
47. Cake talk
If someone you know fancies themselves as a cake fiend, then this book by London baker Peggy Porschen is a must. R527, Loot. BUY IT NOW!
48. Stone age
Pizza lover in the family? This pizza stone lets you bake the crispiest pizzas in the oven. R499, Yuppiechef.com. BUY IT NOW!
49. Insta perfection
It’s the appliance that’s got everyone talking – the Instant Pot is a slow-cooking, pressure-cooking, sautéing, roasting and warming whizz that will make life so much easier. R2 199, Yuppiechef.com. BUY IT NOW!
50. Brilliant book buy
Australian foodie icon Donna Hay’s newest offering is a beautiful bible crammed with inspiration, ideas and tips to try. R640, Loot. BUY IT NOW!
51. Metallic magic
Le Creuset has gone the glam route with its new metallic-finish mugs. R1 450 for a set of six cappuccino mugs. BUY IT NOW!
PHOTO: iStock/iStock/Kerkez
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