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Green and gold: eco friendly gift wrapping ideas
A green gift does not need to be hard work. Start with what is already around you, such as a woven basket, a hessian sack or a reused jar. Fill it with local treats, a candle and something handmade, and add a sprig of rosemary from the garden. Brown paper and string look lovely and can be recycled afterwards, so the whole gift feels light on the planet.
Keep the wrapping simple and let the gift do the talking. A handwritten note on a recycled card says more than any shiny bow ever could, and the person opening it will notice the care you took.
Gift wrapping included
We wrap every order by hand and add a handwritten card at no extra charge.
Bring the family, taste a few treats and watch us pack a hamper from start to finish.
Choosing what goes into a hamper is the fun part. Think of the person first, then pick a theme such as tea time, braai night or a quiet evening at home. Keep to three or four items and let one of them be a little luxury.
Choosing what goes inside
Start with a base that suits the person, like a pretty basket or a wooden crate. Add something to eat, something to use and something to keep. A jar of honey, a hand poured candle and a small ornament make a lovely trio for under R400, and they sit well together in the box.
The best gifts are the ones that feel chosen for one person. A hamper built around a favourite coffee or a love of baking will always mean more than a box of random things, whatever the price tag says.
