Most people struggle to find the perfect gift and waste many hours aimlessly wandering around the shops! Our online Gift Guides eliminate those wasted hours! Below please find my Gift Guide for Her 2017. Gift ideas ranging from under R100 to more extravagant, luxury items. I have tried to include something to suit everyone’s budget. [Read more…]
Father’s Day 2017 Gift Ideas
Father’s Day 2017 is less than a week away, and if you haven’t got the foggiest idea what to buy that special someone in your life, I thought I would share a few of my ideas. [Read more…]
Shimansky Christmas Gift Guide
I was recently invited on a tour of the stunning Shimansky Showroom and Diamond Muesum in the Clock Tower, in the V&A Waterfront. I felt like a wide-eyed kid at Christmas! To be surrounded by such beauty and perfection, was somewhat of a surreal experience…
The Shimansky brand owes its success to founder, designer and creator, Yair Shimansky. After embarking on a career in the jewellery industry in Japan as a young man, Yair started his own business selling jewellery at a Durban market. He then went on to open his first store in 1994.
In just two decades, the brand has expanded to include several jewellery stores located throughout South Africa. Shimansky has their own jewellery design and manufacturing workshop, a diamond cutting and polishing factory. You will also find Cape Town’s only dedicated Diamond Museum, based in the Clock Tower Precinct, at the Waterfront.
As well as finding out about the history of diamonds and discovering more about the Shimansky journey, I had the opportunity of viewing some of the most exquisite pieces of jewellery! After my first hand experience and as part of my Holiday Gift Guide, I thought I would share a few of Yair Shimansky handpicked gift ideas.
Shimansky Christmas Gift Guide
Below you will find a gorgeous selection of the world’s most desired gemstones, Diamonds and Tanzanite. Not only the birthstone of December, Tanzanite is also the perfect Festive Season gift as it is 1000 times rarer than diamonds – making this the gift that will undoubtedly be remembered. Nothing can create more happiness—and bring you closer to the girl in your life—than the perfect gift, given in the perfect way.
Dancing Diamond Heart Pendant
Dancing Diamond heart pendant set with a round brilliant cut diamond in white gold. Recommended Retail Price: starting from R3,995.
Dancing Tanzanite Pendant
Dancing Tanzanite heart pendant set with a round tanzanite in white gold. Recommended Retail Price: starting from R3,995
My Girl Cross Pendant in White Gold
My Girl diamond 0.54tcw cross pendant set in white gold. Recommended Retail Price: starting from R12,995
My Girl Cross Pendant in Rose Gold

My Girl diamond 1.10tcw cross pendant set in rose gold. Recommended Retail Price: starting from R19,995.
My Girl Lucky 8 Pendant in White Gold

My Girl diamond 0.80tcw Lucky 8 circle pendant set in white gold. Recommended Retail Price: starting from R19,995.
My Girl Lucky 8 Pendant in Rose Gold

My Girl diamond 0.80tcw Lucky 8 circle pendant set in rose gold. Recommended Retail Price: starting from R19,995.
My Girl Microset Halo Earrings
My Girl diamond and microset halo earrings 0.70tcw set in white gold. Recommended Retail Price: starting from R29,995
My Girl Three Stone Drop Earrings

My Girl diamond drop earrings 1.00tcw set in white gold. Recommended Retail Price: starting from R29,995
My Girl Diamond Microset Halo Ring in White Gold

My Girl diamond and microset halo ring 0.53tcw set in white gold. Recommended Retail Price: starting from R29,995
My Girl Diamond Microset Halo Ring in Rose Gold

My Girl diamond and microset halo ring 0.53tcw set in rose gold. Recommended Retail Price: starting from R29,995
My Girl Diamond Diagonal Microset Halo Ring
My Girl diamond and microset halo ring 0.50tcw set in white gold. Recommended Retail Price: starting from R27,995.
I hope you have been inspired by these stunning pieces of jewellery and are dropping big hints with you loved ones! Perhaps share the link with them to help them get inspired!
Details and Location:
For any queries or to book a tour of the Diamond Museum, please email [email protected] or call +27 (0)21 421 2488. ADDRESS: Level 1, The Clock Tower, Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
On My Birthday Wishlist
I do not know many people who do not like birthdays! Yes, it signifies another year passed and getting older but for me, it means getting to act like a kid again! Blowing out candles, opening gifts and best of all bossing everyone around for a day. I probably do that anyway, but at least now I have a licence to do it! I thought it would be fun to share a few of the things on my Birthday Wishlist. [Read more…]
Get Festive with Boardmans and Win!
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I am sure not what type of gifts are on your Christmas Wishlist but I am big homeware fanatic! Don’t get me wrong a beautiful bracelet would not go amiss but gadgets and decor items are much more my thing. We are also in the process of renovating, so I am always on the lookout for new and different decor pieces to add to my living spaces.
When it comes to buying gifts for others, I always try to buy something useful, as well as something the person would really love. I love the fact that most retailers now have an online shop because although I love Christmas, I am not mad about over-crowded shops!
You may have seen the Gift Guide which I have been compiling, which I think is very useful, especially if you have no clue what to buy for someone! There are gift ideas to suit the whole family, ranging from gifts under R100, to the more luxury items that may very well break the bank! One of the shops which I have included in my Gift Guide, is Boardmans. They have a great selection of home decor items, gadgets, appliances, linen, as well as outdoor items.
Something which has been at the top of my Christmas wish list forever is an Ice Cream Maker! I have been wanting one for so long but somehow the more practical gadgets always seem to take precedence! The Morphy Richards Ice Cream Maker above from Boardmans is stunning and would be the ideal gadget for summer – who knows maybe someone will surprise me this year *hint hint* 🙂 I really cannot wait to try my hand at homemade coconut ice cream, which is my favourite.
Other items on my list are perhaps a bit more practical, such as a new toaster, a new set of stainless steel cookware and I would love a new set of knives! {All items available from Boardmans: DeLonghi White Icona Toaster R1299.95, Jamie Oliver Stainless Steel 5 Piece Cookware Set R1999.96, Jamie Oliver 6 piece Block Set R1599.96}
In the spirit of giving and being festive, the lovely folk at Boardmans have decided to treat one of our amazing readers to a Boardmans voucher worth R1000. It is up to you how to spend it – whether you decided to treat yourself to a special Christmas something or spoil your loved ones.
All you need to do is head over to the Boardmans Website and tell me, in the comment section below, what is on your Boardmans Christmas Wishlist. Tweet your gift choice from the Boardmans Website and Subscribe to the Boardmans Newsletter. Please complete the steps on the Rafflecopter form below and the R1000 voucher could be yours. {Please ensure you read the *Terms & Conditions below carefully, to ensure you comply with all the entry criteria}
To recap:
- Visit Boardmans Website – select your gift choice
- Tweet “On my Christmas wishlist from @BoardmansSA & @inspired_lifeSA is…{fill in your gift choice} #GiftMyHome” Example: On my Christmas wishlist from @BoardmansSA & @inspired_lifeSA is a Jamie Oliver Knife Set #GiftMyHome
- Subscribe to the Boardmans Newsletter.
- Leave a comment letting me know what your Boardmans Gift Choice is.
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