The Currency gift guide does … coastal holiday

They’re the type who are counting down the nano-seconds until they can get into a plane or SUV, leave the grind behind, and go coastal.

Maybe it’s the sea air that bewitches them, or the prospect of afternoon snoozes, but we swear this lot become different (nicer) humans once they get within walking distance of the ocean. They don slops and kaftans, they forget to brush their magazine-perfect hair, they stroll on the beach and collect shells. It’s all frightening chilled out – and deeply appealing.

Now we know many of you head to Plett, St Francis and Kommetjie come December, but in gathering gifts, we channelled KwaZulu-Natal North Coast vibes. Perhaps a little out of fashion, possibly on account of that little issue of sewage in the sea, but we still think nothing beats a balmy break on that coastline.

Cocktails on the balcony at 3pm, monkeys causing trouble, sun so hot you can’t walk on the tarred road, and board games when it rains. What a scene. Here, for those who love those heady moments, are some excellent gifts …

1. Green geometric linen kaftan, R5,150, Franki & Remi.
2. Flesh by David Szalay (Penguin Random House), R395, Love Books.
3. Grid lolly mid-length swim shorts in green, R899, Granadilla.
4. The creepy crawly octopus planter in bubbling blue crystal glaze, R1,499, Rialheim.
5. Printworks bridge set, R799, Yuppiechef.
6. 1701 salted caramel brittle and macadamia nougat, R159, Bash.
7. Blue diamond embossed wine glasses, R99.95, Woolworths.
8. Turquoise, navy and beige stripe pool pillow, R1,390, PoolPillow.
9. Botanica two-in-one travel game set, R445, Takealot.
10. Haute parure ashtray, $930, Hermès.
11. Solea earrings in electroplated yellow gold, R4,190, Kirsten Goss.

Love what you see above? For more of the goodies in the Currency gift guide go here and here.

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