If you are not sure what to do for Christmas gifts this year, look no further than right here on your doorstep - the Midlands, of course. We are shining the Christmas spotlight onto a couple of local places, offering some unique and eclectic gift ideas. These are our 12 “unique places” of Christmas.
The Wedgewood Emporium at Piggly Wiggly is a wondrous world of confectionery sampling and gifting. The Emporium is the flagship store of Wedgewood Crafted Confectionery. This handmade confectionery company started from humble beginnings in the Walters’ family kitchen 20 years ago and continues as a family business, still inventing new and wonderful things on their farm in the Midlands. Visit the Wedgewood Midlands Emporium and enjoy learning about Wedgewood’s renowned handmade honey nougat. Sample some of their artisanal chef’s newest inventions and experience Wedgewood’s world-first liquid nougat ice cream. Browse their gifting range, all locally handmade and gift wrapped for you by Paddington the Emporium Curator. This is a destination shopping experience with a touch of food theatre for all the family to enjoy. Wedgewood Crafted Confectionery caters to the Gluten and Dairy Intolerant, Halaal, and Kosher markets. www.wedgewoodnougat.co.za
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What better way to spoil your loved ones this Christmas than with a thoughtful gift from Flowers & Leaves at Piggly Wiggly Country Village. All the Flowers & Leaves Collections are created with a well-considered balance between captivating perfume and therapeutic value, suitability to all skin types, and unisex appeal; sustainability and affordability. In this beautifully curated space, you will find bath salts that will ease weary bodies, butters to restore skin to glowing youthfulness, hand and body washes that will cleanse without disturbing your skin’s natural balance, and delicately scented soy candles to fill your home with natural fragrance. Flowers & Leaves are also well known for their extensive collection of quality essential oils and carrier oils. All of these make for beautiful gifts on their own, but you will also find a wide variety of stocking fillers to suit every taste and budget, like their highly fragrant Scented Sachets or the Bath Salts with the addition of a handmade Linen Bag. Open every day from 9 am to 4 pm. www.flowersandleaves.co.za
