Lyftaal’s 2025 Festive Gifting Guide

Lyftaal’s 2025 Intentional & Thoughtful Festive Gifting Guide for a Season of Care

The festive season often arrives wrapped in noise – the rush, the lists, the pressure to find the perfect gift. At Lyftaal, we believe gifting should feel different. Softer. More intentional. More aligned with what truly matters. This year, our gifting philosophy is simple:

Give something that restores, calms, nurtures, and brings a sense of grounding long after the festive lights fade.

In the spirit of thoughtful gifting, we curated Lyftaal’s 2025 Festive Gifting Guide – a collection rooted in craft, nature, and gentle daily rituals. These are gifts made to be cherished, not shelved: gifts that honour slowness, presence, and the beauty of small moments. And of course, if you’re unsure, a Lyftaal Spa Gift Voucher is the most effortless way to wrap your love in purpose.

Below, explore each thoughtfully chosen offering – along with links to learn more and discover the makers behind them.

1. Anys Candle Co – Handmade Soy Candles With Pure Essential Oils

There’s something profoundly soothing about lighting a candle at the end of a long day – a small ritual that brings you back to yourself.

Anys Candle Co creates hand-poured soy wax candles, made exclusively for Lyftaal by Danielle in Stellenbosch. Each candle is blended only with pure essential oils, never artificial fragrances, and finished with a gentle wooden wick that crackles softly as it burns.

The names – Motreën, Skemeraand, Sonneveld, and Blommetuin – add a tender, uniquely Afrikaans charm that makes each candle feel like a quiet story of its own.

Explore her work: AnyscandlecoAnys Candle Co| Instagram: @anyscandleco

2. Tradouw Botanicals – Indigenous Botanicals, Carefully Grown and Hand-Harvested

For the loved one who treasures natural living, Tradouw Botanicals offers gifts rooted deeply in land, ritual, and intention.

From her home in Barrydale, Anna cultivates indigenous medicinal plants, harvesting and distilling the essential oils herself in small, mindful batches.

Our festive gifting selection includes:

• Pure essential oils

• Essential oil roller perfumes

• Fragranced clay bracelets

• The beloved Klein Karoo Smudge Stick, crafted to uplift the mood, honour the land, and gently deter insects

These gifts carry the quiet magic of South African botanicals – grounding, restorative, and deeply connected to place.

Discover more: @tradouwbotanicals

3. Kate van Putten Ceramics – Handmade Oil Burners from Paarl

Handmade ceramics bring a sense of warmth and earthiness into any home. For this festive season, Paarl ceramic artist Kate van Putten created a collection of earthy pottery oil burners exclusively for Lyftaal.

Each piece is crafted with intention, shaped by hand, and infused with Kate’s soft, organic aesthetic. Pair an oil burner with one of our essential oils for a grounding, sensorial gift that supports slow evenings and mindful rituals.

Explore her work: KatevanputtenKate van Putten Ceramics | Porcelain Ceramic Artist | Cape Town, South Africa | Instagram: @katevanputten

4. Bytjie Salf – Natural Luxury Body Care Inspired by Cape Fynbos

For the skincare lovers on your festive gifting list, Bytjie Salf offers a beautiful way to gift nourishment.

Created by Anandi and Yolandé, this locally loved brand honours the principles we hold dear at Lyftaal – natural ingredients, gentle formulations, and the quiet power of botanical skincare.

Our festive collection includes:

• Cape Fynbos luxury body washes

• Silky, natural body lotions

Simple. Pure. Kind to the skin and the senses.

Explore more: BytjieCape Fynbos luxury wash| Instagram: @bytjiesalf

5. Lyftaal Gift Cards – Give Rest, Not Things

For those who prefer experiences over objects, a Lyftaal Gift Card is a gift of presence, peace, and gentle restoration.

Whether it’s a massage, a facial, or a full day of calm, a voucher allows your loved ones to choose the type of care they need most. It’s gifting without guesswork – thoughtful, personalised, and rooted in wellbeing.

May the gifts you choose — and the moments they create — bring softness, stillness, and a little more breathing room to those you love.