Our first Valentine's Day as store owners is right around the corner (in ten days!) and we have already started to see gifts and cards fly off the shelves at our Saint Helena store.
It turns out—we are thrilled to say—that people are truly excited to find an independently-run, local luxury gift store that presents interesting, unique, and beautiful items from around the world and makes shopping the treat it should be (we are also working hard to put everything online, so please browse the website if you aren't able to visit in person)!
We know that sometimes you just need a card or a sweet, simple gift, and other times you are looking for that exceptional, "wow" gift that will spark joy in that instant and then for a lifetime. We are working to bring you ALL of that and everything in between.
Some suggestions for Valentine's Day:
For Her:
- Gorgeous jewelry, of course. The time-honored Valentine's Day gift. We carry a range: fun, sparkly pieces from Michael Nash and Dean Davidson, to exquisite and delicate precious gem-infused necklaces, bracelets, and earrings from our favorite brands Dilamani, Konstantino, and Pesavento.
- Scarves and wraps that women cherish. We are so proud to carry South African Ardmore's silk and wool modal wraps: these are works of art that are something to behold and magnificent to wear. We also have a gorgeous array of Muzaluci scarves from Colombia and cozy wraps inspired by Aboriginal artworks from Australia.
- Handbags for the discerning collector and the travel-ready explorer. We currently carry an exclusive collection of custom-made ostrich leather handbags from Cape Cobra, Cape Town, to a wide array crossbody and slings, evening and day-to-day clutches, and travel pieces from our UK partners, Osprey London.
For Him:
- Leather goods to make a statement and last a lifetime. From beautifully-crafted wallets and tech carriers to messenger bags, backpacks and rich leather-trimmed duffel bags, we offer a wide selection of fine Osprey London leather goods for men as well as South Africa's Melvill & Moon safari-style travel goods that will only get better with age for every bucket-list world adventure.
- Keeping time in style. We have gorgeous clocks for the bedside or mantle as well as a fabulous collection of our favorite watches from the Detroit-icon, Shinola. First-time watch buyers as well as long-term collectors are fierce for this American-made watch that makes a stylish statement.
- His Signature Style. The art of a well-executed signature has not been lost, we are so happy to share! In fact, beautiful writing implements seem to be making a resurgence. We carry a range of elegant Visconti fountain and roller ball pens with their art-inspired detail, cool pencil sets from Blackwing, and handcrafted gems from a local St Helena artist.
Need more ideas? We have so much more in the store and are very happy to help you choose just the perfect thing.
We'd also love to thank everyone who has posted a supportive review, tagged us in an Instagram photo, or told us in person that you simply enjoyed coming in.
Happy Valentine's Day to all of you!
