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I seem to have become quite addicted to the South! (I have to say that it has been a complete eye-opener when it comes to pricing, and the enormous mark-up we pay at our local shops as opposed to going directly to the wholesalers.) Less than half an hour from my front door in Sandton is Super Floral Distributors – an absolute GEM that you need to visit twice a year to stock up on gift wrap and craft accessories, as well as before any functions or holiday celebrations.
My jaw literally dropped when I walked into this clean and very well laid-out warehouse stocked with everything short of the kitchen sink. With row upon row of the most gorgeous ribbon, cellophane, pottery, glassware, baskets, plant holders, painted buckets, raffia, teddies, Easter decorations, Christmas decorations and more – this is a place to be INSPIRED.
Needless to say, if you are planning a wedding, big birthday party or Baby Shower – this is your first port of call. Not only will you find the best prices I have seen so far, but you will also get so many creative ideas. My very innovative friend who showed me this little wonderland kept giving me ideas on different ways to use various products – terracotta pots for bread sticks, little baskets with lids for serving individual cupcakes, different sized cookie jars that can be filled with chocolate eggs and used as a centre piece. You will suddenly feel that anything is possible and that you can design your own signature style when entertaining or wrapping gifts.
As you know, I am quite besotted with anything related to gift wrapping at the moment, and bought rolls of turquoise, aqua, silver and duck-egg blue ribbons, gauze, raffia, and bows. I also found some gorgeous black & white fabric ribbon, heart-shaped pegs, turquoise square vases (to fill with jelly beans or cotton wool), large cookie jars (for under R80), picnic baskets (to give away as gifts), painted buckets (for Kayla to store her crayons and colouring pencils), as well as so many other little craft items to attach to gifts and make them unique.
Super Floral Distributors is SO worth a visit – and you will be amazed at just how much you get for your money, as opposed to buying gift wrap and gift bags from your local stationery store. And your gifts will look so beautiful and personalised. Trust me – just go!
OPENING HOURS:
Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm
Saturday - 8am to 1pm
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