Wild Olive, for those of you who don’t know, is a Cape Town-based bath and body range created with natural and organic African botanicals. Every now and again they launch a limited edition collection like their new Table Mountain collection:

They all come packaged in handcrafted porcelain jars (while the soap comes with a dish) that features Table Mountain and local flora. There are two styles to choose from; one that features a handdrawn pencil sketch…

…and another that’s been handpainted and boasts a glam gold-accented protea. No guessing as to which is my favourite…

As for the products themselves, they’ve all been made using fairly outsourced organic oils, waxes and butters plus an original ‘fougere perfume’ that features Cape May, Cape Snow Bush, African Woodworm and Buchu. Oh so Cape Town, darlings… They also come packaged in a handmade felt pouch made with South African Merino sheep* wool.

If I didn’t blow all my money on zexy winter blazers and frozen yoghurt, I’d probably snap up one of the body butters for my little sister. It would make the perfect gift as she’s currently living it up with her fiance in France, jazzing up their spot with all manner of Saffa-inspired decor so as to bring a touch o’ Africa to their home. Next time I visit, I can expect to be greeted by a duo of handcarved giraffes the size of my Kia Picanto while the Lion King soundtrack wafts in from the lounge… 

Want to check out the collection for yourself? Pop into either of Wild Olive’s boutiques; there’s one in the Cape Quarter as well Cavendish. If you intend to buy, you’d best move fast. They’ve only created 50 of each item!

Love, love

Leigh  

*Merino sheep are kiff. My family have a Merino sheep farm in Graaf-Reneit so my sis and I pretty much grew up with Merino lambs shoved down the front of our My Little Pony tracksuit tops. Looking back, this probably explains why I was always riddled with worms. Fun times…