Spa gift vouchers are an easy gift, especially for the last-minute shopper. They work for any special occasions, be it birthdays, Mother’s day, baby showers and, of course, the upcoming Valentine’s Day.

A spa voucher is most definitely appreciated, and can be used by those who love a spa experience, as well as for those who have never had the opportunity, be it ladies or gents. So if you don’t know what to get someone, or for someone who has everything, this is the way to go.

At Granny Mouse Country House & Spa there is no shortage of treatments, with a host of options to choose from at our spa. And you can also include a gift such as Thalgo and Kalahari with your voucher.

Most spas have their own gift card programs, and all you have to do is call to put it into motion. If you want to make the gift a little more personal, why not include a product on departure from the spa…a little something extra special.

When looking at values, let the therapist from Granny Mouse Spa recommend at least one substantial spa treatment, as well as some smaller treatments, to allow you to truly enjoy the experience and not feel rushed. Another option is to gift a voucher for two, which is a real winner.

If the recipient of the voucher is very special to you, or someone you think deserves to be spoilt, why not make this gift even more memorable and add on a stay?

So, when it comes to booking your friend or loved one in they will then know exactly what they are getting (but without knowing the price tag) – all they have to do now is simply select the date for their “pamper session”.

To spoil that special someone with a spa voucher, call 033 234 4071 or log onto www.grannymouse.co.za and start selecting those treatments and products. And if you are feeling extra generous, throw in the overnight stay.

We all know the cliché for February – love is in the air. It’s a time when most men break out into a sweat (and that’s not from our normal South African summer heat)!

That age old dilemma – what do I get my partner to show how much I appreciate her? Do I wine and dine her? Should I whisk her away for a weekend of romance?

Never fear, as the team at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa can assist with all of the above. However, Veronica Sookdin, the Banqueting Manager at the “Mouse House”, has quite a novel suggestion – try and do something practical and from the heart. We all know many ladies love flowers, so why not take a stab at making a bouquet!

Due to the demand, costs for bouquets around Valentine’s Day most certainly sky rocket, and more so if you give the gift of red roses.

Most of us with gardens enjoy the sights and smells of home grown flowers that pretty up our landscapes.

So here’s an idea for this year, why not you skip the store-bought flowers and get flowers for bouquets straight from your backyard!

We likely all agree that a bouquet of fresh flowers makes a space more inviting. Whether a romantic bursting bundle or a simple low arrangement on a candlelit table, they add a touch of natural beauty.

To achieve the hand-picked, romantic look of a hand tied garden bouquet tutorial, simply use a variety of South African blooms such as sunflowers, the geissorhiza tulbaghensis (shades of white, purplish and brown); clivia miniata (or yellow bush lily)’; amaryllis belladonna (also termed the belladonna-lily, Jersey lily, naked-lady-lily, or March lily), Pelargonium album (also called Pilgrims rest pelargonium), Agapanthus africanus (lily of the Nile or African lily), Gazania rigens (African daisy) or Protea cynaroides (South Africa’s national flower commonly known as the Protea and range in colors from white, red and pink).

When you have selected your choice of flowers, be sure to get your materials ready. You’ll need a vase, scissors, thorn stripper, floral tape, water and a colourful piece of ribbon (that complements the bouquet).

Depending on the choice of flowers, and your level of expertise, you can create the following options – simple assorted bouquet, a beautiful wild bouquet, a burst of African summer, farm stall bouquet or a lush bouquet featuring lots of different flowers and greenery.

To make a romantic hand tied garden bouquet, and achieve the hand-picked romantic look, gather and organize the flowers and foliage you have available in your garden, prepare the flowers by removing the leaves off the flower stems and lay out for easy assembling. Gather a few stems of foliage to create a base and thread 2 – 5 stems of the heavier feature flowers, and try to keep the bouquet looking balanced. Keep adding until you are happy with the result.

So you’ve ticked the boxes for personal gift and bouquet, why not step it up a notch and go to www.grannymouse.co.za and earn some extra brownie points by booking a romantic weekend away.

P.S. Don’t forget to bring your bouquet!

Inspired by: https://florgeous.com/african-flowers/