I met with the Rhubarb Room girls Lauren and Sone last week and i was a little early so had a little time to soak up the world they have created within four walls. There were so many goodies that i was dying to buy for all the birthdays coming up (and maybe a cheeky birthday present for myself too – i am a firm believer in the drawn out, days-long birthday festival and with my bday on the last day of February, i generally start early).
This is their own range of bath and body products – love the packaging and their clothes are of the easy wearing, effortlessly elegant (and very forgiving of the post holiday flab) ilk – cottons, neutral colours and wardrobe classics aplenty. And if you’re expecting, they have a great maternity selection too.
I spotted some Christmas decorations on sale (50% off so get there now and know your tree will be gorgeous come Christmas time 2011) and if you’re a stationery you-know-what well…they have gorgeous stamp and gift card sets marked down too.
Rhubarb Room’s café is really popular as a venue for girlie get togethers – i’m not really surprised given the pretty surrounds…and just look at the ribbons display, love, love, love it…one day when i’m big i’m going to have a ribbon shelf just like this one.
Rhubarb Room, 142 Buitengracht Service Street, Bo Kaap 021 424 2004
Red Cat on January 24, 2011
I popped in there just before Christmas- what a gorgeous shop with lovely unusual goodies! The Christmas decorations were lovely.
Dominique on January 25, 2011
A friend and I popped into the store just after New Year during a lunch break…what a fabulous spot…and the ladies running the show, what a pleasure to meet people so passionate and friendly. We were offered a glass of bubbly by friends of the owner who had decided that the narrow, shaded balcony overlooking town was a great place to sit and watch the world go by and catch up with friends. Can’t say I blame them and it was a very tempting offer that we definitely would have taken them up on if the boss wasn’t waiting for us back at the office. A great spot to escape to and to pick up some beautiful goodies for friends…or for yourself.
Li on January 25, 2011
OMGGGG! look at at those ribbons!! woohooo! I’m mad for the red stripes on the wall!
Mandy on January 26, 2011
Love that place. A real gem. Such an original selection of goodies too.
Nikki on January 28, 2011
I visited Cape Town last year and I’m now discovering so many fantastic places that I would’ve loved to see! Next time I’m there I would’ve done my homework! Lovely stuff and so inspiring.
Melissa kerkhoff on February 12, 2011
I LOVE The Rhubarb Room – full of Perfect gifts for bithdays, Mothers Day, Valentines day….any day!!! xx