What to Take Home from Hermanus (That Isn’t Wine or a Keyring)
What to Take Home from Hermanus (That Isn’t Wine or a Keyring)
Every year, thousands of tourists fall in love with Hermanus. The whales. The cliff path. The sea air. The flowers. The slow mornings and salty afternoons. It’s not just a coastal town—it’s an experience. But when it’s time to leave, most people reach for the same souvenirs: a bottle of local wine or a keyring with a dolphin on it.
It’s time for something better.
At Lily Grace Design, we create decor gifts that capture the soul of Hermanus. These are products tourists actually use when they get home. They don’t sit in a drawer or gather dust. They become part of the home—reminders of where you've been and what you felt while you were there.
Here are our top decor gifts to take home from Hermanus. Thoughtful, beautiful, and completely unique to this stretch of the South African coast.
1. Cushion Covers That Tell a Story
We don’t just print pretty patterns. Every cushion cover at Lily Grace is designed to reflect something real about Hermanus:
- The cliffs in bloom
- The proteas along the path
- The quiet pastel skies over Walker Bay
- The playful beach days that stay with you
Our prints are custom-designed and exclusive to us. You won’t find them anywhere else in South Africa. Whether it's our vintage beach girls, protea blooms, or wildlife designs, each one feels like a postcard you can touch.
Perfect for: lounge sofas, Airbnb decor, and gifts for hosts or family.
Bonus: They're light to pack and easy to slip into a carry-on.
2. Fleece Blankets with Local Prints
Want to remember the early mornings in Hermanus? Our super soft fleece throws bring that comfort home with you. Each one features vibrant prints inspired by nature, coastlines, and iconic local symbols.
They’re warm, practical, and beautiful. Tourists often buy one for themselves and end up ordering more when they get home.
Perfect for: curling up on the couch with tea, road trips, or thoughtful birthday gifts.
Popular options:
- Protea fleece blankets
- Leopard or elephant designs
- Ballerina blankets for little girls who visited Hermanus with mom
Our Sufficient Grace Collection—a range of cushion covers and fleece blankets inspired by the breathtaking Hermanus Cliff Path. Subtle, soothing, and full of coastal emotion. These pieces are loved by those who want a gentle, meaningful souvenir of their trip.
3. Designer Coffee Mugs
Everyone drinks coffee or tea. But not everyone drinks it from a mug that reminds them of the Hermanus coastline or the scent of fynbos after rain.
Our ceramic mugs are printed with high-quality art, from proteas to seascapes. It’s a small gift that creates a big moment every morning.
Perfect for: teachers, hosts, family back home, or yourself.
Pair it with: a fleece blanket or cushion cover for a complete gift set.
4. Decoupage Prints
Yes, you can take Hermanus home and put it on your wall. Our custom-printed decoupage paper is now available in beautiful prints, perfect for tourists.
These aren’t just swatches—they’re lightweight, high-quality prints that work beautifully as framed art or as a craft gift for creative friends. And if you fall in love with the design, we ship worldwide.
Perfect for: home offices, powder rooms, or that one wall you’ve never known what to do with.
Tourist tip: Frame them as souvenirs, or order a full matching set when you’re back home.
If you visited Hermanus with your daughter, take home something she’ll love forever. Our ballerina cushion covers and blankets were inspired by little girls who twirled and danced along the beach.
These designs are sweet, subtle, and made to last.
Perfect for: kids’ bedrooms, birthday gifts, or as a surprise for your little ballerina back home.
Add-ons: Matching mug or soft toy printed with the same design.
Why These Gifts Matter More
Anyone can grab a bottle of wine or a wooden whale keyring at a souvenir stall. But what happens to those gifts a month later?
They get used up or forgotten.
But home decor—when it’s personal and beautiful—stays. It becomes part of daily life. It brings back the smell of the ocean, the crunch of gravel underfoot on the cliff path, the lazy golden hours of late afternoon in Hermanus.
And it supports local artists and small business.
That’s what Lily Grace Design is all about.
Where to Buy
You can shop our entire Hermanus-inspired collection online at www.lilygracedesign.co.za
We deliver across South Africa and ship selected items worldwide.
Local pickup: If you're still in Hermanus, message us for collection options.
Final Thoughts
Travel is about memories. But the best souvenirs are the ones you live with every day.
At Lily Grace Design, we create decor that captures your South African coastal moments and turns them into lasting beauty.
Skip the keyring.
Take home something you’ll use.
Take home a part of Hermanus.
Shop now: www.lilygracedesign.co.za
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