Lady of Leisure

Lady of Leisure: The Full-Spa Bath Night She Will Not Run For Herself

There is a particular kind of woman who carries everyone else and never takes the bath. The wife who runs the house. The mom who runs the kids. The bridesmaid who organised the whole hen's weekend. The friend who hosts every dinner. The colleague who covers for everyone. None of them will draw a hot bath on a Tuesday night unless something arrives at the door telling them to. This hamper is the prompt. A bath soak to dissolve a hard week, a shower steamer for the morning after, a hand-and-body duo that smells like a quiet country garden, and a candle to set on the basin while the water runs. The forty-five minutes she will not give herself, packed properly and sent with her name on it.

Hand-packed in our Claremont studio since 1999. Rated 5-star across 5,800+ verified customer reviews on Google, Trustpilot and Loox. Same-day delivery in Cape Town if you order before 12pm. Nationwide courier in 2 to 4 business days.

What is in the Hamper

• Muscle & Sleep Bath Soaks, crafted with Epsom salts and calming lavender. Designed to relax sore muscles and promote deep, restful sleep. The essential treat for unwinding after a hard day or a long week on her feet.
• Shower Steamers & Bath Bombs, infused with essential oils that calm the senses and turn a simple bath or shower into a spa-at-home retreat. Drop a bomb into the tub, or rest a steamer on the shower floor under the spray and breathe in.
• Fig & Pear Hand and Body Wash and Lotion Duo, the silky-smooth pairing that leaves skin soft, hydrated, and delicately fragranced. The duo she will use long after the rest of the box is finished, and reach for first when guests come over.
• Natural Soy Wax Candle, the gentle, slow-burning candle that sets the mood for the whole ritual. Light it on the basin while the bath runs, or beside the bed for the slow-Sunday-morning lie-in.

Everything sits in our signature hand-finished gift hamper, ribboned, ready to give. Optional handwritten card at checkout.

Who This One Is For

The wife whose anniversary is approaching and who would rather have a bath than a bracelet. The mom whose Mother's Day deserves more than flowers alone. The friend whose hard quarter needs a Tuesday-night reset. The sister whose milestone birthday lands this week. The bridesmaid you want to thank properly. The hen's-weekend gift everyone wants to receive. The maid of honour whose Saturday-morning glam needs the right run-up. The new mom who has not had a proper bath in six weeks. The colleague leaving on maternity leave. The "I see you, you deserve this" gesture that does not need a label.

This is one of our most-loved birthday gifts for her, a favourite from our get-well soon gifts and get-well soon hampers edits, and a strong Mother's Day pick from our Mother's Day hampers and Mother's Day flowers collections. It is also one of our most-ordered bridesmaid and hen's-party hampers — the gift that lands well the morning before the wedding and again the morning after.

For card-line inspiration, our anniversary messages for wife is the long-marriage primer, top gifts for her from her is the women-to-women angle, and fabulous birthday wishes for mom covers Mother's Day milestones with 100+ heartfelt lines. For a bridal recipient, our wedding flowers symbolism read is the two-minute primer.

How To Use It

Wait until the kids are asleep, the office has emptied, or Sunday morning starts late. Run a hot bath. Tip a generous scoop of the Muscle & Sleep Bath Soak under the running tap and let the Epsom salts dissolve. Drop one bath bomb in. Light the soy candle on the basin. Wash with the Fig & Pear Hand and Body Wash, soak for at least twenty minutes, step out, towel off, and finish with the Fig & Pear Body Lotion while the candle burns down. Save the Shower Steamers for a hard Monday morning when only a eucalyptus inhalation will do. Save the second bath soak for the night before the next big event. The whole ritual costs nothing more than the time, and the time is the entire point.

Pairs Beautifully With

If you want flowers alongside the hamper, the Rose Olivia soft pink silk arrangement brings the romantic pink palette that matches the fig-and-pear softness of the body care. The white peony silk flower is the timeless feminine option. The pink wax flower silk stem is the softer dried-flower aesthetic. The Ivory Edit silk bouquet is the neutral, gallery-worthy pairing.

For fresh-flower energy, our peonies collection is the most-feminine pairing, with pink peonies for soft femininity, white peonies for timeless neutrality, or red peonies for the bolder romantic statement. The orchids collection is the longer-lasting elegant alternative, and our wider silk flowers edit covers the no-maintenance options for the recipient who travels.

For an alcohol-free toast to pair on the night of the bath, add a bottle from our non-alcoholic champagne edit at checkout.

Sending to a Johannesburg recipient, see Randburg flower delivery, Boksburg flower delivery or Bedfordview flower delivery and Bedfordview gift delivery for the East Rand. For a Western Cape recipient outside Cape Town, Oudtshoorn flower and gift delivery covers the Garden Route and Langebaan flower and gift delivery covers the West Coast.

For corporate or office milestones, our corporate gifting and luxury corporate gifts hubs cover the business side at scale.

For more on the studio behind the hamper, see our story or our happy customer reviews page.

Delivery You Can Trust

Same-day delivery on this gift hamper is available in Cape Town only, for orders placed before 12pm, Monday to Saturday. Everywhere else in South Africa, our nationwide courier service gets this hamper to her in 2 to 4 business days, in pristine condition.

We have been doing this since 1999, with 5,800+ verified customer reviews across Google, Trustpilot and Loox combined, and a 5-star rating across all three platforms. Every hamper is checked by hand before it goes out. What you see is what they get, that is the Fabulous promise since the beginning.

Pay in full at checkout or split it over 2 to 6 interest-free instalments with Stitch BNPL.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in the Lady of Leisure pamper hamper?

Four pamper-led pieces: Muscle & Sleep Bath Soaks (Epsom salts and calming lavender), Shower Steamers & Bath Bombs (infused with essential oils), a Fig & Pear hand and body wash and lotion duo, and a natural soy wax candle. All hand-packed in our signature gift hamper, ribboned, ready to give.

What is in the Muscle & Sleep Bath Soak?

A blend of Epsom salts and calming lavender essential oil. Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate) draw tension out of tired muscles, lavender slows the mind for sleep. Tip a generous scoop under hot running water and soak for at least twenty minutes. Best used in the evening, not before driving or anything requiring focus.

What is the difference between a shower steamer and a bath bomb?

A bath bomb is dropped into a full tub and dissolves over the surface of the water, releasing essential oils, scent, and sometimes colour. A shower steamer rests on the shower floor (or in a corner where the water can reach it without dissolving it directly) and the steam activates the essential oils for inhalation. Bath bombs are for soaking, shower steamers are for breathing.

What is fig and pear body care?

The Fig & Pear hand and body duo is a wash-and-lotion pairing with a delicate green-fruit fragrance that sits between honey, soft pear and powdery fig. Properly hydrating, properly fragranced, the kind of duo she will reach for first when guests come over and keep refilling long after the rest of the hamper is done.

Is the candle natural soy wax?

Yes. A natural soy wax candle, slow-burning, with a gentle aroma that complements the bath ritual. Soy burns cleaner than paraffin, with less soot and a longer total burn time.

Who is this gift hamper best suited for?

Women who carry everyone else and never take the bath. Wives, mothers, sisters, best friends, colleagues, mothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, daughters, friends recovering from a hard run, new mothers. It is also one of our most-ordered bridesmaid, maid of honour, hen's-night, and bridal-party pamper hampers — the gift that lands well the morning before the wedding and again the morning after.

Is this gift hamper suitable for bridesmaids?

Yes. It is one of our most-ordered bridesmaid and hen's-night pamper hampers. The bath soaks, shower steamers, body care duo and candle make a complete pre-wedding-morning kit, with enough left over for a Tuesday-night bath after the honeymoon.

Can I send this gift hamper anywhere in South Africa?

Yes. We courier nationwide to all nine provinces in 2 to 4 business days. Same-day delivery on this gift hamper is available in Cape Town only, for orders placed before 12pm, Monday to Saturday. Johannesburg and all other regions are next-day to 4-day nationwide courier.

Is this gift hamper suitable for a get-well gift?

Yes. It is one of our most-ordered get-well-for-her hampers. The Muscle & Sleep bath soak, calming candle, and gentle fig-and-pear body care all sit beautifully next to anyone recovering from illness, surgery, or a hard run.

Is this gift hamper suitable for Mother's Day?

Yes. It is one of our most-ordered Mother's Day hampers, especially for the mom who would rather have a quiet bath than another bunch of flowers. For more Mother's Day picks, see our Mother's Day hampers and Mother's Day flowers ranges, or read fabulous birthday wishes for mom for card-line inspiration.

What if she has sensitive skin or a specific allergy?

If she has a fragrance allergy, sensitive skin, or any other dermatological concern, please add a note at checkout and we can swap items where possible (for example, swap the fig-and-pear body care for an unscented alternative) or flag any concerns before dispatch.

Can I add a personalised card or message?

Yes. At checkout, you can add a handwritten gift card with your message at no extra charge. We write it out by hand at the studio and tuck it inside the hamper before it goes.

Can I send this with flowers?

Yes. Add a hand-tied bouquet at checkout from our peonies or orchids collections, or pair with one of the long-lasting silk options linked above. We deliver them together, beautifully presented.

How long do the products last?

The bath soaks, shower steamers, bath bombs, body wash and lotion all have shelf lives of 12 to 24 months sealed. Once opened, use within six to twelve months for the best fragrance and texture. The soy candle keeps indefinitely sealed and gives approximately 30 to 40 hours of burn time. We do not ship anything close to its best-before date.

Is this gift hamper suitable for corporate or executive gifting?

Yes, it is a popular client and team thank-you for female recipients, especially around stressful project closes, end-of-quarter wraps, and maternity-leave farewells. For larger orders, see our corporate gifting and luxury corporate gifts hubs.

Why should I trust ordering from Fabulous Flowers?

Three reasons. One: we have been doing this since 1999. Two: we are rated 5-star across 5,800+ verified customer reviews on Google, Trustpilot and Loox combined. Three: every hamper is hand-packed and checked by our team in Claremont before it goes out. Read more about the brand on our our story page, or browse our happy customer reviews.

Is the hamper ready to give or do I need to wrap it?

Ready to give. Hand-finished gift hamper, ribbon, optional handwritten card. No additional wrapping required.

The Fabulous Promise

We believe in creating unforgettable moments with our flowers and gifts. Our Fabulous Promise is your reassurance that you have come to the right place for the best possible care, service, and floral and gift designs appropriate for every occasion and special event in your life.

Fresh Blooms and Unique Flower Arrangements: Our team of South African florists handpicks the freshest blooms and crafts them into beautiful bouquets and arrangements that our customers adore. Our reviews speak for themselves. We specialise in fabulous moments and heartfelt occasions, from birthdays and farewells to hotel installations or “just because” flowers that make any day extraordinary.

Same Day and Nationwide: Need to send an urgent gift? We offer same-day delivery within Cape Town and nationwide delivery anywhere in South Africa for our delightful gift boxes. Your thoughtful surprises will always arrive on time.

Luxurious Gift Hampers: Our gift hampers are packed with goodies that are sure to bring moments of happiness and joy to your recipients. From gourmet treats to pamper sets, we have the perfect hamper for all occasions.

Weddings and Events: Make your big day even more special with our stunning wedding and event flowers. We will work with you to make the perfect floral décor so you can relax and enjoy every minute.

Business Gifting: Show your clients and employees how much you appreciate them with our business gifting options. From fantastic flower bouquets and gift packages filled with care, we make gift giving as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Mission and Values: We are more than a florist and gift shop. We're a lifestyle brand that wants to help you celebrate, gift, and love the people who mean so much. From birth to death, we're about making moments—and memories—that last. Read Our Story and Our Difference. 

We believe all customers are royalty and continue striving toward your happiness through our premium service and exquisite design. We constantly seek new ways to make the experience of gifting more fabulous.

Why Fabulous Flowers?

Quality: Our products include only the best quality flowers and materials. 

Convenience: Shopping is made easy online while ensuring your delivery is in good hands.

Personal Touch: Every order is made carefully.

Customer Satisfaction: We will go the extra mile to bring a smile to make you and your recipient feel fabulous.

With 25+ years in this business, we know how to create stunning flowers and gifts that are made from our hearts and delivered to your homes. In 2024, we celebrate our Jubilee! 

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Fabulous Flowers and Gifts Fresh Flowers Care Instructions

Fresh Flowers

Find a Vase: Your lovely blooms need a drink! Put them in your favourite vase with fresh water as soon as possible.

Trim Those Stems: Keep those stems fresh by cutting them at an angle. This allows more water up the stem. Checking and trimming the stems every few days will keep them sound.

Gently Strip Leaves: Remove any excess leaves, especially from the part of the stem that will be submerged. This helps to avoid rot and bacteria, which can shorten your flowers' life span.

Remove Old Blooms: Drooping flowers release ethylene gas, which may accelerate the aging of other flowers. Strip off any dead or dying flowers to keep the rest of the bouquet looking bright and fresh.

Keep Them Cool: Place your flowers away from heat sources such as heaters, televisions, or ovens to retain the beauty of your flowers.

Clean Water: Always place your flowers in clean water. Refresh your vase with water daily or at least every second day. 

Gift Boxes

Storage Tips: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to keep contents in perfect condition.

Handling with Care: Handle this box gently so as not to damage the delicate items inside.

Freshening: If your gift includes foods or beverages, please refer to the individual product use-by and expiry dates and the informational materials regarding storage recommendations:

Plants

Watering: Ensure your plants are hydrated but avoid overwatering. Check the soil's moisture regularly and water it when the top inch feels dry.

Light: Place your plants in a spot where they receive the appropriate amount of light. Some prefer bright, indirect light, while others thrive in low-light conditions.

Feeding: Feed your plants with a balanced fertiliser every few weeks during the growing season to keep them healthy and vibrant.

Pruning: Regularly remove dead leaves and trim back overgrown branches to encourage new growth and maintain the plant's shape.

Humidity: Some plants thrive in high humidity. If needed, mist your plants occasionally or place a humidifier nearby to create a favourable environment.

Artificial Flowers and Plants

Dusting: Your artificial flowers and botanicals should be lightly dusted regularly with a soft cloth or feather duster.

Light Washing: For deeper cleaning, please use a cloth lightly dampened with water and a small amount of mild detergent. Gently wipe the leaves and petals.

Avoid Direct: Sunlight Do not place under direct sunlight in order to prevent colours from fading.

Fluff and Arrange: Just fluff up petals and leaves to remain fluffy. Set them in position as desired to look natural.

Personalize: Gift your flowers, Gift Boxes, and Artificial Flowers and Plants with the Care They Deserve; they will be a Source of Joy and Elegance for you. The charm of fresh flowers, the delight of a thoughtful gift box, and the endless beauty of an artificial plant—all special moments created by Fabulous Flowers and Gifts.

Please Note: Due to the seasonal nature of flowers and availability of specific items, the contents of our bouquets and gift boxes may vary throughout the year. We strive to substitute any unavailable items with products of equal or greater value, ensuring that every gift you receive is fresh, beautiful, and of the highest quality. Thank you for your understanding and for choosing us to celebrate your special moments.