It was a long 2021 pandemic winter! But if there’s one good thing to come out of this, it’s being able to watch more TV this spring! Covid-19 has greatly changed the way we spend our time. With all that’s going on in the world, we’ve all needed a brief escape from reality… cue – Netflix, Showmax, and Apple TV+. Whatever your streaming service of choice (or if you’re more of a DStv traditionalist), chances are your favourite spring TV show has become something of a lifeline over the past two years.
Thanks to pandemic-induced lockdowns, there’s never been so many TV shows to watch this spring! With all the streaming we’re doing, it’s not an exaggeration to say that what we’re watching can say a lot about our personalities. That doesn’t mean you’re about to become a serial killer because you’re a little obsessed with serial killer documentaries (although anything is possible). But, if the comic relief of ‘The Good Place’ puts a spring in your step, or you’re more into the tension of ‘The Walking Dead,’ what you’re watching this spring can reveal a lot about who you are and the type of gifting you’ll be doing this season!
If You Watch Bridgerton – You’re a Hopeless Romantic
The words ‘I burn for you’ speak to your soul. You know the exact moment Dana said ‘You always count your first kiss, and then you just keep on kissing till you lose count.’ You’re ‘a starry-eyed romantic! It matters not if you’re still searching for your prince charming, happily single, or in a relationship. If you’re spending spring falling head over heels for romantic TV shows, you’ll swoon for NetFlorist’s array of love and romance gifts!
And, everyone knows that literature is for the romantics! With so many emotions, it helps to be able to put it into words, and onto paper with a journal gift. And, if your soul sister spends their days doodling hearts on the notebook they received for Notebook Day too, and daydreaming about being the Lady to the Duke of Hastings – this personalised notebook will make the perfect gift for them!
Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ inspired a newfound infatuation with romantic spring flowers. From the costume with beautiful floral flourishes to the Bridgerton family residence that is covered in enchanting purple wisterias – the flowers are certainly a part of the romance. If you’re the type of person who wonders what your favourite flower says about you, you’ll understand why ‘Sweet Magnolias namesake is well… magnolias. But a true-hearted romantic’s gifting would not be complete without red roses – the flower of love. If you’re as passionate about red roses as you are about your special someone… spoil them with a bouquet or spoil them with a bouquet or vase of ravishing red roses. And of course, we couldn’t not include a truly ‘cheesy’ gift with a cheese board set to make things ‘feta’!
If You Watch The Walking Dead – You’re An Adrenaline Junkie
Horrors and thrillers are scary. They make you think about death and make you fear for your life. And yet, for many of us, scary TV shows are a blast to watch especially in spooky October, which also happens to be springtime in South Africa. If the eerie idea of not just being dead, but reduced to ‘nonexistence’ sends good chills down your spine – you’re probably an adrenaline junkie. Scary shows are not for everyone, but what does it say about you if you love thrilling shows? You are an adrenaline junkie!
Even though they’re not real, watching scary shows can trigger a very real fight-or-flight response. It gives you a rush of adrenaline that makes you feel like you’re ready to take on the world (or at least Lucifer). If you know someone that loves an adrenaline rush too, NetFlorist’s coffee gifts or survival juice can have the same effect!
If you or someone close to you loves an adrenaline rush, chances are you’re probably coffee addicts as well. The rush of energy we get from a strong coffee like the Vida Estrela coffee capsules gift set is caused by a caffeine-triggered chemical reaction that produces adrenalin. If running from zombies or coming to blows with Lucifer Morningstar is something that gets you or your binge-buddy excited – you’re probably seeking the thrill of being active too! From gym T-shirts to gym bags. NetFlorist has a variety of activewear and accessories gifts to help make their adventurous endeavours all the easier.
If You Watch Cocomelon – You’re a Parent
Your home is filled with the sounds of ‘The wheels on the bus go round and round’. You know exactly who the names ‘Peppa’, ‘George’, ‘Suzie’ and ‘Pedro’ are referring to. And, the ‘Cocomelon’ show is the most-watched show on your Netflix account. Yep, you’re a parent. For some people, the start of spring may signal the start of a new series to watch. For the moms and dads out there, it’s another season of watching kid’s TV shows – on repeat. And rest assured you’re not the only mama or papa who has passed their tablet on to their tot.
And if you’ve accepted that your gadget is no longer yours, why not gift your kid with their very own personalised tablet cover? It’s sure to make them say ‘My mommy is the best, the best there ever was!’ These personalised kids’ tablet covers aren’t only appealing to kids with their cool character design. It’s also a great way to keep your tablet sticky finger-free!
Look, if you’re spending your spring days watching Peppa Pig, chances are you probably need a glass (or two) of wine at the end of the day. Luckily, NetFlorist has its very own online bar. The bar at NetFlorist is the perfect way for moms or dads to order wine online. It’s not easy to get to the shops with a toddler in tow! So, once you’ve managed to put the kids down for bed, why not treat yourself or your partner to a glass of wine from a bottle of personalised wine or even a glass of red wine. Because you’re parents, you could also choose to be more discreet with a personalised coffee mug that reads ‘Coffee or gin?’ (But either way, we’re not judging!).
If You Watch Blood & Water – You’re Proudly South African
You get a little thrill of excitement when you see a scene from Blood & Water shot at the University of Cape Town, City Hall, or the Sea Point promenade. You feel a sense of pride when you watch a woman of colour play a dynamic South African spy in the Queen Sono TV show. You’re proudly South African! And, if like you, your ’chommie’ thinks nothing can compare to seeing South Africa on-screen, biltong will make the perfect snack for you to enjoy together while watching! Let them bite into a piece of NetFlorist’s basic biltong hampers with sliced biltong and droëwors. Or, gift them with a proudly South African chopping board. You can even include a biltong knife if they’re as serious about local snacks as they are about South African TV shows!
And of course, you couldn’t enjoy your biltong without South African brewed beers! It’s traditionally enjoyed standing around a roaring braai with friends or family. But our beers make the perfect addition to any South African series binge as well. From Amstel Lager to Castle Lite, it’s not truly South African without our booze. To make their gift even ‘lekker-er’ choose from NetFlorist’s range of personalised man crates. From a man crate that reads ‘Just be lekker’ to a simple crate of Castle Lite. It matters not if they’re into the teen drama of Puleng and Fiks or a spy story from a South African point of view. Our beers will enhance any South African experience!
We’ve all needed an escape in the form of TV over the last two years. Whatever TV shows you and your loved ones have been watching this spring can reveal a whole lot about who you are. And the kinds of gifts you’re eyeing! Whether you’re lovey-dovey daydreamers, thrill-seeking daredevils, parents who need ‘10’ or patriots of South African series — NetFlorist has a gift idea for you!
