SHUK | Di Rattle
Proudly Hermanus
Di Rattle was born and raised in Cape Town and headed to breezy Hermanus 4 years ago after deciding that it was the best place to raise the kids, with the added incentive of the champagne air! Di is the owner of SHUK, found in Victoria Square. Her store is jam packed with amazing home and giftware, as well as her top sellers the “Proudly Hermanus” range!
See what this local lady had to say to us…
Describe yourself in 3 words…
Loving, fun, enthusiastic, serious and silly and all too often…seriously silly!
My three favourite things in the world are…
I am blessed with a wonderful life, an amazingly wonderful husband and the three most unbelievable children.
What made you decide to open SHUK?
Having worked in the magazine industry for over 20 years and spending a lot of time shopping/propping, I have always wanted to have my own creative outlet that could be income producing. A special space to grow new ideas and support local artisans, a team effort.
If you are not in the store what are you doing?
Enjoying all the great things in Hermanus from walks on the beach/mountain, meeting friends for sundowners and sourcing fabulous new goodies for SHUK from all over the country.
The best part of owning SHUK is?
The best part about owning SHUK is meeting loads of interesting people from all over the world and sharing their LOVE of Hermanus! And my customers enjoying my ‘Proudly Hermanus’ range of aprons, magnets, shoppers, caps, candles etc…
What you put in to life, you get out!
Hermanus is…
Hermanus is like living in Paradise!
I love Hermanus in the…
I love Hermanus all year round, it truly is a four season destination….
My favourite place in Hermanus ……
Oooooh I have so many, Victoria Square, the grassy knoll at Voelklip for evening picnics, cliff walks…Everything local, you can’t beat living in a ‘small-ish’ town.
I wish I knew then what I do now about…
I wish I knew then what I know now about, quality time, enjoying life and not taking it all too seriously…
My best memories are…
My best memories are our wonderful family holidays exploring South Africa (especially the Karoo), America and most recently Israel, truly beautiful!