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An estimated $400 million was spent on 10 million unwanted gifts last Christmas in Australia, many of which were discarded and likely ended up in landfill.

Gift cards endure as a great solution. When you know your friend or family member loves nature, the garden, craft, and the outdoors, FORA can help you alleviate that "did I get the right present" anxiety and quell that Gift Card buying guilt.

Sustainability aside, some of us are just are not that organised so a Fora Gift Card will make a handy last-minute digital gift. 

This beautiful design is thanks to Basia Stryjecka, of Little Valley Studio. Originally from a small town in Poland, Basia now calls Michigan in the US her home. Often inspired by the beauty of nature, she creates pieces that bring a sense of calm and wonderment to our everyday lives. With a strong interest in color, composition, and texture she loves to integrate her knowledge of design into her abstract works. Watercolor is Basia's preferred medium, allowing the pigment to guide her brush in creating calming yet playful paintings

Based on natural olive oil, black soap is an effective ecological cleaner used for generations in France. It’s made the old-fashioned way in a cauldron, just like La Corvette’s bathroom soaps, but the addition of linseed oil and pomace oil (sourced from the remains of crushed grapes) gives it heavy-duty power.

La Corvette has been making cauldron-cooked olive oil black soap at its factory in Marseille using traditional expertise for over 125 years. Black soap is a very effective natural cleaner for the whole house, Ecological, 100% natural and biodegradable, it can easily replace about a dozen specific householder cleaning products, and eliminate the packaging that goes along with them.

FAQs

Here are a few frequently asked questions about black soap:

How do you use black soap paste in the garden?

Black soap is used in France as a natural insectide. To protect plants and roses against aphids, whiteflies and mealybugs, thoroughly mix about 1 tablespoon of black soap paste with 1 litre of water and spray the mixture on the plants, not forgetting under leaves, Repeat after two days.

Doing this at cooler times of the day avoids any risk of leaves getting burnt by the hot midday sun.

Can I use it for household cleaning?

Of course! It’s a very fuss-free, versatile cleanser, so therefore economical. No more nasty chemicals and no fainting spells from strong chemicals.

For flooring, surfaces, wood, ovens, copper, silver: Dilute about 1 tablespoon in 3 litres of hot water. No rinsing required.

For extra-deep cleaning: Dilute about 3 tablespoons in 3 litres of hot water. No rinsing required,

For maintaining silverware or DIY and garden tools: In your laundry, kitchen, garden sink or bucket, dilute about 3-4 tablespoons in 3 litres of hot water. Soak items for 5 minutes. Dry with a soft cloth.

For fabric stain removal:  Place a hazelnut-sized portion of paste on your fabric, rub lightly and leave for a few minutes. Launder the item in your washing machine as usual.

As black soap is very concentrated, for light coloured fabrics (such as white linens and cotton) we recommend testing it on a small, inconspicuous area prior to use.

For standard machine washing: Add 3 tablespoons of black soap paste for every 5 kilos of laundry. Add 100ml of white vinegar as a natural softener. Add natural essential oils for fragrance, if you like.

Can I use black soap paste on my pet?

Yes. Start by rinsing your pet’s coat and massage in 1 tablespoon of black soap paste. Rinse and wipe dry.

Is black soap paste safe?

La Corvette Marseille Black Soap Paste is certified as an Ecodetergent by Ecocert Greenlife according to the Ecocert standard, with 100% of the ingredients being of natural origin.

Find out more about Ecocert here.

NO COLOURING 
NO FRAGRANCE
NO PRESERVATIVES
NO CHEMICAL ADDITIVES

Ingredients: <30% soap. Also contains water, carbonate salts, glycine, potassium hydroxide, linseed oil

Wattle & Loop bring you colourful, do-able slow stitch embroidery kits that you will lovingly complete. No more 'hope' boxes of embroidery projects sitting gathering dust at the top of your wardrobe.

These kits have everything you need to inspire you to get your needle on and get crafting. Using scissors, glue, needle, and DMC thread together with lovingly curated Liberty of London print fabric remnants and exquisite linens, the designs come to life right before your eyes. Better still, the designs are contemporary and totally framable. You'll feel a great sense of satisfaction hanging them around your house or, perhaps, your new creative studio as your own ideas begin to unfurl.

The crimson fig is this kit's celebrity. Designer Kylie Wright brings the luscious fruit to life so much so that Yotham Ottolenghi could surely use it for his next book cover. Watch the video and see how easy it is to create your own delightful art.

Finished size: Approx 6.5" x 8.5"

NB Does NOT come framed

Included in kit:

• Background Fabric
• Fabric for flower/leaves/stamens
• DMC Thread
• Needle Threadbar
• Pattern
• Full Colour Instructions

You will need:

• Sharp Scissors
• Fabric Glue/Glue Stick or Sewing Pins
• Fabric Marking Pen/HB Pencil

An adjustable hanging frame for displaying your treasured greeting cards.

Create ever evolving wall decor by framing artwork quickly and switching your display easily.  It adjusts to display different sized greeting cards, post cards, photos and prints. Just slide the top timber piece up and down the cord. 

Designed and crafted in Australia. Made from premium, sustainable timber, and 100% cotton cord.

• HOW IT WORKS

  It’s fast and simple use - just slide the top timber piece up and down the cotton cord and place your greeting card into the slot.

  SIZE GUIDE

  The Card Frame easily adjusts to suit a wide variety of greeting cards.

  Ideal Card Size - the common card size of A6 (15cm x 10cm) in portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal).

  Available in blonde Australian hardwood or raw pine

  
  

An easy and beautiful way to frame your artwork. Simple to use with no magnets or tools required.

Ideal for prints, photos, posters, kid's art, and original art - on paper, card or unhemmed fabric up to 1mm thick.

Designed and crafted in Australia by Corner Block Studio in Meanjin, Queensland, they are made from premium and sustainable timber.

• How it works

  The artwork is gently clamped in each timber bar using a soft cotton cord. This securely holds the artwork, without damaging it. 

  The top and bottom 1cm of the artwork is covered by the timber.

  The Pressi Frame suits paper or card up to 1mm thick (about 600 gsm card).

  It also suits textiles if un-hemmed and with straight edges e.g. (linen, cloth, silk, canvas). For hemmed textiles see the tea towel frame.

   

  Size Guide

  Frame size and ideal artwork size:

  (Tip - choose to suit the width of your artwork, the length can be anything.)

   

  50 cm - to suit Clubbies Surf Life Saving Clubs Screen Prints or other similarly sized prints

  
  

  For a different look, the artwork can also be narrower or wider than the timber bar - the timber or artwork will overhang accordingly.

  Hanging Methods

  Hidden (standard) - Hang from the 'keyhole' slot in the top timber bar onto a screw/nail/hook (not supplied) in your wall.

Brand: SoYoung

Type: Backpack

Material: Linen

• Uncoated linen allows the bag to be cleaned in the washing machine or dishwasher
• Two mesh side bottle pockets
• Reinforced bottom to protect material
• Lined nylon interior with zippered mesh pocket
• Chest strap with clip to keep the bag securely on while skipping, jumping, running or any other high energy activity
• BPA-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free and lead safe
• Dimensions are 40.6 x 28.0 x 20.3 cm and weighs 305g
• Designed in Canada

Fragrance:

Sweet almond is deliciously floral with an ever-so delicate fragrance.

‐ 99% natural origin
‐ Soothes, softens and moisturises
‐ Proven effectiveness
‐ Dermatologically tested
‐ Suistainable Provençal organic agriculture
‐ Vegan friendly
‐ Made in France
‐ 200ml

Essential Ingredients

EXTRACT OF ORGANIC SWEET ALMOND FROM PROVENCE - Soothing
The ever-so-soft, ever-so gourmand almond, covered with a soft green velvety coat, has been used for its cosmetic properties since ancient times. It's high in vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids and renowned for soothing skin, keeping it soft and protecting its hydrolipidic film.

SWEET ALMOND OIL - Softening
Sweet almond oil, rich in oleic acid and linoleic acid that are naturally present in our skin, nourishes and protects skin. Thanks to its composition rich in saturated fatty acids and oleic acid, sweet almond oil softens the skin and protects it from drying out, giving it a velvety feel.

SHEA BUTTER - Nourishing
All active ingredients in Panier des Sens products have been selected for their cosmetic quality and their Provence history. One, however, stands out, given its distant origin and its universal benefits. Shea is a natural active ingredient extracted from the shea nut, fruit of the shea tree, a wild tree endemic to West Africa: Butyrospermum Parkii. This exceptionally hardy tree can live for up to three centuries! A very rich beige-coloured paste is extracted from the nut and is then worked into butter. Shea butter is universally-reputed for its nourishing and protective properties. As it's rich in vitamins A, D, E and F as well as fatty acid, it nourishes skin and helps it better defend itself from dehydration and external aggressors.


Sustainability

To ensure flawless product quality and to preserve a unique agricultural legacy, Panier des Sens teams up with local artisans and producers to develop and encourage sustainable and organic agriculture whilst preserving the local species that create the wealth of this region. Provence is the almond tree's favourite place to be and there were thousands of them here in bygone times. The region has been famous for its almonds, land and green almonds since the 19th century. The almond used in this collection is sourced from the Valensole Plateau, an almond-growing hotspot renowned for its premium quality.

Ingredients

AQUA (WATER), CAPRYLIC-CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERIN, C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, OLUS OIL (VEGETABLE OIL), GLYCERYL STEARATE, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, OCTYLDODECANOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) FRUIT EXTRACT*, CANDELILLA CERA (EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX), GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE, LIMONENE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TOCOPHEROL.

**Ingrédient d’origine biologique - Ingredient from organic origin.

Designed by a local Victorian artist and made in Australia, these heart-warming greeting cards (hand-drawn images of items from our Nana Huchy collection) are a special addition to the perfect gift. The only thing needed is the perfect inscription for your loved one, written by you of course.

Each gift card features the toy's character story printed on the reverse.

Dimensions 14.7 x 10.4cm

Coming Soon!

Introducing Mr Honey Bear- Berry farmer extraordinaire, famous for his gourmet food company Berry Bear Jams. He's been kickin' it with old friend Mr Honey Bunny in the hinterland of Queensland's sunny coastline for years! This cuddly bear is always ready to entertain you on his farm serving fresh scones with Jam & Cream. He has the warmest hugs & is ready to become your forever friend.le dry.

Tactile velour details to soothe & comfort.

Measures 40cm
Suitable for 0+
Gentle cold machine wash, do not tumble dry.
Gives warm hugs.

Buddy, or Bud as he is more commonly known, is a shy & gentle dog. He is the kind of dog that will do anything for his human companion. Although he is shy, he is unbelievably smart & can be taught all kinds of tricks!

Keen to please, Buddy’s favourite trick is making the bed & tidying the bedroom. He's also handy in the kitchen & will lick the dirty dishes until they sparkle & shine.  

They say dogs are a man’s best friend but Buddy, with his bashful nature, prefers the friendship of children.   

Measures 48cm
Suitable for 0+
Gentle cold machine wash, do not tumble dry.
Tactile velour details to soothe & comfort.

A literature fan, Poppy's favourite book is 'Animal Farm' but by no means does she identify with the characters.

When not snout-deep in a book, Poppy likes going to her local market, staying home, and eating roast beef (she despises when there is none). But it's her French language skills that has Poppy saying, 'oui, oui, oui, oui' all the home and into the arms of a loving child.

Measures 19cm

Suitable for 0+
Gentle cold machine wash, do not tumble dry.

We love The Little Growers' gorgeously cut and stitched aprons.

Join The Little Growers community of small garden grubs, to create connectivity, develop healthy habits and an understanding of the earth from a young age.

Apart from being fun for kids, the research tells us that, even more than weekend sports and activities, the more time young children kids spend growing, harvesting and understanding food, the better their health will be over their lifetime.

Your child's school or pre-school may already have a vegetable or herb garden. Why not take the leap and get them excited about growing their own at home. They may teach you something. You don't need a big backyard, just a few pots for herbs to start with, or some raised planters for vegetables on the balcony. 

Depending on your council, you could grow your own on your nature strip and get your street involved. Share food scraps and compost and eventually real food from the earth where you live. 

The Little Growers' aprons are machine washable and are made from a 70% linen, 30% cotton fibre blend.

Sizing best for Ages 3-7

Also available in Vege Garden Print

Brand: SoYoung

Type: Backpack

Material: Linen

• Uncoated linen allows the bag to be cleaned in the washing machine or dishwasher
• Two mesh side bottle pockets
• Reinforced bottom to protect material
• Lined nylon interior with zippered mesh pocket
• Chest strap with clip to keep the bag securely on while skipping, jumping, running or any other high energy activity
• BPA-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free and lead safe
• Dimensions are 40.6 x 28.0 x 20.3 cm and weighs 305g
• Designed in Canada

Brand: SoYoung

Type: Backpack

Material: Linen

• Uncoated linen allows the bag to be cleaned in the washing machine or dishwasher
• Two mesh side bottle pockets
• Reinforced bottom to protect material
• Lined nylon interior with zippered mesh pocket
• Chest strap with clip to keep the bag securely on while skipping, jumping, running or any other high energy activity
• BPA-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free and lead safe
• Dimensions are 40.6 x 28.0 x 20.3 cm and weighs 305g
• Designed in Canada

Preorder for Feb delivery

Redecker's natural bristle Dish Brush is a great all round washing-up tool. 100% natural, the robust brush features an untreated beech wood handle and tampico fibre bristles for effective cleaning.

‐ Vegan
‐ 100% natural
‐ Untreated beech wood handle
‐ Tampico fibre bristles
‐ Expertly crafted in Germany
‐ Aprox. Ø 5cm wood, Ø 8cm bristles
‐ 26cm length

What makes a Redecker product so special?
Redecker products are not only beautiful, they are also practical. Redecker always make sure to choose natural, renewable resources when they select their materials. Every product is critically inspected and thoroughly tested by every Redecker family member and employee before it even makes it into their catalogue. Redecker firmly believe that quality and sustainability always prove themselves and that this must, and eventually will, become more and more important in our “throwaway society.”

Made in Germany 

Please note orders outside Australia MUST be shipped with DHL Express. Please choose the DHL Express option in the checkout or your order will be rejected by Customs.

Perfumaria Phebo's Água de Rosmarino, or Sea Dew,  Cologne is a versatile and aromatic citrus creation that brings herbal notes balanced with hints of spice such as cardamom and nutmeg.

The bluish tone of the packaging highlights the fragrance's freshness and refers to the original poetic Latin meaning of "Ros Marinus": Sea Dew. Through the light this glass facets of this gorgeously crafted bottle change colour, ensuring all your senses are delighted when you use an Aguas de Phebo fragrance.

The generous 260ml bottle is a fitting vessel for such a fresh cologne produced with an extra-neutral and purer alcohol that does not interfere with the fragrance, Águas de Phebo colognes pass through a process of maceration for a greater intensity of the olfactory notes and a superior quality. 

Lovers of Phebo's Aguas range can also experience them in luxurious but mild Bar Soaps as well as an 8ml travel size roll-on mini-Cologne.

Olfactory description: Aromatic Citrus

Top Notes: Sicilian Lemon*, Rosemary*, Nutmeg*
Heart Notes: Cardamom*, Black Pepper, Lily
Base Notes: Lavender*, Musk, Vetiver

*Natural

Content: 260ml eau de cologne
Made in Brazil

Ingredients:

ALCOHOL, AQUA (WATER), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, LIMONENE.

FOR DELIVERY MID MAY 24

PLACE A PRE-ORDER AND WE WILL ADVISE YOU OF DELIVERY DATE

Please, at present we cannot ship perfume outside of Australia with postal services. Please contact info@forastudios.com and we will quote you for a express courier service.


Glow

“We wanted to create a scent that was full of energy in the morning (strong, lively citrus notes at the top), calmer by lunchtime, and mellow in the evening (woody and dry tobacco notes at the base). An olfactory mood enhancer.”

Slowly shifting from initial notes of spice and greenery to layers of wood and balmy ambergris beneath, Amber was created to reflect and affect your mood as the day progresses.

Amber follows you through your day, evolving as the hours pass, bringing out different component notes as the tempo changes.

Its dynamic burst of grassiness and greenery matches the energy of morning, subtly maturing into rich spice as the day continues.

Closing notes of warm, earthy wood and balmy ambergris bring a more subdued, reflective tone to the fragrance as evening draws in.

“A breezy British accord of grasses, spices and woods, this manages to be both subtle and durable, thanks to the warmth of its eponymous note.”
 – The Times

Contents: 100mls Eau de Toilette

Recycled and recyclable packaging

Made in UK

Congratulate supposed adults on a job well done... or at least a job done!

The Adulting Achieved mug is the perfect way to celebrate the completion of those mundane tasks that come with being a grown-up.

• Microwave Safe
• Age: 18+ (of course!)
• 400ml

An estimated $400 million is spent on 10 million unwanted gifts Christmas in Australia, many of whichare were discarded and likely end up in landfill.

Gift cards endure as a great solution. When you know your friend or family member loves nature, the garden, craft, and the outdoors, FORA can help you alleviate that "did I get the right present" anxiety and quell that Gift Card buying guilt. Because let's face it, we all know a fuss POT or two.

Sustainability aside, some of us are just are not that organised so a Fora Gift Card will make a handy last-minute digital gift. 

This beautiful design is thanks to Catherine Haugland, owner and operator of Avalon Rose Design, which she runs out of her home office in northern Iowa, USA. Catherine has been designing for almost 15 years.

She's a mom of two kids and two dogs, an insatiable reader, a collector of old clocks and mountains of ephemera, a gardener, a coffee-lover, crochet & knitting aficionado, and of course an artist.

Avalon Rose Design is a vintage-inspired creative graphic design studio specialising in commercial use graphics and design resources such as fonts, vintage botanical florals, patterns, textures, embellishments, illustrations, paintings and more. If you're lucky custom logo design is available on a very limited basis.