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Who's Bringing the Pavlova?

Written, illustrated and self-published by Sydney based artist and illustrator Cecilia Timm, A Very Aussie Christmas is a fun, silly and quirky tale highlighting the amazing, beautiful and unique animals we share our Christmas with every year.

The book has been lovingly drawn with 31 illustrated colour pages, 43 Aussie animals included in the story, and it’s 100% Australian made. Written, illustrated and printed in Sydney… it’s truly local.

Hearthsmith

Always wanted to wear the leather apron in the garden, workshop or studio?

For metalsmithing, pottery, cobbling, leathercraft, saddlery, jewellery-making. woodwork, or even horticulture, leather has been used as a protective and long-lasting material for the tougher ateliers for centuries.

This traditional yet stylish leather apron features a top and three waist pockets for carrying tools and writing pencils. Made from the finest leather, this apron will protect you while you're in the workshop, garage or studio and will keep you warm on those chilly autumn days gardening outside.

Short Apron – length of body = 67 cm with neck strap = 89 cm
Long Apron - length of body = 88 cm with neck strap = 107cm

Add a touch of Burgon & Ball style to your kitchen with these charming herb pots. The flavours of fresh herbs really sing out in a way that dried herbs can’t, and these handy herbs pots will ensure you always have the perfect flavours to enhance your dish.

To make life simple, these pots are just the right size to hold supermarket herbs. The pots sit snugly in their tray, which features carrying handles in natural leather. Pre-printed with the names of three popular herbs, the pots’ handy ticket holders let you personalise them to suit your own tastes – coriander, tarragon, rosemary?  Use them for the herbs you need, to suit your own cooking style.

A product finalist in the British Garden Industry Awards,  the set is beautifully moulded in steel, giving a smooth, flawless finish, and a tough powder coating ensures it will stay looking good

You Should Never Need to Buy Another Garden Fork!

The Burgon and Ball stainless steel hand fork is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, perhaps the ultimate accolade in the gardening world.

The perfect partner to the trowel this beautiful hand fork is a design classic. The pointed tines (prongs) are specially hardened and tempered to withstand tough cultivating,  while the tang (or neck) is precision forged to the perfect angle for ergonomic working, and uses a different composition of steel for optimal strength in this important area of the tool.

The stainless steel of the fork is highly resistant to rust and will look good for years to come, and a strong leather cord allows the fork to be hung up tidily when not in use.

Like all of the RHS endorsed stainless steel tools, this hand fork comes with our lifetime guarantee. You should never need to buy another fork!

Overall length 29cm, width 8cm.

Handle: 100% FSC certified hardwood

Head: stainless steel

Hanging cord: leather

Weight: 228g

Show your claws

This Burgon and Ball stainless steel claw cultivator is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, perhaps the ultimate gardening accolade.

Burgon and Ball have been working with steel in Sheffield since 1730. Their heritage and experience make their tools some of the very best garden tools to buy.

Ideal for breaking up and aerating the soil in borders or beds making it ready for planting, this sturdy little helper also allows better water and nutrient absorption.

The high rust resistance of the stainless steel used will keep your cultivator looking good for many years, while a strong leather cord allows it to be hung up tidily when not in use.

At Fora, we believe in sustainability through durability. We don't like selling garden tools that need to be constantly replaced. Like all RHS endorsed stainless steel tools, this claw cultivator is covered by a lifetime guarantee.

If you're looking for a longer-handled claw cultivator check out the RHS mid-handled version.

Dimensions: Overall length 29cm, width 7cm.

Handle: 100% FSC certified hardwood

Head: stainless steel

Hanging cord: leather

Weight: 220g

Rustic vibes come inside

Bring a rustic outdoor aesthetic inside with the Positano Pot. Available in two sizes, the small size is perfect for cute cacti and striking succulents. When they grow out of their pot graduate them up to the next size up.

Each comes with a distinctive crackle glaze in Stone colour

Easy to move throughout the seasons so that your plant gets its perfectly lit spot.

Dimensions: 8.5cm  (h)  x 7.2 cm  diameter

Crafted in Ceramic
For indoor use only
Glazed finish inside and out
To clean simply wipe with a damp cloth
Rubber pads on each leg
Shades and markings will vary due to the natural variations of the material

Available in small, medium, large.

Kit the kids out head to toe in waterproof rainwear and always be prepared for unpredictable weather.

Hatley raincoats are the perfect attire for any rainy day outing! Whether it be for puddle jumping, races down the street or just for dancing in the rain, the PVC-free, sherpa-lined rainwear has got them covered (and dry)

Imagine the satisfaction of toting a sophisticated, premium-quality leather bag and saying, “I made this myself.” Or giving a self-stitched leather piece as a truly personal gift. 

Perhaps you're looking at crafts for Mother's Day gifts but your young-at-heart mum is not quite ready to start crochet. Your partner, wife or mum will love making it herself or won't quite believe it when you tell her you made it with love for her. 

J Tanner's shoulder bag is a truly personal birthday, thank you, or Mother's Day gift and was designed to bring classic flair to a modern lifestyle. With an adjustable leather shoulder strap, classic brass metal hardware, one large compartment for storing your goods, and a quick access pouch on the back (perfect as a small cardholder, or for slim documents), this shoulder bag is built for life on the go.

Choose between a luscious brown or go for the purity of the Fora Studios exclusive Natural vegetable-tanned leather option.

The simple, minimal aesthetic of the designs shows off the quality of the vegetable-tanned leather. And your brilliant handiwork, of course.

J Tanner  DeConstructed kits contain all you need, along with easy-to-follow video guides, for successful leathercrafting, no matter your skill level.

Dimensions: 17cm x 19cm x 6cm
Difficulty: Medium
Crafting time: approx 7 - 9 hours

Learn more about the concept behind J Tanner's leathercrafting kits here.

Blue Chip Investment

A must in many European households, La Corvette Marseille’s soap flakes are a safe and sensitive alternative to laundry powder, both eco-friendly and hypoallergenic.

Made the same way as the company’s traditional Marseille bathroom soap, using all-natural vegetable oils cooked in a cauldron, these soap flakes offer the same degree of gentleness. That makes them an ideal option for washing woollies and other delicates, laundering babywear and cleaning clothes for any member of the family with sensitive skin.

Styling hint: decant the contents of the bag into glass jars and even the laundry can look Insta-perfect.

La Corvette Marseille's Olive Laundry Soap Flakes are 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.

La Corvette Marseille is also certified by The Union of SOAP professionals in Marseille, ensuring that the soap is made in a traditional cooking process in the cauldron of the period; is composed of the traditional Marseille soap from raw materials and exclusively vegetable oils, without additives, preservatives or perfumes and is made in a place of manufacture in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône, the historical cradle of the soap of Marseille

Find out more about La Corvette Marseille's historic place in Marseille soap-making by checking out Fora's BRANDS showcase here.

Ingredients: SOAP 30%;  sodium Olivate, sodium cocoate, Aqua (water), sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide

Made in France

750 grams

As usual Paddywax candle vessels are designed with upcycling in mind. After burning the candle, freeze your jar overnight to cleanly remove the wax and wick; great for storing beauty items, holding knick-knacks, or as a planter

Paddywax is a brand started by one woman pouring candles in her kitchen. Paddywax is an artisan company specializing in candles and diffusers that are made with quality materials, inspiring color palettes, and intriguing fragrances to set the tone in your home

Find out more about Paddywax here.

Candle care

On first burn, allow candle wax to melt all the way to the side vessel before extinguishing. Trim wick before a new burn for a contained flame and even burn.

A homage to the literary greats and an ideal gift for lovers of fine literature, this collection pairs favourite quotes with custom blended fragrances designed to evoke the spirit of the author for which it is named; impeccably packaged in a linen-textured gift box

For all the bibliophiles out there, Paddywax presents the Library Collection. By pairing favourite quotes with exquisite fragrances, they pay homage to literary greats such as Austen and Shakespeare.

Poured into a reusable glass jar, this makes a divine gift for any book lover or for one with a love of bingeing a classic novel or two.

For all the bibliophiles in our lives Paddywax's Library Collection pairs favorite quotes with exquisite fragrances as they we pay homage to the literary greats.

Top Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Lemon Leaf, Lime, Peppermint, Crisp Ozone
Middle Notes: Blue Eucalyptus, Muguet, Lavender, Thyme, Geranium, Indigo Poppy
Base Notes: Sheer Musk, Patchouli, Amber, Cedarwood

Size: 6 oz/ 180g
Vessel: Glass
Dimensions: 3.125" L x 3.25" W x 3.5" H

As usual Paddywax candle vessels are designed with upcycling in mind. After burning the candle, freeze your jar overnight to cleanly remove the wax and wick; great for storing beauty items, holding knick-knacks, or as a planter

Paddywax work with perfumers to source nature's finest ingredients, creating high-quality, candles that tell a special fragrance story to fit your mood. Carefully hand poured at their Nashville factory, the 170g 6. 5-ounce black glass vessel is soy-blend wax and cotton wick helps your candle burn beautifully

Paddywax is a brand started by one woman pouring candles in her kitchen. Paddywax is an artisan company specializing in candles and diffusers that that are made with quality materials, inspiring color palettes, and intriguing fragrances to set the tone in your home

Find out more about Paddywax here.

Candle care

On first burn, allow candle wax to melt all the way to the side vessel before extinguishing. Trim wick before a new burn for a contained flame and even burn.

If it's cold or raining, get out a book, a bottle of wine perhaps. Order your butler to retrieve some kindling for the fireplace and nestle into your chaise lounge. Read away while the subtle floral notes of Paddywax's Cedarwood, Thyme & Basil Soy Candle fill the air.

For all the readers out there, Paddywax presents the Library Collection. By pairing favourite quotes with exquisite fragrances, they pay homage to literary greats such as Austen and Wilde. 

Poured into a sweet metal tin, stamped and embossed with Paddywax Library motifs this makes a divine gift for any book lover or binger of Netflix period dramas. With quality ingredients and notes of cedarwood, thyme & basil, this candle evokes a truly delightful old-world charm without smelling like your grandmother's Cashmere Bouquet talcum powder stash. 

Top Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Lemon Leaf, Lime, Peppermint, Crisp Ozone
Middle Notes: Blue Eucalyptus, Muguet, Lavender, Thyme, Geranium, Indigo Poppy
Base Notes: Sheer Musk, Patchouli, Amber, Cedarwood

As usual Paddywax candle vessels are designed with upcycling in mind. After burning the candle, freeze your jar overnight to cleanly remove the wax and wick; great for storing beauty items, holding knick-knacks, or as a planter

Paddywax work with perfumers to source nature's finest ingredients, creating high-quality, candles that tell a special fragrance story to fit your mood. 

Paddywax is a brand started by one woman pouring candles in her kitchen. Paddywax is an artisan company specializing in candles and diffusers that that are made with quality materials, inspiring color palettes, and intriguing fragrances to set the tone in your home

Find out more about Paddywax here.

Candle care

On first burn, allow candle wax to melt all the way to the side vessel before extinguishing. Trim wick before a new burn for a contained flame and even burn.

Paddywax candles is an eco-friendly brand started by one woman pouring candles in her kitchen. Find out more about Paddywax here.


Vol: 56g (2 oz)

Made in Vietnam