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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

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.

Do you have trouble getting on the level with your Millennial-aged kids? Finding yourself completely and utterly confused by their new age slang? De-code the kids with these Millennial Slang playing cards. It'll even get you ready for clap-back next time you overhear someone suggesting lets Netflix and Chill!

In 2012, on a Central America backpacking and surfing trip, Lingo's Aussie founder Keaton White had a "light bulb" moment to migrate hand-picked Spanish phrases from a battered notebook onto the cards he played every afternoon over sunset cervezas. 

Having improved his Spanish through fun card games, he realised his idea was too good not to share. Lingo was founded in 2014 through a Kickstarter campaign and is now loved all over the world.

Whether you're planning forward for that trip when borders open, or just want to brush up on that school French, you'll love using this fun deck. Featuring the most commonly-used phrases, accompanied by easy-to-follow phonetic pronunciations, Lingo's playing cards offer a fun and easy way to learn a new language. 

All Lingo Cards decks are beautifully designed and evoke unique themes and vibes. Each deck, which contains four suits of 52 playing cards and two Jokers, is made from only premium quality materials, ensuring durability and longevity. 

Dimensions: 1.8 X 6.5 X 9 (cm)
Designed In Western Australia, 

If Christmas isn't a time for workplace shenanigans, when is? Here's the perfect gift for that workmate's Secret Santa gift. Whether they are the straighty one-eighty type or the office clown this handy pencil set of 4 with humorous sayings will provide something to snigger about all year round.

• Set of 6 No. 2 graphite wood pencils (4 hexagonal, 2 carpenter)
• Gold foil stamped design on each pencil
  
• Gold ferrule with white erasers
• Pencils made in the USA
  

• Packaged in a giftable button string closure envelope

Replacement secateur springs - for use with Burgon & Ball secateurs. Full fitting instructions supplied.

Bypass secateurs

Anvil secateurs

Pocket Pruner

Rose Pruner

Shrub Shear

So Young design beautiful, eco-friendly and NON-TOXIC products that inspire healthy eating choices and empower you to be your best self.

The So Young No-Sweat Ice Pack in Cacti Desert is a sweat-proof ice pack that is compact, functional and toxin-free. This size fits perfectly in SoYoung's lunch boxes and cooler bags, or they can be used with any existing school lunch box, storage container, picnic basket and insulated shopping bag for extra cooling.

These adorable and functional ice packs keep your food and drink cool throughout the day.

Available in modern and playful designs, you can feel reassured as you pack your own or your family's lunches that So Young's No Swear Ice Packs are free from BPA, PVC, and phthalates. In fact the removable inner ice pack is filled with wter and non-toxic cellulose gum (the stuff that thickens foods!).

Dimensions:

18cm x 10cm x .6cm

200ml 

Take the guesswork out of grilling with our BBQ Decision Dice! 

We now Ship Internationally with FedEx Express. If out of stock please allow 10 days to fulfill your order

Nice Bergamote by Antoine Maisondieu

"I imagine this fragrance as a tribute to the aristocratic beauty of Calabrian Bergamot, sublimating it with a few rose and jasmine petals and some precious woods softened by tonka beans."

Antoine Maisondieu

A sunny burst of the finest natural Calabrian bergamot leaves an impression of brightness behind, woven with a natural floral accord of rose petals, jasmine, and Ylang Ylang from the Comoros Archipelago. Precious cedarwood creates a warm base, softened by Tonka beans from Venezuela.

Nice Bergamote features a natural and sustainable variety of Ylang Ylang from the Comoros. It is harvested with a program of lowering the impact on the local ecosystem and by implementing a replanting program of trees.

It also features a duet of natural bergamots : Bergamote integral Orpur from Italy and Bergamot oil, as well as natural Jasmine Grandiflora Extract and natural Cedarwood extract. 

Essential Parfums source Tonka beans that support local Venezuelan communities, with microcredit opportunities and agreement to protect the local fauna.

Made in France

Unisex.

Eau de Parfum concentrated at 16%

Alcohol made of Beetroot

Without Colouring

92% Natural

Olfactory description: Citrus Aromatic

 SUNNY - CITRUS - SPARKLING

Head Notes: Bergamote
Heart Notes: Ylang Ylang, Jasmine
Base Notes: Cedarwood, Tonka Beans

We now Ship Internationally with FedEx Express. If out of stock please allow 10 days to fulfill your order

Mon Vetiver by Bruno Jovanovic

Considered one of the most talented perfumers of his generation, Bruno Jovanovic's impressive work already includes classics for Hugo Boss, Coach, PacoRabanne, Calvin Klein, Armani, Ralph Lauren and Frederic Malle.

Charismatic and elegant yet surprising, Mon Vetiver's composition centres around the natural essence of Haitian vetiver. An unexpected Gin accord infuses it with freshness from Mexican lime and juniper essence.

Accents of natural lavandin and gentian, an alpine flower, add even more interest, intensified by mysterious facets of cashmere wood and natural Indonesian patchouli.

Mon Vetiver is built on Vetiver Haiti LMR, which is certified “For Life,” reducing environmental impact and supporting farming communities in Haiti.

Its vibrant and passionate sillage intensifies its dark woody facets, between cashmere wood and natural Indonesian patchouli.

Made in France

Unisex.

Content: 100ml Eau de Parfum concentrated at 17%

Alcohol made of Beetroot

Without Colouring

89% Natural.

Olfactory description: Woody Aromatic

ELEGANT - AROMATIC - CONFIDENT

Head Notes: Juniper berry, Lime, Gin Accord
Heart Notes: Lavender, Gentian
Base Notes: Indonesian Patchouli, Haiti Vetiver, Cashmeran

We now Ship Internationally with FedEx Express. If out of stock please allow 10 days to fulfill your order


Orange x Santal by Natalie Gracia-Cetto

The Musc by Calice Becker

Divine Vanilla by Olivier Pescheux

“Be yourself, be authentic"

Olivier Pescheux