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Raise the bar

In the 17th century, King Louis XIV decreed that only soap made from pure olive oil could be branded as Marseille — that’s how seriously the French take their soap.

Complementing the ever-reliable Andree Jardin dishwashing brush is this deliciously fresh-scented Sage & Basil dish bar soap.

If you are ready to switch from plastic packaged liquid soap to bar soap for dishwashing or household cleaning, make sure you choose a good quality one that is a pleasure to work with. It'll take the mundane out of the task and save your hands too.

Use it with your brush in the kitchen or for cleaning plant pots, tools, and the like.

Andrée Jardin has been making French home essentials that are as beautiful as they are useful for over 70 years, and this certified organic bar soap is no exception. It deep cleans and degreases without leaving any residue.

Size: 250 g

Made in  France

Sweet Sweet Basil

As nature lovers, we know some scents in the garden make us happy and we want to bring inside as many of those beautiful, natural scents inside.  Andrée Jardin has been making French home essentials that are as beautiful as they are useful for over 70 years, and this organic household soap is no exception.

Not just for dishes, you can use this sweetly scented organic olive oil liquid soap for your plant pots, pot saucers, vases, and craft materials.  It deep cleans and degreases leaving no residue, all thanks to Marseille soap and olive oil which is gentle and lovely on hands.

Volume: 500ml
Made in France

Scrub your grub

Whether you’re preparing fruit and veg carefully cultivated in your own backyard or heroically carried home from a farmers’ market, this is the perfect thing to scrub your grub. A simple tool that does a specific job and does it beautifully. 

The Tradition beechwood line is still made as it was more than 70 years ago, in varnished beechwood with natural fibres. Artisan-made in small number using locally grown consciously-sourced wood and natural fibres. 

The two ends give you a choice of bristle suited to the job. Use the soft one for delicate produce like stone fruit or tomatoes, and the harder set to scrub potatoes, ginger and other sturdy stuff like Lebanese cucumbers.

Even the simple act of cleaning vegetables can be a chance to admire the beauty of the materials and the simplicity of the form, creating a small moment of grace and beauty in an ordinary day.

Materials: Waxed beech, mixed vegetable fibres

Weight: 4.54 g

Dimensions: 14  (l) x 4 (w) x 5 h (cm)

Made in France

Onya Copper 

Looking for a reliable mate to effectively clean your gardening tools, pots, sink, or surface without scratching? The Andree Jardin copper wire is tough enough to remove the hardest stuck-on residue, sap, paint, clay,  and grease but gentle enough not to leave any scratches behind. 

Copper is rust free and durable, known for its antibacterial qualities, and is a great alternative to plastic scourers and that ouchy steel wool.

Comes wrapped with coated paper label

9cm diameter
20 g

Synthetic sponge and copper wire
Not recommended for use on Teflon
Wring after each use.

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

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

Nothing Short of a miracle

This handy 250 ml tube is a perfect introduction to the magic that is La Corvette Marseille’s range of olive oil-based black soap. It’s an excellent multipurpose cleaner, degreaser and stain remover with applications around the house.

Use it straight from the tube as a stain remover for laundry. Dilute it to wash dishes or clean greasy surfaces like ovens and range hoods. In fact, it can clean just about anything from pots to shampooing your dog, so it easily replaces a dozen specific cleaning products and eliminate the packaging that comes with them.

La Corvette’s black soap is made the old-fashioned way, cooked in a cauldron in the company’s French workshop. A combination of olive oil, linseed oil and pomace oil (sourced from the remains of crushed grapes) give it superior stain-busting properties while making it environmentally sensitive.

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 insecticide. 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 Miracle Black Soap 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 as a shampoo on my dog or pet?

Many people ask if you can use dishwashing soap on dogs. But standard dishwashing soap can be quite harsh on your dogs skin. Dishwashing soaps will quickly strip your pet’s skin of the natural oils that help to nourish and protect it. This leaves the skin less well-hydrated, which decreases its ability to keep bacterial yeast, and allergic irritants away.

Miracle Black Soap with hydrating olive oil is great option. 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: 70% Soap. Also contains water, carbonate salts, glycine, potassium hydroxide, linseed oil.

Made in France

Volume: 250 ml

Swept to new heights

Whether you want to sweep up the kids’ crumbs or take your dinner parties to fine dining level and clean up between courses, this convenient set takes up little room but does a big job. 

Choose a colour to match your kitchen, potting bench, table setting or workshop. This spring-fresh sage green instantly makes a room feel lighter and brighter.

And its usefulness isn’t limited to the dining table. This set is perfect for indoor gardening to collect any potting mix that may have missed the pot.

Artsy and crafty types will find these a boon. Keep a separate one handy to flick away eraser shreds from your drawing, sweep threads from your stitchwork, coral beads together and much more.

This set, part of a collaboration with French design studio Mr & Mrs Clynk, brings streamlined modern chic to a classic. It consists of a brush framed in sustainably cultivate beech, with bristles in a blend of natural and synthetic fibres. Simply sweep crumbs and other particles into the lacquered metal tray and whisk them away. 

Presented in a gift box, this is an ideal present for anyone whose enthusiasms sometimes get messy, including yourself.

Even the mundane act of sweeping up a surface can be a chance to reflect on the beauty of the materials and form. A small moment of grace and beauty in an ordinary day. 

Learn more about the Clynk duo's collaboration with Andree Jardin here

Peachy Keen

Whether you want to sweep up the kids’ crumbs or take your dinner parties to fine dining level and clean up between courses, this convenient set takes up little room but does a big job.

And its usefulness isn’t limited to the dining table. This set is perfect for indoor gardening to collect any potting mix that may have missed the pot.

Choose a colour to match your kitchen, table setting, studio or workshop. This velvety peach finish instantly makes a space feel warm and welcoming.

Artsy and crafty types will also find these a boon. Keep a separate one handy to flick away eraser shreds from your drawing, sweep threads from your stitchwork, coral beads together and much more.

This set, part of a collaboration with French design studio Mr & Mrs Clynk, brings streamlined modern chic to a classic. It consists of a brush framed in sustainably cultivate beech, with bristles in a blend of natural and synthetic fibres. Simply sweep crumbs and other particles into the lacquered metal tray and whisk them away. 

Presented in a gift box, this is an ideal gift for anyone whose enthusiasms sometimes get messy, including yourself.

Even the mundane act of sweeping up a surface can be a chance to reflect on the beauty of the materials and form. A small moment of grace and beauty in an ordinary day. 

Find out more about the inspriation behind this design collaboration here

Life's a peach

This Dustpan and Brush Giftset is a collaboration by Andree Jardin with contemporary French design studio Mr & Mrs Clynk and brings streamlined chic to an essential need.

Consisting of a hand brush and dustpan in varnished beechwood, sturdy lacquered steel and a blend of natural bristles, it will become a warm and familiar presence in your home that feels good in your hand.

Also included is a pair of lacquered metal hooks; use them to mount your brush and pan in a spot where they’ll be instantly accessible and proudly on display.

The set comes beautifully packaged, making it a perfect housewarming gift. Of course, you’ll want one for yourself, too, so pick the shade that complements your interiors.

The set comes beautifully packaged, making it a perfect housewarming gift. Of course, you’ll want one for yourself, too, so pick the shade that complements your interiors. The velvety softness of this peach finish looks divine against warm-toned cabinetry or flooring.

Learn more about Mrs & Mrs Clynk and the brushware collaboration here in our brands showcase

Materials: Beechwood, lacquered steel, natural bristles

Perfect for carrying fragrant and freshly harvested flowers or vegetables.

A beautifully rustic item that is hand made from strips of shaped Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified ultra-light Populus wood and held in place by solid brass pins and screws.

Hello Birdy

Feed our feathered friends in style with this beautiful bird food tin. This gorgeous storage container will look stylish in any kitchen and is more than handsome enough to leave out on show. On-trend typography creates a very distinctive look, and the handle in real leather adds a unique touch of design flair.

The beauty of this tin lies in its subtle curves. Beautifully moulded in steel, there are no seams, giving a smooth, flawless finish. A tough powder coating ensures it will stay looking good.

Complete with a handy seed scoop and a hook to hang it on, this bird tin combines sophisticated design with practicality, and brings a touch of style to wild bird care. It’s part of the Garden Supplies collection of beautiful and practical gifts, sundries and storage solutions for gardeners:  

Powder coated steel with real leather handle

Diameter 18cm, Height 20cm

The Good Seeds

Winner of GIMA (Gardening Industry Awards UK), this beautifully-designed product is perfect for collecting, storing and organising your seed packets.

As per all Burgon and Ball products it's designed to look really stylish in the home, garage, greenhouse, balcony or shed. 

Contemporary graphics and natural leather handles at either side give the tin a really distinctive yet classic look reminiscent of a British Racing Green automobile. Elegant curves have been created by a unique moulding process, for a flawless, seam-free finish. The result is irresistibly tactile, with a very modern feel.

Gorgeous as it is, this storage tin is extremely practical, too. Two strong metal clasps hold the hinged lid securely shut, and inside there are three separate compartments to help organise your collection of garden treasures. One compartment even runs lengthways, giving a home to even the very largest seed packets.

Created in strong steel with a tough powder coating, this storage tin will stay looking good for years. This item is from the Garden Supplies collection of beautiful, stylish and practical gifts, sundries and storage solutions for gardeners: 

Powder-coated steel with real leather handle it is also available in a Stone colour.

Width 22cm (27cm including handles), Depth 13cm, Height 14.5cm

The Good Egg

Garden Trading's signature wirework Egg Basket looks striking when filled with sunny eggs. The tones suit darker urban kitchens as well as complementing crisp white surfaces. The classic French-inspired design has a contemporary feel and makes for a lovely house warming gift. Impressively sturdy with four feet and a carry handle, the egg holder can be filled and carried from chicken coop to kitchen with ease. Or it's a stylish way to house up to 16 free-range supermarket eggs on your kitchen counter, ready for a poached egg on a slice of toasted sourdough.

Width 22cm (27cm including handles), Depth 13cm, Height 14.5cm

All wrapped up

An indispensable item for greenhouses, garden sheds and craft studios taking inspiration from traditional garlic baskets. Garden Trading have adapted the design allowing a ball of twine to sit centrally, feeding the end of the string through the hole in its base.

With an Antique Brass finish, they've also juxtaposed the colours matching with a ball of contemporary carbon coloured Jute string with deep tones of midnight blue.

The functional yet beautifully decorative piece can be hung effortlessly whether ready to string up plants in the garden or use as that finishing touch to present wrapping.

The perfect product for every organised gardener or florist, this Apron is beautifully made and exceptionally practical. Crafted from Waterproof Canvas in Khaki, the straps and central pocket are Faux Suede in a soft, chocolate-like brown. Garden Trading have ensured the waist straps are long enough to wrap and tie at the front for an all-round better fit.

Whether you're planting new flowerbeds, picking vegetables, or creating a bronze masterpiece in the shed, this trusty apron will ensure clothes stay clean. Not only that, all-important tools, seeds and more can be stored close to hand in the front pocket, separated into a larger and smaller section for even more organisation.

Why not check out the full khaki Garden Trading accessories set which includes apron. Great as a housewarming, birthday or Christmas gift.

Black of Night

This chic yet adaptable apron, designed, printed and handmade in Brazil, is ideal for any entertaining, cooking or gardening situation. Whether you’re closer to the Daintree or the Amazon, it plays up a shared love of tropical themes and laidback living in tune with nature.

In sturdy, durable cotton this full-coverage apron with waist and neck ties provides maximum splatter protection when you’re working the barbecue or frying up a storm.

Team it up with the Jungle Night Hair Band for practicality and to add some extra flair to this statement piece.

Beware! Wearing Isolda may have you prepping breakfast, lunch and dinner to the Samba beat.

MATERIALS: 100% Cotton (Black) ; 98% Cotton, 2% elastane (Jungle Night Print)

Handmade and Printed in Brazil