MUMS & BUBS & DADS TOO

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

  
  

100% Viscose
Made in Colombia

A classic gift for a newborn, this 100% Oeko-Tex-certified cotton baby blanket feature soothing, understated design in a warm, neutral grey hue that is perfect for the cot, the pram, or around the house. Lightweight, durable & machine-washable, this gorgeously soft blanket was designed in Melbourne by Sunday Ganim exclusively for Nana Huchy. Made to last & snuggle up to for years, this heavenly blanket is an exquisite accompaniment to any Nana Huchy plushie toy.

Made in Colombia

Nana Huchy have designed their feather-soft mini rattles allow you to pair them with some of other Nana Huchy soft toy friends. The optimal size for teensy baby hands, this  mini  rattle will be sure to entertain your toddler too! 

Unlike squeakers, which are short-lived & unintuitive for babies to use without assistance, the sound the rattle makes when babies hold or move it stimulates action-reaction learning, providing babies & toddlers with an instant reward & helping them understand cause & effect. 

Nana Huchy have designed their feather-soft mini rattles allow you to pair them with some of other Nana Huchy soft toy friends. The optimal size for teensy baby hands, this  mini Bonnie rattle will be sure to entertain your toddler too! 

Unlike squeakers, which are short-lived & unintuitive for babies to use without assistance, the sound the rattle makes when babies hold or move it stimulates action-reaction learning, providing babies & toddlers with an instant reward & helping them understand cause & effect. 

You know how Alice fell down the rabbit hole? Well, Bonnie fell up it. This cheeky soft toy rabbit was down in her burrow, just munching carrots with the other bunnies, when all of a sudden she bounced straight up & out into the middle of a suburban back garden. Inquisitive, energetic & heaps of fun, Bonnie's a blessing just waiting to bounce into your little one's life.

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

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.

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

Hidey Ho

For the cutest of the cute hats for Aussie bubs, you can't go past the Camo print in the SUNDAY AFTERNOONS' Kids Play Hat.

Feel free to add the Shane Warne style zinc cream to the nose but you'll find super protection in this style for 2 to 5 years olds.

It's Sunday Afternoons' NUMBER 1 bestselling hat style for a reason. All kids wanna do is play in the sun, and parents love to protect them. Sun-smart fabric and hat design keep natural-born adventurers safe and happy all day long.

Playproof details like a breakaway chinstrap, customisable sizing band, floatable brim, and stain resistance ensure that this hat lasts for summers to come. The back veil not only protects little necks from Australia's harsh rays, but it also allows the hat to sit comfortably when worn in a pram. And? Total cuteness.

Sizing

Small/Baby fits 6-24 months

For almost 30 years, Sunday afternoons have been working with customers to create sun protection that they actually want to wear and that is good for the earth. 

Find out more about Sunday Afternoons inspiring product and sustainability initiatives here in our Brand Showcase.

Baby, you'll rule

The Fun Bucket Hat in Royal is just the sun protection that a kid loves to have while roleplaying king or queen, building their own right royal sandcastle, or just playing in the park. Kids who don't love the prints so much will love to wear the rich royal blue colour. 

Crushable, floatable, water and stain-resistant, removable, breathable, and—oh yeah—adorable. They don’t even have to know it’s sun protective, but you’ll have that peace of mind. With its go-everywhere design, kids won’t forget their Fun Bucket.

Sizing

Small/Baby fits 6-24 months 18½" - 20¼" (47 - 51 cm)
Medium/Child fits 2-5 years  20½" - 21½ (51 cm - 54.5 cm)
Large/Youth fits 5-12 years 21½" - 22½" (54.5 cm - 57 cm)

68 grams weight

6.5 cm brim

UPF 50+ Certified Sun Rating (Mesh Vents Not Rated)

Strategic Mesh Ventilation Panels On Child And Youth Sizes

Water Repellent / Stain Resistant

Floats In Water

Packs Flat For Travel

Smartstrap® Breakaway Chinstrap Technology

External Sizing Band For Custom Fit

Stroller Friendly

Solids: 100% Nylon / Prints: 100% Polyester

Hand wash cold, line dry. Do not bleach, iron, or dry clean

Designed In The USA

How to care for your SUNDAY AFTERNOONS hat

For almost 30 years, Sunday afternoons have been working with customers to create sun protection that they actually want to wear and that is good for the earth. 

Find out more about Sunday Afternoons inspiring product and sustainability initiatives here in our Brand Showcase.

Butterfly Effect

Any outdoor trek with children should take a cue from The Very Hungry Caterpillar and involve a beautiful butterfly. The gorgeous print on this hat is a promise of good times and happy memories - bucket-and-spade trips to the beach, playtime in the park or just kicking back in the yard on a summer afternoon. You can almost smell the ozone and sunscreen, and hear the buzz of cicadas.

Sizing

Small/Baby fits 6-24 months 18½" - 20¼" (47 - 51 cm)
Medium/Child fits 2-5 years  20½" - 21½ (51 cm - 54.5 cm)
Large/Youth fits 5-12 years 21½" - 22½" (54.5 cm - 57 cm)

68 grams weight

6.5 cm brim

UPF 50+ Certified Sun Rating (Mesh Vents Not Rated)

Strategic Mesh Ventilation Panels On Child And Youth Sizes

Water Repellent / Stain Resistant

Floats In Water

Packs Flat For Travel

Smartstrap® Breakaway Chinstrap Technology

External Sizing Band For Custom Fit

Stroller Friendly

Solids: 100% Nylon / Prints: 100% Polyester

Hand wash cold, line dry. Do not bleach, iron, or dry clean

Designed In The USA

How to care for your SUNDAY AFTERNOONS HAT

For almost 30 years, Sunday afternoons have been working with customers to create sun protection that they actually want to wear and that is good for the earth. 

Find out more about Sunday Afternoons inspiring product and sustainability initiatives here in our Brand Showcase.

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

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 

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.

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

Ripe Pickings

Loose fit and laidback styling meet tropical exuberance in this short-sleeved men’s shirt from Brazil’s Isolda label, destined to become a casual favourite.

It features vivid imagery of ripe, exotic fruits bursting from a white background, with contrasting white buttons. The images are so startlingly vivid and real, you can almost taste them. 

The Cocao Guarana story, like all Isolda designs, starts with a handpainted design that’s printed into breathable, comfortable cotton and sewn by hand. A labour of a love and treat for the senses, playing up the love of riotous nature and relaxed living that Australia shares with Brazil.

Sizes: P (Small), M (Medium), L (Large)

Materials: 100% cotton

Handmade and Printed in Brazil