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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

Features

Brooke Davis is the Founder and Director of Your Wild Imagination and Your Wild Books. Her work in helping children, parents, schools, communities all over Australia and now the world, find their wild child by re-discovering nature play activities is inspiring. Read more about Your Wild Books here in our BRANDS showcase.

Royalties from this product directly benefit the artist.
 

More about the artist:

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

Think of all the self-care experience you could do if you saved on those fortnightly visits to the manucurist...

Granado Pinks Nutritive Balm for Nails and Cuticles deeply moisturises and strengthens broken nails and dry cuticles. Give your nails a chance to recharge and come back stronger and better.

Formulated with vegetable wax and oat milk, it improves the appearance of hands by creating shinier nails and softer cuticles.

Paraben-free. For daily use.
Content: 7g

Made in Brazil

Composition:
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, GLYCINE SOJA OIL, ZEA MAYS OIL, ISOAMYL LAURATE, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), CERA MICROCRISTALLINA, OZOKERITE, COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, P-ANISIC ACID, AVENA SATIVA BRAN EXTRACT, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LIMONENE.

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

  
  

Coming Soon!

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!

Born and raised on the Morning Star, Isabella The Angel's first love was creating pictures using glittery angel dust. 

Isabella's touch is light as a feather, full of magic and love.

Measures 57cm

Suitable for 3+

Spot clean only

Coming Soon!

Rupert the Rooster is famed throughout the Nana Huchy farm & beyond for his superb good looks & charming swagger. He can sometimes act bashful about his reputation but he secretly adores the attention. If you spend some quality time with Rupert, you may notice him admiring his fine appearance in any & all reflective surfaces available to him.

Rupert is far too cocky for his own good but, ultimately, has a good heart.

Measures 42cm
Suitable for 3+
Spot clean only.
Fur may shed.

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.

Coming Soon!

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.

Coming Soon!

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.

Wild at Heart

Our kids have something to teach us. Watch their ideas and creative nature unfurl with a little guidance from you and the inspiring WIld Imagination book from Your WIld Books.

Your Wild Imagination has captivated the hearts of children around the world since it was first published in 2019. The book is the first of a series of books in the Wild Child Books series by South Australian Brooke Davis.

Brooke Davis is the Founder and Director of Your Wild Imagination and Your Wild Books. Her work in helping children, parents, schools, communities all over Australia and now the world, find their wild child by re-discovering nature play activities is inspiring. Read more about Your Wild Books here in our BRANDS showcase.

Features

• Hardcover for durability.
• The book has 120 pages and measures 16cm x 24cm.
• Lots of photographs to demonstrate activities and ignite imaginations.
• Easy to manage with little hands and backpack friendly.
• Printed in Australia on sustainably sourced paper.
  
  

  Book 1 in the Nature Craft Series.

  Hours of nature play ideas in one handy book. Wild Imagination is the first book in the nature craft series. It is a beautiful, practical and easy-to-use nature activity guide for kids aged 2 - 10 years.

  With this book, you'll always have an activity ready for outdoor play and you'll find ways to bring nature indoors - perfect for those times when you're stuck inside.

  It makes a wonderful resource for parents and grandparents, early years and primary teachers and home schoolers seeking more nature play ideas.

  Activities are open-ended, adaptable to suit your location, require minimal craft supplies and are inexpensive. There is a range of printables at the back of the book to extend the fun. Consider adding Paint Pens, Clay, a Whittling Knife or Fabric Bunting (available in our shop) to your book order, to get the most out of the crafts within the book.

  Activities help boost creativity, problem-solving skills and persistence, while nature play improves fine motor skills, physical strength and coordination.

  Inside the book you will find more than 20 nature play activities that are practical and easy to do, including:

  🌿 Flower crowns

  🌿 Fabric printing

  🌿 Wood whittling

  🌿 Pocket press

  🌿 Stick people

  🌿 Magic potions

  🌿 Nature masks

  
  

“You are everything-everything starts with you”

Morning Coffee is an Essential Italian RItual

This Alba (Dawn in Italian)incense recalls the smell of coffee that gives us the needed kick to start the day, to set our intentions, to rearrange our plans, thoughts and vibrations for the day. It wakes up our senses, body, and mind.

Alba sustainable Incense is formulated with the coffee essential oil derived through a cold-pressed distillation process of the Italian mild roasted coffee beans. The benefits of coffee oil come from its composition of plant sterols, as well as linoleic and oleic acid, among other anti­ inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.

WA:IT incense is made ethically in Awaji lsland with all­ natural Italian origin ingredients, there are many benefits you can reap from this experience, the act of indulging our olfactory senses is more powerful than you might realise.

The idea of aromatherapy is based on the fact that aromatic substances can be used for healing and medical purposes, when we take in a smell, signals are sent to our limbic system, this part of the brain is responsible for memory, emotion, and hormone regulation. Different scents trigger different responses in our brains.

The Incense Ritual

Open the package and take out your selected incense stick.

Set your incense stick on fire and place it into the incense holder.

Quiet your mind, inhale the caressing scent of the incense and embrace everything around you by harmonizing everything that’s inside you.

Be present through the scent

Sustainability

WA:IT incense is made ethically in Awaji lsland.

lt is a natural incense without chemical glue, machilus powder is kneaded with hot water to obtain natural glueing. The sticks boxes are manufactured in ltaly with Shiro Echo paper, recyclable, biodegradable and FSC™ certified. The C02   emissions generated are fully offset.

Made in Italy

Ingredients: Machilus Powder, coffee oil

Burning time: 16 hrs

Weight: 14g each

100% sustainable packaging