4/06/2026

IKEA 365+ Food storage basket with lid (15 W x 15 D x 11 H cm)

I'm a fan of IKEA 365+ products as I have had many for years and they are still in great condition. This basket is too cute and Skandie for me to pass. I have two of these to store onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, apples, and another two for small items of chocolate (Ferrero Rocher balls and small chocolate protein bars for example). They look great on the my kitchen table, and the mesh is perfect to keep onions and garlic aired, and to see though the contents. In the past I've also used to store used batteries and other small items. 
 
They are stackable, so they occupy little space, whether they have the lid on or off.
 
DESIGNER Unknown.
 
MIND Don't use in the fridge or outdoors. NOT microwave safe. NOT dishwasher safe. 
 
MATERIALS 

Basket: Steel, Polyester powder coating

Lid: Bamboo, Clear acrylic lacquer
Seal: Silicone rubber

 

 

 

 
 

DRAGON Stainless-Steel Salad/dessert Fork Set (16 cm)

I bought this pack in a hurry as I was having a gathering at home and needed some extra dessert forks. These look simple, which is great to match with any other cutlery design, They are made of stainless steel, dishwasher safe, and ridiculously cheap. 
 
I regretted the purchase as soon as I got the parcel. These aren't desert forks, too big for that. They  are more salad forks than anything else. The stainless steel is paper thin, so it can bent easily. Yes, the design is so simple that there is no design :)
 
DESIGNER Carl-Gustaf Jahnsson.

MIND Wash before the first use.

CARE Dishwasher-safe.

 

 

 

RAMSTA Battery-operated Minilamp (White) (27 mm H x 70 mm D)

I bought one of these to try the product, and I use it inside one of my wardrobes. Despite the small size, it gives a strong light and occupies no space. It's easy to operate and install, and works with three AAA batteries. You can keep this in your handbag, or put it on top of something, on the ceiling of a wardrobe or cupboard (the base is covered with a peeling sticker that exposes the sticky part), or just keep it aside as an emergency lamp. It 
 
Make sure that you fasten the cover well enough so that it doesn't fall or the lights don't go off. If the cover is not fastened enough, there is not enough pressure to make the batteries work. 
 
I've had mine on my wardrobe's ceiling for several months and it's still working well and hasn't fallen off. 

The main downside is that you can buy packages of similar 2-4 mini-lamps at Coles, Woolies, Kmart or Amazon a cheaper price per unit.

MIND Do not mix old and new batteries, different brands or types.

MATERIALS

Base: ABS plastic
Shade: Acrylic plastic

CARE Wipe clean with a dry cloth.

 

 
 

KJUGE Pouffe with storage (Knisa dark grey) (38 cm D x 33 cm H)

I have several of  these around my home, full with travelling gear, emergency kit, and soft furnishings. They aren't the most posh looking pouffes, but they are modular, and can be used separated or form a combination, like in the photo. They aren't visually appealing, but I find that the dark grey is not visually disruptive either. They are very light so I can move them around easily, even when they are full. It holds tons of stuff and you can sit on them as long as you aren't 110Kgs of weight or more. They fit in the Kallax modular shelves, but they don't look good in those, to be honest. I don't like the outward label, which is also a pull, because it lacks finesse. The pouffe is easily to fold and store when not in use. 

DESIGNER  IKEA of Sweden.
 
CARE It cannot be washed or dry-cleaned, just vacuumed or wiped with a damp cloth. The cover has a lighfastness of 5-6 on a scale of 8, so it has high resistance to colour fading. This cover’s ability to resist abrasion has been tested to handle 40,000 cycles (30,000+ cycles means a good ability to resist abrasion). 
 
MATERIALS
  • Lid: Polyurethane foam 25 kg/cu.m., Plywood. 
  • Frame/ Support panel: Fibreboard.
  • Fabric: 100% polyester (min. 90% recycled). 
 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
 

 

 

4/05/2026

Bosch Home and Garden Spirit Level (12 cm )

This is such a great tool to have at home. Pocket size, easy to store, and very practical. I've used it for small DIY decor and assemblage projects and it works beautifully. The fluoro bubble window makes it clearly visible even when the work area is a bit dark. It's sturdy and has the classic Bosch brand colours. A must in any DIY kit.  

SVAMPIG Sponge (Grey-Green)

Not a fancy design or good-looking sponge but it was so cheap that I couldn't resist the temptation. Both sides are covered by a scourer liner, so that's great. Having said that, this is an average sponge. The sponge part is actually very good quality, but the scourer liner detaches easily, which defeats its purpose. Unfortunately, this also happens with branded sponges, so at least this is cheaper.  I find that some of the Kmart novelty sponges are better quality than these.

DESIGNER Unknown

FEJKA Artificial potted Cactus (6 cm)

This FEJKA cactus is just beautiful. It looks very natural and the simple design makes it great for any small corner in your home. I have two of these in different spots in my  Skandie office and they look great. This cactus plant can be used indoors and outdoors. I won't be using it outdoors, but I can put it by the window without fearing that the sun will discolour or damage the plastic. 

DESIGNER Unknown

Materials: Plant, Polyethylene plastic (min. 50% recycled), EVA plastic, Paint. Inner plant pot: Polypropylene plastic (min. 50% recycled)

Measurements: 8cm W x 6cm H, 13cm L.