5/11/2026

SATSUMAS Plant stand (78 cm H)

This is a very easy to assemble plant shelf. It's great  to hold small and medium-size plants, photos, pictures and decor items. I have a mix of them all and it looks fab. Due to its triangular different levels shape, it's perfect for corner areas. I love the Scandi traditional bamboo and white metal combo. The bamboo is solid but the piece isn't heavy at all. Not a cheap plant stand, but it's good quality and really great design.  
 
DESIGNER Carl Hagerling.
 
 
MIND Only indoors use.  

MATERIALS Shelf: Steel, Powder coating. Leg: Bamboo, Clear acrylic lacquer.

MEASUREMENTS 78 cm H. Max load per plate 5 kg. Plates are 10 cm diam. 


 
 

LOMVIKEN Frame (black) (32x32 cm)

I love the LOMVIKEN frames series. This minimalist frame looks very elegant, and it looks way more expensive that it is. The acid-free warm white passepartout (mount) mixed with the matte black fine frame are a very elegant combo. Like other Ikea frames, the glass is actually glass-looking clear plastic. It looks totally translucent, but it won't break if it falls down or you move houses. 
 
This size is the only square in the line. Depending on whether you use the passepartout or not, you can fit in larger or smaller pictures. This size can be mixed and matched with the other sizes and formats to create a wall mural or gallery. 
 
The back wall mount is also included. I miss this line lacking a stand support at the back, like other Ikea frame lines have, which would have made it more versatile. 
 
Very easy to assemble.  
 
DESIGNERS M. Warnhammar & A. Fredriksson.
 
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 

MATERIALS Frame: Aluminium, Aluminium, Epoxy/polyester powder coating, Anodized. Front protection: Polystyrene plastic. Back panel: Fibreboard. Passe-partout: Paper

MEASUREMENTS
> Picture without mount 32 cm W x height: 32 cm H.
> Picture with mount 20 cm W x 20 cm H.
> Mount opening 19 cm W x 19 cm H.
> Frame 33.5 cm W x 33.5 cm H x 2 cm D.


 

ÄDELSTEN Marble Pestle and Mortar (10 H x 14 Dia cm)

This is a marble mortar and pestle. The pestle has two sides (one flat and one rounded), which I alternate depending on what I'm crushing. The mortar also has two surfaces, the hollow one, and the one on the base, which is is a bit concave and perfect for dry spices. 
 
I forgot to wash it the first time I used it, and the black surface shed some black 'dust'. Ain't sure whether the black colour is that of the marble or something added on, so I would have liked this being clearly stated. 
 
The set is heavy, at least for me, so I would not put it on a feeble surface. I think this might have been compensated if the based had been made of solid timber or bamboo.
 
DESIGNERS K Hagberg & M Hagberg
 
MIND 

> Wash before first use.

> Hand wash only. 

MATERIALS Hard marble

 

 

 

 

KLYNNON Handmade Bamboo Plant Pot (12 cm)

This is a simply beautiful bamboo pot that goes great with Skandi decor. It is very light, so it doesn't add any weight to the pot I use it with. It comes with a plastic low container (saucer kinda), which prevents any leaked water from affecting the bamboo. I use it with one of my artificial plants, and it looks fabulous. The different sizes of the pot have different waving patterns, something I love, as I intend to buy them. Indoors only. 

DESIGNER Unknown

MIND

> Indoors only.

> The bamboo might scratch delicate surfaces like timber or timber  boards, so add a fabric protector or coaster underneath if necessary. 

MATERIALS Pot:  Bamboo, Bamboo, Clear acrylic lacquer. Insert: PET plastic

MEASUREMENTS Height: 13 cm. Outside diameter: 15 cm. Max. diameter flowerpot: 12 cm

FINFORDELA Bendable Chopping Board (28x36 cm)

This is a two-piece set chopping board and counter mat that I use all the time. I have several of these on my kitchen table, under my wooden chopping board, and also on the counter where I have my small kitchen appliances. I mostly use as mat, as it is cleans easily and looks great with a simple wash. Personally, I prefer cutting my meat or veggies on wood not on plastic, but these pieces are great to chop anything and tip it out into a cooking pan or pot. The smooth surface goes on top of the surface you want to use it on. Economical and good looking.   
 
DESIGNER IKEA of Sweden

MIND  

> Wash this product before using it for the first time.

> Handwash only 

MATERIALS Polypropylene plastic

 

 

 

PELARKORSBAR Cushion cover (50x50 cm)

This is an abstracted botanical cover, which I love. It's very cool and edgy, and goes well with minimalist decor and Scandi offices. Great for reclining chairs. It can be easily removed via the zip.  I haven't washed it yet, so I will comment on my experience when I do, but it's made of 100% polyester so I expect it to be durable and keep the colours for a long time.  Not two Pelarkorsbar cushions are identical as they're made from random-cut pieces from the same fabric. As this polyester, the fabric isn't especially nice to touch. 
DESIGNER Stina Persson.
 

XIAOFEIPENG USB-C 25W PD Fast Charger

I bought this fast charger just to have a spare charger for some of my devices. This is good looking, economical USB-C only charger, very light, good looking, and it does the job. It is compatible with all my USB-C devices, which is great. Unlike other similar devices, it only has an USB C port, no extra ports or kinds of USB ports included. I haven't timed the charging time for my small devices, but it's quite fast. The  company states that it fully charges devices in 60 minutes, so that is not especially fast I'd say!  The company offers a 18-month replacement policy, so check the enclosed instructions.