7/29/2026

TRÖSKNING Bin with Lid (Light grey-blue) (25 L)

These bins are quite large, very good looking and stackable. They're made of sturdy plastic material and hold lots of weight. I have three of these vertically stored and they're a space saver. I love this colour as well.

They were designed as recycle bins for dry waste (paper, cans, glass, metal, etc.) but they're great for storage as well. The lid is easy to put in and out, and the bin has two inbuilt handles that makes easy to carry. It also has a large opening, covered by a flap cover, which makes them ideal for recycling. In the past, I've used them to store shoes and Xmas decorations. At this stage, though, I'm using them as temporary storage bins, to put some of my art supplies in. They can be used to store garden and shed tools  as well

It's a pity that the bins weren't designed for outdoors purposes, as they're such a great storage solution. If you just use them to dispose of your dry waste, it might not be important, but the lid isn't the best to have the bin locked, something that matters if you want to use them as storage bins or you're are moving houses.  
 
Designer = Christina Halskov.

Materials = Polypropylene plastic (min. 50% recycled).

Measurements = 30H x 30W x 42D cm.

MIND = 
> Indoors use only.
> Not approved for food contact.  
> Max stacking height 90 cm.  

 

 

 

BLOMNING Tin withLid (Off-white) (10x10x10 cm)

I love these boxes. They're so stylish and classy, and they look great inside my Raskog white trolley. They look great anywhere I've place them. They're e designed to store coffee, tea or spices, but I use them as storage boxes in my office/studio. Things I've put inside are, among others, Crayola crayons, Ikea spare parts (like those that you've left with after assembling a flat pack), used batteries, and push lamps. I love they're are lightweight and stackable, as save me space inside the trolley. . The lid locks hermetically but it's easy to get it up.

Designer = IKEA of Sweden.
Materials = Tinplated steel, Tinted clear polyester lacquer, Clear polyester lacquer, Paint.
MIND= 

> It holds about 300 grams of ground coffee or 200 grams of loose-leaf tea.

> Hand wash only.   

IKEA 365+ Stainless Steel Scoop set

I love these stainless steel scoops. I use the large scoop for garden purposes and the small one to measure pulses, grains, flour, rice and other dry edible goods. Easy to wash. Not the thickest steel but I wasn't expecting a professional quality scoop for the price.  
 
Designer = Henrik Preutz.
MIND = Dishwasher-safe.

Kmart 4-Pack Felt Drawer Desk Organiser (1L, 1M, 2Sm)

This pack is made of sturdy felt material (Ain't sure whether the material is real felt or acrylic look-like felt). I've spread the drawers inside one of my wardrobe drawers and has helped me to have everything tidy and at hand. I've stored small items in them: glasses cases, hand fans, watches, and other small items that I never know where to put. Very economic and very good looking. 
 
Measurements = 
  • Large drawer: 4cm (H) x 37.5cm (W) x 28cm (D)
  • Medium drawer: 3.6cm (H) x 26cm (W) x 18cm (D)
  • Small drawer: 3.6cm (H) x 18cm (W) x 13.5cm (D)

7/24/2026

Bamworld Bamboo Corner T5 Indoor Plant Stand (Tea Brown)

Although technically a 5-tier stand, the first tier is actually on the floor, so it's more a 4-tier one.  It is made of  tea brown coated bamboo, and it goes perfectly with the furniture in my living room. I love anything made from bamboo as the material is always sturdy, durable and light to carry. It holds medium sized plants quite well, saves spaces and really enhances my living room. 
 
I had trouble putting this together mostly due to the poor assembly leaflet. The printing font and photos are tiny and the printing quality terrible, so some of the elements were not clearly printed. I had to take an enlarged photo of each section and proceed from there. I wouldn't have been difficult at all if the leaflet had been printed properly.  
 
MIND = Load capacity 9 kg per shelf. Max plant diameter 18 cm.  

Oshhni Ceramic Stackable Paint Palette with cover (10H x 8.5W cm)

This is a very good quality ceramic palette, slightly wider than others I own. It's a great tool to have when I'm painting small pieces and I'm using small quantities of a specific paint or ink, and  to separate colours that I don't want to mix. Ceramic palettes like this keep the paint fresh for longer, something that is enhanced if you cover any leftover paint with the lid or using another tray.  It can be easily washed and stored. 
 
MIND = Hand-wash only.  

ANKO Egg Cooker (12 x14 x 23cm)

I saw this at an office kitchenette and I thought I needed one for me as I boil eggs all the time. This cooker is not only cheap, but also quicker at boiling six eggs than the traditional pot I normally used. It halves the cooking time and the eggs come out perfectly cooked no matter the setting I choose (soft, medium or hard). 
 
The cooker comes with a mini measurement cup with clear water level indicators, which vary depending on the number of eggs you're cooking and how you want them cooked. Follow it to the letter, and you'll get eggs perfectly.
 
Before placing the eggs on the holding tray, you need to puncture the flatter part of the egg using the pricker at the bottom of the measurement cup. Press it a bit against the egg till "clicks", but not too hard or you'll break the egg. The puncture prevents eggs from exploding or bursting. 
 
The machine will switch off automatically, but you need to turn the beep manually. You can use the warm setting if you are going to eat the eggs soon and don't want them to cold down. 
 
Overall, it's a great product at a great price.  
 
DOWNSIDES

> The finishing beep sounds like a fire alarm and you have to turn it manually or it will continue with its annoying beep. 
> I understand that this is a cheap cooker, so I didn't expect a professional quality cooker. However, I found that the inner stainless-steel heating tray looks a bit plasticky, and it can get iron mould (rust-like).      

 
MIND = 
> 12-month guarantee.
> Sometimes,  the eggs burst out, especially if they aren't fresh, in the same way that you would get if cooking them in a pot.

CAUTION = 
> Don't let children use this cooker without supervision.  
> Use the measurement cup with caution as the needle at the base needs to be covered by its protecting cap or you might hurt yourself.  
> Wait a couple of minutes to get the eggs out or use a protective element to do so.