4/06/2026

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.

 

 

 

Kmart Blind Dusters 3pc Set

I have Venetian blinds in my place, so I thought this duster would be great to clean my blinds racks easily. The duster is made of cheap plastic and the sleeve is a plushy microfibre fabric, which is easily washable; it comes with two complimentary sleeves. After using it, I find that the design would have been ideal if it had just one opening (a la tongs) not two. This isn't practical as you have to manually adjust the tons between the racks all the time. Also, it doesn't come with any extension handle, so you can only use it on the lower rack not the whole blinds. Cheap for sure, but also a waste of money and not much design thought behind.  
 
USEFUL INFORMATION
Measurements:  21cm (H) x 6cm (W) 
Materials: Frame: Polypropylene (PP) Microfibre: Polyester.

Kaspersky Premium Total Security 2025 (3-Device, 1 Year) [Digital Download]

I bought this at a bargain price on Amazon last year. Kaspersky Premium has always been in the top 5 in most tech magazine lists of best antivirus, so I was elated to find this at that price. After downloading the product on my computer, I went to download the app on Google Play and couldn't find it. This is because the company is among many other Russian tech companies banned world-wide after the war started. That's why you don't find reviews about the 2025 product anywhere and you have to download the app for other sources that aren't Google Play. It was too late for me to return the product, so I decided to continue with it. 
 
The antivirus runs well, without consuming much energy on my computer and laptop. It is not invasive, something that I appreciate, especially in my phone. It comes with a free VPN quota per day, which is too small to do anything, to be honest. Other antivirus brands come with higher quotas or free VPN.  At the same time, due to the price and to the fact that I rarely use VPN (as it interferes with the functionality of some of my browsers and programs), that is OK with me. 

 I don't allow Kaspersky to access my pay details or save my passwords, just in case. I won't buy it again if the war continues. On the other hand, other products do the same and are in countries supporting other wars (American companies, for example). 

Kmart Easel Studio (161cm)

Good quality easels are really expensive, so I was thrilled to find this one at an affordable price at Kmart. It came in a flatpack, and I found it a bit challenging to put it together, but it ended like in the photo.  It's made of good quality sturdy wood and it is easily adjustable. A bargain for the price as similar easels would cost you double in, say, Officeworks and especially in an arts shop.
 
USEFUL INFO 
Measurements: 161cm (H) x 83cm (W) x  65cm (D).
Materials: Beechwood and meta