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Brabantia introduces four new trend colours: Terracotta Pink, Pine Green, Mineral Cinnamon and Champagne. But how were these colours chosen? And what do they stand for? Let’s ask Twan Verdonck, Creative Director at Brabantia. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE NEW COLOURS? “The right colours can help you turn chores into a ritual. You spend many years of your life doing chores, and nobody really likes it – but if you can use smart products with beautiful colours and prints, it will lift your spirit. Colours also affect your mood, each of our new c …

Dreaming of a Sustainable Wardrobe? Here's How One of the easiest ways to live more sustainably is to buy less. That also goes for your clothes. Because we buy new trendy items every season, a lot of our clothes end up unused and unused in the back of the closet - and eventually in landfill. The fashion industry is well known as one of the most polluting industries and it's not for nothing – we have to do better! But how do we change the way we are used to putting together a wardrobe? Time to evaluate, organise and get …

The smell of naturally dried sheets was voted the most satisfying household scent in Britain. Nearly 30% of the nation loves the whiff of fresh laundry even better than scented candles and furniture polish. We hope everyone gets outside and dries their laundry in the sun this weekend. It’s better for the environment and, according to our research, it’s satisfying too. Lots of benefits including an unbeatable scent and softness coupled with a healthy dose of vitamin D. 6 REASONS FOR LINE DRYING The fresh scent is like no other! And no har …

Save time and stress – start meal prepping! Find out how to plan, prepare, and preserve healthy meals for yourself (and your family). Whether you're an experienced prep-chef or just starting to plan your meals, we have the best tips for you! Meal prepping saves time and stress. No more rushing to the kitchen when you get out of work because you know you'll have a meal ready in a few minutes. It is healthy too! If you have something easy in the fridge or freezer, you are less tempted to grab fatty and salty fast food when you do not feel like cooking. Hard? Not with our tip …

Your iron might not be your favourite household appliance, but it does help you to step out of the door in smart, neatly pressed clothes. So let’s give your iron the love and care it deserves. We all need a clean iron! Sometimes fibres stick and even burn to the base plate of an iron, leaving unsightly marks on clothes. To get rid of these marks on the plate gently rub the marks using a damp cloth and a little white toothpaste or a homemade paste of baking soda and a little vinegar or water. Never scrub the base with household cleaning products as these can be harsh a …