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  • Ben David ‘Just Because’

    Ben David ‘Just Because’

    Inspired by the beauty of ceramics and glassware, Ben David has led the next evolution of his collection of vases and sculptural objects.

    Flowers were once a luxury we saved for special occasions or hospital visits. We never considered our homes worthy of a spray of champagne roses ‘just because’. Back then when the florist asked if they were for ourselves, we’d smile sheepishly and nod. Nowadays however, this attitude has flipped on its head.


    In the aftermath of Covid, we have greater empathy for the need to self soothe as a collective. A majestic lily in a beautiful vase, on a chest of drawers, can evoke a sense of serenity and joy that will last as long as the flower, but what if we find a vase so special and so unique that it competes with the arrangement?


    Ben David by Kas has created such a vase. A unique and exciting collection in both glass and ceramic. You will be lured by their organic curves and exciting colours, hand crafted by artisans and asymmetric in design. As a single piece, in pairs or in a cluster, their shape and size demand space. These elegant and unusual pieces carry enough pull to transform your interior all on their own. In fact they may even inspire an entire makeover as they will not be kind around clutter.


    The matte-finished Tully vase is available in two sizes that work effortlessly together. They will pop on a shelf beside a bright, modern canvas and sing on a buffet with a few long-stemmed gerberas. Choose from Tabasco, Olive, White and Blush.


    The high-gloss Cino is a bright and fun alternative with its wide, curvaceous form and distinctive design. The impressive size of these vases make them a perfect standalone option or pair them with a ceramic like the Squat vase with its slick, sculptural edge designed to uplift a simple, floral arrangement. Inspired by sparkling seaside villages dotted along the azure Mediterranean coastline, these vases will summon the wanderlust in your favourite space. Let them play hero amongst treasures collected from your favourite travels destinations.


    If it’s simply a clean and classic centrepiece you’re after for your dining table, Ben David by Kas will fulfil the brief. With a large variety of colours, shapes and sizes to choose from in our stores and online, your biggest challenge will be settling for just one, so why not make it two? Your home is worth it, ‘just because’.

    Shop Online & In-store 

    Amalia Longin

  • Going Potty

    Going Potty

    Huge Indoor & Outdoor Pot Sale!

    Finding the perfect pot for your place has never been easier, with Gro Urban Oasis’ indoor & outdoor pots clearance sale. Prices start from $9, so there is finally the opportunity for you to pot up all your miscellaneous containers into a new, fresh look and give your plants some more room to grow.

    Our range of lightweight, easy to move pots come in all shapes and sizes too, so you can find the perfect match for your plant pet.  We have chalk, grey and nude tones, rust, pistachio and peach shades, round pots, crucible shaped pots, troughs, balls and squares…basically if you need a pot, we have the answer.

    For our selection of pots on discount online and in store go to "shop indoor & outdoor pots" while stocks last.

    These prices are potty, so shop now to avoid disappointment. 

  • Saardé - design-led brand, creating goods for home, body and travel

    Saardé - design-led brand, creating goods for h...

    GRO Urban Oasis is now one of few, proud stockists of a capsule collection of Saarde.

    Tangier, Andalusia, Anatolia and Istanbul. The mere utterance of these destinations are enough to summon a terra cotta landscape and fill ourolfactory cavities with phantom aromas of incense and spice. They evoke memories of fearless, intrepid wanderers propelled to set across ochre mountains to manifest dreams and create alchemy.


    It was an alchemy of sorts that began with a dream for Verity and Shenol Kizek the founders of Saarde (pronounced sar-day) a design-led, carbon-neutral brand that creates considered and textured goods for home, body and travel. The name comes from the Turkish word “sade” meaning“ simple” and it reflects their philosophy and ethos which is evident in their products, brand and lifestyle. A family-owned business, designing products in-house in Australia that pass through the skilled hands of carefully selected makers located in small villages in rural Turkey.


    Amongst home fragrances, hand and body washes, they offer beautiful, quality textiles and homewares. Reasonably priced, produced in small quantities and finished by hand, every piece imparts an imperfect beauty that can only be appreciated by the wanderer in us all, searching for something unique and special.


    GRO Urban Oasis is now one of few, proud stockists of a capsule collection of Saarde including selected room sprays, hand washes, towels, serving boards, candle holders, cushions and planters. 

  • Urban Oasis Home Fragrance

    Urban Oasis Home Fragrance

    We are proud to announce the launch of our very own collection of fragrances for your home.

    We are proud to announce the launch of our very own collection of fragrances for your home. Our Urban Oasis candles are hand poured in Byron Bay with 100% pure soy. Vegan friendly, with no petroleum, paraffin or palm oil, our candles will create a warm ambient glow. They feature white, opaque jars with a natural timber lid to protect from dust and made with pure cotton wicks to ensure a clean burn.

    Allow your mind and body to slow down with a choice of four, luxurious,
    fragrance blends and a 50 hour burn time. Gift boxed and amazing value! It’s safe to exhale knowing you can afford to relax and enjoy your favourite scent, or scents every day.

    Shop in store & online! 

     

  • Terrarium and Kokedama Workshops

    Terrarium and Kokedama Workshops

    At GRO we love Terrarium & Kokedamas! They make a stunning feature piece in your home and a perfect, personalised gift. 

    At GRO we love Terrarium & Kokedamas! They make a stunning feature piece in your home and a perfect, personalised gift. 

     

    VALENTINE'S DAY TERRARIUM WORKSHOP FOR COUPLES 

    A romantic Valentine's Day Terrarium Building Workshop is the perfect gift of love! Bring someone you love with you to enjoy a gorgeous workshop together surrounded by the peace and tranquility.

    Join Eden staff to learn the art of Terrarium creation and take home your very own. In this class our experienced and passionate staff will also walk you through best practices for care and upkeep to keep your new Terrarium beautiful.

     

    Workshop includes all materials + host.

    WHEN: 11th Feb 

    WHERE: GRO, Hornsby Westfield 

    COST: $180 per couple + booking fee 

    BOOK NOW!

     

    TERRARIUM WORKSHOPS

    Join GRO staff to learn the art of Terrarium creation and take home your very own. In this class our experienced and passionate staff will also walk you through best practices for care and upkeep to keep your new Terrarium beautiful.

    Workshop includes all materials + host.

    WHEN: 18th Feb, 2nd March & 15th April 

    WHERE: GRO, Hornsby Westfield 

    COST: $80pp + booking fee 

    BOOK NOW!

     

    KOKEDAMA WORKSHOPS

    Join GRO staff to learn the art of Kokedama. In this all-inclusive class you will create your own Kokedama from a plant of your choosing to take home and learn best practices for care and upkeep to ensure your moss ball stays looking beautiful for years to come.

    Workshop includes all materials + host.

    WHEN:   11th March

    WHERE: GRO, Hornsby Westfield 

    COST: $65pp + booking fee 

    BOOK NOW!

     

    KIDS MINI KOKEDAMA 

    In this all-inclusive class, your child will create their own mini  Kokedama! In this class you will create your own Kokedama from a plant of your choosing to take home and learn best practices for care and upkeep to ensure your moss ball stays looking beautiful for years to come.

    Workshop includes all materials + host.

    WHEN:  25th Feb 

    WHERE: GRO, Hornsby Westfield 

    COST: $30pp + booking fee 

    BOOK NOW!

      

    If you would like a private session or custom workshop or event at Eden or elsewhere please email info@gro-urbanoasis.com.au and we would be more than happy to organise this for you.

    Please just bring your wonderful selves as all supplies and equipment are provided. You are more than welcome to bring your own gloves to our workshops.

    Looking forward to seeing you there!

  • Pet Business, Doggie Do, Barker’s Eggs and Other Unmentionables

    Pet Business, Doggie Do, Barker’s Eggs and Othe...

    What goes in, must come out, so this post is going to deal with all those dirty questions we normally avoid.

    What goes in, must come out, so this post is going to deal with all those dirty questions we normally avoid.


    Cats
    Whilst we might imagine teaching our cat to wee in the toilet (like the scene from Meet the Parents) must of us are still using a litter tray. If, on the other hand, you have the neighbour’s cat using your vegetable garden or sand pit as their toilet, it can be very annoying. You can put up a barrier, or try and use a repellent. We stock ‘Keep Off’, which contains a highly perfumed repellent which cats (and dogs) find offensive. It confuses their sense of smell and also masks the residual odour of any previous excrement or urine which would normally attract them. Over a period of three to four weeks animals can be trained to avoid the treated areas. We also stock ‘Scat’ which has a bitter taste that repels cats (and a wide variety of birdlife, dogs, rats, possums and rabbits) and can be used on fruit crops and ornamentals.


    Dogs
    The Digging-Est Dog, by Al Perkins tells the tale of Sam's new dog Duke as he learns to dig holes, and then can't stop. He digs up gardens, road and buildings… if you have a dog like Duke at your place it can be very difficult to establish a garden. The first thing to try is distraction. Providing toys, walks, and company should help. Next, make sure you avoid using fertilisers like blood and bone or Dynamic Lifter, as they may find them particularly attractive and try to eat it. Another trick is to bury your dog’s own faeces back into the holes that they are digging and causing you grief with, which can act as a deterrent. Alternatively, actually create a dig pit, burying bones and toys in it, so that your dog sticks to the one place, rather than digging up the whole garden.
    The other frustration for dog owners can be when their lawn has yellow patches appear. First, make sure you don’t have a lawn disease, as some can look like spots too. Read here if you’re unsure. Their urine can burn your grass, especially if your dog doesn’t drink enough water during the day, which tends to concentrate the nitrates that are causing the damage. Irrigating both your dog and the lawn will help reduce the impact of their urine. You can also buy ‘dog rocks’ from some pet stores, which, when added to their drinking bowl, removes some of the ammonia and nitrates.
    Alternatively, create a gravelled or mulched area in your yard, or even put down a patch of fake turf, and train your dog to go there by taking them their on a lead for a while, praising them when they wee there. They’ll soon get the hang of it. To fix your existing yellow patches, try using an lawn seed and over sowing with fescue and perennial rye, as they are naturally more resistant to urine, and perfect for sowing in winter.

    Composting Kitty Litter and ‘Barker’s Eggs’
    Dog poo can carry worms and other parasites that effect humans. Cat’s faeces can contain a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, which is dangerous to humans. For this reason, put your biodegradable litter and animal droppings into a similar separate system that you don’t intend to add the compost back onto your edible plants, or use bury a bottomless system somewhere in the garden away from edibles and pop any poop in there. Compost needs to reach 73 degrees Celsius, to kill them off parasites.