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10 gifts for the perfect host

Hosting is an art. A memorable dinner party doesn’t appear out of thin air - people who love to host put a lot of preparation into making things perfect.

November 07, 2022

The brilliance of Solidteknics will not have escaped most BuyMeOncers. We’ve told you about their professional chef quality, their ability to last your family several centuries (our favourite fun fact) and of course their perfected, considered design.

August 03, 2021

Buy Me Once Kitchen: Spotlight on 360 Cookware

360 Cookware is not your ordinary run-of-the-mill pots and pans, and you can tell from the very first unboxing. We look at their extensive range closely and find out what makes them a Buy Me Once brand.

October 21, 2020

15 Meaningful Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Bakers

You would think that finding gifts for a foodie would be the easiest task in the world, but when it comes down to it someone with impeccable taste can be a nightmare to buy for. But never fear! BuyMeOnce has gone scouring the earth for the crème de la crème of kitchenware and accessories, so read on for an array of food-related gifts perfect for the foodie in your life. Because let’s face it, it’s in your best interests to encourage their love of cooking.

November 28, 2018

Kitchen Lighting Ideas with Plumen

Looking for beautiful kitchen lighting ideas? The kitchen often doubles up as a space for eating, entertaining, working and playing, so it’s important to have beautiful lighting that balances functionality with ambience. Here, more than anywhere else in the house, versatile lighting is essential.

November 01, 2018

How to Care for Iron Pans

If you’ve already jumped on the iron pan train, then this article is for you. I’m going to lay down how to care for iron pans and how to avoid some common problems. And if you’ve been thinking about purchasing an iron pan, but still have some reservations, we’re going to address those as well. I firmly believe that a good iron pan is an essential kitchen kit investment that will last your (and likely your whole family’s) entire life.

August 03, 2018

How to Care for Your Wooden Cutting Board

Whether you’ve received your wooden cutting board as a gift or treated yourself, you want to take the necessary steps to protect your investment. Here are our best tips for protecting and caring for wooden cutting boards.

June 15, 2018

The Jesus Range: Scandinavian Bed Linen with a 50 Year Warranty

This collection of linen bedsheets by scandinavian brand Finlayson is called the Jesus Range; it was consciously designed to be as durable as possible down to the tiniest detail. Intrigued by the name? Yes, we were too. In fact there’s a very good reason it’s called the Jesus Range and it’s linked directly to why this was an instant BuyMeOnce star product.

May 30, 2018

The Gardener's Guide: How to Find and Care for Sharp Pruners

A pair of sharp pruners or shears is an essential tool in any gardener's arsenal whether you're a professional or a do-it-yourselfer. Not only can rubbish, dull blades result in a multitude of injuries, but they're often also quickly disposed of and end up in the landfill. To make sure you're buying the correct shears and caring for them right, we've asked Henrietta and Bridget of The Land Gardeners to let us in on their secrets.

May 25, 2018

Make your House Move the Opportunity of a Lifetime

Moving to a new house can rank up there as one of the most stressful times in your life. But it can also be a tremendous opportunity to reassess the objects that you have in your life and the kind of life you want to live.

March 23, 2018

Brew the Best Espresso of Your Life with ROK

At BuyMeOnce, we’re keen to help you build a kitchen to last you (and your grandchildren’s grandchildren) a lifetime. And if you’re anything like us in the office, your day consists of running back and forth to the coffee machine just to keep upright, which is why we were so excited to come across the London-based brand ROK Kitchen Tools.

March 20, 2018

How to spring clean more mindfully in 3 easy steps

With our increasingly hectic lives and lack of time, it might feel as though your home is a dormant volcano full of unnecessary clutter ready to erupt at any moment. It’s time to act. The truth is that everyone has chaotic cupboards and disorderly drawers; piles of paperwork turn into towers on your desk and clothes and shoes wedge open your wardrobe.

March 02, 2018