Achica – Luxury at Budget Prices

A few weeks ago I was offered a voucher code to use on Achica so that I could browse, order and then hopefully enjoy the Achica experience.

Achica is a site cram-packed full of fabulous homewares, gifts, items for kids, personal items and pretty much anything else you can think of. It is a place where you will find expensive boutique items, top brands and more at knocked down prices. Every day new sale events start, offering you a wide range of items for usually a week at a time. Items are limited (fair enough seeing as some these items are reduced by hundreds) however this doesn’t negatively affect the shopping experience in any way.

Just some of the items on offer at Achica right now.
Just some of the items on offer at Achica right now.

The Site

Achica is a members-only site however it is free to join up and there are no fees etc. Navigating the (very attractive) site couldn’t be easier and adding items to the basket and checking out is a simple but secure process.

Delivery

If you want something from Achica tomorrow you may be disappointed. As items are often sent from the individual brands and then onto Achica for checking and packaging and THEN onto you the process may take a week or two. That said the items are worth waiting for and expected delivery times are made very clear for each item when ordering.
You may track your order via the online account, I received email updates regarding my order as well as a smooth delivery with text alerts and more. Yes it took a while to get here but the money saved is worth the wait.

My Order

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A microwave! Not any old microwave but a pretty microwave that would fit perfectly into my kitchen. I’ve actually been looking for one like this for ages however they’ve all been in excess of £100 (I don’t use a microwave often enough to justify that!).

This particular microwave was £110 full price if I remember right knocked down to £69.

As you can see the delivery date range is shown on the actual product page. I think it fits into my kitchen quite well!

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Summary

What do I Really Think of Achica?
Honestly I have to say I’m a fan. I’ve used it before in the past although there seems to be an even bigger range of items available now. I love the moneysaving aspect, how easy the site is to navigate and above all having the opportunity to find new and different items for the home or for gifts.

Achica asked me for an “open and honest” write-up based on my experience of this shopping review and I have to say that they deserve nothing less than 9/10 (you have to be fairly spectacular to get a 10!).

 

Achica – Budget Winter Interior Inspiration

I am on a mission! Not only do I intend to completely transform my new home to a style I love and which works for the family, I plan to do it within a budget. Budgets aren’t just for those who are on lower incomes nowadays as most people are being more careful. I have a “pot” that I can use for interior design projects and purchases which gets topped up every month as planned however if I want to see my new home look the way I want it to I’ll have to continue stretching the budget otherwise there will be big gaps between purchases and it will be next winter before I get finished.

I’ve mentioned Achica, the online luxury lifestyle store before as part of a series of posts I did in the old house as I managed to get some fabulous looking bargains. I’m back on Achica now looking for inspiration and am finding new deals daily. My brief is for myself is to look for what I consider “Winter” items, strong, character filled and which add warmth to the house (and look fab all year round).

My current list of Achica loves includes several items from the Elegant Oak range. I love oak, I have had pine, I have had mahogany and neither seems to sit well as a good quality high grade natural looking oak piece. For this house, with it’s high ceilings and sympathetically refurbished features I need solid furniture to continue with the same feel. Flat pack from Argos is not going to cut it for me I’m afraid.

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Achica – Hampton Nest of Tables. Originally £179.00 they are on offer for a limited time period at Achica for just £89.

Onto the bedroom….
Nothing is nicer on a cool evening than getting out of the bath or shower, getting your PJs on and climbing into a bed made with fabulous quality linens. I think bedding is so important in terms of how well you sleep and I have my eye on some of the bedding from the White Essentials range, specifically the Amalia White King-size duvet set. I adore white and our bedroom is a haven of of white (the only room in which we have a fighting chance of anything staying properly white with two young boys!). The clever leaf design on this bedding is what clinches it for me.

Achica Bedding
Amalia White Kingsize duvet set – RRP £80, Achica price £49.00

Scent and Light

I love candlelight, it is soft, warm and just makes me feel good! Certain scents have much the same effect so scented candles are a must in my house (and are much more pleasant and healthier than spraying air-freshener around). I have my eye on some gorgeous vintage tea-light holders on another site which will work perfectly with these Kenneth Turner (loved by celebs the world over apparently) set of 12 tea-lights which are “White Flower” scented. Jasmine is one of key tones for this candle which I adore and I imagine the overall blend of floral perfumes is delicate yet powerful enough to create a fantastic atmosphere.

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Kenneth Turner White Flower Tealights (12). RRp £18, Achica price £8.50. Location: Currently in Nicki’s Achica basket.

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