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Not only are bonsai trees some of the best trees to grow in pots, but due to their miniature proportions, are some of the best trees for small gardens. ‘Looking at bonsai trees gives me peace, as they remind me that there’s always something good to look forward to, even when things seem tough in life,’ says Katrina Jin from House of Bonsai (opens in new tab). ‘Barren winter branches develop into spring flowers, and summer shoots then transition into falling autumn leaves....

This slubby, stroke-able fabric was created by industrial designer, Eero Saarinen when Florence Knoll asked him to design her a chair that she could ‘really curl up in’ during the late 1940s. He interpreted it literally, and came up with a curly yarn that has looped fibers that made a cozy fabric, and the result was the Womb (opens in new tab) chair. It was a big hit and in 1954 after Coco Chanel showcased her iconic jacket in ‘buckled tweed’ – otherwise known as bouclé – in Paris, and it gained further popularity after icons like Jackie O started to wear it....

To break it down, the CMCO for Sabah, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur will be extended to 20 December as mentioned. That being said, certain areas in Selangor have been exempt from this extension. Specifically, they are the districts of Sabak Bernam, Hulu Selangor And Kuala Selangor. Oddly enough, Putrajaya will also return to RMCO status, despite being immediate neighbours. Pelanjutan PKPB Di Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur#MinDefMalaysia pic.twitter.com/JeBmuWndMS — MINDEF Malaysia (@MINDEFMalaysia) December 5, 2020 For the state of Johor, the CMCO implementation for Mersing will end on 6 December as previously announced....

The Cuisinart Precision Stand Mixer is one of the most popular stand mixers on the market, so I put it to the test to see if it’s worth the money. As small appliance editor at Homes and Gardens, this is far from my first stand mixer review, so keep reading to find out how the Cuisinart Precision Stand Mixer works when making cake, bread, and even whipping heavy cream. See: Best stand mixers - featuring more top brands...

‘Connecting to the past with personal items that have a story to tell helps to provide a sense of history and connection,’ says interior designer Henriette von Stockhausen. Here we share expert interior design advice on decorating with antiques and how to source the perfect piece including buying online. Decorating with antiques Decorating with antiques Incorporating antiques into a modern interiors scheme will add character, depth and a cultural element to the space, according to London-based design studio Kitesgrove (opens in new tab)....

See more: World’s best homes – our page dedicated to fabulous properties The property The property This apartment has personal resonance for the owner as she purchased it with the proceeds from selling her parents’ apartment in Grosvenor Square and filled it with furniture taken from their former home. Her childhood memories of growing up in the Colefax & Fowler-designed apartment with huge windows and high ceilings, are so strong, her own home could be termed as a modern imitation....

The answer is not a straightforward one, especially if you have already tried to implement decluttering tips with little success. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to get out of a decluttering rut, and even declutter your home when you feel overwhelmed so that you can feel more productive and start to eliminate stressful mess. Here, experts explain whether clutter itself disempowers and makes you lazy, and we provide three quick and easy methods to help you start decluttering your home....

He will be taking over the role from Al-Ishsal Ishak which was appointed back in October 2018. While Dr Fadhlullah was the Vice-Chancellor at Perdana University before today’s announcement, this is not his first stint at the agency as he was part of MCMC as a commission member between 2017 to 2018 and was its Chief Officer for Network Security, New Media Monitoring, Compliance and Advocacy Sector. According to his biodata on Perdana University’s official website, Dr Fadhullah was also part of the taskforce for Multipurpose Card for National Registration and Telemedicine which were two of flagship applications of Multimedia Super Corridor....

According to DxOMark, the camera capabilities on the Galaxy S10 5G has surpassed Galaxy S10+. Not only that, the image lab has also stated that the phone is also on par with the current king of DxOMark smartphone ranking, Huawei P30 Pro. Even though they have been given the same overall score by DxOMark, it turns out that the P30 Pro scored slightly better when it comes to photography due to its zoom capability....

The statement comes after a recent speculation which suggests that a new rate would be implemented in February this year. The Energy Commission said the current rate has been used since the introduction of the Incentive-Based Regulation (IBR) mechanism on 1 January 2014 as a new policy in setting electricity tariffs. — Suruhanjaya Tenaga (@ST_Malaysia) January 28, 2022 Moreover, it added that the government has also approved the continued implementation of the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) mechanism from 1 February to 30 June 2022....

We’re not saying you should dismiss the latest bathroom trends completely. Nor should you opt for a bland scheme for fear of making a decor-based blunder. If you want to follow your hear and embrace your favorite colorful bathroom ideas, do it. Just bare in mind that some looks stand the test of time better than others. We’re not just talking style here – choosing poor quality or unsuitable fixtures and fittings could also prove your bathroom’s downfall....

Granted, the ability to send money to friends or family on Facebook is a feature that has been available on the platform for quite some time. However, the main goal of Facebook Pay is to allow users to track their payment history across Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp in one place. Facebook’s vice president of marketplace and commerce Deborah Liu explained in a blog post that Facebook Pay will ease transactions for purchases, charity donations, or transfers across all of its platforms while ensuring that all payment information will be secure and protected....

It might feel challenging to successfully transfer ideas used on such a grand scale to a more modest domestic garden; however, there are plenty of design and planting ideas you can take from this era and apply in a backyard today – whatever its size. Follow this advice from National Trust gardeners on how to take inspiration from Georgian gardens and incorporate some of the key features and planting styles into the garden ideas for your modern backyard....