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Usually, Christmas cactus, also known as Thanksgiving cactus or holiday cactus, blooms from November to January, but if you know how to grow a Christmas cactus, you will also know that getting it to bloom again will depend on getting both room temperature and light levels right. Plus, can you ‘force’ the plant to bloom again? We’ve rounded up top tips on watering, lighting and the perfect temperature below so you can enjoy your Christmas cactus’ blooms again....

Indeed, iOS gives an option to create Albums manually, but that only helps when you have no more than a handful of photos. What I was looking for was an app that could easily provide me with clutter-free albums and help me cherish the good times I have with my family and friends. Tidy Photo Album for iOS Tidy Photo Album for iOS Tidy is an amazing app for iOS that’s built for the task....

When you take on a DIY project and decide you want to learn how to paint a room, you’ll soon realize the ceiling is the first thing you tackle with the paint brush. Follow these expert tips to ensure you’re left with a pro-worthy finish and ceiling paint ideas that you’re happy to show off. Before you know it you’ll be on a roll(er)… How to paint a ceiling like a pro How to paint a ceiling like a pro...

Icon Size Icon Size Icons in OS X can be scaled to almost any size right on the spot, although most Mac users don’t know about this. This allows you to view files on specific windows in a size that is comfortable for you. To enable this feature, select the Finder and then on the menu bar, select View, then Show Status Bar. If you have the icon view selected, this will display a slider at the bottom right of any Finder window, letting you change the icon size instantly just by sliding it....

make our accounts more secure they are working harder to provide unique features too. For instance, the huge storage space that you get these days with web based email services like Gmail and Outlook.com. Impressive, right? That is exactly why I see no reason to delete any email. Rather one should practice the art of archiving as many as possible; you never know when you may require one. However, there are chances that you may delete a message accidently or even intentionally and later realize that you shouldn’t have....

This pool idea is one of the most important things you can do to get your garden ready for summer – and with the right advice, the process is refreshingly simple. We caught up with the experts who shared the method they are using throughout the summer. Why shock a pool? Why shock a pool? While the term ‘shocking’ may make you think of a dramatic, transformative process, the activity is not as intense as you may expect....

Marble in the kitchen is not new, after all, modern interpretations and refreshing schemes keep this metamorphic rock an enduring classic. However, despite its beauty and elegance, marble is certainly not without its flaws, and if you are going to invest in this popular – and expensive – material, then you’ll want to know every pro and con first before you begin to curate your dream modern kitchen. There are, indeed, some key considerations to know before you invest, such as durability, heat resistance, and how easy it is to clean, alongside other considerations such as cost and whey it looks like....

The 6,456-square-foot cedar-shingled main residence was created for entertaining, for gatherings grand or intimate – and it is surrounded by miles of woodland and beautiful beaches. Take the tour of this amazing home – and when you’re done, jump over to our page dedicated to the world’s best homes for more. Jackie Kennedy purchased the 340-acre oceanfront property, known as Red Gate Farm, in 1979. The main residence – a 6,456-square-foot cedar-shingled-style property – includes five en-suite bedrooms, and two powder rooms, as well as a chef’s kitchen....

To get into the details, this mixer has 9 speeds (as you might suspect from the name), an additional whisk attachment, and a dough hook, making it a versatile model to add to your kitchen. It can help out with smoothies, shakes, and more if you want to go beyond baking, though it is at a more expensive price point. It’s available in five colors, each of which are part of the signature image of the KitchenAid brand....

Having moved frequently between foster homes as a child, it is unsurprising that Marilyn, whose real name was Norma Jeane Mortenson, continued the trend of frequently changing homes into her adult life. With some of her properties amongst the world’s best homes, it is natural to wonder what this remarkably private star wanted from her homes. Although Marilyn lived in numerous properties such as the famous Owlwood Estate these are four of the most important locations in her life....

Modern heritage style is characterized by floral wallpapers and fabrics, traditional wall paneling, and historic paint colors combined with more modern artwork, contemporary crafts and all the comforts you would expect from today’s homes. This is sustainable interior design at its best, relying on upcycled, recycled, vintage and antique finds, rather than new furniture. Best of all, it’s inviting, easy to live in and full of personality, and personal touches. Here, Selina Lake, stylist and expert on modern heritage style, shows us the top five elements you can employ when capturing the look....

Lhuillier, who was previously tapped to co-design a Pottery Barn Kids’ and Teens’ collection, is already well-recognized for her whimsical flair and dreamy designs. And this collection doesn’t disappoint. See: Bedroom ideas – designs and inspiration to decorate and furnish your space stylishly Shoppers will find everything from scalloped sheets to picturesque plates, all available in a slew of colors and pattern schemes. With so many items to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start, so we’ve carefully curated a list of all of our favorites from the Monique Lhuillier’s Pottery Barn (opens in new tab) collection....

Google+ is an interesting social network. The social network offers, in my opinion, much more features than its competitors, both in terms of possibilities to create content (the photo features I was mentioning, which are constantly receiving useful improvements), but also in the way users control the way they’re able to share the content they’re creating. The new additions have been announced in a post on Google+ (where else?) by Dave Besbris, its VP of Engineering....