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The hottest trends from London Design Festival (Part 1)

Last Sept 17 to 25, more than 400 London Design Festival (LDF) exhibitors took over the UK capital. Scores of designers presented their latest collections and wowed visitors with their amazing artistry and creativity.

Mini food dreams

At first glance, you would probably think, oh that looks pretty delicious! On a closer look, you will realise they may look delectable, but they are not edible.

Indoor plants that you can’t ‘kill’ easily

It's nice to have small pots of plants in your house or at your desk in the office. However, not everyone has green fingers. Many fail to keep plants thriving in their premises regardless of the amount of effort they seem to put in, or so they say.

 

Simple but interesting DIY Lunar New Year décor ideas

You may have kept some old but still delightful mooncake boxes and containers or hamper baskets in the cupboard thinking that one day you could put them to some good use. Well, you certainly could and this Lunar New Year festive season is a good time to start.

The wonders of opera houses and concert halls

Public performances such as stage drama, opera and music concerts have been performed since ancient times. Today, they continue to be a source of entertainment, even with the advent of electronic gadgets. The buildings featured here, although not exhaustive, continue the tradition of providing live entertainment in structures steeped in history and architecture that is one of a kind. Should you find yourself near one, it is definitely worth a visit.

Festive flowers

Forget OTT table décor when it’s time to carve the turkey this Christmas. By this, we mean ditch the dancing snowmen and Rudolph motifs in favour of something a little more soigné this season. Alann Lung of OFlwr shows us how.

Be inspired by flowers

When American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson declared the “earth laughs in flowers” in the last century, no one seems to have objected to this day.

Room with a view

A photographer carves out an inspiring work space with a beautiful panorama and whimsical touches.