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9 Sunken Living Room Ideas That Prove This Throwback Trend Is Here to Stay

Go ahead—sink in.


Celebrities who slipped on the etiquette at Royal Weddings

Some wedding etiquette is applicable to most traditional Western Christian ceremonies. However, things can get a bit tricky when it comes to royal weddings. Sure, you shouldn't wear white or black, but did you know that taking pictures is also a no-no? But there's more, a lot more! Many celebrity guests, however, didn't get the memo and indeed broke tradition at royal weddings. Click through the following gallery to discover who they are and what they did.


Benraich Just Dropped Its Oldest Whisky Ever

The Speyside distillery's new Scotch is exceedingly rare, as only a few dozen bottles are available worldwide.


The 10 Best Lego Deals on Amazon This Weekend Include “Harry Potter”, “Star Wars”, and More from $13

Plus, save on the internet-famous Lego flowers


We asked a stylist her take on the drop-waist trend being back. Her answer was very telling.

As someone who wears both the hat of a personal stylist and a fashion editor, I've got a front-row seat to emerging trends. And one trend that's been steadily climbing the ranks? The drop V waist dress. Now, when you hear "drop waist," it might transport you back to the glitz and glamour of the roaring 20s, with visions of ... Continued


I had my mom and sisters wear their wedding dresses for my 40th birthday. People stopped to take photos of us.

Hailey Myers asked her three sisters and mom to wear their wedding dresses for her 40th birthday dinner. They had so much fun doing it.


'Lab-grown' meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect

MIAMI (AP) — As Florida's ban on "lab-grown” meat is set to go into effect next week, one manufacturer hosted a last hurrah — at least for now — with a cultivated meat-tasting party in Miami. California-based Upside Foods hosted dozens of guests Thursday evening at a rooftop reception in the city's Wynwood neighborhood, known for its street art, breweries, nightclubs and trendy restaurants. “This is delicious meat,” Upside Foods CEO and founder...


Your pictures on the theme of 'shadows'

A selection of your pictures on the theme of 'shadows'.


25 Easy Ideas That Instantly Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal

From the perfect shutter paint color to resilient landscaping.


Damp, mould and rats leave family 'scared' in home

Families' health suffering in substandard private rented accommodation as charities call for action.


Pick the Right Flowers for Every Anniversary

Keep love blooming with a bouquet that symbolizes your time together.


10 Kitchen Organization Products You Didn't Know You Needed

Give your kitchen the ultimate glow-up with these Pinterest-worthy products.


Sarah Chatto seen at a dance class aged 10 in pictures from 1974

Lady Sarah was pictured by Lord Snowdon at her dancing school in Hammersmith, West London, in 1974. This month she was named the new president of the Royal Ballet School.


8 Best Hamburger Buns on Grocery Shelves

No matter what you put between the buns, these are the ones you should look for at the store.


14 Things Designers Notice the First Time They Enter a Home

It only takes minutes for them to reshuffle all of your furniture in their minds.


Shaving tips for a smoother face

Shaving is a necessary evil for most men. But scraping a razor blade across one of the most sensitive parts of the body can cause inflamed hair follicles, itching, ingrown hairs, and razor burn. Oh, and what about those nasty nicks and cuts? But fear not! There's an art to achieving the perfect shave. It involves a careful grooming ritual and requires the right kit to pull off. Once mastered, the face looking back at you in the mirror will positively radiate a smooth, healthy glow. So, are you ready to remove that unsightly facial hair? Click through, lather up, and sharpen your shaving technique.


I Tried 12 Cookie Dough Ice Creams & Only One Hit All the Right Notes

We tried a dozen popular ice cream brands in search of the best cookie dough flavor you can buy—and one variety blew the others away.


Should we all start separating recyclables at home?

Some people think it would help boost our recycling rates, but some think it would be too much work.


Designers Actually Love This Cheap Fence Idea

It looks expensive.


Campaign begins to protect beach-nesting birds

The Essex Wildlife Trust says it is "almost impossible" to spot a nest and eggs can be trampled underfoot.


‘I’ve sold out the O2 – but my £17m baby skincare range made me rich’

Krept, also known as Casyo Johnson, is a renowned grime artist and rapper and one half of the award-winning duo Krept and Konan, as well as co-host of BBC TV show The Rap Game. With his former partner, model Sasha Ellese, he created Nala’s Baby, a skincare range for young children. Krept, 34, lives just outside London. How did your upbringing influ...


The Best Puzzles for Adults to Order Right Now

From trendy to artsy to fun, here are the best puzzles for every level.


17 Designer Blankets for the Luxurious Living Room You’ve Always Wanted

Fendi, Gucci, and more all have high-end options.


Mother divides Aussies over comparison between Coles and Aldi haul

Melbourne mum Alondra Gataé vented her frustration about the price difference between the two stores - but one small detail has divided shoppers.


Leo: Your daily horoscope - June 30

Leo: here are your free predictions for the day June 30


Why a date with my school crush was an absolute disaster

At one time, Sophie Grant thought the cringeworthy episodes from her love life were nothing more than rueful anecdotes to share with friends.


Princess Rajwa of Jordan cradles baby bump in ruched designer gown and glimmering jewels

Princess Rajwa of Jordan cradles her blossoming baby bump in a ruched designer gown alongside her husband Crown Prince Hussein to celebrate his birthday


32 Styling Tricks That Will Make Your Small Living Room Feel Bigger and Better

Time to outsmart your limiting floorplan. If your living room, family room, or sitting room feels cramped and cluttered, the last thing you'll want to do is spend time in it. Let's change that! Because no matter how small a space is, there are designer strategies to make it feel much bigger than it appears to be. It's not magic; it's just smart styling and layout problem-solving. Get ready to bookmark all these tips and transform your small living room into a comfortable, stylish oasis for you and your household to hang out in. With these designer examples and decorating ideas to guide the way, you'll love the space so much that you'll never want to leave it. 📝 You love finding new design tricks. So do we. Let us share the best of them.


Sabah committed to preserving cultural richness

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s unique cultural diversity is a treasure that must be preserved, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Read full story


‘I loved my double wedding - you should try it’

Joan Green got married alongside her sister and says people should consider a joint ceremony.


Getting stateless kids off the streets and into school

SIBU: There were teary eyes as pupils at the Destiny for Children (DFC) Association Sibu cried while hugging their teachers when they departed for their semester break. Read full story


'I'm an over-40s makeup expert and this is the exact skin-prep routine I swear by.'

Ageing is a privilege. The beautiful, well-earned lines etched into the skin that have years of stories to tell. That privilege and authenticity is something we never want to take away. However, with mature skin can also come very small annoyances: dryer patches and crepiness that can show up more obviously with makeup. As we know, the right skin prep ... Continued


This Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Is What Family Pasta Nights Are All About

Put the jar back on the shelf.


12 Amazing Tiny Houses You Can Actually Buy Online

Make your tiny-home dreams come true (free shipping included!).


Kedai Kopi Jalan Ampas evokes nostalgia of old Malay films

Among its specialities are laksa Johor, roti gelora, mee kari sri bulan, nasi minyak getaran jiwa, kam heong chicken, nasi dagang bunga and laksam.


I don't always enjoy putting my kids first – and that's nothing to be ashamed of

Louise Pentland would choose to have her daughters in any lifetime, but explains why we all need me-time sometimes


In brief: Storm Pegs; Beautiful Days; A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages – review

Storm Pegs: A Life Made in Shetland Jen Hadfield Picador, £18.99, pp368 In her late 20s, award-winning poet Hadfield made a “pilgrimage” to Shetland, drawn by its mythical reputation as a place on the edge of the world. The reality, she discovered, was vastly different and even harder to resist. In fact, she’s never left, and this magnetic memoir distills her 17-year attempt to answer a simple question: “Where am I?” The archipelago offers...


Martha Stewart’s Style Evolution Through the Years

Shes does it all— with style!


The Beauty Products the Royal Family Swears By

From Kate Middleton's must-have balm to the nail polish that's multi-generation royal staple, these are the royal beauty essentials.


40 DIY Kitchen Décor Ideas to Refresh Your Space on Any Budget

Make your kitchen dreams come true.


Your Guide to Underarm Laser Hair Removal: Cost, Pain, Effectiveness, and More

To put it simply, I am nothing short of relieved after getting underarm laser hair removal.


A school told its staff to wear something from the back of their closet, so 2 teachers dug out their wedding dresses

Loreal Hemenway and Stephanie Osmundson, two art teachers in Henderson, Nevada, found a creative way to wear their wedding dresses again.


17 Chic Mules Every Woman Needs in Her Shoe Collection

These are the stylish pairs to slip your feet into from now through the rest of fall.


The British experience of the Mediterranean, 1976

‘When we set up the Common Market what was in the back of most of our minds was the Côte d’Azur,’ declared the actor Robert Morley, introducing the Observer’s exploration of Britons and the Med in 1976. His Riviera trips involved a regular ‘ritual potter’ around estate agents chasing a familiar Med fantasy: ‘To wake each morning to the scent of mimosa, to breakfast outdoors… A long swim, a short drink, luncheon under the tree, a slumber in the...


Hang Tuah exhibition lures more than 10,000 visitors

This exhibition not only presents history, but also aims to nurture the identity of the younger generation with the spirit of Hang Tuah that never fades.


8 Signs You're a Hopeless Romantic, According to Relationship Experts

Do you have idealized view of love? Here are the signs that you may be a hopeless romantic and how that can benefit or hurt you.


‘Wow’ way to empower disadvantaged women

After her husband’s death, Isham became the sole breadwinner and earned a livelihood by selling nasi lemak and doing all kinds of work.


Where to Buy Meghan Markle's Favorite Shoes

The Duchess of Sussex loves classic staples with a twist.


Children 'may go hungry without summer meal payments'

A local charity calls for a free school meal grant to be reinstated ahead of the summer months.


Why You Should Be Storing Butter In The Freezer

What's cooler than butter being cool? Ice cold!