16+ min ago (300+ words) As Gayatri Arora, Founder of Rose & Willow, explains, "People now want to gift products that genuinely add value to someone's life. A well-crafted fragrance has the power to change how we feel and transform everyday spaces." This rising preference for emotional depth and sensory richness is reflected across the industry. Umashan Naidoo, Head " Customer & Beauty, Trent Ltd., observes, "This festive season, we're seeing a strong shift towards gifting that feels personal, thoughtful, and sensorial." He adds that fragrances resonate because "a scent carries an intimacy that very few gifts can offer." Ridhima Kansal, Director of Rosemoore, highlights that, "Gifting has moved from conventional objects to experiences that feel personal, grounding, and emotionally resonant." She notes that home fragrances are no longer decorative afterthoughts but essential tools to change mood, invite calmness, and dictate the atmosphere of a room. Across homes…...

21+ min ago (449+ words) OSK Areca stands as the new benchmark of elevated elegance. NILAI: OSK Property is set to unveil OSK Areca with the opening of its new sales gallery, a freehold serviced apartment development that marks the group's debut in Nilai, Negri Sembilan. Positioned to bring together value, lifestyle and connectivity, OSK Areca is poised to elevate urban living in the fast-growing southern gateway to Greater Kuala Lumpur. Located on a 1.05ha parcel in Bandar Baru Nilai, OSK Areca will offer 944 serviced apartment units with practical layouts ranging from 1+1-bedroom to two-bedroom configurations sized between 592 and 753 sq ft. Prices are expected to start from approximately RM363,000. Each unit will come with one to two car parks and buyers may opt for a semi-furnished package. More than 30 curated lifestyle facilities will be available across multiple floors. The development is targeted for launch in the first…...

26+ min ago (274+ words) A broken zip is a frustrating problem, often leading people to think the garment is ruined or that the entire zip must be replaced. But this easy fork hack helps reattach the zipper slider quickly and smoothly, making the zip work like new again. How Does The Fork Trick Work? When the zipper slider (zipper puller) pops out or separates from the zip track, people often struggle to put it back. The fork trick stabilises the slider between its two tips, allowing both sides of the zip teeth to slide back into the slider effortlessly. Step-by-Step: How To Fix Your Zip Using A Fork This entire process takes barely 1015 seconds. What If The Slider Is Loose? Sometimes the slider becomes loose and cannot grip the teeth properly. In such cases, gently tighten the slider using pliers. Press lightly so the…...

33+ min ago (1064+ words) She admitted that people have 'turned their noses up' at her secondhand buys saying she should 'want everything new' A MUM is saving big this Christmas by snapping up second-hand toys and gifts. With festive costs soaring, Lauren Ralph has ditched the high street and turned to Vinted to stretch her budget further. "I already use Vinted regularly, so it felt like a natural step to buy Christmas presents there too," the 28-year-old said. "Buying second-hand means my budget stretches so much further, the kids can get more things, and I can even pick up items I wouldn't normally consider because they'd be too pricey brand-new." Lauren, from Belfast, is a seasoned Vinted user, picking up essentials like wellies, pram suits and clothes for herself and the children, while also selling items she no longer needs. She said: "I'm also…...

45+ min ago (420+ words) A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother's attic, netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house, which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold. The brothers discovered the comic book in a cardboard box beneath layers of brittle newspapers, dust, and cobwebs in their deceased mother's San Francisco home last year, alongside a handful of other rare comics that she and her sibling had collected on the cusp of World War II. "It was just in an attic, sitting in a box, could have easily been thrown away, could've easily been destroyed in a thousand different ways," Allen said. "A lot of people got excited because it's just every factor in collecting that you could possibly want all rolled into one." The "Superman No. 1" comic, released in 1939 by…...

45+ min ago (420+ words) A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother's attic, netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house, which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold. The brothers discovered the comic book in a cardboard box beneath layers of brittle newspapers, dust, and cobwebs in their deceased mother's San Francisco home last year, alongside a handful of other rare comics that she and her sibling had collected on the cusp of World War II. "It was just in an attic, sitting in a box, could have easily been thrown away, could've easily been destroyed in a thousand different ways," Allen said. "A lot of people got excited because it's just every factor in collecting that you could possibly want all rolled into one." The "Superman No. 1" comic, released in 1939 by…...

45+ min ago (503+ words) One half of the beloved social-media duo Peggy and Molly has faced a frightening health scare. On Friday, Peggy the dog underwent urgent surgery after a vet discovered a cancerous lump near her ribs with her owners revealing it was "definitely something we need to act on quickly. Peggy the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Molly the magpie shot to fame in 2020 thanks to their unlikely friendship. Gold Coast couple Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen rescued the magpie, who quickly became part of the family and formed a close bond with their dog Peggy " and later with puppy Ruby too. On November 20, the couple posted a video of the trio, alongside an update on Peggy's cancer diagnosis. "It still doesn't feel real. Peggy is the calm, nurturing soul in our little family, the girl who became famous without ever trying, simply…...

50+ min ago (839+ words) Single-room apartments once symbolized everything wrong with New York City. They didn't have private kitchens or bathrooms and were seen as cheap places where crime festered, drugs flourished and the poor suffered daily indignities. Today, city officials say the solution to the housing crisis involves building a lot more of them. The apartments can resemble dormitories or suites, and could become cheaper housing options in one of the most expensive cities in the world. "We're trying to make housing more affordable and create more supply," said Ahmed Tigani, the acting commissioner of the housing department. Such apartments, where kitchens and bathrooms are often shared, can cost $1,500 or less in neighborhoods like Bedford-Stuyvesant and Clinton Hill, where median rents easily exceed $3,000 per month. The push underscores how an extreme shortage of housing has led to a turnaround in attitudes toward forms…...

52+ min ago (1875+ words) Yeah, you're going to be the best gift giver in the room this year. One of the best feelings as a gift-giver is when someone you love opens a present, and everyone in the room is impressed. But finding those unique gifts can be challenging; that's where we come in. Those hardest-to-shop for people, they're going to be impressed, too. Towel warmers, puzzles for detectives-in-training, a full pizza oven, the coolest toys on the market " we've got 'em all. Promising review: "The flowers and stems feel real. Beautiful when turned on. Takes a small battery. Came packaged very thoughtfully, almost like real flowers! Got my mom one too and she loved it! Well definitely be ordering more!" "Tanna90 Get it from Amazon for $21.99(available in pink and white). Promising review: "The product was absolutely beautiful and arrived super fast! Customer service…...

52+ min ago (107+ words) LEXINGTON CO., S.C. (WOLO) " What better way to give thanks this Thanksgiving than by giving a doggy a forever home! Sophie is 2 years old, who loves to play and give kisses! In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, adoptions are $20. For more information on Sophie & other pets up for adoption, click here. Categories: Pet of the Week... LEXINGTON CO., S.C. (WOLO) " What better way to give thanks this Thanksgiving than by giving a doggy a forever home! Sophie is 2 years old, who loves to play and give kisses! In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, adoptions are $20. Categories: Pet of the Week...