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Issue: August 15, 2007 (Archive)

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Good under pressure Lagostina's latest cookware - the Domina Vitamin pressure cooker (from HK$2,188) - not only shortens cooking times but also seals in the nutrients. A two-level valve design allows you to set the pressure according to your ingredients. The low-pressure mode - suitable for vegetables - can retain up to 35 percent more vitamin C compared to general cookers. The high-pressure mode - for meat and fish - cooks up to two times faster than other models. Dad's in the kitchen The era of men staying out of the kitchen is past. New-age dads enjoy cooking for their families too. Well fenced Good fences cut clean lines through tangled boundaries, shepherd privacy and adorn homes with designer touches. When choosing fencing, consider the age and style of your home. While ornamental metal and wood fences match most homes, vinyl and composite fences often look nice with new construction Cool Britannia rules the room The craze for all things British is sure to reach a new high with the birth of the royal baby in July. Bid bye-bye to bedtime blues A warm and inviting bedroom decorated with the kids in mind is important for creating a sense of home. Nicole Ramsden, mother of two and full-time banker, claims to offer you that and also the coolness factor through the bright and colorful furnishings she sells at Hip Little Bubba, an online baby products store she started in 2010. Dream weavers There is no better reward after a day of bedlam than collapsing into an enormous feather bed. But not everyone knows what else is needed to get a good night's sleep or indulge in a pastime before bedtime. Go with the grain Wood warms up a room like honeyed walnuts on a roast. And walnut wood, with its golden swirly grains juxtaposed against a dark chocolate-brown background, will make any space glow with warmth. To be Franc Lifestyle brand Francfranc's Casual Stylish tagline appears to have struck a chord among Hongkongers. Switch to neutral When Jennifer Holmes was growing up, she was always decorating her bedroom, doing something to reflect whatever interested her at the time. "Mom loved to decorate and my parents were very good about letting us decorate our own rooms and display our style, within reason," she says. Place for memories When Mark Fay heard the FP Fay Building was about to be demolished, the True Blood sound engineer drove to downtown Los Angeles to see the building named for his great-grandfather.

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