Grow your own food

Escalating food prices!!! Try growing your own vegetables. I have grown some vegetables like bitter gourd, chilli padi, pandan, lemon grass etc. These are very simple and easy crops to grow and some can even be grown in pots. Besides they are pesticides free. The striking red chilli adds colour to all the green crops too.

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Topiary

Topiary, this ancient craft has always been a work of art.

Most topiaries are trimmed into whimsical shapes like birds, rabbits, deers and etc.

Try shaping one into this big hunk, as in the picture.
And you are sure to keep the burglars away.

Fishy picks

Eating fruits and fondues can be made fun with these interesting picks.

And with the different figurines, it is less likely to get the forks mixed up.

A majestic arrangement

This majestic arrangement was taken at an Ikebana gathering.

Notice the unusual props and gigantic foliage that were used.

Vases are not the only means for flower arrangement.

Try this splendid method and stand out.

The statuette

This statuette is so lovable it is also a gentle reminder for me not to tip the scale.

A block of collectibles

This block houses many unusual tea pots and mini vases. It is a good way to display a wide range of collectibles and yet save space.