Newsletter - IKEA FAMILY Malaysia

Member’s Price
8.90
specials
(NP: RM12.90)
Pay less and get more. Here are some specially selected
monthly benefit buys just for IKEA Friends cardmembers.
Valid from 1 to 30 Apr ‘08, while stocks last.
Member’s Price
RM
22 (NP: RM29)
85
Member’s Price
RM
Member’s Price
RM
(NP: RM99)
MÄNGD glass
decoration 6-pcs
Glass. Assorted colours.
GALEJ tealight holder
Glass. Ø8, H17cm.
TULLSTA armchair
W80xD72, H78cm. Dark grey.
9 (NP:/each
RM11.90/each)
Bedroom Issue
Member’s Price
RM
829
(NP: RM899)
SYNTESS SKISS bowl
Ø17cm. White/turquoise or
white/light green.
SULTAN HASSELBÄCK single spring mattress
W92xL189cm. Thickness 28cm.
Member’s Price
RM
April 2008
Newsletter
Member’s Price
.90
RM
259
(NP: RM299)
NP= Normal Price
RM
529 (NP: RM599)
Member’s Price
Member’s Price
RM
69 (NP: RM99)
RM
79
(NP: RM99)
RATIONELL cutlery tray
W51xD49, H6cm. Beech. The dividers are removable.
HOPEN chest of 4 drawers
W80xD49, H86cm.
Oak effect/frosted glass.
Member’s Price
15
RM
(NP: RM19/metre)
MAREK wall/floor lamp
W25, H96cm. White.
HEDDA BLOM quilt cover and 2 pillowcases
100% cotton. Quilt cover W150xL200cm.
Pillowcase W80xL50cm. White/black.
/metre
Member’s Price
RM
BODIL fabric
100% cotton. W150cm. Assorted patterns.
129
(NP: RM199)
BASTANT chest
Rattan. W76xD47, H47cm.
Member’s Price
RM
29(NP: RM39)
PJÄS basket
Banana fibre/steel.
W32xL33, H16cm. Foldable.
429
Member’s Price
RM
(NP: RM499)
TROMSÖ single loft bed frame
W98xL198, H206cm. Silver-colour.
Mattress and bedlinen sold separately.
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Fresh Look, New Arrivals
Sleep in Style with Textiles
Lighting Mood, How to Set it Right
How to Hang a Picture?
Express Yourself, What’s your Style?
Ideas for a Neat & Calm Bedroom
Parent’s Day Recipes
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fresh
looks
Make that dream bedroom
come true!
Welcome to another issue of the IKEA Friends newsletter.
This time around it’s about bedrooms! Waking up to a
bedroom of your dreams is a good start to the day.
Most of our most private moments are spent in it. It’s
also where we can freely express our personality. So if
it deserves a little extra attention, why not?
A quality mattress is a must in any bedroom. You
wouldn’t have to stay up counting sheep if you have a
good mattress to lull you to sleep. Find out how to care
for your mattress on page 4. Also discover convenient
storage solutions that are great to keep your clothes
neat and tidy. Textiles, bedlinens and lightings give
your space a truly personalized feel and we have lots
of helpful tips and ideas on how you can go about it.
What’s equally comfortable are our low prices that
make dream bedrooms a reality.
How do we lower our prices and not compromise on
the quality? It’s really simple. We make smarter designs
and smaller packaging to lower shipping cost. We also
buy in volume for more than 274 stores worldwide.
These savings are then passed on to you as seen in the
affordable price tags.
You’ll also get a lot of ideas and inspirations in this issue
from Easter news and the latest Stockholm collection to
Parent’s Day specials.
See you at the IKEA store soon. And while you’re here,
drop by our Restaurant on the 1st Floor to enjoy our
daily breakfast at only 99sen and free coffee, from
9 to 10am.
Till then, sleep tight and sweet dreams!
WHAT’S UP
IN APRIL!
KARLSTAD armchair RM849
W71xD72, H80cm.
Bondarp multicolour.
Removable cover: 100% cotton.
Bedroom Weeks (3 Apr to 11 May 08)
It’s a simple truth that quality sleep brings sweet dreams every night. At IKEA, we
understand your needs. That’s why we’ve gathered fresh ideas from home decor,
colour coordination and light settings, down to daily little details to help you create
your dream bedroom. Whether you’re planning a simple refurbishment or a complete
redo, our Bedroom Weeks have the answers to your needs.
Have a hearty meal after a good night’s sleep.
When you purchase 10 pieces of meatballs,
you’ll get 2pcs free. Just give us the password
“PAX wardrobe guaranteed for 10 years”.
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The Swedish Film Festival 08 is here in Kuala Lumpur.
Enjoy a showcase of exclusive contemporary
Swedish films by internationally renowned Swedish
filmmakers at this four-day film festival. Experience
a new trend and perspective of the Swedish film
industry by these new talented authors and filmmakers. The latest trend in Swedish
film is multicultural as well as portraying life in the countryside. While children’s film
has held a strong position in Sweden since the 1950’s, juvenile’s film has proliferated in
recent years. Swedish film is very much diversified and will definitely have something
to offer everyone.
IKEA STOCKHOLM vase RM139/each
Glass. H35cm. White or green.
FRESH
LOOKS,
NEW ARRIVALS
IKEA 365+ RISP queen quilt cover
and 4 pillowcases RM199/set Lyocell/
cotton. Red/white and Blue/white.
Good designs, and practical, functional, bright ideas to update your home – our new
additions promise all these and more. You’ll find more new arrivals at the IKEA store.
Free Admission
When : 24, 25, 26 and 27 April 08
Where : Panggung Bandaraya, Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur
For further information, please contact AIDCOM 03 – 2287 0023 / [email protected] /
www.swedenabroad.com/kualalumpur
Joseph Lau
General Manager
IKEA Malaysia
LILLESAND queen bed
frame RM649
Steel. W161, H131cm. Black.
Love it, or exchange it!
Now
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We’re so sure you’ll love your new IKEA SULTAN mattress,
you can exchange it within 60 days if you don’t! While non-members
get to change within 30 days. Visit the IKEA store for details.
We can help throw out your old mattresses.
When we deliver your new IKEA SULTAN mattress to your home,
we can help you dispose your old one for free.
TRIPP tin with lid RM35/set of 3
Steel. Multicolour.
The new
IKEA STOCKHOLM
collection will get you drooling.
It works both as a coordinated
collection and as strong individual
solitaires. The furniture is classic, yet
modern. It has soft lines and rounded
aesthetics. Some fabrics showcase
botanical patterns, while some furniture
embraces organic shapes. The lamps
are high-tech and the vases are
exclusively handmade.
IKEA STOCKHOLM coffee table
RM929 Solid oak. L170xW60, H45cm.
Golden-brown.
IKEA STOCKHOLM
cabinet RM1,269
Foil/solid oak.
L41xD33, H172cm.
Red.
IKEA STOCKHOLM vase
RM49/set of 3
Glass. H7, 10 and 13cm.
IKEA STOCKHOLM RUTA cushion RM59
Duck feather filling. Removable cover:
100% cotton. L55xW55cm. Multicolour.
LOVE YOUR MATTRESS AND IT WILL SUPPORT YOU
Calm
textile
styles
SLEEP IN STYLE
Keep things coordinated with
matching bedroom textiles
Express yourself in the bedroom with fresh new textiles.
Try out intriguing combinations of colours and textures.
It’s the quickest way to update a plain bedroom and it
can really improve your room’s outlook. Redefine the
All SULTAN mattresses are
guaranteed for 25 years.
Check in store for more details.
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TANJA BRODYR queen quilt cover and 4 pillowcases RM219 100% cotton. Quilt cover
W200xL200cm. Pillowcase W80x50cm. Light brown. HEDDA cushion cover RM15.90/each
100% cotton. W50xL50cm. Black/white. HEDDA LÖV curtain RM119/2pcs 100% cotton.
W145xL250cm. White/green.
Give your mattress the care it deserves and it will serve you better in return. For healthier and more comfortable sleep, vacuum the surface of your mattress and wipe
it with a moistened cloth from time to time to remove dust. Leave it to air completely to prevent moisture from damaging it and shortening its usage life.
Caring for your mattress
1. Turn your mattress every three months to ensure even wear and longer usage life. Turn it in all directions and flip it over if it is designed to be used
on both sides.
2. Do not bend the mattress, jump on it or sit on the edge of the bed for a long time. This can cause structural damage to it.
3. Protect your mattress with a mattress pad. It provides extra comfort, protects your mattress from dust and oil, and prolongs its life. It is also easy to remove for
airing and cleaning.
4. For cool comfort, get a mattress protector. It is thinner than a mattress pad, is machine washable, can be tumbled dry, and has an elastic ribbon in each corner
to keep it in place on the bed.
5. Change your bed sheets regularly. This cannot only change the look of your bedroom from time to time, but also avoid your sweat and skin debris from
gathering in the fabric of your mattress.
6. The average usage life of a mattress is ten years. An old mattress can be the cause of eczema, skin allergies, asthma and allergic rhinitis.
7. A good quality mattress should be of the right firmness to give you even support, depending on your height, weight and sleeping position. That‘s why at IKEA,
we have created our SULTAN Mattress Studio in which we have placed mattresses of varying sizes and firmness and budget, so you can lie down, roll around
and find the one that best suits your body.
Energetic
atmosphere and style of the bedroom
TIP
also with different bed linens,
Have double layer
curtains. You can pull your
curtains, rugs, throws and
sheer
curtains to filter out the
cushions. Small investments
light and protect your privacy
can produce dramatic effects,
during the day, and heavier
curtains before going to
so give your bedroom
bed to let you sleep
a shake-up.
in comfortable
darkness.
Romantic
Choose your perfect mattress
Choose the firmness to suit your body. As a general rule, the lighter you are or if you sleep on your back, the softer your mattress should be. And the heavier you
are or if you sleep on your side, the firmer your mattress should be. IKEA mattresses are available in 3 firmness grades. To find a mattress that suits you, browse
our website and start doing the mattress quiz.
“Do the mattress quiz”
at www.IKEA.com.my
Perfect combination - Quilts and Pillows
Taking time to find the perfect combination of quilt and pillow will
ensure you have sweet dreams every night. Having the perfect bed
doesn’t end with your mattress. A quilt that keeps you at the right
temperature and pillow that lets your back and neck relax properly,
are just as important for getting a good night’s sleep. Choose your
quilt warmness and pillow that suits your sleeping habit, whether
you’re a side sleeper, back sleeper or stomach sleeper, you can be
sure to find one that’s just right for you at the IKEA store.
More slumber tips
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Have a warm beverage such as milk or herbal tea to help you unwind
Enjoy a home spa to relax your muscles
Enjoy some easy bedtime reading - it’s a good way to lighten up
Listen to some soft soothing music to lull you to sleep
Ensure your bedroom is well ventilated so you enjoy a nice, deep slumber.
You’ll wake up feeling refreshed the next morning
HEDDA curtain RM119/2pcs 100% cotton. W145xL250cm. Multicolour/red. HULDA rug
RM55 100% polypropylene. W90xL150cm. Multicolour. HULDA RUND queen quilt cover
and 4 pillowcases RM139 100% cotton. Quilt cover W200xL200cm. Pillowcases W80xL50cm.
Orange/white.
IKEA STOCKHOLM throw RM139 W130xL170cm. Pink. ALVINE BAND pillowcase RM19.90 100%
cotton. L80cm. White/red. ALVINE ANTIK bedspread RM169 100% cotton. W180xL280cm. ALVINE
SKÖN queen quilt cover and 4 pillowcases RM139 100% cotton. Quilt cover W200xL200cm.
Pillowcase W80xL50cm. White/blue. ALVINE TAPET curtain with tie-back RM259/2pcs 100%
cotton. W145xL250cm. Blue/white. ALVINE BUKETT curtain RM69/2pcs polyester/cotton.
W145xL250cm. White/black.
lighting
mood
KRAMARE wall spotlight
RM49/each
GRUNDTON/KIVSTA
floor lamp RM154
FORMAT work lamp RM89
Your bedroom is your sanctuary, an oasis where you
can get away from it all, and your lighting should
support this. The subtle play of lights of bedside
lamps and a table lamp creates the perfect mood
for relaxing. So put your feet up and unwind.
SET THE MOOD RIGHT WITH MOOD LIGHTING
FLOOR LAMP
Floor lamps provide a good source of mood lighting. A lamp at floor level also provides extra depth of light to a room.
CEILING TRACK
Some directional task lighting for your wardrobe will help you see what’s inside at a glance, as well as provide good mood lighting when closed. A track of spotlights directly above will also stop you casting your own shadow into the wardrobe.
KNUBBIG table lamp
RM39/each Glass. H11cm.
Butterfly/green or Clover/black.
BEDSIDE LIGHTING
A bedside table lamp not only bathes the rest of the room in a gentle mood light, but also combines well with a more direct reading lamp – helping to reduce the harsh contrasts that can otherwise strain your eyes.
TABLE LAMP
A table lamp in a room provides good mood lighting and helps eliminate any stark contrasts between light and dark. With a dimmer fitted to the lamp cord, you can even use it as a gently glowing night-light.
WALL READING LAMP
A good book deserves good task lighting. Place reading lamps close to the centre of a double bed and direct the light outwards
to prevent glare from the pages of your book. This also avoids disturbing your partner when he or she is trying to sleep.
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SAFETY TIPS
Exposed plugs
Unplugged means unprotected. So get into the habit of
always protecting children from plugs that aren’t in use by
fitting a safety plug.
Child-proof lamps
A child’s fingers will happily explore even the most
dangerous parts of lamps. That’s why IKEA ensure all
their children’s lamps are tested according to applicable
standards.
Loose cables
If you have small children,
always keep cables and cords
out of harm’s way. Cable clips
can secure them to the wall and
make your home a safer place.
Read the labels
A lamp that overheats is at risk
of catching fire. Always check the
label to see what bulb to use, and
if the lamp has been tested and
approved for safety.
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HOW TO... HANG A PICTURE!
Ever wondered how to make a mark with your art? Try these techniques on the floor first, to find a style that
suits you. Hold each picture against the wall and mask around the edges. Then stand back and visualise!
LINE THEM UP
For a professional touch, hang the top edge of
your pictures at the same height from the ceiling,
or the bottom edge at the same level above the
floor. Try to align the pictures with the top of a
door or window frame.
DIVINE INTERVENTION
If you have an 8ft wall, use a pencil to draw
a line across it at a height of 5ft. Place each
picture (of any size) so that 3/8ths of its height
are above the line. Scientists call it the ‘Divine
Proportion’!
TAKE CENTRE STAGE
An easy way to hang pictures of different sizes
is to imagine a horizontal line on the wall, about
140cm above the floor, and centre each picture
along this line.
COOL CLUSTERS
Imagine a rectangle or a square on the wall
and arrange all the pictures within that space,
filling each of the four corners. Larger pictures
should be hung above or side by side to smaller
artwork. While dark pictures should be placed
above lighter ones.
LIGHTING TIP Add sparkle to art with narrow-beam spotlights or picture lighting. Extend
lighting on an arm as far away as possible to bathe the entire picture in light. Halogen bulbs
reproduce colours most faithfully, but should be fitted with a protective screen to prevent
pictures from being bleached.
HOW TO CREATE A FEELING OF SPACE
Mirrors. Make use of glossy surfaces and mirrors to introduce light, space and a visually
stunning display.
Big art. An oversized painting or sculpture can give the illusion of a bigger room. It’s all to
do with the space created around the piece, not the space it takes up.
Curtains and blinds. The bigger, the better. A gorgeous fabric, especially in white makes
a room seem larger, as well as calming.
White. Get to know the hundred shades of white. A darker shade on the ceiling gives a
room added depth.
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express
yourself
TIP
For a coherent style,
pick a wardrobe that
matches the rest of the
bedroom furniture. A mirror
door is a practical, spacesaving addition, which also
lightens up the room.
ideas to
organise your
kitchen
ASPELUND series Antique effect Queen bed frame RM599 W162xL199, H110cm.
Bedside table RM129 W36xD35, H63cm.
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This clever bookcase
can be hidden neatly behind
the headboard during the day.
When you need a good read,
just slide out the unit and choose
a book. The space on top of the
headboard is a great surface
for lamps, alarm clock or
favourite photos.
MALM series Medium brown Queen bed frame with headboard set RM1,398 W169xL201, H77cm.
Chest of 3 drawers RM299 W80xD48, H78cm.
Sleep soundly on a good investment
What you need
Create this room
Strong style
What you need
Create this room
Who says style and functionality have
to cost a fortune? Here’s a relaxing,
coordinated bedroom that’s easy to keep
tidy, with plenty of storage for clothes
and bed linen too. Colourful panels of
fabric behind the bed add a touch of
personality, and they’re easy to change
when you feel inspired.
ASPELUND chest of 2 drawers
RM259/each Antique effect.
W87xD44, H79cm.
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ASPELUND wardrobe
RM799 Antique effect.
W130xD54, H190cm.
ASPELUND bed storage box
RM179 Antique effect.
W160xD68, H17cm.
Relax, read or get ready to go out in
a bedroom with an effortless sense
of style, clean lines and bold colours.
A dressing table and mirrors make
grooming a pleasure: thin curtains
let in plenty of natural light while still
protecting your privacy. The swivel
chair by the window is an invitation to
unwind with a good book.
MALM dressing table
RM499 W191xD42, H90cm.
Medium brown.
MALM 3-piece headboard/
bed shelf set RM649
W169xD31, H77cm.
Medium brown.
TIRUP swivel armchair
RM1,399 W78xD79, H88cm.
Eldris black/yellow.
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TIP
Textiles with
nice colours and
patterns is an affordable
and simple way to add
personality and energy to
a room. When you get
tired of it, just change
them for a
fresh look.
TIP
For extra storage with
coordinated style, add a
side table with a drawer,
a rack for magazines and
books and a simple
flat surface.
TIP
A removable
and washable cover
makes the sofa easy
to clean and easy
to renew with a
another colour.
MALM queen bed frame RM749
W169xL201, H77cm. Oak veneer.
TROMSÖ single loft bed frame RM499
W98xL198, H206cm. Silver-colour.
Colour and comfort for a brighter day
What you need
Create this room
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KOMPLEMENT
interior fittings help
you to organise your
clothes and accessories.
They are available in
several different
materials and fit all
PAX wardrobe.
Welcome under the bed
What you need
Create this room
Love to sink into cuddly comfort any
time of the day? Add a few more plump
cushions and colourful throws to the bed.
This turns your bedroom into a place for
resting both day and night. For variety,
layer different sizes of cushions and
choose the one that give you the right
sense of well-being for the moment.
MALM bedside table
RM179/each W50xD40,
H77cm. Oak veneer.
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KATARINA fabric
RM35/metre 100% cotton.
W150cm. Assorted patterns.
UNNI VIRKA throw RM119
100% cotton. L170xW130cm.
Multicolour.
Maximise living space by choosing a
loftbed that frees up room for a sofa
and storage underneath. The high
bed gives a feeling of a private room
in the room.
KOMPLEMENT box
with lid and guide rail RM55/
each Plastic. W42.5xD55.7cm.
EKTORP BROMMA footstool
RM279 Removable cover.
W81xD61, H45cm.
Blekinge white.
KLIPPAN two-seat sofa
RM549 Removable cover.
W180xD88, H69cm.
Alme white.
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HENSVIK changing table/cabinet
RM499 W75xD77, H161cm. White.
HENSVIK storage unit
RM355 W60xD41,
H165cm. White.
HENSVIK cot RM449
W66xL123, H85cm. White.
free
space
Clutter is not about too much stuff – it’s stuff in the
wrong place. Get organized by first sorting out what
you have.
Group your possessions into categories such as
owner, type, activity and frequency of use.
Reduce the stuff you have. This is the hardest step,
but stay strong and think of the calm dream bedroom
you are about to create. Dispose, sell or give away
items that are broken, worn out, unwanted, unused or
you have too much of.
“Bedroom is where we expect
to find some peace and quiet.
Here we should wind down,
end our day and wake refresh
the next morning. However,
most bedrooms also serve as a
storage area, so how relax can
you feel waking up to a storage
mess.” Here are some tips and
ideas on how to change and
improve that.
KOMPLEMENT
multi-use hanger
RM20 W43, H85cm.
White.
MALM 3-piece queen headboard/
bed shelf set RM649
W169xD31, H77cm. Birch veneer.
Harriet Holmberg, IKEA Malaysia
Communication and Interior Design Manager
About Crying
Bonding as a father
Baby-proofing your bedroom
Crying facts:
• Cries are your baby’s first words.
• Newborn babies cry about 2 hours
per day.
• Crying increases at 2-3 weeks of age.
• It peaks at 6-8 weeks and is lowest around
4 months of age.
• Babies cry more often late afternoons and
early evenings, when they need to release
tension after a long day.
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What to do:
• First, check that your baby’s basic needs
are met: clean diaper, not hungry, not too
hot or cold.
• If all basics are taken care off, your baby
may just feel lonely or the need to blow
off steam.
What may help:
If you put your baby in an infant carrier on the
floor with her head gently propped up with a
small blanket or a diaper on each side, she
gets a better view of you and her surroundings.
As you move in and out of her field of vision
and talk to her, she comes to understand that
sometimes mommy‘s right in front of me and
sometimes she‘s not, but either way I‘m safe.
Don’t compete with mom: mothers have natural
built-in advantages in the bonding process. A
father will not bond as quickly and you’ll have to
make quality time to bond with your baby.
• See eye to eye: eye contact helps you build a
bond. Cradle your baby in your arms at about
chest level to put your baby at the perfect
location for eye contact.
• Keep in touch: touch is a very meaningful way to
communicate with your baby. Babies love being
skin-to-skin. Put your baby on your chest, caress
arms, legs, hands and feet. Repeated loving
touches will help your baby connect with you
better and faster.
• Become part of the routine: often, mom tends
to be the primary caregiver for your baby. But,
many of the parent’s tasks can be taken care of
by an interested dad. Bathe your baby, take him
for a walk, feed her from time to time. You’ll give
that tired mom a break and create new bonding
time with your baby.
• Connect with music: babies love music and they
find a soothing spirit when dad sings and dances
with them. Lullabies can be a real bonding
experience also, as you sing your baby to sleep.
• Be patient through the process: the process of
bonding between baby and father is different
and takes longer than with the mother. Don’t
get discouraged as the process develops. The
feelings of bonding are worth the wait and will
pay big dividends later.
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Never put pillows, extra bedding or stuffed
animals in a crib; babies can suffocate
easily and it can happen quickly.
Place a rug under the changing table and
crib to prevent it from sliding.
Keep fans out of your baby’s reach.
Install cabinet locks on all ground level
cabinets and drawers.
If you’re running a bath for your baby,
always turn off the hot water first to avoid
accidental burning if the baby turns on
the water.
The best advice: crawl through your own
house once, just to see everything from
your baby’s level. You will see how many
chemicals are in reach, opportunities there
are to squeeze fingers between doors
and drawers and how many things could
fall on your head.
Keep small jewellery, perfumes, makeup, belts, scarves and ties out of your
baby’s reach.
Never allow your baby to sleep with a
bib on.
When buying a baby crib make sure that
the top rails is at least 66cm above the
mattress in the lowest position.
Tips contributed by Baiboo, Malaysia’s Young Family Network.
Check out their pregnancy and parenting website at www.baiboo.com.my
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IDEAS FOR A NEAT
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Now it’s time to decide – what to store where. Rule
of thumb is, store your things close to where they are
used. Keep things you see on a daily basis close at
hand and seldom used things out of sight.
If space is limited, find and create storage space
in new locations. A shelf on top of the door, boxes
under the bed, hooks behind the door are some
good examples.
Find new space by creating order in your existing
storage units. Keep stuff in their place by using inserts,
see through boxes, dividers and other organizers.
Storage with closed doors is useful when you want to
hide what is inside or keep dust out. Closed storage
also gives a calm and tidy impression.
If you lack space, choose sliding doors, fabric panels
or roller blinds instead of doors.
Space above the wardrobe is easily overlooked, but
if you have high ceilings, there is often room here
for additional storage for things you do not use
often. Boxes and baskets with lids usually fit into
this space.
Label or choose see-through boxes for quick searches
of things.
Storage boxes with lids protect the contents from
dust. They are stackable which helps make the most
of your available space.
A storage unit on wheels provides flexibility because
you can move storage from one place to another and
is especially handy in small bedrooms.
By limiting the amount and by grouping your
decorations, the whole room will feel less cluttered.
Choose to display fewer but bigger items, which are
easy to keep dust free. They also give a calmer feel
to the room.
For decorations, display fewer colour schemes and
coordinate the materials as much as possible.
KOMPLEMENT
pull-out clothes
rail RM25
D34.5cm.
Champagne-colour.
KOMPLEMENT wire basket RM15
W46xD33.5, H16. Champagne-colour.
KOMPLEMENT storage with
compartments RM70
100% polypropylene.
W46xD56, H12cm. White.
KOMPLEMENT box RM65/3pcs
W30xD35, H33cm. White.
TIP Your room will look neater and calmer if you stick to only a few colours in the room.
White and pale blue feels clean, fresh and cooling. Add a personal touch with colours in
bed linen, cushions, curtains and, of course, fresh flowers.
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food
for love
We show our love for our parents every day. But on this special occasion display extra love and appreciation for all they
have done. Rather than buying them a gift or taking them out for a meal, why not cook for them? Follow these easy and
simple recipes, then finish the meal with an aromatic cup of coffee or tea and spend the rest of the day bonding with your
parents. Have a wonderful celebration and happy cooking!
BE DIFFERENT THIS PARENT’S DAY
Mother’s Day ( May 11 ) : : Father’s Day ( June 15 )
GINGER - GLAZED FILLET OF SALMON WITH WARM POTATO SALAD
“ÄPPELKAKA” OR SWEDISH APPLE PIE
INGREDIENTS 2 pkts of salmon fillets (4 x 125g) “laxfilé”. 400g potatoes, boiled and
sliced. 1 medium-large chinese cabbage, shredded. Salt, black pepper & dill.
INGREDIENTS 200g butter. 300g sugar. 5 dl wheat flour. 3 tsp baking soda.
2 coffee spoons vanilla sugar. 6-8 peeled and grated apples.
FOR THE GLAZE ½ dl sugar. 1 dl apple cider vinegar. 4 dl chicken stock or suchlike.
50g fresh ginger, peeled and shredded fine. 1 clove of garlic, pressed. 1 tbsp spanish
pepper. Corn flour & salt.
PROCEDURE Mix the flour and baking soda together and then rub in the butter
with your fingertips until it resembles fine bread crumbs. Then mix in the sugar and
vanilla sugar. Gather together to create pastry, using a little water to bind the dough
if necessary. Knead lightly and roll out the pastry and line the inside of an ovenproof
dish, saving enough pastry mixture to cover. Fill the dish with the apples and
cover with the remaining pastry. Bake at 250°C for about 25 minutes. Serve with
vanilla sauce.
6-8 portions
Serves 4
PROCEDURE Melt the sugar to a pale caramel in a saucepan. Add the vinegar and
stock. Boil briskly, skim and add the ginger, the garlic and the spanish pepper. Boil
for about 15 or 20 minutes. Add salt to taste and thicken to the right consistency with
corn flour. Salt the pieces of salmon and put them into an ovenproof dish. Brown
in the oven at 200°C for about 8-12 minutes. Brown the potato, leek and chinese
cabbage lightly in a little butter over a flow flame. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Make a bed of the warm potato salad on the plate, with the salmon on top, and
pour the ginger glaze over it. Garnish with a spring of dill. A green vegetable makes
a good companion piece.
DID YOU KNOW? Gravadlax is a typical Swedish fare? People
who’ve never had it before think it’s raw fish, but it isn’t. It’s salmon
fish marinated in a mixture of salt, sugar, dill, white pepper and
allspice. Traditionally, Gravadlax is served with mustard sauce, but the
variations are unlimited.
Gravadlax RM18.90 200g.
DID YOU KNOW? Swedes love sweets and chocolate. Perhaps it has
something to do with the rough climate. You can choose between lots
of tasty Swedish sweets, chocolate and snacks. And you’ll find the
very best of it in the IKEA Swedish Specialty Shop, Ground Floor.
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How to make a great cup of coffee/tea with KAFFE coffee/tea maker
STEP 1 Remove the plunger and warm the glass coffee pot by rinsing it with hot water.
STEP 2 Add ground coffee (preferably coarsely-ground) or tea.
STEP 3 Top up with water to a level just below the spout. For the very best flavour,
use water which is just a degree or so below boiling. Stir.
STEP 4 Put the plunger in place, but do not press the filter down. Leave it under the
lid for a minute or two, to give time for the coffee/tea and water to mix.
STEP 5 Hold the handle and slowly press the plunger down.
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KAFFE coffee/tea maker RM59 Stainless steel. H21cm.
DINERA coffee cup and saucer RM35/6 sets Stoneware.
Ø11, H8cm. Light green. LÖFBERGS LILA ground coffee RM9.90 250g.
Swedish Easter
BREAKFAST IN BED, INSTEAD?
No time to cook a proper meal? Try out this simple recipe, inspired
by Easter and surprise mum and dad with a lovely breakfast in bed,
the Swedish way!
CRISPBREAD WITH SWEDISH CAVIAR & EGG
Serves 2
Easter day has no fixed date, but falls between 22 March and 25
April. The date on which it falls is determined both by the moon,
and the church calendar. Easter has become one of the big Swedish
culinary festivals, with eggs topping the menu.
Eggs in every imaginable form, frequently accompanied by pickled
herring. In Sweden as in other parts of Europe, boiled eggs with
imaginative painted decorations are a vital part of the Easter table.
The origins date back to when the six weeks of Lent prevented the
faithful from eating eggs were plentiful. It was also believed that
eating eggs would increase strength and fertility. So Easter eggs
were painted and given as presents. Painted Easter eggs also hidden
somewhere outdoors by “the Easter bunny”. Today, chocolate eggs or
decorated paper eggs filled with candy are hidden for kids to find!
INGREDIENTS
2 slices of Siljans crispbread (available at
IKEA Swedish Specialty Shop RM3.90,
200g). 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced.
1 tube of Kalles Kaviar (available at
IKEA Swedish Specialty Shop RM9.90,
190g). Butter. Chives (optional).
PROCEDURE
Spread the crispbread with butter or
margarine, followed by the slices of boiled
egg. Squirt the caviar over the eggs.
A sprinkle of clipped chives won’t do any
harm. Smaklig måltid! Enjoy your meal!
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