MY Craft Studio @ Desa Parkcity
FF33A, 1st floor, The Waterfront @ Desa Parkcity,
Persiaran Residen, Desa Parkcity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur.

Luxurious. Grand. Classy. There are some words commonly associated with the color gold. In any space at home from exterior to interior, be it the deck/porch, kitchen, living room or even bathroom, the color gold definitely brings out an edgy yet classy vibe to its surrounding. Today, gold remains a favorite color amongst household as it offers a quaint yet glamorous touch when complemented with the right shades and accents.

Although gold is deemed a warm color, it still looks great when paired with shades from the same spectrum such as pastel yellow and rust orange.

When it comes to giving certain areas at home a refreshed look and feel, all it takes is some inspiration to kickstart the create-it-yourself (CIY) process!

Thinking on how you can start? Well, stop wondering! Why not pick up some old (or random) items lying around at home? You’d be surprised to find out how you can turn the smallest objects from old…to gold! From outdated decorative items to old cookie containers, the list truly goes on and on. Unleash your creativity with Gold Paint!


Brightening your spaces with gold glow



#1 Deck / Porch
If you’re looking to makeover your porch or deck, why not give certain items such as the door grill or outdoor decorations a golden glow for a luxurious look and feel? A coat of gold paint on a few old outdoor items will make your space look as good as new.

P.S: Fret not about the gold color fading off over time as it’s made to withstand our Malaysian weather, be it rain or shine!




#2 Living Room
The living room is a space that families spend a lot of time in and it should exude a cozy and inviting vibe. Here’s a tip – try jazzing up smaller decorative items such as plain mirror frames or even a potted plant vase! These items will brighten up space and complement well with the other items in the living room!





#3 Dining Room
The dining room is a space that usually has a minimalist look to it as it’s a space that’s typically left clean and tidy. It doesn’t matter whether you lean more towards a modern take or a traditional taste, something that works across the board is to give your dining chairs a new look (and at a minimal cost!). Painting gold on the frame of your chairs will give off a quaint and rustic feel to space.

Need a quick fix? Paint the lids of your old jars gold and they instantly turn into a decorative item for the dining room!



#4 Kitchen
If you’re ever thinking what items can be made over in the kitchen area, you’d be surprised at how a splash of gold can easily brighten up the area, especially when you’re on a tight budget! Instead of buying a new trash can, why not give the lid a fresh coat of gold to give it a brand-new feel? If you want to start small, try incorporating gold onto the knobs of your sink to give the kitchen an overall rustic feel.



#5 Bedroom
Gold is a great color for the bedroom, also known as the most personal space at home. The best part is that most items in the room look good in gold, and is able to create a luxurious vibe for space – talk about minimal effort! With hints of gold around the room, your bedroom will definitely look more stylish and you can even think of creating your very own Insta-worthy corner. It can be as simple as painting gold over your clothes hangers to give them a uniformed look or even repainting your clothing rail to give it that old-fashioned school charm.

With the Nippon Paint Gold Paint, you can easily give small items at home a makeover, and watch how it transforms the space and ambiance!

Easily applicable to all types of surfaces at home -wood, concrete, plaster, and metal, the gold paint is also suitable for both indoor and outdoor use (it’s made to withstand our Malaysian weather!)! Not only does it cover a wide range of surfaces, but it also provides your newly-made over items with a luxurious looking finish.

To get a hold of the Nippon Paint Gold Paint (priced at RM35 / per tub 250gm, simply make your way to your nearest paint dealers and you can start your CIY (Create-It-Yourself) journey!



To learn more about the Nippon Paint Gold Paint, check out
https://www.nipponpaint.com.my/products/topcoat/gold-paint

Hey loves today I will be sharing my experience and knowledge about the recent laser skin care treatment I tired, the Pico Laser is really popular now and there are many different brands in the market, the one I happen to try is PICOPLUS Laser. This is a new laser technology for the treatment of pigmentation, wrinkles, acne scar treatment, tattoo removal, and overall skin rejuvenation.

PICOPLUS Laser is US FDA-approved system that was developed by Korea's pioneering aesthetic laser medical device company, LUTRONIC. It's proven to be safe and effective and at the moment it is the first machine approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)

What is PICOPLUS laser? 

PICOPLUS laser utilizes ultra-short laser pulses (picoseconds) to the targeted areas, resulting in greater disruption of the target for better clearance with fewer treatments, less fluence and without injury to the surrounding skin.

It's able to penetrate the skin without injuring the dermal-epidermal junction and it's capable of delivering lasers in picosecond duration - a 1000 times shorter than traditional lasers, which breaks down the pigmented lesion into smaller pigments. As a result, it is able to remove them effectively with little to no downtime.


The process

The therapist will first cleanse your face to make sure it's clean and dirt-free. Then, a medical-grade numbing cream is applied to prevent you from feeling any pain, waited for 30 minutes for my face to be fully numb, the laser process was quick and comfortable, I could feel the Dr using three different types of wavelengths on me because it all felt different, some felt a little prick, some was ticklish and some are so light I didn't feel anything. Right after the laser, a mask will be applied to help cool down the entire laser process.

Did it hurt?

No, it did not hurt at all my face was numb so I didn't feel a thing during the entire process. By the time the numbing effect went away, the skin felt pretty normal.


How long is the downtime?

The picture above is my skin right after the procedure, I had significant redness to the affected area. It will feel like a bad sunburn for nearly a week so I had to wait for the skin to clear up, I'll suggest you to plan your day of treatment because you wouldn't be really presentable and I was advised to let my skin heal without makeup.

How many sessions are required?

Well, it depends on your concern, mine were pigmentation, large pores, and uneven skin tone. I highly recommend you to discuss this with your doctor to help you achieve the skin you want. The treatments are done four to six weeks apart, and if desired, you can have the treatment continue every 2 to 3 months for maintenance or as needed.

How should I take care of my skin after the procedure?

During the consultation, I've explained to my Dr my skin is usually so dry it becomes so oily, apparently there's a cure to problems like that, to make this simple, my skin barrier is broken and no matter how expensive or how much products I apply onto it, it only stays on the surface of my skin and it won't be absorbed by my skin.

After the procedure, I was given two recovery cream from the Dr and I was told only to use these products and sunblock. To my suprise, my skin wasn't as dry as I thought it would be and by after a week, I was able to use my skincare products again.


My results? 
Despite the downtime, I am really pleased with the results, my skin is smoother, I've got better skin tone, and my pigmentations and pores have reduce as you can see from the picture above.

It's been a month from my treatment and I just came back from my facial yesterday, the usual comment I get from my therapist is why is my skin so dry but this round she complimented me so I guess the treatment really did work.

• Hydrating and non-irritating exfoliant that can be used daily.
• Smoother texture
• Radiant skin
• Brighter and even skin tone
• Nourished skin

• Repairs skin barrier 
• Locks moisture to the skin and increases retention for up to 5 days
• Takes skin from dry to hydrated with just 1 use

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Education is key to a better future, I care for my children’s education because only in a conducive environment, will they then be able to learn better. So it was a great opportunity when I was invited to attend a press conference at the LeapEd Services’ office. With a vision to create an environment that develops holistic students with 21st century competencies and schools that embed sustainable education practices, LeapEd is Malaysia’s first homegrown education service provider and social enterprise established in 2010 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Berhad.

LeapEd aims to influence a positive change in the education sector by initiating various intervention models that cater to student-centered education. They want every student to realize their innate potential as a learner. To date, they have impacted over 71,000 students and over 160 schools through their various intervention models such as the District Transformation Programme-AMAN (‘DTP-AMAN’), Islamic School Enhancement Programme (‘ISEP’), Ground-up School Transformation (‘GUSTO’) Programme, Program Sekolah Transformasi (‘PreSTasi’) as well as the nation’s first Trust Schools Programme (‘TSP 1.0’).


Speaking at the press conference to unveil the insights of the ‘Education in the 21st Century – Our Impact’ (‘Impact Study’), Managing Director of LeapEd Services Sdn Bhd, En Zulhaimi Othman said, “The Trust Schools Programme was designed with the future generations in mind. Over the past 9 years, we have worked closely with our strategic partners such as the Ministry of Education and Yayasan AMIR to develop and implement the program across schools in Malaysia, equipping students with the critical life skills such as confidence, communication, co-existence, critical thinking, and creativity. TSP also focus on transforming schools in a holistic manner by adapting international best practices.” This recent Impact Study was conducted to review the effectiveness of TSP 1.0, identifying opportunities to further enhance the model moving forward.
Let’s take a look at their insights!



#1 Increase in professional competencies
The Impact Study was carried out via surveys, interviews, and observations with over 3,000 respondents including school staff, students and parents. The study revealed that 95% of secondary school teachers and 76% of primary school teachers moved up by at least 1 level up the scale, e.g. from Starting to Developing or Enhancing to Extending.

A movement of one level indicates a paradigm shift in levels of knowledge, skills, thinking, pedagogy, and practice. In many cases, professionals may not even experience one level of shift throughout their entire career as it requires continuous self-reflection and a growth mindset. This proves that teaching practices and classroom management has progressed positively and will result in a better learning experience for the students.

Respectively, 86% of primary and 91% of secondary Middle Leaders observed a minimum progression of 1 level. As for the Senior Leadership team, 76% of primary and 83% of secondary Senior Leaders indicated a minimum progression of 1 level. Of the 124 Middle Leaders surveyed, 8% indicated a progress of 3 levels, equivalent to a very high level of teaching excellence. The study also showed that improved school culture was nurturing students to be involved in the design of their learning.

#2 High quality teaching and learning
Over 3,139 students and parents interviewed reported that students under TSP 1.0 received quality teaching. The study also shows that parents reacted positively to the program as they observed an increase in opportunities for students to be involved in the life of the schools, as well as an increase in the frequency and level of interaction between schools, parents and the wider community. Furthermore, school climate is both a strong influencer of students’ life satisfaction, well-being and student outcomes. Parents have noticed a palpable difference in their children as they observed increased opportunities for them to be involved in school.

#3 TSP 2.0 Underway
The TSP 1.0 transformation approach focuses on a public-private partnership (‘PPP’) outreach model, working collaboratively with school leadership teams, teachers, students, parents, and the community.

To ensure that the program remains transformative, sustainable and scalable, the impact study also identified opportunities to further enhance the program. Some of the areas identified include customizing interventions, depending on the individual needs of schools. This will allow expansion of the model to better cater to groups with specific needs such as indigenous and other minority groups, students with special needs, as well as rural and under-enrolled schools.

Hence, TSP 2.0 is the next evolution of LeapEd’s Trust Schools Programme, which leverages on the success and learnings of TSP 1.0. Designed as a model that is both sustainable and scalable, TSP 2.0 has been launched in 2019 in selected Malaysian public schools.


Zulhaimi added, “We believe that investing in education is the smartest decision one can make. Education provides opportunity which in turn empowers people, cultivates creativity and improves confidence and self-belief. Through the Impact Study, we have seen how the Trust Schools Programme has positively impacted the lives of teachers, students and parents. Leveraging on the success and learnings of this programme, we are committed to continue working with our partners to implement a new and enhanced model, TSP 2.0, which will be aligned to global trends and national aspirations.”

I hope that all schools are granted with the opportunity to undergo TSP 2.0, as I believe that it will raise a generation of wholesome individuals who will thrive in the future. But of course, as this is a public-private partnership, I hope that more private companies will come onboard to fund this initiative. As a parent, I strongly urge all of you to show your support to LeapEd and the Trust Schools Programme, simply because if we work towards a change now, it will result in a better future for all of us.

Head over to the LeapEd website below to learn more about their programs: https://www.leapedservices.com/

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