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WGU Design Homewares for Special Gifts

Birthdays always seem to be just around the corner. The question is, are you ready to surprise your special someone with a gift? Or maybe you just want to surprise your significant other with a gift to make up for a bad week in Perth. One of the most romantic gestures is finding a perfect homeware piece to brighten up a dark corner of a room. Your loved one will appreciate your thoughtfulness, especially if you take one of the suggestions below.

Bookends for Booklovers 

Does your loved one always have her nose stuck in a book? Is your hubbie a certified bookworm? Bookends may not seem like a romantic gift, but they show you pay attention to what your partner likes. Try the statement-making Knowledge in the Brain Bookend for your new boyfriend or present the minimalist Book Binder Bookend to your wife.

 

Candleholders for the Romantics

Flames and passion are the heart of romance, so candleholders are a great gift for the romantics in your life. From the soft curves of the Fire Hurricane Candleholder to bold lines of the Chunk Candleholder, you’re sure to find one that your partner will love. For a more modern approach, try the sleek Double Candleholder.

 

A Place for Everything for the Organizers

Everyone knows one—one of those people who organizes everything, from the household socks to your schedule for next week. If your loved one enjoys making your home tidy, consider an organizer as a gift. For instance, the Norm Felt Panels put everything in the proper place, providing a spot to stick letters, pin pictures, and check the time all in one convenient, stylish location. You can also mix and match the panels you want to create the perfect gift.

 

Keep the romance alive in your relationship by finding the perfect gift for any time of the year. Whether it’s your partner’s birthday or you just want to say “I Love You,” let one of these unique pieces do the romancing for you as you take your loved one out for a lovely evening in Perth.

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Finding the Right Table for Your Dining Space

If you’ve bought a new home in Sydney, you need new designer furniture to fit the space. Finding the right dining room table can help set the tone for the rest of your common living space, especially if you have an open floor plan. These two tables are so versatile, they can fit nearly any space.

Pure – Dining Table

This Pure table can be the centre of almost any dining room—the light grey finish will go with most décor. Don’t worry about the size, as it comes in three sizes, so it will fit in almost any dining room without being overwhelming. With the top cast in fibre concrete, the finished product is lightweight with modern lines. The long-wearing stainless steel frame will keep this piece in your home for many years to come.

 

Edge – Extension Table

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The beauty of this table is only surpassed by its versatility. With this table, you don’t have to choose a size, as it can be extended when you have guests over. That means you can push it together for everyday use, so it doesn’t take up as much room. Fully extended, it can sit up to 10 people. It’s made of stainless steel and high pressure laminate, both of which are hard-wearing, so these tables can be used indoors or out. Whichever way, it will keep up with your everyday life while resisting scratches and dents. The dark neutral tones pair will with many other colours, and the sleek, clean lines are stylish without being overbearing.

Either of these designer pieces of furniture would make a great centrepiece for your new home in Sydney. Even if you have been in your home for years, one of these tables can upgrade the style in your kitchen. If you want a new look for upcoming Christmas gatherings, you can’t go wrong with one of these tables.

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3 Must-Have Outdoor Furniture Pieces for Christmas Dining

With Christmas just around the corner, now is the time to create the perfect outdoor dining space for the soirees you’ll throw at your house. You can host your whole family or just have a few friends over for a holiday get-together. The outdoor furniture pieces we’ve included below are just what you need to create an inviting space you’ll love.

1. Core—Dining Table

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The centerpiece to any outside dining space is, of course, the dining table. The Core Dining Table is perfect for any size space because it comes in three sizes, and one of them is sure to fit your needs. You can also customize the base to your color scheme with a lava grey or taupe frame. The tabletop is slated teak, while the frame is made of coated aluminum.

 

2. Core-Dining Chairs

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To complete the dining set, you want a stylish chair that will keep your guests comfortable, and the Core Dining Chair fits the bill. It’s made of the same coated aluminum as the table, so it matches perfectly. The padded seat will keep your guests comfortable through several hours of conversation. These chairs come in grey and brown, so they’ll blend well with the Core table colors and the natural surroundings.

 

3. Scatter Cushions

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For added comfort and a pop of color, nothing beats an extra cushion for your outdoor furniture.  These Scatter Cushions come in several sizes, so you can use smaller ones for your chairs and larger ones for benches and outdoor sofas. You can go with a neutral tone like charcoal or bay brown, or you can make them stand out in a lush ocean-blue color, Aruba.

Even if you don’t want to throw parties for all your friends this holiday season, splurge on yourself. With outdoor furniture like a dining table, chairs, and cushions, you’ll have the perfect place to unwind after a hard day with a nice glass of wine.

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The Strong and Durable Teak Outdoor Furniture

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What is teak furniture? They are furniture that is made from teak wood. What is teak wood? Teak wood is a tropical hardwood tree species called Tectona grandis. This comes from the family of Lamiaceae. Tectona grandis is a huge tree that is forever shedding its leaves and stands out in mixed hardwood forests. This tree has small, sweet-smelling flowers with papery leaves that are usually hairy on the lower surface and is sometimes known as “Burmese Teak”.

The teak wood smells like leather when it is freshly milled. Its timber is valued for durability and water resistance and is used for building boats, furniture, outside construction, veneer, carving and other small wood projects. It is found in the south and Southeast Asia particularly in Burma now known as Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, India and Thailand but is cultivated in many countries in Africa and the Caribbean. Burma or Myanmar has about one third of the world’s total teak production.

The teak is a huge, deciduous tree that grows as tall as 40 meters or 131 feet. It has gray to grayish brown leaves. It has sweet smelling flowers are carried on 25-40 cm long by 30 cm wide panicles during the months of June to August.

Tectona grandis- teak- is one of the three species of genus tectona. The other two species T. hamiltoniana and T. philippinensis are regularly found in small native distributions in Myanmar and the Philippines respectively. Tectona grandis’ is originally grown in India, Myanmar, Indonesia, northern Thailand and northwestern Laos. It is found in a number of habitats and climatic conditions from dry areas with only about 500 mm of rain per year to wet forests with up to 5,000 mm rain per year. The teak grows in areas where the average rainfall is 1,250-1,650 mm with a dry season of three to five months.

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The natural oils found in teak are useful in locations that are exposed which make their timber termite and pest resistant. It is durable even when it is not treated with varnish or oils. It is commercially grown in plantations found in Indonesia and is commercially harvested and controlled by the state owned forest enterprise called PerumPerhutani. Most of the world’s teak is exported by Indonesia and Myanmar. There is also a fast growing plantation in Costa Rica and South America.

Teak is a yellowish brown wood with texture and good grain. It is useful material for the making of both indoor and outdoor furniture. With its high oil content, high tensile strength and tight grain, teak is really suitable material for outdoor furniture. As time passes, teak matures into a silvery-grey finish when it is exposed to sunlight. It is used for the production of outdoor furniture, boat decks, and other items where weather resistance is needed. It is also used in making cutting boards, indoor flooring, counter tops and veneer for furnishings indoor. It resists termite attacks.

Teak wood is considered by outdoor furniture makers and ship builders as the most durable, versatile and valuable hard wood. It contains a sand-like component that is known as silica which makes it resistant to fungal decay, rotting, warping, shrinking and swelling.

Being more expensive compared to other types of wood, teak furniture has become a status symbol. It is used to make benches, chairs or tables that could last a good 70 years out in the elements. Teak outdoor furniture like this is usually passed on to future generations as an heirloom.

Teak outdoor furniture like benches are ideal for use in commercial establishments because of its strength, durability and natural resistance to termites and decay. Teak furniture like chaise loungers are good to use under the sun since it will not get hot like their metal counterparts. It is heavy wood and these loungers will need two or more wheels to move them from place to place.

Since teak wood can withstand outdoor climate all year round, it is one of the choice wood for outdoor furniture. In places where individuals love to dine outdoors, teak outdoor tables and dining sets are recommended. These furniture may be used in gardens, backyards, patios, pool yards, deck areas and sun rooms. Teak wood is excellent material for outdoor furniture since it will not break down when exposed to the sun like plastics. It’s lighter and cooler than iron and will not easily bend or break like tubular metals.

Teak is also used for outdoor furniture such as Adirondack chairs or Muskoka chairs. These chairs have high backs with contoured seats and arm rests that are wide. The arm rests are so wide that there is enough room for food and beverages while reclining even without a table. This makes them very popular for outdoor cafes and bistro because this type of furniture offers customers a seat and a small place for food even without a table.

outdoor furnitureTeak may be used as table tops where teak slats are hand selected and paired with a frame of conical pipes in powder coated aluminum. Here is a table that looks light but is strong and sturdy. Teak slats are of the highest FSC certified teak. This is one of the teak outdoor furniture offered by this special designer furniture store in Melbourne, Australia.

There are three grades of teak wood. Grade “A” is the mature inner part of the tree trunk with the hardest wood. It is tightly grained and is rich in natural oils. It is the most expensive. Grade “B” teak is the outer heartwood that is lighter in color with streaks of black and some small knots. This wood is more affordable when used to make designer outdoor furniture. Grade “C” is referred to as sapwood.It is very soft and is easily damaged; is very cheap and lacks quality.It does not have protective oils.

When purchasing designer outdoor furniture in Melbourne, one must not only look at the grade of the wood but must also consider its moisture content. The wood must undergo a drying process. The lesser the amount of moisture in the wood, the better the quality.

Buy your durable teak outdoor furniture from our designer furniture store in Melbourne.

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The Comfortable and Versatile Ottoman

You probably heard about ottomans, but what is an ottoman? It is a type of furniture that is padded, upholstered seat or bench having neither back nor arms and is used as stool or footstool, or may be used as coffee table. Ottomans are sold as furniture that is in coordination with armchairs.

An ottoman is known as footstool, tuffet, hassock, or pouf. It is usually hollow and is used for storage. It may be used in other rooms besides the living room. Other designs of ottoman can be used in family room, guest room, gaming room or bedroom. An ottoman may be covered with leather or fabric and may be used as an alternative to a sofa.

The ottoman or ottomans were brought to Europe from the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century. It appeared as early as 1729 in French. The first use in English was recorded in one of Thomas Jefferson’s memorandum books from 1789. It was in the Ottoman Empire when the ottoman was the central piece of family seating and had cushions piled on it. Then it was first designed as a piece of fitted furniture in Europe. This furniture was wrapped around the three walls of a room. Later, smaller pieces of ottoman were made to fit into the corner of a room.

In the 19th century, ottomans were made on the circular or octagon shape with seating divided in the center by arms.

When scouting for furniture, bench ottomans were rarely thought off. It was only considered as an afterthought. Honestly, a number of furniture styles are done with the comfort provided by Ottomans. When using this type of furniture, the first thing that is noticed is the simplicity of the furniture. However, that are various kinds of furniture that are done by Ottoman besides the bench ottomans. A number of people have a variety of taste but each ottoman has a unique touch that may appeal to certain individuals.

Bench ottomans have recently become popular mainly because they are durable, comfortable, simple and safe for children.

Families with little children pay more attention to living room furniture that is safe for children playing inside the house. Individuals now try to make time to spend with the family inviting friends to come over to their homes and because there are a number of guests, ottoman benches come in handy – people can sit around the table without having to add more chairs while enjoying the comfort of their seats and the company of guests.

An important feature of the ottoman is that it can be moved and used as storage. This furniture may be moved around the house and the individual may sit wherever she or he pleases. This furniture can also be used outdoors where the individuals may enjoy time together with friends and the family.

With a wide variety of ottoman benches that appeal to individuals, there also are various sizes to choose from. Clients may choose how they would want to use this furniture. Huge pieces of ottoman may be used as coffee tables. Since ottomans come in a number of shapes, pieces may be done for wherever individuals wish to put them.

Comfortable and Versatile Ottoman
DIVINE FOOTSTOOL/OTTOMAN

This furniture shop in Melbourne, Australia has ottomans. The Divine footstool/ottoman is a hand-made product with a unique fabric in selected polypropylene which is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The fabric used for covering is done by crochet technique. Crochet is done using a crochet hook by one person and it usually takes a number of days of concentrated work. This Divine ottoman/footstool’s pattern on top is an experience in itself and may be used indoor or outdoor. The ottoman has multiple functions such as a decorative piece or an extra seat for guests. Cleaning of this ottoman is easy.

Ottomans are also used in outdoor cafes and restaurants. They may serve as extra seats and may also be used as coffee tables. Ottoman benches may be used as seats around the table for customers. Smaller versions of ottomans may be used in corners to provide extra seats for customers.

In homes, ottomans may be used together with sofas and used as footstools or storage for children’s toys, magazines, albums, and cushions. They may also be placed in bedrooms and dens and used for storage.

In most homes, ottomans may be covered with leather, fabric or vinyl. They are safe furniture especially in places where the children love to play. They are also good storage furniture for toys.

Ottomans may also be found in areas where individuals usually rest. They are used as footstools. They are found in living rooms, gaming rooms and the pool side.

Ottomans are versatile furniture pieces that originated from traditional Turkish furniture and are used as accessories when combined with armchairs and sofas. With a number of styles and sizes available, it can be difficult to know where to put them when adding it to the room.

A classic ottoman is in the form of a cube. This can be placed beside a large piece of furniture such as a coffee table. This cube works best in a traditional setting. Should you wish to use an ottoman with a sofa or a coffee table, look for ottomans done in bright vibrant fabrics to add life to your home décor.

Ottomans may also be used to substitute for a furniture piece you already have in the living room. You may use it to substitute for a coffee table.

Large rectangular shaped ottomans may be used as the centerpiece of a set or a corner unit. It not only is a decorative piece but may be used to provide seats for an impromptu gathering.

Ottomans come in a variety of shapes and colors. They are also furniture pieces that provide comfort and style to a living room. Before purchasing one, make sure you get to look at a variety of ottomans before making the final decision. For beauty’s sake, it would be best if you contract the services of an interior designer who can help you pick out a fabric and design that will be good for the room.

Ottomans are indeed comfortable and versatile furniture because of its many uses.

Whatever indoor and outdoor designer furniture you may need, WGU has it all.

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Handy Pieces of Furniture: Occasional Chairs

Are you familiar with survey forms? There are a number of survey forms. In schools, children are taught how to fill up forms by giving them self-evaluation forms. School children have to check the box that comes closest to how they view themselves. There is one item in the self-evaluation form that says ‘Do I come prepared for class?’ The children are to check the box that is closest to their performance. There are columns that state – all the time, often, occasional, seldom and never.

All the time means the act of being prepared for school is done every single school day. For the column that says often – would mean that there are times the child is not prepared for school. For the heading that says occasional – this means that more times when the student is not prepared. For the label seldom – there are many more times when the child is not prepared and for never, the children does not go to school prepared even for a single day.

The word occasional usually appears in a number of survey forms and its definition would mean the act is done every once in a while. In the case of an item that is label as ‘occasional’ would mean the furniture or item is used only when needed.

occasionalchairsWhat then are an occasional chairs? One of the definitions of occasional chairs is that they are portable chairs or chairs that can be moved around easily. They are chairs that are not used all the time compared to the other chairs found in the room. These chairs are used only when there is an extra guest in the room. These type of chairs can easily float from one place to another.

Occasional chairs can be any type of chair. They can be chairs that are ornately carved and can be moved around the room to accommodate the extra guest. These chairs may be done on dark wood and wherever it is moved, it adds dark color to the room which gives it global style.

Another type of occasional chair is one that comes in transparent form. A transparent chair can be placed in the living room just waiting for the extra guest. This chair can be one with an armchair or one without the armchair. It is like a ghost chair. It is found in the living room, sometimes seen or used. This chair may serves as a chair for home or office desks, as an added dining chair or a dressing table chair when it is not being used in living room or the dining table.

Occasional chairs are extra chairs found in the living room – a ghost chair that takes up very little space and is the chair that provides a stand for a sheepskin’s throw.

There is this French flea market styled chair called Bergere chair which is also a good choice for an occasional chair. It may not be as light but can be picked up and moved from place to place whenever the occasion calls for it. It may be heavier than the average side chair. This type of chair has a wooden from. It may be placed anywhere around the piano or near other furniture.

A cane-backed Bergere chair may be a lighter version. This type of chair may be good physically and visually and may be used as a transition chair for a host or hostess. This may be used in the dining room or whenever it is needed in the living room.

When shopping for an occasional chair, the individual must consider the spot where this chair will be placed in the living room, dining room, bedroom or office. This chair must be versatile enough to suit the various spaces in the home without it looking like furniture that does not match with the other furniture.

A French styled occasional chair could add elegance to the room. Should the individual plan to add an occasional chair in the room, frames and other décor may hung a higher to leave space for the chair.

In living room settings where one follows a color scheme, an occasional chair may also be of the same color scheme to unify the set. The chair may even be placed somewhere between the living room and the dining room.

For modern French-inspired living rooms, a portable Louis chair may float between the dining and the living room with ease.

Occasional chairs come in numerous styles and designs. One of them is called the Gehry Wiggle chair which serves as a corrugated conversational piece. Beside the way it is made, it also is a sculptural piece. This type of chair may be shown off to guests and talked about. The host may also talk about Gehry who designed it years before he made the Guggenheim in Bilbao.

Seat covers may also be made for your occasional chair to match the theme or color of the room the chair will be used. There may be rooms where the Chinese floral printsor rooms where the black and white prints would look good. The individual may have the same chair but with a different cover.

For the iconic Mid-century look, the Eames lounge chair would be a good choice since it is not bulky. With its small stature, it would also look good when used in the bedroom. This occasional chair may be used as a side chair and can also serve a one of the dining chairs. This Eames lounge chair is light weight and can easily be moved around.

indoor occasional chairOther occasional chairs may be used as a storage space for books also known as a bookshelf when it is not needed for seating needs in the living room, dining room or bedroom.

A white Panton S Chair is a very good choice for occasional chair. It not only is lightweight, its height is suited for the dining table and can therefore be used as a dining chair. It can also be utilized as a desk. With white, this chair may be used almost anywhere in the house.

As we know, occasional chairs such as Wegner Sawhorse CH28 Chair is a furniture that can be shown off at all times. It can be moved from place to place.

In some places where décor and chair are constantly be changed, an inflatable chair could also serve as an occasional chair.

There is nothing better than to have a handy chair in the form of an occasional chair around. They may vary in make, design and weight. None the less, the chair is there for extra guests or for other purposes such as a desk chair, a desk, a living room chair, a dining chair and even a bookshelf. Occasional chairs are used for a variety of reasons. It is good to have an occasional chair on hand. You may get it from our furniture shop in Melbourne, Australia.

Our designer furniture are specially made to provide you with comfortable, versatile and handy furniture. We are not only after providing you with the best indoor and outdoor furniture but the sturdiest pieces you may hand down as heirloom pieces.

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Get Elegant Wicker Outdoor Furniture

elegant outdoor furnitureAre you looking for outdoor furniture? There are a variety of best outdoor furniture. These furniture are simple and elegant which would look good for a lawn or for commercial establishments. Getting some elegant wicker outdoor furniture, is one of the popular choices for outdoor décor.

What Then Is Wicker?

Wicker is a classification of woven material such as rattan, cane, bamboo, sea grass or even vinyl and resins which is used for baskets and furniture. Wicker is light and is suitable for furniture that is often moved from one place to the other.

Wicker is a material that was used in ancient Egypt. This is made from indigenous material such as reed and swamp grasses. It was then used to make small tables but wealthy rulers used them as baskets, wig boxes, chests and chairs which was found in their tombs.

Today, wicker is still being used. There are two main types of wicker. Wicker can be made from natural or synthetic materials.

Natural wicker is known for its durability and strength aside from providing beauty, comfort and elegance. Natural wicker needs proper maintenance to keep them in good shape.

Synthetic wicker is made from high tensile wire wrapped in paper and plastic or resin. Plastic resin wicker is made from manufactured materials that look just like natural wicker. Synthetic wicker can withstand the elements outdoors especially rain. It is the preferred choice. Today, wicker is used to make chairs, stools or benches where a stiffer material is used for the frame.

Today’s wicker furniture is not only done for outdoors but for indoor furniture as well. 

For Home Use  

A family had just bought a beautiful home in the suburbs of Australia. They have a sprawling lawn with a number of trees and want to enjoy the scenery – with the chirping of birds, butterflies flying to and from and a gentle breeze blowing now and then. Sitting around the place would be a good place to relax whenever the opportunity permits. A good set of wicker outdoor furniture would allow the family to enjoy the scenery, have a good outdoor meal and for entertaining guests outdoors.

Wicker Outdoor FurnitureWhen purchasing wicker furniture, the family has to make a choice whether to get natural wicker or synthetic wicker furniture. Since the family would want outdoor furniture that is durable, weather resistant, practical and easy to maintain, they chose to get the synthetic wicker furniture. With synthetic wicker outdoor furniture, they do not have to rush out every time there is a weather disturbance such as rain.

When the family wants to enjoy outdoor meals or entertain guestshaving a goodset made of wickerwould allow them to do it.

Once decided on the type of wicker furniture which is synthetic wicker, the family now scouted around forelegant synthetic outdoor wicker furniture. They were able to find a few wicker furniture shops but were inclined to choose furniture done by a special designers’entity. The family especially liked the furniture done by this high quality designer furniture entity that offers functional and well-designed furnishings both for the home and commercial establishments.

Then the family finally bought a set of outdoor furniture which they could also use for their various outdoor activities such as entertaining guests, holding family outdoor lunch or dinners or just enjoying the scenery and the breeze.

With synthetic wicker furniture, maintenance will not be a problem. The family can easily maintain their furniture simply by using warm soapy water and leave the furniture to dry. For dust on the furniture may be cleaned with a brush dipped in soapy water and rinsed or it may be wiped off with a damp rug.

The choice of the right wicker outdoor furniture would depend on the needs and wants of individuals. For families or individuals who enjoy outdoor dining, then the best furniture to purchase is a wicker dining set. For individuals or families who just want to sit around, they may choose to have the straw chaise lounge. This is the newest addition and this type of chair and is available only in natural flat weave which suggests a warm and elegant look. There other are straw furniture such as dining sets. These wicker outdoor furniture called straw dining chair is proof that woven surfaces give the chair a lightweight impression. The chair is stackable.

For Commercial Establishment

The entityoffers modern and traditional, well-designed pieces that can be tailored to the specifications of customers. Well-designed pieces are done for both indoors and outdoor furniture. It is done by a high quality designer furniture entity that offers functional and well-designed furnishings both for the home and commercial purpose such as restaurants, resorts, cafes and hotels.Their world class designers from Denmark and Italy are especially liked by architects, businesses, interior designers and home owners.

Wicker outdoor furniture may be used in patios of restaurants, outdoor cafes, resorts and other open spaces of commercial entities.

Synthetic wicker chairs with metal or steel base may be used beside pools in resorts. Types of wicker outdoor furniture that may be used in resorts are the conic daybed. This type of furniture comes with cushions that may be drained in case it is wet. To drain the cushions, it would be advised if these were placed in a vertical position. You may also drain the cushion in the regular position but it may take a while longer.

Another outdoor furniture done in wicker is the conic sunbed which is accompanied by a durable and thick mattress and a neck pillow to provide the user with comfort and relaxation.

The Core-Dining chair is a wicker furniture that is designed in such a way to provide comfort. It can be used both indoors and outdoors. An extra drain may be found underneath the seat so that it can easily drain the cushion after a rain. Should you wish to use outdoor wicker furniture, you must consider whether wicker furniture suits your surroundings – be it in the home or a commercial establishment. Hence the use of elegant wicker outdoor furniture has become popular. Get your elegant wicker outdoor furniture now from WGU Design.

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