In case you did not find an answer yet, there is a link below that I found regarding health conditions and proper care for your tree. "Unhappy serissa bonsai trees shed their leaves," so this technically means your tree isn't completely unhappy, if it hasn't let go of its leaves yet. Keep it out of DIRECT sunlight, and not too much water. Having it indoors by a window might also be a good idea, so that it can recover in a stabilized environment (despite it being a good outdoor tree). Hope this helps. Here is a link that might be useful: Serissa Bonsai Trees

I'm a bit puzzled by your reference to flowering. Holly is generally brought into homes at christmas for its berries. The flowers are rather insignificant and are different on male and female plants. Is this an Ilex aquifolium we are talking about? If so then it is unlikely to be flowering in winter. Can you post a picture on the 'Name that plant' forum and then people can tell you exactly what plant you have and how to care for it.

Your flooring manufacturer may say that it is OK to place cabinets on their floating product; what do they recommend? Perhaps your insurance adjuster or restoration contractor may have a differing opinion about the necessity of removing the cabinets, but removal is probably your only option, due to the fact that it is floating over the silent blue foam. If the manufacturer says that cabinets must not sit on the flooring, then any exterior plywood panel of the same thickness as your flooring...or any other material that won't disintegrate when exposed to water (a cementious panel, such as that made by the James Hardie) would be acceptable. If the manufacturer says that cabinets can sit on your flooring (which I doubt is true), then no filler material would be needed.

When it comes to glass issues, Oberon is the best in the business! Anytime I have a question on glass I go to him first. He's by far the Gospel in my book. The only things I can really add are from every day issues we deal with here in MN as a Licensed General Contractor (specializing in doors & windows). As noted above, it's not ever worth the short cut when safety is on the line. As Oberon pointed out above, "the laws are made for the safety of those in your home". I can personally support that rule, as I have a ten inch & three inch scar running up my right forearm from a broken plate glass window when I was 8 years old. It's not the falling shards that get you as much as the sharp pieces still in tact as your arm goes through the window. That pain wasn't as bad as the lecture I received from my Mother for using her brand new white display towels to stop the bleeding! Growing up in the 60's was a bit different than today!! She was more concerned about my safety at the time, but thought I should have used the red towels next to the white. We laugh about it all the time today!! Back to the issue at hand though. I also agree with Mike and Oberon about the unfortunate "Bait & Switch" tactic used in the sale of your window. I would definitely get down there and get in someone's face and stir the pot. Obviously somebody else came in and probably floated some extra cash to get the tempered units. Hopefully you have some paperwork from the sale stating you purchased the tempered unit. With you taking the tempered sticker and pictures during your purchase. You should bring them down to the owner and show him your proof of your visit. Since you stated they were a window manufacturer you can always make them replace the glass in the unit instead of taking one of the others. If you get no where with him the best way to make him think things out would be, calmly and patiently telling him that any legal action would cost you both more than the window is even worth. You could then somehow compromise on splitting the glass replacement fee to remedy the situation. I don't know how your window is laid out, but there is a quick cheap fix to bring your unit compliant under the International Residential Code. This is the code most of the states are using across the Nation. Since your window falls under the glazing category R308.4 - Hazardous Locations. Under the Exception rules at the end we always use Exception #5 - Which allows you to install a protective bar on the accessible side of the window 36" (+ or - 2") above the floor. The bar needs to be capable of withstanding a horizontal load of 50lbs per linear foot without contacting the glass & be a minimum of 1.5" in height. By installing this bar you come to code and save some money until you can afford to change out the glass. We use a decorative piece of 2" solid oak round stock and mount it inside the window jambs. It can be somewhat appealing if done right. Hope this helped and good luck!!!