IKEA Love

A few months ago, we had a family "Stay-cation" at my sister, Emily, & brother-in-law, Brian's house. Since they live just 20 minutes from an IKEA, Mom, Emily, Levi and I of course took a little trip there. There were so many things that I wanted to buy, but just came home with a pair of green KASSETT file boxes. I used one in place of an ugly banker's box in the bottom of the computer armoire and I used the other to store extra linens in the guest room under the night stand.

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And I also came home with a 2012 Catalog. Just click here to view it for yourself.  After hours or browsing thru the pages, these are a few of my favorite things. . .

Lately I've been drawn to gray. Gray paint. Gray furniture. The Ektorp Svanby Gray Sofa for $599.00. I think that's a pretty good price for a sofa with a 10 year warranty and removable, washable slipcovers. And if you get tired of gray, just get another color. They offer TONS.

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On page 36 of the catalog, you'll find this room. I'm in love with it. That rug...the white chairs...the gray sofas. I could live there. Not sure Dave would like it, but I could meld it to fit his style as well.

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On page 41 of the catalog, you'll see the wicker BYHOLMA chair. It reminds me of the wicker chairs I got from Home Goods that are currently in our front room. For just $79.99, I could probably use a few more wicker chairs. 

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I've often seen the Poang armchair and wasn't too excited about it but during this shopping trip I  realized it came in a Black-Brown finish for just $69. Sign me up now. This could easily be used in a nursery in lieu of a rocker or glider. Then it could be moved into a living room when the baby grows up.

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Another favorite find on that particular shopping trip was the ISALA coffee table for $199. I found the lavender color fascinating, although I'd probably be interested in other colors for a living area.

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Another item that caught my eye was the HOL side table for just $34.99. It would be extremely handy in a living area for storing books, magazines, toys, etc.

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Page 78 of the catalog encompasses a large portion of the HEMNES collection. You know, all those HEMNES pieces could pretty much come live at my house. I especially like the gray-brown finish.

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On pages 80-83 of the catalog you can find the Expedit Bookcase. It could also come live with me. I can think of about 4,952 uses right now for an Expedit Bookcase...at least.

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Page 156 of the catalog is definitely a favorite of mine.  

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Gotta love the SVELVIK Queen Bed Frame for $199 and the HEMNES wardrobe.

Also think I need a set of 6 SKUBB Storage boxes as shown on page 163. They work great for dresser drawer organizers.

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And here are just a couple other small space storage solutions included in the catalog that I thought were absolutely fabulous - a place to store your books and writing utensils within reach in bed...

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And a fabulous little "table" on casters that will tuck under the bed or sofa when not in use. Great for puzzles!

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What's the best thing you've ever gotten from IKEA? I have yet to buy any of their furniture but I sure would love to sometime.

In other news, after nearly 10 years, TODAY, 11-11-11, is Dave's LAST day of working his day job. Self-employment, here we come!