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Last week I got to do a little shopping at the IKEA in Cincinatti. I bought some gifts for the ole gift closet and some staging props for my business. And a little something for one lucky reader. But we’ll talk about that later. First I want to share some of my favorite things I saw at IKEA. Like these cool bookcases. They are decorated with freestyle writing and doodling, and they come in 3 colors ($199 each). My daughter, Audrey was trying to talk me into getting them for her room. |
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I loved this bedding. And the cool trio of lamps behind the bed.
These acrylic desks are so cool. I can see them as a desk (of course) or a dining/breakfast room table in a small space. They take up so little visual space, you know? And they are high style for only $119.
Don’t you love how IKEA sets up whole rooms, whole apartments in its showrooms? I really liked this kitchen nook because of the built-in feel of the seating, the hanging lampshade pendant, the welcoming vibe of this corner of the room . . .
This darling chaise is only $299. Great for reading in a bedroom or fainting in a parlor . . .
This etched dresser with acrylic knobs would look lovely in a girl’s bedroom. Precious.
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I’m a sucker for cool light fixtures, and this is pretty darn cool. Happy vibe. |
| Love this grouping of hanging pendants. Reminds me of this, doesn’t it you? |
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So here’s the prize I snagged for one of my dear readers: a set of 3 colorfully fun dishtowels. Just leave me a comment before August and you’re eligible to win. |
The IKEA dishtowels will be awarded August 1st. Good luck!
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Kristie, I am enjoying your website so much. I have learned so much from it and love looking at all the pictures. So glad I found you!
IKEA – my Happy Place!!!
Just visited IKEA myself in VA and saw the same awesome globe shaped light fixture! I had a fit over it!
I’ve never been to an IKEA….I know, it’s disgraceful! I sure wish we could get one in Nashville. Loved all the pictures!
Kristie, Thank you so much for sharing a glimpse of IKEA, now I want to go even more than before! I really enjoy your blogs and appreciate all the helpful ideas! My rooms downstairs are coming along nicely thanks to you!!!
i’m so jealous!!! i haven’t been in a couple of years and am really jonesin’ to get back. i love that bedding…maybe for kiki’s big girl room. and that light fixture is totally fab. i like perusing the IKEA catalog, but it is nothing like experiencing the store.
I am planning a trip to Ikea the end of August. I just might have to snag some of the goodies you featured in your blog. Thanks for the heads up on some great stuff.
I suppose I’m the only person walking the planet who has never visited an IKEA store – looks fun!! I’ll have to add that to my list of “must-do”..
ahhhh, IKEA. must.go.soon.
I just snagged a bookcase, bath rug, and lamp there over the Fourth of July weekend. I really want their $149 sleeper sofa. Because who doesn’t need a $149 sleeper sofa???
We have an IKEA here in the Orlando area. My friends keep saying I should go and now I think I do need to make a field trip down there to see it!
Never been to IKEA but it looks like a really neat place! Your blog is always fun to read and opens new doors of decorating to the “decorating ignorant” folks like me!
Half of my house is IKEA. The other half is Pottery Barn. Can’t wait for Ikea to come to Nashville.
I love IKEA.
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When life gets tough the tough go to IKEA.
Okay, I loved the bookcases with doodling and my daughter thought they were cool, too. I plan to visit the website to a determine if we can actually SEE what is written and check dimensions. This might be worth a trip to Atlanta–or was Cincinnati closer?
Consider me entered for the dish towel drawing. Yea!
Kristie. Thank you so much for the IKEA visit, now I understand why my daughter-in-love loves their merchandise. It would be awesome to go there. Thanks again I enjoy all your ideas.
Shari – Atlanta is definitely closer! You can check their website for dimensions, not sure about the words in those bookcases! It may be in Swedish, so that wouldn’t be a problem!
I love IKEA! I wish I could afford that chaise lounge
You were 10 minutes from where I grew up! I visit that IKEA every time I go home.
What great finds! It might be time for a trip to Ikea.