Thursday, August 4, 2011

IKEA

The other day, I received my 2012 IKEA catalog in the mail!
First of all, I was excited because it's always great to get something that is not a bill, but also because I really like perusing this catalog.  It gives me lots of great ideas.  And because most things are a steal!

I don't love everything at IKEA, but there is a lot of great stuff there!

Like the Children's Tableware...6 cups for $2!  And these babies are tough.  We've had some for years and the only thing I don't like about them is that they aren't all blue, because everyone wants the blue one for some reason.  And not the light blue one.  The DARK blue one.

KALAS Tumbler, assorted colors Volume: 7 oz Package quantity: 6 pack  Volume: 20 cl Package quantity: 6 pack


I also love this couch.  I do not own this couch, but I've always admired it from afar.  Actually, anything with a white slipcover on it is awesome in my book.
 EKTORP Sofa, Blekinge white Width: 85 7/8 " Depth: 34 5/8 " Height: 34 5/8 " Seat depth: 19 5/8 " Seat height: 17 3/4 "  Width: 218 cm Depth: 88 cm Height: 88 cm Seat depth: 50 cm Seat height: 45 cm
I also do not own this chair.  But I think that 4 or 5 of them would look neat on a patio or deck with pillows.  

While drinking a smoothie.
KARLSKRONA Chaise lounge, rattan Length: 59 " Width: 28 3/8 " Height: 33 1/2 " Seat width: 22 7/8 " Seat height: 9 7/8 "  Length: 150 cm Width: 72 cm Height: 85 cm Seat width: 58 cm Seat height: 25 cm  VEJEN Rug, flatwoven, brown, natural Length: 7 ' 10 " Width: 5 ' 7 "  Length: 240 cm Width: 170 cm
I love this rug.  Love.

I also love SOME of their fabric.  Some of it is a little weird.  It is.  But there is still some good stuff there.
SARALISA Fabric, multicolor, blue Width: 59 " Pattern repeat: 35 "  Width: 150 cm Pattern repeat: 90 cm

SY Pinking shears

 I recently bought some scissors there as well and they. are. awesome!  And were only $6!  So I got the pinking shears too!  For $7!  Have you ever priced pinking shears, ladies?  They are more than $7, I can tell you that.

BYHOLMA Basket, brown Width: 9 ¾ " Depth: 11 ½ " Height: 6 "  Width: 25 cm Depth: 29 cm Height: 15 cm   

And their baskets. are. excellent.

Here's what I have decided about IKEA: You have to be selective, but for the most part, they have some great stuff!


What have you bought from IKEA?

2 comments:

Variety said...

My biggest deal from IKEA was when I was decorating for my sis-in-law's wedding I got lantern style candle holders for $1 and some small tealight/candlestick candle holders for $0.50. Also, got all the boxes and the big square shelf unit for my craft room. And I love the bookcases in my family room. Uhmm, I could go on, but I think that's enough.

Jill Campbell said...

I like Ikea, but I find it overwhelming. I wish I could go pick up something quick, but it's a rat's maze and I am not a smart rat. I usually get so frustrated trying to find my way around, that I just leave when I find the exit. I need an Ikea shopping buddy.

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