Apparently I am the last human on earth to visit an IKEA store. Of course I had heard all the buzz but when I would look at their website nothing really struck me. It all seemed very sleek modern and European which is not the style of our home. I have never really wanted to go to IKEA until I started planning lighting for A's room. After much research, they seemed to have a variety of cost friendly options. Since our soccer tournament was rained out in INDY, it was a perfect opportunity to make the trip. We had to kill some time before we picked up the new wall oven I had bought on Craigslist in Cincinnati - SCORE!!
Happy to admit, I was terribly wrong about IKEA. I think I could live there. I finally get what all the hub-bub is about. You have to see it to understand is what I had heard and everyone was right. I completely wore A out, but we pressed on and we were able to get to every corner of the store, including a bite to eat. I was pleasantly surprised to see many items that do match our style, along with our budget.
We left with a light fixture for her room, a few Christmas presents (those of you who know me, believe it, I have started prior to December 20th) Best of all we left with a list for Jeff to pick up the following day with his trailor. I solved my vanity issue in the 1/2 bath and basement which is a big relief.
IKEA is indeed awesome and I can't wait to go back.
After IKEA, we headed over to Ballard Designs outlet which is also a great place to go since it is just down the road. I was able to get our bar stools for the kitchen in a doorbuster sale for cheaper than I have seen any barstools anywhere. And these are actually the kind I really wanted.
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