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My First Trip to IKEA!

June 22nd, 2009

OK, here it is. I’m officially an IKEAFAN! I fully admit that I have been wearing specially made IKEA blinders from birth! I’ve always liked their stuff, and having the addictive nature so often found in Aquarians, the blinders were a necessity of life. It would be way too easy for me to find my bank account in serious trouble if those blinders were removed!

I’ve always believed what is meant to be will always find a way. A few weeks ago, my life’s path took an unexpected turn that has left me fully immersed in the world of IKEA. The blinders have been removed! I have learned so much in such a short amount of time, not just about the products, but about the company itself, that I’m seriously questioning my use of those blinders for so many years! And there’s the added safety net of having my nearest store four hours away in Atlanta!

HAHA Or so I thought! How quickly I’ve forgotten how often I visit Atlanta, even if it’s just passing through, my path taking me within blocks of the store! And so it was, this past Saturday I found myself visiting an IKEA store for the first time ever! And not to thoroughly overwhelm myself at all, I chose to do it on the first Saturday of the Summer Sale!

IKEA Atlanta

Of course I went with very stern instructions to myself that I was ONLY going to purchase the SUNNAN lamp that I had blogged about before. I succeeded………..sort of. I also came home with a $7 set of sheets for my daughter, a large stuffed hippo for the hubby, and the big green leaf for my son’s jungle themed bedroom. Not too shabby!

SUNNAN Display @ IKEA Atlanta

You can see the rest of photos from the Sea of Yellow Summer Sale Signs over in our Forums! Yes, I’m already planning a return trip! Next time with another six hours to spare to do some real shopping! – K

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IKEA – Midsommar in Schweden

June 19th, 2009

The Summer Sale is Here!

June 19th, 2009

Summer Sale '09

Offer Valid on in-stock merchandise only, while supplies last. Selections vary by store.

The Offer isn’t valid at the following locations, but you can click on them to find out what events and promotions they do have going on.

IKEA Charlotte

IKEA Houston All of the new moms and dads out there should definitely check out the “What Did You Do in the Dark?” sale!

IKEA Seattle

IKEA Tampa

IKEA Direct

What other sales or special discounts does your store offer? Let us know over in our IKEAFANS forum!

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One Lucky Pavement Fan Wins ‘Date with IKEA’

June 10th, 2009

On June 23, Matador Records will finally (production delays!) be releasing the deluxe reissue of the Pavement album, Brighten the Corners, on vinyl.  Back in the fall, in honor of this release and the album’s song ‘Date with IKEA’, Matador held a contest encouraging you to submit photos of your space. The prize? A date to go on a $500 IKEA shopping spree and Swedish Meatball Dinner with a member of Pavement! How cool is that?!  Congrats to Jenny Bergen of New York, who got to go with Bob Nastanovich to the IKEA in Red Hook!

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