But then, I finished painting the living room. And Hubby in his frugal manner was about to pull out the ten year old couch pillows which totally clashed with my new paint job. I had to drive by the IKEA for an appointment, so I figured I'd stop and JUST SEE if they had any pillows. And how could I resist these
So the living room is painted we've rearranged the furniture and there is is this very empty lonely wall and lots of books throughout the house. Another meeting and another visit to you know where. But I was strong this time, I just looked, not one purchase ( well, except for some ligonberry "saft" and a chocolate bar to console myself . . . ). And then yesterday, another meeting and I knew I had guests coming tonight for dinner and these books were everywhere and
PH is still saying it's all good, but I think that he is damn glad I only have one more meeting over near IKEA.
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So, you started an affair with Billy? ;-)
Oh, I can identify. Next time you feel the urge, call me. I'll be your IKEA Anon sponsor. (Did you have the meatballs in the restaurant?)
Every time I see that pillow in the IKEA catalogue I say to myself that I MUST have it. It's SO pretty. Great choice
Merisi - At first my head was turned by a sleek wood and glass model, but then I remember the errant soccer balls that fly through my house followed by the cry of "Not Me!". After that I shamelessly flung myself at Billy without a second thought to etched glass. I did wonder if you were a Billy girl too ;)
Ms. Mac - No meatballs yet, but do have that last meeting over there. I may be having to call you soon :)
Christina - I too fell for the pillows in the catalog. Then I would just walk by them each visit before I finally caved in. It was so the right choice!
I no longer consider my relationship with Ikea an addiction. Although today we were cruelly rebuffed: after heading over to "the Marienkaefer spielplatz" (aka Kindercare at Ikea), we discovered that they were remodeling the cafeteria. We were all so mad that we hadn't known so that we could go to the Spandau Ikea instead and huffed home and ate at a Greek place instead. We did pick up the 49 cent wooden spoons (for a craft project) that we had gone for, though.
Our entire apartment is basically an Ikea show place and I highly recommend the glass doors for the Billy bookcases- they aren't fragile and make life very containable.
But I remember being in the US and driving down to Paramus when the most northeastern Ikea opened....
I have the same pillows - and a matching lampshade :) I live 7 mins drive from Ikea now and hardly ever visit - maybe twice a year. Still, very relieved that IKEA has made it's way to KL as will definitely be a regular there once we get a new house. Love your bookselves.
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