Confession time!
By badbadivy
Alright, I have a confession to make. I've never been to an Ikea. I know, I know. Please try to confine your heart attacks for a moment while I explain. I live in Nashville, which is super far away from any Ikea. There's always the one in Atlanta, but I have been unable to persuade my husband to be cool with driving to Atlanta *just* to go to Ikea.
I had the chance when I was in Minneapolis a couple of years ago. I was visiting my over-50 bachelor uncle. He told me he only had it in him to *either* go to the Mall of America *or* Ikea. Not both. I spent about a half hour trying to decide. I finally decided nobody would understand why I chose to go to Ikea and not the Shrine of American Consumerism, so I chose MoA.
A few months later, my uncle went to Ikea and told me it was everything I thought it would be and he had dropped a few bucks on some furniture. For himself. I still curse him to this day for that, but what can you do?
Well, the time has come that I *must* convince my husband of our need to drive to Atlanta to go to Ikea. Check this out:
Is that not the most awesome children's chair you have ever seen? My kids cannot go on until they have this in their rooms!! And it's not available online, either, so it looks like I'm going to Atlanta!
Now, come on, is there anyone else reading that's not been to Ikea? Can you feel my pain? I want to hear from you!
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catdancer
I confess - I too have not been to Ikea. So sad:( I did manage to convince my husband to go a while back and buy me some of these:
FIRA
Mini chest with 3 drawers
After reading Chrisjob's post, I believe I'll wait til mid-week to go. I can hardly wait now!
Chrisjob
Your post inspired me to make a first trip.
Check it out!
infektia
abellman
Snakeophelia
I saw that chair in the current catalog and I loved it too! And we don't even have kids!
I've only been once, because the one nearest us is surrounded by construction and traffic. I'd like to go again, but it isn't a quick trip type of thing - it's like you have to reserve half a day just to make it there, lug around what you buy, and get home.
Sydney
jasimar
badbadivy
Sydney
badbadivy
bruno
Wow. Let's all try to be supportive and willhold judgement ... but, COME ON WOMAN! Nashville to Atlanta?! That's only 250 miles!
DIY Maven
badbadivy
Tadiera: If I make it to Ikea and remember, I'll pick you up one! :D
DIY Maven: I know, lol. It's a sad, sad thing that I've never been to Ikea! I *do* haunt their website, though, so can I get a pass? :)
DIY Maven
Tadiera
I used to be able to go to Ikea, back when I lived in MD. Now, in Ohio, there isn't one anywhere near enough. *sigh*
I keep begging people to send me those huge blue Ikea bags, too. I love them for laundry, but mine has torn.
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