A few weeks ago Jack bought a few power tools, etc. and we have been putting them to excellent use in our apartment! We are declaring the theme of our place “Re-appropriated IKEA.” We started with drawers and slats of my old bed and made cute mini bookcases. But, last week, in an effort to open up or space a bit more, the impulse struck to take apart my big bookcase, use the remainders of the slats to make wall-mounted shelves. We are having so much fun taking things apart and making them our own and I could not be happier with the results!

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Man, looks like I have IKEA on the brain these days, huh? Love IKEA’s prices, but loath the crowds and amount of time it takes? Well, this site gives great tips and tricks on how to make your next trip much quicker and more bearable (and get a cinnamon roll on the way out!).
Via Apartment Therapy

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Oh, the things I want from IKEA! These are the things we spotted on our last trip and didn’t pick up that I still really want. We shall see, though, since I imposed the savings spree again. *Le sigh*

IVAR, REXBO, FÖRHÖJA, TRONES

HEDDA LÖV, GÖREL

FRANKLIN

JORUN VÄXT

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Well.. let’s see, it’s been a while, huh? Due to a trip to, the now infamous, Brooklyn IKEA, I have re-enacted the “Saving Spree” on myself again. This really really sucks, cuz there’s still a whole lot I want to get (but, that’s another post). What we did walk away with were little things: towels, small pillows, pots, net curtains, and frames; the last of which I was very excited to get because I’ve really wanted to get cracking on this wall for a week or two now. So, here it is! Most of it anyways. I’ve still got a few more I want to get up there, but I’m very happy with how it turned out!

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I am very much looking forward to taking a trip out to the new Brooklyn store! Here’s just a few things I would like to get. (Though, a $300 rug is out of the question… I can still day-dream!)
1. IKEA PS
2. JORUN VÄXT
3. MALM
4. UNG DRILL
5. VIKA FINTORP & VIKA AMON

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