Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Ikea Fun

 A recent trip to Ikea with my friend Jill (from Bailiwick Studio) made for a very nice day.
We always have a great time when we go shopping together. 
It's about an hour's drive from here, so this was only my second visit.
I can't wait to go back again! They have great prices and so much to choose from.
Many color selections,
Wouldn't it be fun to have several of those clocks set in different time zones?
I thought about buying one of these pretty chandeliers for my entryway. 
 Modern artwork and pretty books,
 Beautiful photo art...these were very large, and I don't have anyplace to put one, 
but I did love them both :)
This swivel chair was so comfy!!
Lots of pretty pillows and pillow covers,
   I bought a couple of these tea towels, and....
my little stash :)
Do you see a summer color scheme in my cart?
We stopped at Pottery Barn after this. I'll show you the photos soon.
A lot pricier, but oh, so pretty too!
Linking up:
 Blessings,
Marcia
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  1. The CoderlambianJune 14, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Lovely summer colors! IKEA is fun!

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  2. LorileeJune 14, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I have never been to an Ikea. It is probably a good thing for my pocketbook!
    Blessings,
    Lorilee

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  3. michelleJune 14, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Look at all the wonderful goodness there!!! Oh I knew I should have stopped there during that storm!!
    I love what you have in your stash, your color scheme is right up my alley!! :)

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  4. Sunny Simple LifeJune 14, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I have been looking all over for pillows for my red couch and I love those plaid ones. I must go get some. Thanks for showing us.

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  5. BrandiJune 14, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    hi Marcia, i love Ikea too. looks like you found some really nice things. it's probably a good thing that thing that Ikea's an hour away. that place can really put a dent in your wallet!! :)

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  6. TheresaJune 14, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I have never shopped at IKEA but I always drool over their catalog! Love your purchases, can't wait to see what else you bought:)

    Have a blessed evening, HUGS!

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  7. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I love the checkered pillows, they are too perfect! Sounds like a wonderful day!

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  8. BeverlyJune 14, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    I've never been to Ikea, but would love to go. I loved the pillows. Ikea and Pottery Barn in one trip. Great fun. Yes, the items in your basket are showing a definite color scheme. You'll have to show us what you do with your pretties.

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  9. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicJune 14, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Ooooh! I loved seeing the IKEA photos, we have one coming in a little over a month and I am so excited because I have never been! I loved seeing what you purchased and I can't wait to see the PB photos.

    ~Shanon

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  10. SeawashedJune 14, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Never a dull moment at Ikea! I love that place. I have the chandie in our bedroom...after 3 yrs. I still love it. I want to put one in our laundry room too. Can't beat the price.

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  11. Blessed SerendipityJune 14, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Love Ikea! I have that pitcher in white and I didn't know it came in blue. Have fun decorating.

    Danielle

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  12. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    How fun! Looks like you found some neat treasures. I was in Pottery Barn on Saturday and didn't buy anything, but there were so many pretties!

    Nancy

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  13. NanaDianaJune 14, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I am SOOOO jealous. We don't have an IKEA anywhere near us at all! xo Diana

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  14. Татьяна ГореликоваJune 14, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Vase wonderful! (as the same it will be well with the bouquet) . in our city Ikea opened only three years ago, and how we are happy! ))))))))

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  15. DebJune 14, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Looks like you found some great stuff...love Ikea!

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  16. Susan AndersonJune 15, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Believe it or not, I've never been to Ikea.

    I need to change that!

    =)

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  17. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJune 15, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Ikea is only 15 minutes from where we are (unless there is a major traffic jam). We make sure to go when we know it won't be crowded and then get out before the throngs of people arrive. I love just browsing there even if I don't buy but usually manage to walk away with candles and frames. Looks like you got a nice bit of pretty summer items going on there. Love Pottery Barn too, but mostly for inspiration. Way overpriced! Have a wonderful Wednesday. Tammy

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  18. DeborahJune 15, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Love Ikea too...the nearest one is 4 hours away...but you've captured its goodness!!
    Is that a lantern in your cart. I bought one there last trip for somewhere on our deck!
    Love, love, love visiting Ikea and plan to go again in 3 weeks while on holidays!!

    Deborah xoxo

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  19. Thelma LouiseJune 15, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Hi...Thank you for the nice comment on my blog about the fire. We dont know when we can move back to our house yet. Hope its soon.

    Nice pic from Ikea.:-) Its all over the world :-)

    have a greate day.)

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  20. ChristineJune 15, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Hi Marcia! I love Ikea too as we have one about half an hour from us.
    You have a lovely basket of pretty things too!
    Best wishes
    Christine

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  21. Reginas CottageJune 15, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    hi marcia
    i love ikea,too.i have the same tea towels!! here in germany is the blue pitcher sold out.pretty things have you buyed.
    have a wonderful week,
    regina

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  22. TriciaJune 15, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Looks like you found some great stuff, Marcia. I've never been to Ikea...I really should go there's one not too far away.

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  23. Julie HarwardJune 15, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    How fun...I love that store and their prices! Looks like a fun day for you. :D

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  24. LibbyJune 15, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Great stuff! Maybe I need to make a trip to Ikea *s* I have always wanted to do that time zone thing.

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  25. Farm GirlJune 15, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    What a nice shopping trip! I can't wait to see what you got at Pottery Barn. I also can't wait to see what you do with all of the stuff you bought on your shopping trip. I think I was lucky though, I got to go along with you and I didn't spend a dime. :) Thanks! I needed a shopping trip.

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  26. It's meJune 15, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I like Ikea....who not ??? ...love Ria...xxx...

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  27. ElizabethJune 15, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Love, love a trip to ikea! Our nearest is about an hour away to.
    So always fun to make a trip with a friend!
    Can't wait to see your pics of what your putting together!
    Have a lovely day!
    Elizabeth

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  28. HeidiJune 15, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    We live only 5 minutes from IKEA. All our furniture we bought when we first married were from there too since we lived in Stockholm, Sweden. It was affordable for us to do the whole house. Now we buy things because we love it with the added measure of good prices. :-) I would love to see what you did with your purchases.

    Hugs from Holland ~
    Heidi

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  29. Janettessage.blogspot.comJune 15, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I have never IKEA before...these look like fun items and so great for summer...how fun!

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  30. People Who Know Me Would Say:June 16, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Ikea - great selection, great prices. I love all the summer-y red,white and blue. And that British, double decker, red bus? LOVELY!!!

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  31. Cheryl @ TFDJune 16, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Looks like great stuff is to be found at Ikea! Wish we had one of those close to my town. Hope we get to see what you did with your purchases! Have a great day!

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  32. About Southern BelleJune 16, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Ikea is always a fun place to visit. The tea towels are so pretty!

    http://beautifulnest.blogspot.com

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  33. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)June 17, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Hi Marcia,
    I love IKEA! Our closest is in the twin cities, about 2 hours for us, but we still manage to get there a couple of times a year!
    I have a couple of those rugs, love them and the pitcher you got is just gorgeous!
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  34. JanetJune 17, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I just love visiting Ikea and was just there last month in OC. I'm so glad your nephew Jordan is doing so well!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  35. PaulaJune 17, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    That place is amzing, Marcia! Wish we had one around here... on second thought, maybe it's a good thing we don't- I would be in the poor house! :)

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  36. AvaJune 17, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    So glad I came back to your lovely blog , it's consistently gorgeous :) Wish I could get mail order Ikea , Nearest to me is 5-6 hours away ! Well done on your purchases. Xx Ava

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  37. Bring Pretty BackJune 19, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Ikea is three hours away so I don't go as often as I would love to! Love what was in your cart!That little blue pitcher is darling!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  38. Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~June 20, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Believe it or not, Marcia....I've never been to an Ikea, but it does look wonderful! I especially love the colors in that first pic!

    Looks like you had a fun day! :)

    Have a great rest of the week!
    Tammy

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  39. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsJune 21, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    I love Ikea!!I am thinking that it is time to take a trip over to ours soon ~ It is about 40 minutes from me but worth the trip ~
    The things that you picked out look so pretty all together~

    xoxo
    Lori

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Thanks so much for stopping by :)
Blessings,
Marcia

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