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a few thoughts on putting together furniture aka “get in there, you devil.”

Ikea is a good place.

A good land.

I do think that they could hang a huge banner over their store that says "We sell a feeling of accomplishment in addition to furniture." Because after it is built you really receive two things for the price of one.

Please meet my new dresser. Img_6201

If you have a little child, it probably looks familiar because, oh yes, it is a Baby Changing Table. But it was marked down from $159 to $39 and so I thought to myself, "Hello, Fabulous Clothing Holder for a 22 Year Old." There is even a spot for diapers clutches.

I enjoy it.

And then there is my new scrapbook table which is still in the box.Img_6210

Ikea actually sells it as an "Occasional Table". Which is just weird. On some occasions is it a chair? Or a lamp? (If it turns into a lamp, we are in luck – as the as the blurry photos prove, we need lighting still.)

Ikea should add a scrapbook furniture section to their store. Or maybe a spice rack section. So then I could just see them all in one place instead of driving all over the state of Maryland to find a good one and somehow ending up back at the apartment with two.

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8 responses to “a few thoughts on putting together furniture aka “get in there, you devil.””

  1. Breanne Avatar
    Breanne

    hey. i think the dresser works well. spot for clutches = gold. cant wait to see the place all done up elise style

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  2. giuseppina Avatar
    giuseppina

    so glad things are working out for you. love that you can see things for other purposes…changing table aka dresser.
    maybe you should look into that show design remix??

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  3. Leah Avatar
    Leah

    dude i know what you mean about the sense of accomplishment. holy cow when i spent SEVEN HOURS putting together my beautiful ikea bed, i wanted to murder someone, but i also did feel quite successful.

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  4. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    Seriously, thank you for making me laugh out loud. I must say I enjoy your sarcastic sense of humor. It has amused me before, but today I just felt compelled to tell you… I’m truly a sucker for a nicely turned smart comment. 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  5. Idan Avatar
    Idan

    “We sell a feeling of accomplishment in addition to furniture.”
    🙂

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  6. Alison Avatar
    Alison

    I have that scrapbook table. It’s in the kitchen holding whatnot.
    Tip: stain it now, before it’s become one with strawberry jam. Or what have you.

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  7. Mel Avatar
    Mel

    very cool scrapbooking table! glad to see you’re settling in 🙂

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  8. Vee Avatar
    Vee

    IKEA is awesome can’t wait to see more as you get settled 🙂

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