The largest Ikea in the southern hemisphere opened a few minutes from me just before Christmas. My husband went last Saturday and in defence of the budget etc, I had to go with him. I kept the purchases down to some coathangers, a peg bag and two metal storage tins, all of which could have been bought at the local shoppng centre. And the parking was a nightmare too.
If you saw the interior of our home, you would know that we make regular pilgrimages to the Swedish furniture shrine. There is no stronger test of a marriage than trying to assemble IKEA furniture with your spouse. :^
I’m such a Ikea junkie that I’m actually, literally, afraid to go in. To make matters worse, Ikea built their largest store in North America just thirty minutes from my home. It’s like their trying to kill me, or at least my bank account.
I don’t see the problem with Ikea…… in fact I think they are great, with loads of brill stuff…. of course I’m someone who loves to take things to pieces and build things…… so what can I say..??
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rhys 01.28.05 at 7:31 pm
you think that’s bad wait till you try to assemble the stuff!
Richard 01.28.05 at 8:23 pm
Oh Rhys believe me — I have drunk deeply from that cup over the years
Swan 01.29.05 at 3:27 am
I’d pity you if you DIDN’T have an Ikea nearby
Richard 01.29.05 at 9:37 am
Wash your mouth out Swan!!
Jan 01.29.05 at 10:58 am
The largest Ikea in the southern hemisphere opened a few minutes from me just before Christmas. My husband went last Saturday and in defence of the budget etc, I had to go with him. I kept the purchases down to some coathangers, a peg bag and two metal storage tins, all of which could have been bought at the local shoppng centre. And the parking was a nightmare too.
Shalom,
Jan
Ian McKenzie 01.29.05 at 4:15 pm
If you saw the interior of our home, you would know that we make regular pilgrimages to the Swedish furniture shrine. There is no stronger test of a marriage than trying to assemble IKEA furniture with your spouse. :^
James 01.29.05 at 8:41 pm
I’m such a Ikea junkie that I’m actually, literally, afraid to go in. To make matters worse, Ikea built their largest store in North America just thirty minutes from my home. It’s like their trying to kill me, or at least my bank account.
Malc 01.30.05 at 3:42 pm
I don’t see the problem with Ikea…… in fact I think they are great, with loads of brill stuff…. of course I’m someone who loves to take things to pieces and build things…… so what can I say..??