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Friday 21 March 2014

Ikea Haul!

We recently moved to a very cute little house and so my interest has been piqued regarding home decor. It's a rented house so we can't do anything permanent; painting or knocking walls etc but that doesn't mean I can't lust after pretty things. And lust I do. There also happened to be a few things the house didn't have that we needed. Hence, Ikea. While the house has book shelves, there was nowhere near enough shelving for the stupid amount of books we own, so we picked up a bookshelf similar to the one below and a narrower matching version also. Otherwise, the rest were completely unnecessary purchases but helped add our own touch to a new home.


Those green boxes are actually more of a pale pistachio colour in real life. They're really handy for storage of random bits and pieces and look really pretty. 
I am a bit in love with the Sophia Loren print, which was only about €11, if I remember correctly. We have it in the kitchen, appropriately enough. God, do I love spaghetti though.
The cushion is to match a similar one that we have already, also from Ikea. 
Those candles in glass jars are less than €2 each. I got a few for the bathrooms, kitchen etc in a fresh floral scent which is really delicate and not at all overpowering. Bargain!
The paper light shade, we actually got on a previous trip to Ikea but didn't have anywhere to put it in our last place so it's now found a new home, along with ourselves. 
Lastly, we got two of the gold frames for hanging smaller black and white prints on the wall. These were about 5 or 6 euro. 

Although I hate the actual trek around Ikea (seriously, there has to be an easier way), I do love the end result and this lovely little lot looks perfect in our new abode.
Are you an Ikea fan or do you prefer a bit of an antique scavenge for your home decor?
To the comments!
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19 comments:

  1. I love that Sophia Loren print! Ikea is fab for bits like that, hope you're settling in well in your new home xx

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  2. I love that Sophia Loren print! Ikea is fab for bits like that, hope you're settling in well in your new home xx

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  3. Aw, I love an Ikea haul!! Have to get myself over there and check out what's new. I have the green boxes too and they are a live saver (currently they hold a ton of Glossybox samples to try...). Love the Sofia Loren print!!!

    alex @ http://pinkelephantbloggin.com/

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    1. I have one of the boxes for paperwork and the other in my bedroom, will probably use it for stuff to be reviewed!

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  4. I love Ikea-I could wander around the candle and homeware section for hours! Love a bit of a charity find too though x

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    1. The candle section is great alright, lots of bargains! x

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  5. I've never been to Ikea, the thought of it scares me! I love the storage boxes, bookcase and cushion. I hope you are both very happy in your new home xx

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    1. Thanks Sharon! Yeah, it's a bit much to be honest. I wouldn't be going out there unless I had to, not the best way to spend a day! xx

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  6. I have those cushions - great taste thinks alike! I love IKEA but like you I'm flatting so I haven't bought much from them except storage bits and a couple of decorative bits. Our flat is furnished, but I did add some charity shop mirrors, ornaments and cushions to go with new rug and cushions we got from IKEA and light fittings from Wilkinsons. Decorating is fun!

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    1. Oh that all sounds lovely! I really must check out some more charity shops too!

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  7. I need to move out immediately! ! Ikea is great for finishing and personal touches

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    1. It is indeed and also good for the little annoying things that you don't even realise you need til you see them!

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  8. Love the Sophia Loren print! And loving the new blog makeover :)

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  9. I love Ikea but hate the trek like you, can't even tell you the number of times I got lost in just one trip!! Those candles are so nice for €2!! The frames are really pretty too, super glam!

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    1. Thanks Sarah! Yeah, there's only so much I can handle of the place to be honest. I get like a tired toddler by the end of it!

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  11. Hi Chloe, I'd love to invite you to take part in our House Call project for live from IKEA FAMILY magazine (ikeafamilylivemagazine.com). If you're interested, please email me at localhomes@ikeafamilylive.com. Thanks! Helen

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