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Ikea Fix

Ikea Fix

Yesterday, I had a need to go to Ikea. I've noticed that if I don't go to Ikea every month, I get these indescribable cravings. I miss it. It makes me happy - walking through the aisles, touching the furniture, sitting on the couches, wandering through the model kitchens. I bask in the textiles, caress the light fixtures, inhale the scented candles. It's unexplainable. I just need my fix. Like an addict. Is it strange to have an addiction with a particular shop?

I don't necessarily buy something all the time.
I just enjoy the loveliness. I spent two very satisfying hours there dragging my poor husband around. To my wonderful surprise it wasn't jam packed, crowded and loud as it normally is. I believe it's because yesterday was the start of some religious day, so many people were at home with their families having very long Italian lunches
(usually lasting anywhere from 4 to 6 hours - I kid you not). 

I left Ikea with a lot of frames that I had been meaning to buy.
A very happy shopper I was - indeed.

Here are some fun and inspiring ways to put up frames - with 
engineering precision to happy go lucky styles.



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do you have a similar fix or obsession with a shop?

xoxo
Reese


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  1. NANCYXOApril 19, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    i know exactly how you feel! i always find myself there for no reason just wandering around. =]

    nancyxo

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  2. AnnApril 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Love IKEA...
    Love those lovely frame pics...
    Love this post ♥

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  3. Diana MieczanApril 19, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Let me just start off with saying how much I adore your new look! Stunning! I also adore Ikea and we love spending an afternoon there. Its such a cool place with tons of inspirations, isnt it? Love those photos and I totally need to add some frames to my walls:) happy Tuesday, darling

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  4. Mary NevinApril 19, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    i love ikea!! that blue bed is divine!! so glad you got your fix :)

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  5. ClaireApril 19, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I too appreciate a good trip to Ikea, but I would have to say H & M is my go-to when I need a clothing fix!

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  6. LauraApril 19, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    These are great! I need to buy a bunch of frames for our wedding photos and I'm totally bookmarking this post because those ideas are so cute :)

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  7. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    Dear Reese, your blog is...WOW!!!! Wonderful!!! I LOVE the changes!!! The colors, the header!! Great job!!
    IKEA? Oh, I love this shop!!!! It is a pitty there is no IKEA in Brasil. I have the pleasure to walk through this lovely shop and buy buy buy only when I travel to Europe.
    How are you, sweet friend? Busy? I am so busy and tired lately...I wish I could travel far far away for a month....:o))
    Much love to you!!!
    Bela

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  8. Bombay BeautyApril 20, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    ikea is important - they do what they do well, and for some basics they are almost unbeatable. i'm more of modern gallery style hanger, but i've had friends do more creative hangings for me and i like the results... xo bb

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  9. kApril 20, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I love the frames leaning against the wall in that kitchen, very very cute! when we drove to rome a couple weekends ago we were noticing how many ikea's there are along the way!

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  10. yours truly, melissaApril 21, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    You've posted so many pretty images here! I'm in love with bright airy open rooms with lots of white in the mix! My obsession is probably TJ Maxx. I could spend oodles of money in there in the home area. Sometimes I have to make myself stay away.

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  11. Jenn @ Live Love Life Now!April 22, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    I am equally obsessed with IKEA! I don't get to the store monthly but if I don't go every few months I start to go a little batty. Sometimes I go when I don't even need anything...just to walk around their different room set ups and see what new furniture they have for sale.

    I've had great luck with their fabrics and frames as well...oooh I'm going to be needing a trip to IKEA soon after this post!!

    By the way, I looved the photos of different framing arrangements. Absolutely gorgeous!

    Jenn xo

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  12. Poppies and SunshineApril 22, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Oh I love frames! These photos make me want to get more of them! And I love Ikea too :) I just wish there was one here...I have to go about 3 and a half hours to get to one!

    I hope you have a great weekend, Reese! xo

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  13. thingsIloveApril 22, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    So pretty! Thank you for sharing.

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  14. Sem NomeApril 23, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    Dear Reese, may your Easter be filled with the best emotions, love and much chocolate!!!:o)))
    Much love I send to you all!!!
    Bela

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  15. Muza-chanApril 24, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I like IKEA too...
    Happy Easter, Reese! :)

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  16. Charlotta WardMay 3, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Oh don't get me started on IKEA. As a Swedish expat I have for years referred to IKEA as 'the Mothership' - it is where I, as a 'Swedish alien', return to store up on native life essentials and just generally to immerse myself in the goodness of my country. All the IKEA outlets look and feel the same and I can plonk myself in one of their display rooms and pretend I am back in Sweden.. :)

    Very happy at IKEA!
    xx C

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  17. kylieMay 20, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    i just got back from IKEA - drove all the way to portland oregon from idaho! it was worth it! I LOVE THAT PLACE! so many inspiring ideas

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