Anyway, as well as the dining table (which has already hosted a few fantastic meals with friends), I managed to persuade The Farmer we needed this.
New Ikea Side Board Thingy |
And I was right. We did need it. Those board games desperately needed somewhere to live.
The problem with Ikea furniture is putting it together. I think that before getting married, a couple should be locked in a room with a flat packed Ikea wardrobe, a cordless drill with a slightly flat battery and those wordless Ikea intructions. If they come out in four hours still talking to each other and with something resembling a piece of furniture, they are good to go.
Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200, Do Not Call Ikea |
After quite a few years of marriage, The Farmer and I assemble Ikea furniture like pros. This time Farmboy even helped, although we did have to confiscate the cordless drill.
On our, arguably not necessary, side board I have two of my favourite items.
My mother in law gave The Farmchildren these owl tea light holders.
Happy Owl |
I love them because they are super cute and if I am feeling a bit cross, I just turn them around.
Cross, Fire Breathing Owl |
9 comments:
Love your new sideboard and cute owls. I find Ikea a bit dangerous too :)
Love it!
I do love Ikea. I love that sideboard thingy - and totally agreed with you that you needed it. Nice work mrs farmer!!
Oh, Ikea, you dangerous, irrestible beast of a shop. We only live 15 minutes from it, but the hassle of driving there, fighting for a parking spot in the shade, and then dragging the baby around its enormousness are all good deterrents :)
Oh you make me laugh, AFW! gxo
You are so right - it is an IKEA TRAP!! Very clever they are... Am hopeless at assembling the Ikea flatpack stuff - Mr SE not bad at all. He once did a WHOLE kitchen in UK !! Love your Owls - they are delightful.
from Semi-Expat x
You are a scream... the cranky, fire breathing owl is legendary.
Great to see you on Fibro's Aussie Day Blog Awards AFW!
Amanda, Caz and Fussy Eater's Mum - Glad you all like it. I love it.
ANB and Sarah/SemiExpat - Obviously you both understand the full Ikea experience. I love it, most of the time...
Georgie and Emma - Love it when people get a giggle from the blog.
Glowless - I was super excited and very surprised. Made my day.
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