Confessions of a Fugitive Mind
November 21, 2005
Modern Mecca
Jon and I made our first trip to the new IKEA in Stoughton on Saturday. I'm not sure there are words to describe it. We went because I spotted a TV/media storage system with potential and couldn't just order it sight unseen.It's a good thing we went with something in mind though, because the place is a maze. Just a giant maze filled with wonderful home furnishings and hordes of people.
Once we found the pieces we wanted (the MARKÖR storage system pictured on the right) and scribbled their bin information onto a scrap of paper we headed toward the warehouse to pick them up. We did take a couple small detours to check out arm chairs and to the kids section to pick up a PS FÄNGST and check on a toddler bed for Amy. We had a little trouble in the warehouse because the bin number we had for the TV bench was for the dark stain and the kiosk didn't list any information for the antique stain. Jon found it just as I got to the front of the line at the information desk. With the TV bench in hand we quickly realized that the bookshelves and bridge shelf we wanted would in no way fit in Jon's car. So we comprimised and promised to come back later with better transport to pick up the rest. I rode in the back seat while our new TV bench luxuriated in the reclined passenger seat.
Now that the TV bench is assembled (easy peasy) and I have my coffee table back, I'm excited to return. I just can't wait to go back and explore more of the store. Because I had Jon with me I tried not to browse too much, but it was hard. There was so much stuff to touch and try. I would really like to go back when I have a little more time to explore. And maybe when the crowds have died down a bit.
Posted by criminal at November 21, 2005 11:13 AM
Comments
Isn't IKEA wonderful? I love your new TV stand!
Posted by: Helen at November 21, 2005 02:41 PM
Awesome, I'm happy you guys found something. I'm in a for trip to Ikea,... Give me a date and a time and I'll be at your apartment. ;-)
Posted by: LizESC at November 21, 2005 02:44 PM
Very nice. Hope you can get the rest soon. If Barb and I make it out through the snow - we can help you with the Blazer and the easy peazy assembly. Love you, Mom.
Posted by: mom at November 22, 2005 07:37 AM
I visited the Connecticut store 2 weeks after they opened and the whole place was wiped clean. I assume it wasn't as bad in the Massachusetts store since it's now the second in New England.
The place is gorgeous, the furniture is nice, and some of it is reasonable priced especially for the quality. I think places like Cardi's and Jordan's are underestimating the damage IKEA is going to do when people in our age group start to buy houses, condos and really begin buying furniture and fixtures.
Posted by: Catherine at November 22, 2005 01:11 PM