IKEA Living

In the last post, I alluded to our barren apartment. Why so barren? Well, our suitcases were filled to capacity when we flew over. Included was a queen-size air mattress [no jokes]. There was a 650 lb. air shipment that followed a week (or so) later. With that came computer equipment, one desk chair, a folding table, induction cookware, more clothes, toiletries, and an ironing board. And that was pretty much it.

So, as I said, the apartment is pretty bare. What better excuse to go shopping. The montage above shows some of our purchases, mainly from IKEA and IKEA-like stores. By that, I mean, stores that sell functional and aesthetic furniture. We did actually need most of this stuff. Especially the lamps - since we could not bring ours over (US vs. European voltage). The rug? I have a hard time keeping TJ out of rug stores. But, this is a very FUN rug. And it goes with our other furniture. You know, the stuff that isn't here yet.

The bulk of our belongings are sailing across the Atlantic in a 40 ft. container. Delivery is scheduled for next week. TJ's colleagues describe it as being like Christmas - a day of unpacking boxes filled with surprises. I like Christmas. So....don't hit an iceberg oh mighty container ship carrying our goods.