Seeing that we were planning on going to IKEA yesterday, i was craving IKEA's bread pockets filled with tomato and mozzarella all day. And so i suggested to J that we get something to eat first.
They say one should not shop when one is hungry. Apparently, it leads to unnecessary purchases.
"EAT ME HOW YOU WANT!"
They say one should not shop when one is hungry. Apparently, it leads to unnecessary purchases.
"EAT ME HOW YOU WANT!"But prior to yesterday's excursion i had no idea that designing a kitchen from scratch would be so complex. And more so if one is on a budget and doesn't have an expert on hand to give pointers.
So J and i went to IKEA last night thinking that maybe in the two and a half hours we had before closing, we could at least sort out what we wanted and that would be the end of it.
Wrong.
So J and i went to IKEA last night thinking that maybe in the two and a half hours we had before closing, we could at least sort out what we wanted and that would be the end of it.
Wrong.
After snaking our way through IKEA we finally arrived in the kitchen area. We asked for help and the IKEA lady guides us towards a computer and briefly explains how to work IKEA's Kitchen Planner.
Hmmm.
We had less than two hours to go until closing...
One and a half hours later and we were no where near completion.
At which point, i'm not liking the layout at all. I think the only thing that was correct was probably the room size.
So trying to shift pieces that wouldn't budge and generally not understanding how to use the programme meant a lot of time was wasted.
Why is it so difficult?
But the good part is, the IKEA Kitchen Planner can be used in the comfort of my own home. I just had to download the necessary plug-in and i was good to go.
Depending on the country you're in, the language obviously adjusts accordingly.
Oh and did you know that IKEA, Save the Children and UNICEF have a joint campaign called 'A smile is worth so much'?
Hmmm.
We had less than two hours to go until closing...
One and a half hours later and we were no where near completion.
At which point, i'm not liking the layout at all. I think the only thing that was correct was probably the room size.
So trying to shift pieces that wouldn't budge and generally not understanding how to use the programme meant a lot of time was wasted.
Why is it so difficult?
But the good part is, the IKEA Kitchen Planner can be used in the comfort of my own home. I just had to download the necessary plug-in and i was good to go.
Depending on the country you're in, the language obviously adjusts accordingly.
Oh and did you know that IKEA, Save the Children and UNICEF have a joint campaign called 'A smile is worth so much'?
Well J and i did our part and bought a colourful toy butterfly. Here's hoping it brings a smile to some child's face.
For every soft toy sold between November 1 and December 24, 2010, IKEA will donate €1 (approximately US$ 1.30) to Save the Children and UNICEF, to support children around the world’s educational needs. With soft toy prices ranging from just $0.49 to $19.99, these cuddly toys make perfect stocking stuffers, grab bag items and affordable gifts for all of the children on your list. [source]
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This morning i woke up at 6:30 AM and went straight online to try and figure out the damn kitchen planner on my computer.
Eight hours and several dozen versions later, i was still not finished.
Each time i thought i was close to being done, i'd find something wrong. Seriously, it's so annoying! It's moments like these that i wish i chose to be an Interior Designer.
However, there's one version that i'm leaning towards but it's like double the amount that i've budgeted for. Obviously some changes have to be made and J has to have a say in it too. But i'm thinking positive and hoping that with a few adjustments and cheaper alternatives we'll get the kitchen that we want.
Fingers crossed we get the design sorted by this weekend because we're moving in eleven days!
ELEVEN and nothing is packed... yet.
Eight hours and several dozen versions later, i was still not finished.
Each time i thought i was close to being done, i'd find something wrong. Seriously, it's so annoying! It's moments like these that i wish i chose to be an Interior Designer.
However, there's one version that i'm leaning towards but it's like double the amount that i've budgeted for. Obviously some changes have to be made and J has to have a say in it too. But i'm thinking positive and hoping that with a few adjustments and cheaper alternatives we'll get the kitchen that we want.
Fingers crossed we get the design sorted by this weekend because we're moving in eleven days!
ELEVEN and nothing is packed... yet.
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Anyway i must go now because i need to start baking the shortbread cookies i'm planning on giving J's grandmother and mom for Christmas.
Oh!
I nearly forgot, here's wishing all my friends, silent readers and randoms a very Merry Christmas!
2 comments:
frohe Weihnachten! :)
Fröhliche Weihnachten! =)
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