Pretty much anything from IKEA. But my biggest bargain was a 3-pack of scissors for $1.99. I bought two packs. Other goodies I picked up: a pair of pot holders ($.99), a twin-size fitted sheet ($4.99), a 2' x 4' woven striped rug ($3.99), and a large glass measuring cup ($4.99). But my favorite purchase was this adorable pedestal table ($19.99).My mom and I made the 50 mile trek to IKEA last weekend. Going there is always an experience. Here are a few highlights:
--Upon driving into the parking lot, we noticed a Suburban with a trailer hooked to the back. Somebody's buying dorm furniture for the triplets!
--We also saw a Miata parked nerby. Somebody came to IKEA and they brought the Miata? I suppose it's possible they only stopped in for a set of placemats and some flatware. Yeah, right. That's what I said when Q and I once went there in the Mustang. We came for shelves for Kyle's room and ended up driving home with the top down and a 6'+ patio umbrella woven between the seats and across my lap.
--Beware of the lighting. Lucas had spotted a small firefly wall lamp that would go perfectly in his bug-themed room. The lamp itself was $6.99, but it required special light bulbs that cost $8.99 for a 2 pack. That's a lot of money for light bulbs, especially light bulbs from IKEA. Oh, and let's not forget the fact that the bulbs cost more than the light itself! No thanks. I helped Lucas pick out another lamp.
--I found a lamp that I would love for the family room. I passed because it cost $35. While that's not a lot of money, it is a lot of money for a lamp from IKEA!
--I was disappointed that they didn't have the silk striped cushion covers that I had been coveting. This is a surprise considering that these particular covers were featured prominately in their 2007 catalog.
Runner-up: Today, I bought a gallon of milk at Fry's for $1.67. Regular price is $3.59.
3 comments:
val, i love to gallavant at ikea too. it's about 50 miles from me as well.
my best purchase so far is a simple little plastic watering can with a long nozzle that works perfectly. at least that's what the zinnias say.
I have never been to IKEA but I always thought it is a place I would love to visit. One of these days, I will convince my husband that we need more bookshelves. I cannot believe your Bargains of The Week posts. Some of the items you find are almost give-aways. The only back to school shopping I have done are the pima polo shirts and skorts from Lands' End.
Ces, some of my best bargain finds have come from the Lands' End overstock site. Last year, I had been coveting a pink twill belted raincoat. But at $100, it was a bit much for a place that gets very little rain--and even less rain accompanied by cold weather. So I let it go.
Several months later, that same coat came on LE overstocks for $19.99. SOLD to the overdressed mom in the desert.
I've only been able to wear the coat a few times, but at $20, I don't feel bad about not wearing it much.
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