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Monday, October 19, 2015

IKEA :: Design & Dine Event + Shopping [Oct. edition]


food art, entertaining with IKEA, food at IKEA, swedish food options


Hello everyone! Hopefully you all had a fab weekend and if you are anything like me, you may be thinking you could have used an extra day on the weekend, am I right? ;) I did have a fun weekend as one of the things I got to do, was attend an event at my local IKEA that I was invited to. They were holding a special event called 'Design & Dine' that showcased some of their food department offerings and allowed guests to try various items that they have available to purchase, in the hopes that people would fall in love with their food department just like they have the shopping side of IKEA. I also finally got to meet the sweet person I have been communicating with in their PR department, that contacted me about coming to this event and while I was there, we had the chance to discuss some ideas we are planning to collaborate on and of course I will be sharing them here with all of you when the details are all worked out but it IS exciting!!!! I just want to say THANKS again to her for the good time, kind words and of course I am looking forward to our partnership going forward, as we will have some fun! ;)
 
Like I mentioned, this event was called 'Design & Dine' and had six stations all featuring different items from Sweden. They had different cheeses, crackers and jams at one station and my fave from here was the multigrain crispbread - so good. Smoked salmon and veggie meatballs at another. They also created some amazing drinks with a few of their signature syrups including the elderflower drink which was so refreshing. Guests were invited to a certified coffee station, as they believe in making sure it's coffee is produced responsibly and sustainable. The ever popular dessert table featured candy from their 'new-er' self-serve candy station, they added to the food department alittle while ago, as well as various cookie options. I love the fact that their candy is free of GMOs, high fructose corn syrup, trans fat and the colors come from nature. I mean if we are going to indulge, this IS the way to do it! We had a great time, everything was so good and if you ever have the pleasure of catching one of these event at your local IKEA, I suggest attending and trying something new. You never know, you may end up liking something different, I did. ;)



chesses, jams, spreads, mutli grain crackers, swedish food, IKEA

design & dine at IKEA, beggie meatbalss, fruit drinks, stations of food


straw lighting, light made of straws, IKEA design & dine event




certified coffee, coffee station at IKEA design & dine event


dessert station at IKEA design & dine event, candy options, cookies


One of the reasons I love IKEA so much is their design team is awesome and never ceases to amaze me. (I can't wait to meet them!!) While at this event, each station had 'food art' hanging overhead or on the wall that reflected the station and I was blown away with some of the creative ideas! They were too cool! Check these out! I think this coffee art made of coffee beans and then of course this candy lamp were my faves!


coffee bean artwork, coffee cup, candy lighting, design & dine event

framed artwork at IKEA design & dine event

paper mache fish art, twisted paper art, straw light, IKEA design & dine event


Since I was already there (twist twist of my arm) I took advantage of the time to walk around afterwards to see what I could find, plus I really DID 'need' a few things! ;) Check out what grabbed my attention on this trip!


living room inspiration, IKEA west chester, table storage solutions
This space is full of color which makes it so fun. AND I am kinda digging those tables - I am in the market for something different in my living room so maybe . . .

slipper wall at IKEA west chester, pillows, storage solutions, pink & grey
This wall is simply amazing styling! I mean seriously . . . a slipper wall - how cool is that? And the colors, the soft palette is so pretty!

lighting options at IKEA, modern lighting, new lighting,
Some fabulous lighting options!

bathroom storage solutions, bathroom accessories, bath towels
This color combination of the steel grey and blue together was gorgeous plus the fun accessories!

white cabinets at IKEA, storage solutions at IKEA, shelf, cabinets
Loving these NEW items that had. This first shelf is a white wash finish and would match some cabinets I have in my craft room. However these last two, I may NEED these to be a part of my office makeover. ;) LOVE!

orange & black display at IKEA west chester, whodey, living area ideas
This. This right here is a tribute to our local boys . . .the Cincinnati Bengals, who just happen to be 6-0! Who-dey!

 
If you are curious what I found the last couple trips, feel free to check out my finds here, when I went in January, in May, in July and also last month in Sept. I will also have a post dedicated to their HOLIDAY line coming soon!



shopping finds at IKEA west chester, bedroom ideas, home decor

Have you visited an IKEA lately? What is one of your fave products that you have gotten from there? Let me know below as I would love to hear . . .

 





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28 comments:

  1. This sounds like a great fun event, amazing photos that capture the day! I haven't been to Ikea in a while, time to go I think x

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  2. I am in ikea far too often, spending far too much money on sooooo many useful things! Love ikea! The last time we were there we bought ginger thins, which are very tasty, and a new Kura bed for my son.

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    1. I am right there with you - there ALL the time! ;) AND that is crazy you mentioned those ginger thins as I just bought those on this day & they are AMAZING right? #nomnomnom

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  3. Wow, I didn't know IKEA hosted events like that! I learned something new today. I haven't been to Ikea in a long long while. I'm impressed with your finds!

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    1. thanks - yeah it looks like they have events periodically throughout the year - you should check it out

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  4. How fun does this look?! I always have fun in Ikea :) What a neat event!

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  5. This sounds like such a fun event. I would love to participate in one

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    1. you should check with your local IKEA to see when their next event is & go - it was fun!

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  6. This looks like an amazing event! My sisters and I love to go shopping at Ikea during our Sisterpalooza trips!

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    1. ahhhh that sounds like a blast & a good time with your sisters! What a great tradition!

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  7. Looks like such a nice event. Is that chandelier/ art piece made of straws!? I have only been to IKEA once... I dont think theres one even near me.

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    1. yes - that is straws attached to that chandelier - is that not the coolest thing ever!? So awesome!

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  8. Omgsh how fun! Of course I love Ikea, but I LOOOOVE workshops like this too!!

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  9. WOW! What an honor for you to be invited to their event! Congratulations on that.I am an IKEA fanatic. So don't get me started. Cool event and liked what they had to share

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  10. This event sounds like so much fun! I have not been to IKEA in ages. I need to go back.

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  11. I just love IKEA. I had no idea they hosted events like this. Looks like a great time!

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  12. That sounds like a really fun event. I haven't visited Ikea fow quite a while. I'd like to go back soon.

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  13. It has been far too long since my last IKEA trip. Our closest is about 4.5 hours away, at least until the Jacksonville location opens in 2017 (then it'll only be a 3-hour trip). The Design and Dine event looks like a lot of fun!

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  14. Seriously, IKEA - you need to come to Charleston, SC! I used to live close by one in the northeast but now that I'm a southern girl I am missing my IKEA so badly!

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  15. What a fun event!!! I love Ikea! <3

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  16. I'm so jealous you got to go do this! I would die if I got to go to a private Ikea event!

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  17. Ahhhh I'm ikea obsessed!!!! This event must if been a blast to have attended!

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  18. What an amazingly fun event! I would love to play around Ikea for a while!

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  19. Looks like a fun event! I love shopping at Ikea, I have ever since I was younger and my mom and I would take a "shopping day" just to go there. The coffee bean art is my favorite! :)

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  20. What a fun event! We're at IKEA all the time!

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