Coming to a place near me. . . . . . .

Retail news! We've just heard definite plans are now in place and we'll be getting
 our very own IKEA store. . . . . just a ten minute drive from the house!  
Good and bad. . . . . as those of you who frequent this always fun place to shop already know! 

These photos are from the Charlotte, North Carolina store, currently the closest one

 to us, which opened a few years ago, but it really requires an overnight in that city if
 we head there to shop as it's a three hour drive each way. Fortunately we
 do have lovely friends to visit there so can make a weekend of it.

It will be a big build, a free-standing store, and is not expected to open until mid-2020.
 I may just start a little savings account titled Future IKEA Treats  - and be ready
 for a fun day shopping with a special person! 
Nothing like planning for the future. . . . . . .and some sharing some Scandinavian
 delicacies when shopping with my dear Swedish neighbor!

Photos taken on my last IKEA (Charlotte) visit in March.

I'm considering some kitchen changes later this year, perhaps! 
I would love these grey cabinets but don't want all the upheaval and huge
 expense of new. Just may have mine painted this color . . . . . . or I may decide
on warm cream cabinets with a dark grey island. Who knows, the future is so
unpredictable - in more ways than one - but it's good to have plans and ideas 
to play around with!