They are also much larger in person than they appear online so its nice and comfortable for both adults and kids. They are wipeable, stackable, and super functional! The molded material is perfect for either indoor or outdoor. I love the bentwood inspired style of them and that they are easy care. We definitley needed seating and when I found the YPPERLIG armchair online it immediately caught my eye. I’m like a kid in a candy shop in IKEA so I need to have a very clear mission when I go in with the intent to purchase! I knew I’d be able to find some great pieces that would also be perfect additions to our everyday life. I like to scope things out online first before going into the store because it helps me focus. We dont even own outdoor furniture at this point! But here’s the thing…I truly believe in elevating the everyday and embracing life where you are. Right now we are busy with work, school, sports, activities, and renovation projects, which make for long exhausting days and little time for anything else. We have grandios dreams of a fabulous outdoor living area comprised of pergolas and a water feature, and a gorgeous patio with dedicated areas for dining and relaxing, surrounded by a perfectly manicured landscape one day….but guess what? We aint there yet! Not even close. ordered! Nothing too fancy or formal, just a casual dinner outdoors to celebrate life as it stands amongst the imperfection and daily grind. Plus this would be a great opportunity to take a moment to come together as a family and change up the pace a little. We usually pull together a quick 30 minute meal dinner plan during the week, but I thought it may be fun to do something a little different now that its warm out and the days are just a bit longer. The new IKEA Summer 2018 collection is all about the staycation and finding pleasure in seeking joy at home, which inspired the idea to switch things up and have an impromtu weeknight bbq. Im so excited to be working with IKEA throughout the year and to share that the Swedish retailer is so much more than just delicious meatballs and college furniture! That EVERY product is created with democratic design in mind, which means it MUST meet form, function, quality, sustainability, and value standards. The vision of IKEA is to create a bettter everday life for the many people. I’ve shared on IG alot of fun facts I’ve learned about the brand (its saved in my “Brands I Love” highlight reel in my profile), but the two that stand out to me most are: 1. I didnt actually think I could possibly love them any more, but after learning specifics about the mission and vision the company was founded on I stand corrected. I’ve gained so much education about the brand, thier history and how they operate. I’m a huge fan of IKEA and have been for years, so when I was approached with the opportunity to become a brand ambassador with them it was like a dream come true. As soon as the warm weather approaches I start scouting out all the outdoor living things! Furniture, accessories, gardening bits…basically anything that gives me a reason not to have to be indoors, and it should come as no surprise that one of my favorite places for outdoor is IKEA. I can’t be the only one who goes to meander the showroom at the changing of the seasons (or really just bc its a Tuesday and the kids are in school so you’ve got some free time) to see what’s new and to get inspired! If you dont have a store near you, count your lucky stars. It gives us the opportunity to expand our living space and entertain lots more than our limited interior space allows. I LOVE our little bungalow, but right about now we really start to feel the space crunch and we eagerly start to look forward to many months of hanging outdoors. I moved to CA for work, but Ive definitley stayed for the weather and with the ushering in of our glorious weather, comes our desire to head outside. So according to the weatherman we’ve FINALLY made it over the cool weather hump and my beloved warm weather is here for the long haul.
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