Ahoy polloi (an island for the masses)

[remainsilly]

Even Pooh bears can assemble IKEA stuff. But, some furniture is too big for only one person to assemble.
After eating 2 weeks on the floor as my flat had no chair nor table (it had no bed, just a matress either ) I assembled the table alone. It was almost to heavy to flip it into the right position. But, assembling was do-able.

Aha! Discomfort is a great kickstarter to accomplishment.
Lovely plates! Like your choices of photo pairings.

Some last week. We are in a serious drought here though.
Grass and corn burned up. Trees losing leaves. Probably 10 inches or so below normal.

Sweden & Denmark were same.
Withered castle gardens & moods. Plus no a/c.
Glad you got rain!

 

[Ludmilla]

Hello islanders!
Hope everyone is well and happy.
A new bakery will open across the street from the office. Hopefully, they have great coffee.
It is raining around here, too. @Murphy47 we needed that rain, too. So happy that it has cooled down.
Tomorrow home to the country. Another 2 weeks have gone by. Ah!

 

[Mariapia]

Hi ladies!
I nearly fell into a trap two days ago.... An LV Speedy 35 cm in damier azur which I had seen in a consignment shop window.
I kept thinking about it until the opening of the shop two days later.
The owner told me it was in excellent condition and cost €450
She took it out of the window and showed it to me.
I didn't like it.. The canvas had suffered, there were yellow stains and a few creases around one of the handles.
Very good condition? My foot!
€450? No way...
I went home both disappointed and relieved.

 

[Tomsmom]

Hi ladies!
I nearly fell into a trap two days ago.... An LV Speedy 35 cm in damier azur which I had seen in a consignment shop window.
I kept thinking about it until the opening of the shop two days later.
The owner told me it was in excellent condition and cost €450
She took it out of the window and showed it to me.
I didn't like it.. The canvas had suffered, there were yellow stains and a few creases around one of the handles.
Very good condition? My foot!
€450? No way...
I went home both disappointed and relieved.

It wasn’t meant to be; don’t you just love it when people exaggerate condition? Ughhh! But very good for your wallet

 

[Murphy47]

Hi ladies!
I nearly fell into a trap two days ago.... An LV Speedy 35 cm in damier azur which I had seen in a consignment shop window.
I kept thinking about it until the opening of the shop two days later.
The owner told me it was in excellent condition and cost €450
She took it out of the window and showed it to me.
I didn't like it.. The canvas had suffered, there were yellow stains and a few creases around one of the handles.
Very good condition? My foot!
€450? No way...
I went home both disappointed and relieved.

That kind of statement makes you wonder what their own handbag looks like.
Ugh. Some people.

 

[Murphy47]

Hello islanders!
Hope everyone is well and happy.
A new bakery will open across the street from the office. Hopefully, they have great coffee.
It is raining around here, too. @Murphy47 we needed that rain, too. So happy that it has cooled down.
Tomorrow home to the country. Another 2 weeks have gone by. Ah!

The country sounds lovely.
We love bakeries! No such thing as a bad cake.

 

[remainsilly]

My garden is abloom in white (& filled with happy bees/butterflies):
garlic chives

sweet autumn clematis

sweet basil

Plus crazed dog, trying to eat the bees.
Freak.

 

[Murphy47]

My garden is abloom in white (& filled with happy bees/butterflies):
garlic chives
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sweet autumn clematis
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sweet basil
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Plus crazed dog, trying to eat the bees.
Freak.

Had dog once that felt the same about wasps. Even tho he was stung continually.
Lovely garden.

 

[remainsilly]

Also, received gift.
Let me explain my usual ideas on stuff:
1) I dislike lv bags.
2) I especially dislike that checkerboard pattern.

And here we go:

Let me shock all. Including self:
1) I really like these items!
2) Even the checkers!
3) Bag style = perfect for needs!

Okay. Lightweight & pretty nice pieces. Understand appeal better, now.
My hermes wallets did not come with dustbags--but even lv key case has 1.
Will see how coated canvas holds up--new experience for me.

Wow. Life takes funny turns.

 

[remainsilly]

Had dog once that felt the same about wasps. Even tho he was stung continually.
Lovely garden.

Thanks.
Oh yes. Wasps, hornets...all must be chomped by Sir Nutso.

 

[Murphy47]

Also, received gift.
Let me explain my usual ideas on stuff:
1) I dislike lv bags.
2) I especially dislike that checkerboard pattern.

And here we go:
View attachment 4178336
Let me shock all. Including self:
1) I really like these items!
2) Even the checkers!
3) Bag style = perfect for needs!

Okay. Lightweight & pretty nice pieces. Understand appeal better, now.
My hermes wallets did not come with dustbags--but even lv key case has 1.
Will see how coated canvas holds up--new experience for me.

Wow. Life takes funny turns.

Love those items!!!
That lena is just so perfect. Like it so much better than the Totally.
My fav thing about coated canvas is that it’s weather proof.
Despite what you might read on the forum, these are bags meant to be used.
The Artsy handle would be the only exception I can think of.
Load them up and enjoy.

 

[Tomsmom]

Also, received gift.
Let me explain my usual ideas on stuff:
1) I dislike lv bags.
2) I especially dislike that checkerboard pattern.

And here we go:
View attachment 4178336
Let me shock all. Including self:
1) I really like these items!
2) Even the checkers!
3) Bag style = perfect for needs!

Okay. Lightweight & pretty nice pieces. Understand appeal better, now.
My hermes wallets did not come with dustbags--but even lv key case has 1.
Will see how coated canvas holds up--new experience for me.

Wow. Life takes funny turns.

Lovely garden and what awesome gifts! Use them in good health!

 

[remainsilly]

Love those items!!!
That lena is just so perfect. Like it so much better than the Totally.
My fav thing about coated canvas is that it’s weather proof.
Despite what you might read on the forum, these are bags meant to be used.
The Artsy handle would be the only exception I can think of.
Load them up and enjoy.

...so...hard...not...to...spray...with...collonil...
Weatherproof? Awesome!
No idea what is lv totally bag. But outer zip pocket on iena is so cool.

Lovely garden and what awesome gifts! Use them in good health!

Thanks. Only lv item has been scarf.
Bought when store's boxes were brown.
New orange box/blue ribbon motif is odd.

 

[Senf]

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Bought the blue plate, yesterday. New IKEA catalogue is here. New trend in furniture: dark and darkest. Love looking at their styles, though.

OH no, saw the plate at Tchibo yesterday. Managed to refrain from purchase, as I do not want any more clutter. But LOVE it.

I want to study certain animals & enjoy beaches.
They are pushing medical missions & flying with country's military.
All in all, prefer my plan. We'll see.

AH well, but Galapagos sounds like a one time chance. Would absolute love to go there, but I guess they do not need me there.

I have never bought anything from IKEA. Don't you have to be an engineer to understand how to assemble their furniture?

No, I can do it. And I am not good at assembling stuff or mounting light fixtures.

View attachment 4174776 Introducing my Clemence wallet! I’m so excited I’ve already moved in!

Lovely! And matches your Artsy. Just love the Artsy

Thank you for the wallet love . I’m still being a chicken about using the Artsy...

Use it - it is so gorgeous! It is seriously the only LV that could ever tempt me

Hi ladies!
I nearly fell into a trap two days ago.... An LV Speedy 35 cm in damier azur which I had seen in a consignment shop window.
I kept thinking about it until the opening of the shop two days later.
The owner told me it was in excellent condition and cost €450
She took it out of the window and showed it to me.
I didn't like it.. The canvas had suffered, there were yellow stains and a few creases around one of the handles.
Very good condition? My foot!
€450? No way...
I went home both disappointed and relieved.

There will be anoher Speedy waiting for you in perfect condition. I am positive.

My garden is abloom in white (& filled with happy bees/butterflies):
garlic chives
View attachment 4178332
sweet autumn clematis
View attachment 4178333
sweet basil
View attachment 4178334
Plus crazed dog, trying to eat the bees.
Freak.

Love your garden. Mine just consists of gras and wheets. Have to get a design for it next year.
Had basil in my kitchen and when I came back in the afternoon half of it was gone. It looked liked a freak with razor hands had played with it a little. There were funny black dots all over the place. Think that someone mated on it. Now don't want to match it with the Mozzarella any more.

...so...hard...not...to...spray...with...collonil...
Weatherproof? Awesome!
No idea what is lv totally bag. But outer zip pocket on iena is so cool.

Congrats on your new bag love. At least you can put Collonil on the handles

 

[Ludmilla]

Hi ladies!
I nearly fell into a trap two days ago.... An LV Speedy 35 cm in damier azur which I had seen in a consignment shop window.
I kept thinking about it until the opening of the shop two days later.
The owner told me it was in excellent condition and cost €450
She took it out of the window and showed it to me.
I didn't like it.. The canvas had suffered, there were yellow stains and a few creases around one of the handles.
Very good condition? My foot!
€450? No way...
I went home both disappointed and relieved.

You will find a Speedy that is perfect one day!
Sometimes the universe saves us from costly purchases.

The country sounds lovely.
We love bakeries! No such thing as a bad cake.

Hopefully their stiff is tasty.