I WANT IT NOW: IKEA KITCHEN ISLAND

I want it!! Breakfast bar/extra storage/extra bench space and pretty, but I'm finding it hard to justify the price tag from Ikea...Keep your fingers crossed their is a second hand one out there with my name on it

EYE CANDY : FRIDAY PIECES

I've had these pics in my 'eye candy' folder for a little bit now, so thought today was as good a day as any to share them! The first comes via a post on LiveCreatingYourself...I think this Ikea desk is super cool and would love to have something similar in my workspace. The next is another look to steal from DomestiKatedLife blog...love the look of symmetry, the throw,those stripes and end of bed ottomans...ok I like the whole room :) - and the third is a random desk I spotted as inspiration for my owns makeover - though more of a general inspiration (paint and re-cover chair) than specific (mimic bright yellow).

EYE CANDY : COLOUR AND WHITE

Some random Friday inspirations for you. Super jealous of that creative 'spice-rack', I do believe Ikea have similar magnetic containers, which could look just as cool on the fridge or in the office holding paper clips and pins. And how comfy does the couch below look?! I wish I was spending tonight lying there watching DVDs with the boyfriend (or blu-rays on our new blu-ray player: very fancy)

Office and kitchen of interior designerLauren Nelson via Design Sponge

from Micasarevista via Coco + Kelly

PHOTO OF THE DAY : IKEA OUTSIDE

Reminds me of summer afternoon BBQs at Christmas sitting outside and soaking up the festive spirit. Love the stripey pillows and delicate fairy lights under the umbrella.

Ikea Ammero seating via Making it Lovely