a few of my favourite things at IKEA

Ikea seems to have a place in almost every home I visit. Whether it is leftover from college days, new purchases for the practical little items Ikea has, or all out Ikea decor, perhaps with a few 'Ikea Hacks'* involved. But then there are some that are anti Ikea, and that's OK too of course. Me? I'm an Ikea junkie! I actually have little furniture in my home that is Ikea, but I'm often at the store checking out new items, considering how that new chair, area rug or toss cushion might fit into my own home... or more importantly, for my clients' homes.

Today I was driving by Ikea from a morning appointment so I went in for my $1 coffee and a stroll around the store to see what's new. And there are lots of things! Here are a few I noticed and wanted to share with you.

The SVALKA wine glasses are just $1 each and have a nice thin rim. At that price, it's OK if someone accidentally breaks one.

This colourful HALVED flatweave rug in natural wool and cotton is a great way to add colour and texture to any space. Great deal at $199 for a 240 x 170 cm size!

The PUDDA basket is so new it's not even on the Ikea website! These felt baskets are thick and stylish with the gold snap closures. I think I need the small one for my remote controls.

The new trend is patterned curtains, so it's easy to experiment with these NUNNERORT panels at just $29.99 a pair in navy, grey or red.

No surprise that patterned pillows are hot too. For $4.99 for a 20" square toss cushion cover, the JASSA prints are right on trend. And they're reversible with a different look on either side too!

Sturdy with a removable bin inside and non slip base, these SNAPP pedal bins add tons of style with the easy to clean matte finish. Comes in white and dark grey too.

That mirror/shelf/peg piece at the back is super practical for a bathroom or front hall. Called the SALTROD, it also comes in a vibrant yellow. $64.99

*Ikea Hacks - Taking an Ikea item and adding something different to make it look less like an Ikea piece. The simplest one - switching up the knobs.