Ikea and a New Toy

This weekend we made a long trip to Baltimore to buy a new toy for Mr SP.  The trip was an easy drive until we encountered the DC and Baltimore Friday evening traffic.  I wouldn’t fight that kind of traffic on a day to day basis for anything.  Blah!  We finally made it to our hotel and both noticed a large blue and yellow building just across the road.  I guessed a Napa Auto Parts and Mr. SP had no idea.  To my delight, it was an Ikea!  I’ve never had the opportunity to visit Ikea and I was determined to go since we were so close.  We were at the door as soon as it opened on Saturday.


We didn’t have a lot of time to devote to Ikea shopping, but I saw it all and can now say I’ve shopped Ikea.  I loved the way Ikea shows their product by staging mini rooms. 

Honestly, I don’t think Ikea is where I’d buy anything that I’d expect to last a long while.  The furniture looked to be of very poor quality and I can’t imagine that it would last many years with normal use.  If you are just starting off in an apartment or are furnishing a college dorm room, Ikea would be the place to go.  At my stage in life, I enjoy antique shopping or thrift shopping more than a store like Ikea.

I did see some things I liked such as this awesome sink.  I would want something similar if I were building a house.


After our quick Ikea jaunt, it was off to the marina to pick up Mr. SP’s new toy, a boat! 


I call this spot in the boat my “summer time office.”  I hope the person who buys our old boat loves the office in it as much as I did.  My new office is even better!

After a short cruise down the Gunpowder River, we loaded the boat up and six hours later were home.  The sun felt so good on my toes on our short ride!


We're hoping for some sun over Memorial Day weekend so that our new toy can get some use.  Right now it has more trailer than water miles.