This morning we all had the deluxe continental breakfast on the mezzanine of our little "boutique" hotel....and it was very yummy!!! I would highly recommend the Comfort Inn and Suites at 15 East Ohio in downtown Chicago if you are looking for a very, convenient little hotel.......it was small, very clean, and the decor was really cool. The price??? Well, keep in mind that nothing in the city center is cheap in Chicago.....but for our one queen bed, a great bathroom and the wonderful breakfast.....we paid $119 plus taxes. We four were really pleased with this and will use this hotel again on our future visits.
Soooo.....where was the majority of the day spent??? IKEA!!!! And if you are not familiar with this incredible and very HUGE store, then look it up on the web and get yourself to one whenever you are close to one of them! The are a home furnishing store with.....well, you name it, and most likely you will find it there. From furniture for all rooms to kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, dishes, rugs, artwork, blinds, kids' furnishings,....the list goes on and on and on. We spent almost 5 hours there....and felt like we had simply run through the two floors of this really, really HUGE store. They have two great little cafes serving everything from soup and salads to salmon, swedish meatballs, and chinese food. Oh......this store comes from Sweden......the entire store!!!!
I visited one last year when I was out in Phoenix for a couple of weeks....and could hardly wait for the 1st Lady to see one.......and OMG....was she ever excited about this store!!!!! We may change our minds on our kitchen cabinets and go up and get them up at the SW Chicago store. Now.....you really should like modern contemporary furnishings....because you won't find country, or traditional, or ornate furniture there. It is Swedish and very clean lines and nothing overdone. WE LOVE IT!!!! Did I mention the prices???? REALLY inexpensive in comparison to other furniture stores....or cabinets, or whatever else they sell. Just hard to believe you can get such wonderful pieces for such a small price!!!! Give it a look: IKEA
We left the store around 4pm and after about three stops, including one of 30 minutes......the 1st Lady and I arrived back just before 10pm. We spent the 30 minute stop at Andrew and Laura's new house......looking it over with great approval!! It was a really wonderful weekend trip......a super dinner last night.....a great hotel......and a great day at the IKEA store today.
Soooo, now tomorrow is furniture moving day for me...and those that plan to assist me. Not an easy task as there just seems to be sooooooooo many little things that must be moved, stored carefully, and then remembering where I store them.....haha! Tuesday the project officially begins!!
In preparation for all of this......I will close for now, and as usual....
Life is GREAT.....and I hope it is for all of you, also!!!
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