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You are here: Home / Featured Posts / Ikea, The Pioneer Woman & a Giveaway

Ikea, The Pioneer Woman & a Giveaway

Mar 15, 2011 By Layla

Last Friday was f-u-n, fun.

We rode up and down escalators…

…and ate Swedish meatballs and mashed pa-taters…

We tripped out on trays…

…and smiled at striped duvets…

We sipped tea on aisle four…

…and found lots of little goodies, all over the store…

We got hid our hands in our bags, and sang with invisible mics…

We ran into unbelievable prices that made me say “yikes!”

When we were done at Ikea, we headed over to Borders. We sat on the floor, and counted our quarters. (Not really….it just rhymed.)

We met lots of cool folks hanging out in the store…

…and I’ll never forget seeing this guy and his family stroll in through the door…

We had a blast chatting it up with the incomparable Miss Ree…

…and I had her sign an extra copy of her book, with love from TLC…

Want a chance to win it? Just leave a comment on this post and we’ll pick a winner on Friday!

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  1. Sara

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    Ikea AND Ree? Now that sounds like a perfect day. I am addicted to Ikea’s coffee. I don’t know what form of crack they put in it, but it beckons me.
    The closest Ikea to us is a 2 hour drive, so we make it a family outing every 8 months or so… Even the kids spend days talking about it afterward.
    Huh, I think that last statement might just qualify us as small town folk 🙂

  2. Mary

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    I am so stinkin jealous! It looks like you had a fabulous day! Two of my favorite bloggers in the same place at the same time…awesome!!

  3. Kate

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    Pick me! 🙂

  4. Lisa Porter

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    Looks like fun!

  5. Patsy

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    Your blog got me started. I’m am new but loving this community. I really need some inspiration so, I would love the book.

    Thanks so much,

    Patsy

  6. Kimberlee

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    Would like to read her book.

  7. Olivia

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    Oh please- pick me! I have to say though, that the number of people that have commented is awesomely daunting!

  8. June

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    Please include me in your giveaway! I would love this book written by Ree!!!

  9. Elle

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    I make lots of Her recipes and would love to have her book.

  10. Jennifer

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    Oh, I LOVE the pioneer woman and i want that book!! 🙂

  11. Tulip and Turnip

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    Looks like you had a fun day! I love reading your blog, and I love the Pioneer Woman too…hope I win!

  12. Linda

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    Would love to win PW’s signed book. She was in my area last week but I was woozy from surgery that day so didn’t think it was wise to weave my way down there to have her sign for me!

  13. sharee

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    Ohh, I would love a copy of her book! Yeah!

  14. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    Oh what a fun day! You girls rock! And yes, I’d love to win!

  15. Sarah

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    I love PW!

  16. Bethany

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    I want that book so bad! Love Ree!

  17. Jenn K.

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    I love Ikea and the Pioneer Woman! I can’t wait to read this book!

  18. emma

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    I’d love to win this book!!

  19. Colleen

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    I would be thrilled to win her book. Please pick me!

  20. KatieQ

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    I love IKEA and Pioneer Woman. Not necessarily in that order.

  21. Ann H

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    I didn’t even realize I had a nickname – I’m a Letterhead!

  22. Kelly L.

    Mar 16, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    Great photos! I’d LOVE the book!

  23. Carla Owens

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Totally awesome…… Would luv to win.

  24. Dorrie Bell

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    I have never been to Ikea before, but now I want to find the closest one to me in MI. I love following this blog and seeing the new places that you and the blogging gals visit! Looks like you ladies had a ball! Keep up the good work! I am getting lots of wonderful ideas for my house! You and Kev are so inspirational!

  25. Suzanne

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    WOW! What a great prize! Thanks for the chance to win.

  26. Kelly H.

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    Love, love, LOVE the Pioneer Woman (and you, Layla :). What an awesome gift her book would be!!! 😉

  27. Tisha

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    Would love to win this book!!

  28. terhi

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    i didn’t really pay attention to the title of this post on my reader, so i was really confused when i saw MM — anybody would recognize him from behind, thanks to Ree 🙂 i have her book already, but would love a signed copy so pick me, please!

  29. Marla Rae

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!

  30. Pamela Sharek

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    You just reminded me that it has been way too long since I have been to Ikea. Better yet, I’m going to round up some of my gals and have a lunch Ikea date!

  31. Allison A

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    Oh please, please PU-LEEESE pick me!! I want, I need, I covet this book!

  32. Lisa

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    What a terrific give-away…I would love to win this – thanks for theopportunity!

  33. Leigh

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    Oh, I loved reading her story online and would love a copy of her book.

  34. Frances

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    Love Pioneer Woman! And I’m so in love with Ikeas outdoor furniture! Was there this past weekend and could not believe how cheap it all was- gotta love it! Now I’m on a mission to get my patio going!

  35. Melissa

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    What a fun day! Ikea is one of my favorite stores. Sadly the closest Ikea is five hours away in ATL. I’m also jealous that you got to meet Ree!

  36. Megan A.

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    Love Pioneer Woman!

  37. Vanessa

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    I love Pioneer Woman! she is how I found out about your blog! My friends and I dream about going to one of her book signings. So glad you had fun!!!!

  38. sheila b

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    love your website and pioneer woman’s…..hope to win the book!!!

  39. Sara Jones

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    I love PW!! I am also going to Ikea on Monday and really it is like Disney World for grown women–going up the escalators I honestly can feel my heart rate rise!~

  40. jenny

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    Fun! We went to Ikea last weekend, too!

  41. Kim Ritter

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    Would LOVE to win it!

  42. Mary W.

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    Very cool- love her recipes and giveaways.

  43. Laurie A

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    How I wish we had an Ikea close by. It looks fun!

  44. Katy

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    I loved this post. My husband might just owe PW his life because he is eating a lot better due to her cookbook. Not an experienced cook here……working towards being called a decent one….and I loved her cookbook. The fact that it has pics for each stage made me feel so much more confident in my ability to cook. Love it!
    As for Ikea….pretty much furnished my whole first house with it…like Target, walk in with one thing in mind but walk out with a hundred other things!!

  45. Laura Randolph

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    Girls just wanna have fun! Thanks for sharing your PW escapade…..

  46. Jennybc

    Mar 16, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    Ree and IKEA in one day…what a fabulous day.. Love your rhyme! So cute!

  47. Regina

    Mar 16, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    I need to get to Ikea ASAP to peruse the outdoor section, the new furniture looks amazing! I’m so excited that you had an extra Black Heels signed for us “Letterheads”…I loved reading her blog posts and can’t wait to read the book!

  48. Michelle Torres

    Mar 16, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    OHHHH, my I Love PW!!!!!! And I know you giris had a blast together!!!!!!!!

    Michelle Torres
    [email protected]

  49. Anne Marie

    Mar 16, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    Love those meatballs and mashed potatoes at Ikea! And I love PW.

  50. Linda Kish

    Mar 16, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    Sounds great. Count me in please.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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