There are several things I'm missing under lock-down: catching up with friends, grabbing a bite to eat and generally being able to go where I please. Cooped up at home, we've managed to break our crockery at an alarming rate. I'll need a new set of dinner plates once I can shop again. With this in mind, I was thrilled to hear IKEA is coming to New Zealand. I can't wait. In fact, I wrote this tongue-in-cheek flash fiction in honour of the special place the store has in my heart.
IKEA, Perfect for Every Occasion Celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary in Melbourne’s IKEA, we really made a day of it. Breakfast, croissant (with ham and cheese) was a bargain at only $3. Lunch’s traditional meatballs were good value, and for dinner, we shared a sustainable salmon fillet with roasted vegetables and hollandaise sauce. “The plating up’s a work of art,” Jim said, forking a flake of the pink flesh, garnished with a sprig of dill, into my mouth. Between meals, we wandered through the room layouts and reminisced about the five kitchens we’d assembled during our marriage. “I’ll never forget that first flat-pack,” I said. “We lost the Allen key and you got cross. Do you remember?” Jim playfully nudged my elbow. “As if you’d let me forget!” After reading the information sheet for the EKESTAD cabinetry, I whispered, “Do you think anyone actually knows how to pronounce these product names?” “Nah. That’s why the BILLY bookcase was a best seller.” Our extended family and some close friends were waiting for us in the outdoor furniture section. Jim’s oldest sister presented us with a STOCKHOLM tray she’d had engraved with Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary. She explained stainless steel is more durable and easier to clean than silver. After the party, the kids explored the children’s bedroom displays. Molly announced it was time for her to upgrade from her bunk bed desk to a SLÄDT bed frame with under bed storage. I patted her on the head.
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BioI am an author and artist. I enjoy writing short stories, flash fiction and am currently working on a Biblical Historical Romance series. Categories |