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September 21, 2023March 19, 2025

Vol VI: Field Trip To Ikea Part 2

Getting settled at home as the fall sets in is the perfect time to share my IKEA go-to's (part 2!). This time, I'll focus on my favorite pieces for back-of-house (there is nothing better than good-looking storage!). From my go-to soap dispensers, rattan planters, cute things for the littles, to the perfect glassware for hosting, I think you will love these picks as much as I do!

Back of house

I love these bins for storage because they are so inexpensive, the size is great, and you handwrite the label with a Sharpie on the bottom left corner of the bin itself.Shop bin

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Play toys

Ikea Kallax

Shop Kallax

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Toy basket

Shop the basket

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I also love some of the toys from Ikea including this tent, dart board, and play food.

Shop tent
Shop dart board
Shop play food

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These soap dispensers look much more expensive than they are, and work well for lotion and hand soap. We have them in every bathroom and at our kitchen sink.

Shop soap dispenser

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Hosting

I have a bunch of these planters that I use for flower arrangements and as a container for silverware for casual parties.

Shop rattan planters
Shop jute planters

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Years ago, I bought about a hundred of these stemmed glasses for a Christmas party we were hosting. We were serving wine and cocktails, and these glasses work great for both. Now that I have them, I don't have to rent glasses when we have a big party, and I can lend them to friends in need when they are hosting.

Shop glasses

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