IKEA is coming to Brooklyn.
There are a lot of mixed feelings about its addition to our waterfront (and not just mine). I've decided to be optimistic and hope that IKEA is able to provide jobs with adequate pay for the neighborhood residents and that the increase in traffic doesn't destroy the quite vibe the the residents of Redhook cherish.
Big box stores in NYC are a delicate balance. It's quite a feat to fit something that's so... cookie cutter into a city that prides itself on being unique. Each of its neighborhoods values its identity and no one wants to be identified with a big box store that can be found in every other (run of the mill) town.
But, as I am a fan of rugs (our new lease says that we need to cover at least 80% of our apartment in them and we've got none) and couch covers and trinkets with Swedish accents, I am going to give it a go. And now that Head's taking a break form being vegan she can enjoy their meatballs as we stare out at the Statue of Liberty.
Also... check out this awesome new use for IKEA boxes.
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