1. family and parenting
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October 2013
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We have put together pages of tips
and ideas on making your life at
home more pleasant. We hope you
enjoy this issue and hope to see
you back in the IKEA store soon.
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We could all do with a little help.
To make space better, for a better
everyday life at home, with the
most important people in the world.
Whether it’s a space that’s more
comfortable, organised, functional
or flexible; it doesn’t need to cost
a lot. Our wish is that it allows you
to enjoy the simple pleasures of
sipping a cup of tea, playing with
your kids, dancing in the bedroom,
or just doing ‘nothing special’
together.
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Life at home should have a calm
rhythm; with everything having its
own place and everyone having his/
her own space. It seems almost
impossible with homes shrinking
and wallets tightening. Especially
if you have kids. Yes, the cute little
people with little hands that seem
to randomly deposit food and
belongings e.v.e.r.y.w.h.e.r.e.
Smart craftmanship is our take on quality furnishing: design
in every detail, and the finest materials inside and out for
ultimate comfort. The wear and tear of everyday life only
make these pieces even more beautiful - before passing them
onto the next generation. And finally, it wouldn’t be Smart
Craftsmanship, if the price didn’t make you feel a bit clever.
See more in store or visit IKEA.com.my
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Sometimes bad space happens to
good people. It’s just... persistent,
you know? Stacks of books stored
haphazardly at different places.
Turn around and “Ow!”, you have
stepped on a piece of Lego. Reach
for the remote control and it has
mysteriously crawled its way into
an insurmountable load of laundry
(level of cleanliness suspicious).
From 18-22 Nov, all kids aged 12 years and
below will get to eat for free in the IKEA
Restaurant! See store for details.
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INTRODUCING - THE NEW
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With an
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Scandinavian
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Velvet, hand-knotted
carpets, bone china,
cow hide, mouth-blown
drinking glasses
Organic
shapes mixed
with clean
straight lines
Timeless
design and
modern
technology
IKEA FAMILY news 03
LIVING WITH CHILDREN
LIVING WITH CHILDREN
Life is what happens
right now.
Children want to spend more time with their parents. It’s a wish that doesn’t come with any
requirements. All time spent together has the same value. A visit to an amusement park isn’t worth
more than hanging out together in the living room, just enjoying being close as a family. Very often,
the most ordinary things are often the most memorable that we carry with us for the rest of our
lives. And the most precious thing in a home isn’t the sofas or the computers or the new kitchen –
it’s the time spent together. Even when the family isn’t doing anything special, they’re still spending
time together and that’s what counts. Time is valuable. But time together is priceless.
Families with children have huge needs and little time, money, patience and space. Creating a warm
and inviting environment where everyone, big and small alike, is involved and has a place is one
of the big challenges. There needs to be space for storage and seating for adults and children. It
needs to allow the family to be together in the same space, with each member feeling comfortable.
At IKEA, we help make time and space for being together. From designing safe, functional products
to stocking child-friendly stores with free baby food, we take care of the details so you can focus
more on the fun stuff. It’s all part of creating a better everyday life at home — the most important
playground for the most important people in the world.
71%
of parents want to
have more time to
chill out with their
children. Not doing
anything special
counts as long as
it’s together.
54%
of children
agree that ‘I like
playing inside
the house’.
Children allowed in
every room.
Have you ever tried to see your own
home through the eyes of a child?
Perhaps you’d like to hang a swing
from the ceiling? Maybe you think
the shelves in the hall are far too
high up? Or do you possibly want to
move the sofa into the kitchen? One
thing’s clear. The chances are, you’ll
start to see life at home from a totally
different perspective.
85%
of parents agree that
‘children learn more if
they are encouraged
to relax and have a
playful outlook’.
My world, my home.
For the first few years of a child’s life,
the home is the whole world for that
child. It’s a world that has to cope with
an everyday life filled with adventure,
daring voyages of discovery and
fascinating experiments.
71%
of parents want to
encourage more
creativity at home.
Making space for
imagination allows
children’s creativity
to flourish.
04 IKEA FAMILY news
We adults can never foresee what kids
will get up to, and what new ways they
will find to use the furniture and other
possessions we have in the home.
One moment they are lying on a sofa;
the next the same sofa has become
a mountain which simply has to be
climbed and conquered.
>50%
of parents agree
that ‘play is when
my child and I lose
all sense of time’.
As they grow older, home becomes a
safe “base”. A place where they have
their own things and can do what they
want – draw, play computer games or
challenge dad to a game of twister. An
environment where they feel relaxed
and can develop together with the
rest of the family.
STUVA storage bench
199
RM
(Last year’s price RM270)
IKEA FAMILY news 05
47%
LIVING WITH CHILDREN
6
7
59
agen children's armchair
RM
8
2
3
LIVING WITH CHILDREN
of parents agree that
‘I am concerned about
keeping my children
safe and feel I have to
be overprotective of
them in this world’.
HUSET doll's furniture
25.90
RM
1
499
STRIND coffee table
RM
4
5
I’m going to build a castle.
What we adults can do is create the right conditions for play. Children may be
the smallest members of the family, but it seems they still need more room
than anyone else. If the various areas of the home are used for many different
purposes, it’s easier for play to find a natural place in daily life. The kitchen
table, for instance, can double as a table tennis table or an artist’s studio. And
a big sofa provides room for both playing and reading. Furniture you can stack,
fold up or roll out of the way means the living room works well not only for the
TV news, but also as a makeshift disco.
It’s a mystery how small children suddenly grow into bigger ones. Before you
know it, the baby on the changing table will be coming home with schoolbooks,
four friends and an electric guitar. That’s what makes extendable beds and
desks with height-adjustable legs such smart investments. Locking drawers are
invaluable for keeping secrets safe from inquisitive little brothers and sisters.
And a sofa-bed makes it easy to invite a friend to sleepover now and again.
06 IKEA FAMILY news
01Rounded edges or corners make
it safer for children. Light or wheeled
furniture is flexible and allows children
to move it without hurting themselves
e.g. to create a larger play area.
STRIND coffee table RM499
Ø75, H40cm.
02Choose lamps that do not have an
exposed bulb to prevent children’s
small fingers from reaching inside
to touch the hot light bulb and
getting burned.
03Smaller, child-sized furniture is
often safer and more comfortable
for small bodies than adult furniture,
since children do not have to climb
or strain to reach it or sit in it. Plus
it makes them feel all grown-up and
responsible. AGEN children’s
armchair RM59 Rattan.
W46×37.5, H53.5cm.
04In the everyday room, furniture needs to be
easy to use, clean and maintained. Choose
durable surfaces that are washable or can
withstand spills from drinks and children’s
play.
05Carpeted flooring makes play comfortable,
cushions falls and adds warmth to any
room. Remember to lay it over an anti-slip
mat.
06Frame up your child’s favourite artwork as a
proud display. Use frames that uses plastic
fronts instead of glass keeps it safe for the
little ones to handle. Try NYTTJA frames
RM14.90/2pcs Foil finish. W14×H19cm.
Assorted colours. With RIBBA picture
ledge RM39.90 Foil finish. D19×L115cm.
Also ideal for displaying story books.
07Roleplaying is a common and necessary
way for children to learn. Create areas in
the home that make roleplaying possible.
DUKTIG mini kitchen RM388 Clear
lacquered birch plywood. W72×D40,
H108cm.
08For longer use, choose flexible furniture
you can adjust as the child grows.
E.g. extendable bedframes and height
adjustable tables/chairs. SANSAD
children’s table RM199 Clear acrylic
lacquered solid pine. W60×L100, H48-60cm.
09A high baby chair can be used practically
in many different areas besides the dining
room. E.g. you can also use it beside a
kitchen work surface when meals are being
prepared so you can keep an eye on your
little one. ANTILOP highchair RM39.90
Polyprolylene plastic. W58×D62, H90cm.
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ANTILOP highchair
39.90
RM
IKEA FAMILY news 07
LIVING WITH CHILDREN
From nappies to teens…
10
KUSINER box, set of 3
34.90
RM
A home needs to adapt simply to
a family’s changing needs if both
children and adults are to be happy.
It has to work well for rest and play,
kids’ parties and dinner parties
– and be practical, safe and easy
to keep clean.
(FAMILY price RM24.90)
11
VESSLA storage crate
with castors
29.90/each
RM
MULA bead roller
coaster
39.
90
RM
(Last year’s price RM49.90)
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STUVA storage bench
199
RM
(Last year’s price RM270)
13
08 IKEA FAMILY news
During the first years of a child’s life
things develop at a furious pace:
from nappies and baby food to discos
and “no parents allowed” notices.
It’s not easy to keep up.
It isn’t really lost until your mum cannot find it.
A home doesn’t have to be crowded and chaotic simply because
there are more of you than there used to be. The solution lies in
sensibly planned storage.
10Create storage at different heights
so that family members of different
ages can reach their own things.
Especially for children, they like
to be taken seriously and enjoy
small responsibilities. See more
BESTÅ storage combinations
in the IKEA store.
11Toy boxes on castors are easy for
children to move around so they can
play everywhere. They are also easy
and fun to fill up and rollaway when
playtime is over.
12Taking care of their belongings and
organising their own drawers at a
height they can see can be a fun
task. Floor-level storage is perfect
for the smallest member of the
family. STUVA series is easy to
add on and versatile to be used in
any room.
13Portable boxes and containers are
convenient for collecting all sorts of
things such as toys or crayons.
SAMLA boxes open big and wide so
kids can peek in and grab their toys
or materials whenever imagination
strikes. Prices start from RM7.90.
14Invite the children to cook with you
but make it safe and easy to set up
to the right height. Everyone can be
part of kitchen activities. BEKVÄM
step stool RM69 Solid aspen.
W43×D39, H50cm. White.
15FÖRSIKTIG children’s stool RM9.90
Polypropylene plastic, synthetic
rubber. W37×D24, H13cm.
16Have work space for everyone and
spend time together doing different
things. It’s all about multi-tasking in
a multi-functional space.
53%
14
of children want
to spend time in the
kitchen with their
mum and dad. Everyday
activities like cooking,
setting the table and doing
the dishes are easy ways
to spend time together.
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STUVA bench
90
RM
(Last year’s price RM120)
15
FÖRSIKTIG
children's stool
9.90
RM
IKEA FAMILY news 09
LIVING WITH CHILDREN
Do not automatically put safety
catches on every single drawer
and cabinet. Try restricting their
use to more harmful contents
such as cleaning equipment or
sharp kitchen knives.
Make sure all curtain cords in the
home are short and electrical
cables are secured, so they do
not get in children’s way.
20Say “yes” to adventure
Sure, accidents happen, especially when you have kids. But being prepared can
prevent many or stop them becoming more serious. Everyday life is simpler
and more relaxed if you don’t always have to nag the children to be careful
and worry about trapped little fingers, burns, bumps and falls. IKEA
products are tested, analysed and approved to meet the strictest safety
criteria in the world. We have, for example, our own test lab to help us,
with technicians trained to foresee even the most unlikely situations that
may arise. Our home safety and child safety products are simple to install
and use, and span every area of the home.
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17Invest in a king-sized bed. Even if
kids have their own bed, they love to
cuddle with their favourite people
in the world. See our full range of
bedframes at the IKEA store or
go to www.IKEA.com.my
18Create space to perform because the
biggest stars are all in the family.
19Even the most active and outgoing
kid needs a little “me” time every
once in a while.
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Children should be allowed the odd misjudgement when climbing, jumping and
poking about without this resulting in accidents. Chairs that stand firm, rounded
corners and extra low beds all help to make life safer for children and give parents
more peace of mind. Children play the way they want, not the way parents expect
them to. It can be difficult for adults to foresee what children will get up to, that is
where we come in. A hob guard, bookcase anchors, child-resistant sockets, window
locks, drawers and chemical cabinets… all make it easier to say “yes” to adventures
at home.
It pays to be safe, but it doesn’t cost a lot with our low IKEA FAMILY member prices for
our PATRULL range. See more at www.IKEA.com.my or visit your nearest IKEA store.
Choose toys carefully –
make sure there are on bits
that can come off and choke
a child, have no strings or
cords longer than 12inches,
and are not too heavy.
Children love to climb.
Attach high furniture,
cabinets and shelves
to the wall securely
using an anti-topple
device. Same goes for
televisions and lamps.
PATRULL corner bumpers
14.90/8pcs
RM
(Normal price: RM19.90/8pcs)
Polystyrene plastic, synthetic
rubber. Black.
10 IKEA FAMILY news
PATRULL
bathtub mat
LIVING WITH CHILDREN
17
15.90
RM
(Normal price: RM18.90)
Natural rubber.
L90×W33cm.
Crocodile. Green.
Use bathtub mats with suction cups
to reduce the risk of slipping in the
bathtub or shower. And never leave
a child in the tub unsupervised.
PATRULL FAST
safety gate
169
RM
(Normal price: RM209)
Painted solid beech.
W65-106.5, H75cm.
White.
Safety gates designed
for home use makes your
child’s explorations safer.
You can mount it at the top
or bottom of stairways
and in doorways.
IKEA FAMILY news 11
LIVING WITH CHILDREN
IKEA’s club for
4-12 year olds
Clear the fridge. New and improved
MÅLA children’s art supplies are
here. Watercolours, tempera paints,
felt-tip pens! It’s creativity time!
smÅles
Creativity time
1
Children are the most important people in
the world and they deserve to have a special
experience when they visit the IKEA store.
Did you know that småles is not linked to the play area Småland?
2
It’s true! Entry to Småland play area is dependent on the kid’s height, whereas anyone can become
a småles member for free, as long as he/she is between the ages of 4-12 years old.
So what does a småle get? Let’s follow Mathilda, a 4-year-old småles member around and see what
she does in the IKEA store.
MÅLA watercolour set
includes 14 colour tablets,
2 brushes and 2 water
bowls in a plastic case. The
brushes are short, which
makes them easier for
kids to hold, and the bowls
stand steady in the box so
there’s less mess.
MÅLA paint is an 8-piece set of tempera paint
that includes basic, mixable colours–even pink
and turquoise–along with a mixing guide.
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5
4
MÅLA stamp pens are washable
and come in six colours and
different symbols, which are
also in relief on the caps to make
imprints in modelling clay.
MÅLA felt-tip pens are easy to grip,
washable and have stronger tips.
The caps can be left off for up to 3
days without drying out (though
they last much longer when the
caps are put back on, of course).
MÅLA scissors are two pairs: straightedge and zigzag. The design is extra
safe to minimise the risk of children
cutting themselves.
Mathilda scans her
Smålish passport before
taking her parents to
the IKEA Restaurant
Every time she visits,
Mathilda scans her
Smålish passport at the
mushroom located next
to Bug House to receive
a free drink & discounted
meal coupon.
Mathilda stays
informed so she
does not miss any
in-store events
A special website
and newsletter
for Smålish
citizens allow
them to stay in
touch with upcoming
events, learn about
sustainability, etc.
Mathilda gathers up
newspapers for the store
to use at wrapping tables
Mathilda, gets ready
for every store visit
by gathering up old
newspapers. She knows
that recycling and
environmental awareness
are important parts of
participating in the
småles programme.
Mathilda earns Smålish
dållars and exchanges
her dållars for events
and merchandise
Each time she brings
newspaper to the store,
she earns Smålish
“dållars”. And these
are what will allow her
to participate in fun
events and buy Smålish
merchandise.
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MÅLA paper pack includes 154 sheets
of different thicknesses and colours.
12 IKEA FAMILY news
01 MÅLA paint RM29.90/8pcs
02 MÅLA watercolour box RM29.90
03 MÅLA felt-tip pen RM9.90/12pcs
04 MÅLA stamp pen RM24.90/6pcs
Assorted colours.
05 MÅLA scissors, set of 2 RM11.90
06 MÅLA paper RM19.90
Bleached chlorine-free paper.
Assorted colours/Assorted sizes.
The IKEA kid’s club called småles (pronounced as smalls)
is free for all kids aged 4-12 years old to join. See more
at www.IKEA.com.my/smales or visit the Bug House
at IKEA Damansara, Ground Floor for details.
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Tips from Gingerbread Mum
o
6 years ag
Just got married?
Intending to have kids?
Consider the following!
Yes, you laugh now.
Read this again in 5 years.
You’re welcome in advance.
6
years ago, we moved into our
new home, giddy with excitement.
We had big plans. Radical plans.
Two-DINKS-with-no-kids-on-theway kind of plans.
The master bedroom was painted a deep
red. Bring on the romance, I say! We had
a beautiful four poster bed in dark brown,
and draped deep purple drapes from the
tops. Very Arabian Nights. We lit candles
and had romantic dim lights (you know,
the kind that made reading impossible.
Mood lighting, I think it’s called). Hello,
sexy time!
Adora is a freelance
writer and also blogs at
www.gingerbreadmum.com
She enjoys cheap chocolates,
Thai foot massages and would
really like an afternoon nap.
Oh and in her spare time,
nags at her kids, Poppy, 5
and Calla, 18 months.
14 IKEA FAMILY news
Our living room, oh how I loved our living
room. Refer to Exhibit A for what it looked
like on the day we moved in.
We had a luxurious L-seat sofa with funky
matching cushions, and a jet black coffee
table. How cool is that. Oh how many wine
glasses that table has seen. How often we
propped our feet up on it as we watched
hour after hour of late-night TV. Window
grilles for our gorgeous wall-to-wall
windows? And ruin our spectacular view?
Goodness, no!
See that bookcase? See how neat it is? Oh
no, those books that are not all straight?
That’s all on purpose. Artistically angled.
Oh, we had books. French classics for my
husband, and prized possessions from my
childhood – Aesop’s Fables with my 8-year
old self’s handwriting on the inside cover,
and a copy of When We Were Very Young,
my favourite collection of poems. All
proudly displayed on our white bookcase.
We also had one of those stylish wooden
window frames, you know, the ones with
the mirror inside? For an ‘I’m proud of my
Asian heritage’ kind of statement. Was it
from Bali? I don’t remember. It was nice.
Our living room was nice. People who
visited said it was nice. And we had people
visiting often. Real people. Grown ups.
Without kids. Like us. Then.
6 years have passed, and we now have
two kids, aged 5 years and 18 months.
And Exhibit B is what our living room looks
like now, on any given day.
Living room as in most-lived-in-whereall-activities-take-place room? Doesn’t
get truer than this, I tell ya. We wanted a
minimalist look but the kids didn’t get the
memo we sent.
So anyway. Here’s what has changed:
The sofa. That’s gone. It was taking up too
much space. Space that could be utilised
for serious train track constructions. And
it was too heavy to move each time we
had to rescue a runaway toy from under
it. So we got a practical 2 seat sofa. With
washable covers. Here’s an important
thing to remember when you have kids –
drawings are always nicer when not done
on paper.
Matching cushions? Um yeah, when they’re
not being used as make-shift trampolines,
launching pads, and picnic mats. Stylish
coffee table? Just made more stylish
with personlised artwork, courtesy
of our 5 year-old.
The wooden window? It’s still around.
And providing entertainment to our kids’
friends. Every single child that has visited
has tried to swing from it and rip it from
the wall. None has succeeded. It rattles
and threatens to break, the mirror is
smudgy with countless fingerprints and
let’s not talk about the dust that has
accumulated in the grooves. But still,
it’s remained up on the wall. The force is
strong in this one.
Books? Yeah, we’ve still got them. How are
they categorised now, you ask? By genre?
By size? By colour? Umm, right now ‘off
the floor and without any yoghurt’ suits us
just fine. Whichever books get picked up
are shoved into the lowest shelves for easy
reach for the kids, but packed so tightly
that the kids are not able to pull them out.
The irony. On top of the bookcase? That’s
home to whatever we don’t want the kids
grabbing. So our educational certificates
and the like.
Toys. Where on earth do they all come
from! We’d like to think that we don’t have
many toys, but not many can seem like a
lot in a small apartment. And every single
one of those building blocks, cars, train
tracks, dolls and felt vegetables needs a
home. Sheesh. Can’t they just go check
out the classifieds and rent a place for
themselves? No, it seems. We have to find
a home for them within our home. And
somehow, ‘on the floor’ isn’t a socially
acceptable home for stray toys.
Oh well. Step by step. Life’s too short to
be picking toys up from the floor. Right
now, we’ll just enjoy our kids and their
messes, and flop our tired but happy
bodies on our marker-stained sofas at
the end of each day.
* A bookcase with
lots of storage space
and dividers. Before
kids: It’s great for
books and displays
of souvenirs from
holidays (holidays!
Whatever are they?).
After kids: The
dividers are excellent
to separate craft
items, books, files,
and you can also get
boxes that fit the
compartments to
store toys.
Tips from Gingerbread Mum
ars
After 6 ye
* A sofa with removable, washable
covers, as well as removable
cushions. You’ll be spending lots
of time digging out loose coins and
stray building blocks from between
the cushions, but at least you won’t
have to buy a completely new sofa
when the kids draw on the cushions.
And have an extra set of covers. I bet
your sofa would feel less vulnerable
around your kids when it isn’t naked.
* Get a king sized bed if space allows.
The kids are going to want to climb
in with you in the middle of the
night because of thunder/monsters/
nightmares. Anything smaller than a
king would have you sleeping on the
edge and clinging on the sides, ala
lizard style.
IKEA FAMILY news 15
Get the party started
Cushions add colours and
provide extra comfort.
09 SMYCKA artificial Clematis RM16.90
100% polyester petals. H60cm. Assorted colours.
10 PROMENAD series
Feldspar porcelain. White/blue.
Plate Ø27cm. RM17.90 Deep plate Ø27cm. RM17.90
Side plate Ø21cm. RM15.90 Bowl Ø16, H8cm. RM19.90
11 GOTTIS serving bowl RM34.90
Mouth-blown glass. Ø18, H15cm.
12 FÖRTJUST tealight holder RM8.90
Clear glass. Ø9.5, H8cm.
13 PRUTA foodsavers RM14.90/set of 17
Microwave-safe. Polypropylene plastic.
Transparent/green.
Every place can
do with a little
bit more beauty.
3
1
Proper drinking glasses
do not have to cost a lot.
9
14 FRODE folding chair RM135
Powder-coated steel. W45×D55, H80cm.
Dark grey or turquoise.
15 BJURSTA extendable dining table RM450
Seats 4-8 persons. W90×L90/129/168, H74cm.
Black-brown or white.
16 KORKEN bottle with stopper RM5.90
Tight-fitting stopper prevents leakage. Glass.
Ø9, H19cm. Holds 1L.
Extra seating for guests that
can be taken out and kept
easily (throw on chair pads
for additional comfort).
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5
Throwing a party can
be stressful. While
food and decoration
is the big focus, the
considerate host will
need to anticipate other
needs – even basics like
extra seating could be
easily forgotten. Here
are some of our top
suggestions to make
things a little better.
2
Photoframes can be used
as ‘nametags’ for table
seating, labels for dishes,
or display of recipes.
Additional space to put
the dishes, especially for
buffets. Try foldable tables,
or sidetables with castors.
Door gifts? How about
growing some seedlings in
baking cups to give away.
Encourage guests to help
sort waste and recycle (e.g.
empty drink cans and beer
bottles in different bags).
Dinnerware that is
practical for everyday
use yet pretty enough
to meet guests during
sit down dinner parties.
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01 SKARUM cushion cover RM19.90
100% cotton. W50×L50cm. Multicolour.
Complete it with INNER inner cushion.
02 IKEA PS 2012 coffee table with castors RM149
Powder-coated steel. W42×L70, H48cm.
White or dark turquoise.
03 GRUNDTAL hook for door RM11.90/2pcs
Stainless steel. W4×D7.5, H8cm.
04 IKEA 365+ glass RM16.90
Stackable. H12cm. Holds 30cl.
05 TOLSBY frame for 2 pictures RM4.90
Polystyrene plastic. W12, H21cm. White.
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Let guests help
themselves to drinks
- this can be passed
around easily. Or
you can have several
bottles set out for
convenient refills,
instead of pouring
from a large canteen.
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06 DIMPA waste sorting bag RM25.90/set of 4
100% polypropylene. 13L, 28L, 33L. White.
07 SOCKERKAKA baking cup RM19.90/set
Silicone rubber. Ø6, H5cm. Assorted colours.
08 LUSTIFIK shoe rack RM18.90
W60×D24, H30cm.
8
Affordable and light-weight
shoe storage that you can
bring out when needed and
store away when not needed.
Lighting helps to
set the mood. Try
spotlights or candles.
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12
Go for extendable dining
tables if you expect to
entertain frequently.
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6
As a dish, snack bowl
or decorative item.
Get the party started
Quick and easy solution to implement
if you want to let female guests hang
their handbags somewhere, instead
of leaving it all over the floor.
13
14
Perfect for leftovers.
Extra seating for guests
that can be taken out
and kept easily (throw
on chair pads for
additional comfort).
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IKEA FAMILY news 17
Kids' Carnival Party
The MYSIG
children canopy
is not confined
to the kids
bedroom/
nursery.
In every party that I host or plan, the mission is simple - set up a pretty party, & seeing
the little ones & guests enjoy themselves WITHOUT spending a fortune doing so. Part of
the process of saving on party decor & display is making use of what you already have.
Once I have a theme in mind, I'll rummage through what I have in my home & craft
stash. After that, it's just making small purchases & the rest, I'll leave it to Babylicious
PartyinaBox party kit/printables to do its little sprinkling magic.
Here, we share with you a styled carnival party & some tips to get you started.
I get excited when seemingly ordinary & unassuming pieces in a household takes on a
new role in a party.
DROMMAR baking tins were used
to hold mouthwatering popular
party snacks that are a hit with
kids & adults alike.
DRÖMMAR baking tin RM22.90
Steel, coated with Teflon(R)
Classic. 2l. Red.
With the
KROKIG wall
hook, we need
only use blue
tac to secure
the hook onto
the wall surface.
It makes
a stunning
photobooth
display.
Oh, & how I adore the new SOCKER VASE
that comes in sets of 2.
MYSIG bed canopy RM39.90 100%
polyester. W180×D80, H80cm. Light blue.
KROKIG wall hook
RM9.90/3pcs
Plastic.
Multicolour.
Take for instance this KNODD bin.
Throw in some ice & it instantly
becomes a cool chiller for bottled
beverages.
The KALASA plant pot is used
here to display mineral water
bottles. Bottoms Up!
KNODD bin with lid RM39.90
Epoxy/polyester powder coated steel.
16l. Assorted colours.
KALASA plant pot RM49.90
Solid aspen and plastic. Max.
flowerpot Ø24cm. White.
Kids' Carnival Party
A Carnival Themed
Kids' Party
SOMMARFINT
drinking straw
RM2.50/100pcs
Polypropylene plastic.
Assorted colours.
Not just for flowers.. stuff in some
styrofoam blocks to hold paper photobooth
props.
Also serves as a perfect display for freshout-from-the-oven popcorn!
The vibrant hues of the SOMMARFINT
straws add colors to the table.
Match them according to your theme!
SOCKER vase, set of 2 RM39.90 Steel.
Assorted colours.
Disposable mugs are
used here for a game of
toss the ball.
Topple as many as you
can to the ground with a
ball & win points!
Yvonne is a working mom who blogs at
www.babyliciousmalaysia.blogspot.com
about DIY parties, projects & ideas, kids,
family… well, pretty much everything that
makes you think of sunshine, daisies and
rainbow colours.
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Decor & Printables
Personalized designed printables help create a
cohesive look & bring the entire party theme together.
Eg; the carnival element is shown across the name
bunting, invitation cards, straw flags, food labels,
guests favor bags.
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Kids' Carnival Party
Think funfair food that
is easy on little fingers
& tummies such as mini
burgers, hot dogs, popcorn,
chicken drummets,
donuts, corn in cob & don't
forget the very important
BIRTHDAY CAKE!
Planning a party from scratch need not be a nerve wrecking process.
We hope this will inspire you to to create your own memorable celebration for your little one.
For more DIY party ideas & inspiration, hop over to www.babyliciousmalaysia.blogspot.com
Babylicious customized PartyinaBox and party styling are now available at the blogshop.
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Credits:
Party planning & printables by Babylicious (012 3779440)
Cake & cupcakes by Babysweet Cakes (016 286 9792)
Food Spread by 2 Buns in the Oven (012 2018680)
Photography by Alice Yap (012 313 2128)
Venue by Covershots (03 7877 3696)
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IKEA FAMILY news 21
IKEA FAMILY
products It’s the little
things
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UPPTACKA child's cabin bag
on wheels
119
VINTRIG shopping
bag on wheels
RM
01 UPPTÄCKA accessory bag RM11.90/each
(Normal price: RM14.90/each) Nylon and polyester. Holds 1L.
Dark blue/dark grey/off-white/pink/yellow-orange.
02 UPPTÄCKA padlock RM13.90 (Normal price: RM17.90)
ABS Plastic, steel and zinc. Grey.
03 UPPTÄCKA packing bag, set of 4 RM24.90
(Normal price: RM29.90/set) 100% polyester.
Dark blue, grey/orange, pink.
04 UPPTÄCKA child’s cabin bag on wheels RM119
(Normal price: RM159) EVA foam, 100% polyester, aluminium. W34×D21, H43cm. Holds 30L. Yellow-orange.
05 UPPTÄCKA bottle RM7.90/4pcs (Normal price: RM9.90/4pcs)
Polypropylene plastic. Holds 100ml. Assorted colours.
06 UPPTÄCKA backpack RM79 (Normal price: RM99)
Nylon and polyester. Holds 15L. Dark blue/dark grey/off-white/
pink/yellow-orange.
07 UPPTÄCKA collapsible suitcase on wheels RM210
(Normal price: RM230) EVA foam, 100% polyester.
W41×D30, H60cm. Holds 60L. Dark grey or yellow-orange.
08 UPPTÄCKA duffle bag on wheels RM229 (Normal price: RM269)
60% nylon, 40% polyester. W37×L34, H75cm. Holds 74L.
Dark blue or white.
4
3
UPPTÄCKA
packing bag, set of 4
24.90
RM
5
Remember to bring along your IKEA FAMILY card when you shop in the IKEA store.
Offers are only valid until 31 Dec 2013.
319
8
6
4
FI NGAL swivel chair
149
RM
(Normal price: RM399)
Did
we mention
that these are
on special
FAMILY prices
for you all year
round?
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2
Members always get more for less
RM
2
(Normal price: RM159)
(Normal price: RM29.90)
2
(Normal price: RM230)
RM
1
POÄNG armchair
210
RM
New adventures are exciting!
They’re also a bit stressful and
tiring. With everything from
backpacks to umbrellas, our smart
luggage and travel accessories make
every trek – to the other side of
town or the other side of the world –
more relaxing and fun.
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1
UPPTÄCKA collapsible
suitcase on wheels
We love furniture. But sometimes,
small details can make a big
difference, too. That’s the idea behind
our IKEA FAMILY products. All are
designed to help you create a better
life at home. By helping you make
it safer. By making it easier to live a
more active lifestyle. And by giving
you lots of inspiration for getting the
home you’ve always wanted.
Travel and luggage - Make every
trip a little easier
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(Normal price: RM199)
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KNYCK napkin holder
7.90
RM
(Normal price: RM14.90)
5
BRIMNES
wardrobe
349
RM
(Normal price: RM449)
49.90
(Normal price: RM69.90)
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W30, H20cm. Assorted colours.
02 VINTRIG shopping bag on wheels RM49.90 (Normal price: RM69.90)
100% polyethylene. Holds 40L. Max. load 25kg.
03 VINTRIG notebook RM9.90/each (Normal price: RM15.90/each)
Bleached chlorine-free paper. A5 size. Assorted colours.
04 VINTRIG notebook/album RM19.90 (Normal price: RM29.90)
Bleached chlorine-free paper. W23×L26cm.
01 POÄNG armchair RM319 (Normal price: RM399) W68×D82, H100cm.
Birch veneer frame. 80% cotton, 20% polyester cushion.
Dansbo medium red or Dansbo medium brown.
02 STORNÄS/KAUSTBY table and 4 chairs RM1,475/set
(Normal price: RM2,075/set) Extendable dining table with 1 extra leaf
seats 4-6. Table: W95×L147-204, H74cm. Chairs: W44×D48,
H103cm. Solid pine. Brown-black.
03 FINGAL swivel chair RM149 (Normal price: RM199)
Height adjustable. W59×D65, max. H108cm. Black.
04 IKEA 365+ 18-piece service set RM129
(Normal price: RM169) Feldspar porcelain. Comprises 6 sets of
plate Ø27cm, side plate Ø21cm and bowl (Ø16, H8cm).
05 KNYCK napkin holder RM7.90 (Normal price: RM14.90)
Polypropylene plastic. W22×L22, H5cm. Black.
06 STOCKHOLM bowl RM55 (Normal price: RM75)
Stainless steel. Ø42, H9.5cm. White.
07 GISLEV rug, low pile RM69 (Normal price: RM89)
100% polypropylene. W133×L195cm. Grey.
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(Normal price: RM449) W78×D50, H190cm. White.
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Wedding contest winners
Wedding contest winners
Lex, I can still remember the first time we met and how your outrageous
spiky hair and weird dressing sense caught my attention. When my
housemate said that she needed a hammer, I volunteered to go next
door and borrow one. I’m so glad that I did - because that was the day
you moved in as my neighbour, entered my life as well as my heart.
Thanks for being the love of my life and my best friend for the past nine
years, which includes enduring a long distance relationship for three
years. Thank goodness for Skype and FaceTime we can fall asleep in the
phone together. As they said, the real happy ending comes after a story
with lots of ups and downs. Today is a beautiful day because I have the
privilege of committing my life to you for the next ninety years.
Thank you to all who sent in your beautiful wedding vows - we loved them
all but there were only that many prizes we could give away! Here are the
winning vows from our lucky winners*. We hope you enjoy reading as much
as we did, be prepared for some heart-weakening (melting) moments!
Zoey Chong
Chin Wei Zhi
Lex, in tradition, here are some of the promises I intend to keep as your wife:
Grand Prize Winner
You drink tea and I have whiskey,
You are uncle and I am Aunty,
You cook when i go hungry,
You listen when i am grumpy.
You always make me happy,
You are part of all my journey,
And when you ask me to marry,
I told you not to be silly,
I ask you "why so suddenly?"
You smile shyly and reply,
Because "You are my destiny".
I promise to walk hand-in-hand with you through life's journeys. No matter what lies in our path, it will be our path, together. I promise to respect
you, to cherish you, and to always hold you in highest regard. I can’t promise to fix all your problems but I can promise you won’t have to face them
alone. I promise to support and nurture any dreams and aspirations you will have. I promise to laugh at your jokes more. I promise to let you have
the remote control every Monday and never criticized your TV show choice. I promise to learn how to cook your favorite meals but you will have to do
the dishes. Lex, with every beat of my heart, I will love you, under any circumstances; happy or sad, rich or poor, through the sunshine and through
the rain. This is my solemn vow.
3rd Prize Winners
Wedding contest winners
2nd Prize
Winner
That's the story, why we fast fast marry ;)
I, take you Titan Chai to be my wedded husband. To have and
to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer,
for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, 'till
death do us part. And hereto I pledge you my life.
2nd Prize
Winner
Lee Chor Yang
Dearest Soo Hing,
It is so rare to find someone who loves you enough to stand
by your side through the good and bad times. Love isn’t
all romantic words, flower bouquets, and pretty gifts. It’s
about unfaltering love for each other despite the toughest
situations. Life has thrown us continents apart, tested our
faith and patience when a loved one is unwell, and put
countless obstacles between us. I do not begrudge life
for throwing these curve balls at us. Instead, I count my
blessings every day, because now I am certain of what I have
in you; a life partner that does not bolt at the first signs of
distress. I know now that we are strong enough as a couple
to sail through the wonderful journey of marriage that may
sometimes be a mad roller coaster of ups and downs. I am
eternally grateful for our union and I promise to love you
every day and never take our love for granted. I can’t wait to
hold your hands from today through grey hair, liver spots and
wrinkled skin, if you would hold mine as well.
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Shobana a/p
Sandra Segran
You’ve asked me once what I love about you.
And I’ve said it’s the way you love me. But I
know from the bottom of my heart, I love you
not for that reason alone, but for the million
other wonderful things that you bring out in
me. Since we were 17, you have been my
funny guy, my number one go to person and
my shoulder to lean on. With that, today, I give
my vow to you:
I promise that I will not only be your wife, but
your loyal companion, your co-captain in this
journey of our marriage;
That I will always be by your side, to support
you, to share a laugh with you, to comfort you;
That I will try my best to start cooking decent
meals and stop making you eat only pasta;
That I will try my best with the cleaning, and
vacuuming although we both know you’re
much better at it than I am;
That I will be patient, as how you have
constantly been patient with me;
That I will cherish all of our fondest memories,
and look forward to many more amazing times
with you;
That I will always find new reasons to love
you, because I will forever love you in all your
forms;
Above all of these, I promise to be open and
honest with you, and to never take you for
granted. I vow to support you, and make us be
the best that we can be as a couple.
To my best friend, I promise to do all these for
one simple reason - I love you.
Teo Sin Ghee
Chrys Tee Yah Chin
You are my best friend, my mentor, my
confidant and the love of my life.
You make me laugh, you let me cry. You are
my breath and my every heart beat.
You are my inspiration and the magic in my
life.
Above all, you have made me a better person.
I take you to be my partner for life
I promise to encourage your individuality,
because that is what makes you unique and
wonderful.
I promise to nurture your dreams, because
through them your soul shines.
I promise to help shoulder our challenges,
because through them we'll emerge stronger.
I promise to be your partner in all things,
working with you as a part of the whole.
I promise to share with you the joys of life,
because with you they will be that much
sweeter.
I now give you my hand and my heart, as a
sanctuary of warmth and peace
And hereby pledge my love, devotion, faith
and honor, as I join my life to yours.
I, Tee Yah Chin, take you Khoo Yeong Yih to
be my husband, my life partner and my one
true love. Today, I hold your hands in mine and
I promise to love you faithfully in good times
and in bad, through thick and thin, and from
now onwards I will fill your heart with nothing
but love and happiness. I will grow old with
you, to be your remote control when you can’t
walk, to be your loudspeaker when you can’t
hear, to be your eyes when you can’t see and
come the day when you can’t remember me,
I will tell you our love story from the very
beginning. I can’t go back in time to undo all
the wrongs that I have done, and I can’t go
to the future to prevent all the wrongs that I
will do. What I can do and I will do with all my
might, is to love you with all my heart, until the
end of time. And if time ever resets, I will love
you all over again.
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