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Pass it on
Be inspired!
Beautiful table settings (p4)
Festive traditions (p12)
The best ingredients (p24)
Green steps forward (p39)
Family connections (p41)
A cosier life (p54)
Happy babies (p61)
Soft toys for playtime (p65)
Feel-good fabrics (p68)
The premise of Pay It Forward
begins with doing a favour for
another person without any
expectation of being paid back.
Indeed, one would request that
the recipient of that favour do
the same for someone else.
Catherine Ryan Hyde
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JOIN IN, GRAB A PLATE
Be spontaneous
Everyones up for an
impromptu dinner party and
the location is your place! Dont
fret, you can still set a table thats
a feast for the eyes on the spur of
the moment, says Sam. Take
your cue from something in the
room and build on it. The
bead-draped chandeliers and
glassware make the scene
sparkle, while sheepskin rugs
warm it up. Scatter fruits, plants
or berries according to the
season. And here a lot of lighting
goes a long way. Mix lamps,
candles and tealights to create
a welcoming glow.
O DINERA dinnerware range
Brown. TRIVSAM dinnerware
range Green. NORDEN dining
table 199 150/205x90cm. Beech.
501.168.71 NORDEN bench 49
150cm. Birch. 400.592.96 SALONG
vases Assorted sizes. Red. SOAR
place mat 2.99 37cm. Water
hyacinth. 400.825.36 DATA
24-piece cutlery set 19.99
Stainless steel. 800.917.65 POKAL
glasses 1.99/6pk 15cl. Clear
glass. 201.539.83 SVALKA white
wine glasses 2.99/6pk 25cl.
Clear glass. 000.151.34 SVALKA
champagne glasses 2.99/6pk
15cl. Clear glass. 500.151.22
KRISTALLER chandelier 34.99
Silver colour/glass. 800.894.61
LUDDE sheepskin 23.99 White.
832.351.10 LUDDE sheepskin
19.99 Grey. 601.141.12 KNUBBIG
table lamps Assorted colours. IKEA
STOCKHOLM pouffe 99 Rstnga
white. 001.031.97 JORUN cushion
11.99 50x60cm. Black/white.
001.417.50
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A MEAL IS
WHAT YOU
MAKE IT
Eating should be about more
than just refuelling. Dinner
time should be about more
than just food. This festive
season, IKEA FAMILY LIVE
stylist Samantha Grigg
turns the tables to make
the everyday extra special
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Eat your greens
Indulge your natural passions
at the dinner table, says Sam.
This tabletop becomes a living
surface with unpotted moss
and succulent plants. Just
ensure your table is moisture-
resistant. I turned a room
divider into a natural backdrop
by weaving twigs and ivy into
it. Ivy wrapped around the
back of the chairs with palm
leaf place mats and earthy
crockery complete the look.
O IKEA PS KVARNSTEN table
119 110cm. White. 701.423.60
BERTIL chair 21 Birch.
200.877.47 RUSTIK 24-piece
cutlery set with tray 25.99 Dark
brown. 901.143.75 DINERA
dinnerware range Brown.
BLANDA MATT serving bowl
3.99 12cm. Birch. 800.572.57
IKEA PS SKOGSSTJRNA snaps/
liqueur glasses 5.99/3pk
Assorted colours. 701.413.65 SNR
placemat 1.99 37cm. Natural/
palm leaf. 401.100.11 SMYCKA
dried plants 7.29 600.272.85
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E Be inspired by what matters to you.
Being green means appreciating that we
are connected to nature and that what
we experience and consume affects us. Let
meal times be about the whole experience
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Fill the gap
Forget ready-meal for one
while your partner is away
were doing things properly!
says Sam. Ive used glasses
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centrepiece. To add a subtle
Oriental theme, Ive threaded
ribbon through a sushi place
mat and tied it around the
cutlery. Messages written on
chopsticks and placed in a
cutlery holder painted gold are
a twist on the traditional
fortune cookie.
O NORRSTEN dining table 129
110x110cm. Glass/black.
801.317.33 LJUVLIG dinnerware
range Red. FRGRIK dinnerware
range Black. LYFT 24-piece
cutlery set 12.99 Black.
201.498.11 RIVAL chopsticks
1.59/6 pairs Bamboo/black.
400.893.21 IKEA STOCKHOLM
tray 14.99 56cm. Patterned black.
401.497.73 MAGASIN cutlery
stand 1.99 Solid wood.
268.396.09 TALLVIK table lamp
19.99 Copper colour. 301.547.03
FIALENA fabric 4.99/m 150cm.
Assorted patterns. 801.290.56
BLOSSANDE 6-piece coffee
accessories set 8.99 Stainless
steel. 701.491.25 ANRIK coffee/
tea maker 26.99 1.2L. Stainless
steel. 501.128.68
Its slimmer, smarter and easier to control
than my partner but my laptop is still no
substitute! Luckily, it does have the power
to allow us to have dinner together even
when we are miles apart
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Tickle the taste buds
This mum is not only dressing
up to eat with her son, shes
dressing the table up too, says
Sam. The table is covered with
lace and to stop it looking too
old fashioned, Ive added a
runner made from metre fabric.
Storage jars of different heights
are used to create a centrepiece
they not only look good but can
be used to display anything from
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your child needs it! Pay attention
to lighting you may not want
to have candles but you can still
add a twinkle with string lights.
O NORVALD chairs 39/ea White.
401.150.42 ARV BRLLOP
dinnerware range IKEA 365+
dinnerware range Light turquoise.
FRGRIK HGST dinnerware
range EPISTEL dinnerware range
RARA glassware CELEBER jars
Assorted sizes. DATA 24-piece
cutlery set 19.99 Stainless steel.
800.917.65 DITO MIX 24-piece
cutlery set 12.99 Striped green.
801.546.30 IVETOFTA lantern
4.29 Used for herbs. 11cm.
Round. 501.354.50 SPALT napkin
ring/place card stands
4.59/6pk Aluminium. 200.596.07
CECILIA fabric 1.99/m 150cm.
White/green/black. 201.539.83
Sitting down to a meal should be pleasurable
whatever your age, and the best way to engage
children is to offer them more to do than just
shovel the food in like having fresh herbs at
the table to pick yourself
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Every tradition starts somewhere. For Danes
Lasse and Henriette its in their Belgian home,
where they settle down for dinner and share
Christmas tales with their children
Who wants to be away from home
at Christmas? Lasse and his wife
Henriette are both Danish but
theyve lived in Brussels for the
past 10 years. In fact, this is
the only home their children
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have known. The family used to
travel back to visit relatives for
the holiday, but a few years ago
they started a new tradition
a Scandinavian Christmas in
Belgium, and youre invited
THE NIGHT
BEFORE
CHRISTMAS
JOIN US FOR A FESTIVE FEAST
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,
BUT THERES STILL A LOT OF STIRRING GOING ON
Last week we had a party with more than 70 guests. Brussels is a real melting pot and there
were people of about 18 nationalities, including close friends from Denmark. We had a cocktail
competition, with 40 or 50 of us squeezed in the kitchen making drinks that was fun!
But Christmas itself is more intimate, just for the family and close friends. The Danish celebrate
Christmas on 24 December thats when the whole family gathers for Christmas dinner. Theres
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Being an expat has its advantages, says Lasse. We wouldnt be able to get away with a bright red kitchen in
Copenhagen! We chose a galley design and included a breakfast bar where we eat most of our meals. Im
pleased I left the layout to the IKEA kitchen designer. The space works. We have drawers down low that the
children can access it makes it easier for them to help at mealtimes and plenty of cupboard space to keep
worktops clear, leaving room for the family to cook together. O ABSTRAKT/FAKTUM kitchen units High-gloss red
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its at a restaurant. In
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expensive so youre more
likely to socialise at home.
We decided to invite some
Belgian friends to dinner.
They were puzzled, but
came, and since then they
have invited us and others
back to theirs for food.
Plan your perfect kitchen
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the table for Christmas dinner. We keep it simple and stylish, with candles and napkins, and holly
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dinners or big occasions. Its such a beautiful space, it really adds to the atmosphere of
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O IKEA PS SLINGRA chair 69 Birch/white. 301.423.62 SNA BAND tablecloth 34.99 145x310cm. Asst. colours. 901.647.18
$59%5g//23SODWHVAsst. sizes. KYLIGT paper napkins 1.99/30pk 38x38cm. Asst. patterns. 401.571.31 JULROS candle
holder for 7 candles 14.99 Asst. colours. 601.575.97 GODIS MIX glass 4.99/6pk 20cl. Patterned. Red. 501.676.34
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huge Christmas tree! We want the children to look back and think of special times, and December
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year its hard to get Victor up in the mornings, but in December its no problem at all!
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O IKEA STOCKHOLM easy chair 199 Rstnga white. 101.031.54 SNA FORM cushion 5.99 40x60cm. White/red.
701.646.39 SNA RNDER throw 8.99 130x170cm. Red/white. 401.645.70 SNA Christmas stocking 2.99 Asst. colours.
601.654.32 KOTTE straw goat 8.99 50cm. Asst. colours. 601.566.49 KOTTE decoration 1.49/6pk Asst. parcels. 101.568.40
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1. RBAR serving bowls For prices see in store. Off-white/green. 29cm. 701.590.96 18cm. 201.590.94
2. Tomte Nisse is the traditional Christmas man of Swedish myth, says Paula. KOTTE decorations
3.99/6pk 10cm. Santa Claus. 901.568.41 3. Reinterpreting the traditional farmers chair with honest
simplicity. OLLE chair 22 Red. 401.558.82 4. SNA BAND table-runner 5.99 35x200cm. Grey. 301.647.21
5. Karin used simple, bold motifs inspired by nature in her design. TRIPP 3-piece set of tins with lids
5.99 401.552.07 6. SNA BAND cushion 7.99 50x50cm. Grey/white. 101.646.37 AINA cushion cover 3.99
50x50cm. Light grey. 101.600.12 7. RBAR jug 7.99 1.5L. Off-white/green. 101.591.36 RBAR mug 1.99
Off-white/green. 601.590.87 8. LINNARP bookcase 159 115x178cm. Red. 201.226.18 LINNARP glass doors
70/ea 115x178cm. Red. 801.182.51 9. BRBAR tray 4.59 301.566.03 10. An echo of the crown of the
white-clad girl at the festival of Santa Lucia. KALLT candelabra 24.99 Assorted colours. 901.700.12
11. BLANDA serving bowl 8.99 28cm. Red. 801.588.31 12. NORDEN gate leg table 169 28/89/152x80cm.
White. 101.168.87 13. KOTTE decoration eggs 4.99/4pk H8cm. Assorted colours. 001.567.27 14. SNA
RNDER throw 8.99 130x170cm. Red/white. 401.645.70 15. BORRBY lantern block candle 6.99 28cm.
Red. 401.576.02 16. ALVINE RAND rug 119 170x240cm. Grey/white/black. 101.682.87
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Christmas is a time to
celebrate what is special
about all the other days
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wedish artists Carl and Karin Larsson portrayed
a world that is both everyday and magical. At its
heart was their family home, Lilla Hyttns, and
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their inspiration in rural Swedish life. Their decoration
is recognised by people today as quintessentially
Swedish, says trends analyst Paula Eklund. At its root
was the idea of good design for the practical, everyday
life at home, but imbued with a playful spirit.
This year, we are celebrating Karins 150th birthday,
explains Lilla Hyttns museum director Lena Nyberg.
Her style is still so modern, she was way ahead of her
time. Her simple rocking chair design similar to the
LILLBERG rocking chair from IKEA was so shocking
to the carpenter who built it, he insisted on delivering
it to her at night!
The Larssons love of everything in its purest form
was rooted in the natural environment, says Paula.
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world. Today, the Larssons vision still strikes a chord.
Never more so than on festive occasions, when we
have an opportunity to celebrate and enjoy simple
pleasures surrounded by our family.
WHY NOT recycle
or replant your
Christmas tree?
65 million are sold
annually in Europe and
most are thrown away.
Take yours to a
composting site or buy
a tree with roots and
replant it
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Blue is cold. Cool, more like,
says Margareta. In fact, its very
hot right now. Usually its a colour
for the spring/summer season, but
this year its in for winter as well,
especially in darker tones.
Blue is safe. Its dependable, and
it goes with everything. Everyone
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the other colours in the home.
Because of this, designers like it
if you buy something in blue,
you know its going to last.
Blue is serious. But it can be fun
you just have to incorporate it
into your own style.
Designers only do black, right? But I wear
blue all the time, says Margareta van den Bosch,
trendsetter at H&M for over 20 years. So blue is
the new black
8. BILLY bookcase 29.90
80x202cm. Blue. 801.473.38
9. ERLAND chair 39 Dark blue/
chrome-plated. 001.526.11
10. GULDLIN BLOM single quilt
cover set 24.99/3pcs Quilt cover
150x200cm. 2 pillowcases 50x80cm.
Blue/white. 101.597.68 11. IKEA PS
BINTJE storage crate 45 68x35cm.
Blue. 901.482.62
5. SUPERFIN vase 1.99 H29cm.
Assorted colours. 601.131.79 6. GILDA
LINJE cushion cover 2.99 40x60cm.
Blue. 601.646.54 7. GILDA BLOM
cushion cover 6.99 40x60cm.
Blue. 601.707.11
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1. From the Never Ending List:
improvement #13 KLIPPAN 4-seat
sofa 249 Vansta dark blue.
098.728.90 2. LJUVLIG mug 99p
Turquoise. 101.328.92 3. SENIOR
casserole dish with lid 42.99 5L.
Blue. 401.317.25 4. GURKRT vase
13.99 H30cm. Blue. 401.506.34.
JOIN THE BLUE WAVE
Want to know more about the Never Ending List
of Improvements? Go to IKEA.co.uk to see the
steps IKEA has taken towards sustainable living
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This is a love story.
Love of food, of family,
of things done honestly
and well
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H92cm. 2ak. 301.071.65 URBAN
bar stool 79 55-74cm. WhiWe/
chrome-plaWed. 501.356.57
KLUBBO coffee table 49.90
78x78cm. Black-brown. 201.350.22
When Samuel Bruno bought
this single-storey house in
Lorgues, France in 2004, it
only had one room and a tiny
galley kitchen. I wanted
independence but also to be
near my family and work
I am attach de direction in
my fathers restaurant. Ive
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Clement Bruno, my father, is a chef. Self-taught, self-made. He has worked for 26 years to build
a restaurant that is true to the rustic principles of food he learned in his mothers kitchen - cook
what is close to where you live, and cook it with care. And now if you ask him, he will tell you the
best kitchen is designed like a matriachs kitchen - warm, inviting, unfussy, where good food is
cooked in a simple, satisfying way. He is a post-war child. Born in 1947 in the small family house
down the hill, which my great grandmother bought in 1922. 7his part of Provence was poor then,
and Dads life was the same. He was raised by two strong women, his mother and grandmother,
after his own father left. From an early age he learned to work hard. He would go into the woods
to help forage for food they could get from the ground, usually mushrooms and truffes. 7he
family were lucky enough to have chickens, and ate scrambled eggs with truffes for breakfast,
then whatever was left with toast for dinner. 7here was no waste. Dad says during that time all
he wished for was chocolate, but now he loves to cook with truffes because they remind him of
his youth. His skill has earned him Michelin stars and the title 7ruffe King. He will tell you: 7he
whole world passes through here to eat at my table. But I know everything he has achieved with
his restaurant he has worked hard for, to save us children from what he went through.
2nce I hnished my studies in hotel management, I moved back here - but I wanted a home
of my own. I bought this place and it really is all mine - the space, the style, the mortgage!
I started from scratch with everything. My family havent all been round for a big meal yet but
today Dad, my brother Benjamin, who is also a chef, and my mother Nicole, will come for lunch
with me and my girlfriend Nelly. Now well see if Dad likes to cook in my kitchen!
I PAY IT
FORWARD TO
My grandmother! She cooks for me in
the week - she wouldnt eat if she was
on her own. But Nelly teases me that
I visit her to get out of cooking! In the
restaurant and at home we do the little
green things - recycling bottles, cartons and
paper, washing dishes with organic cleaners
and using eco-friendly light bulbs. My father
plants lots of trees and I drive a hybrid car.
love of all the
things my father
taught me
IN PAPA BRUNOS KITCHEN
Papa believes quality isnt something
that should only be available to the
privileged few. For him, quality food,
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dressing up or wearing old jeans, youll
be equally welcome at his restaurant.
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The Bruno family can all help with
the cooking. So whats on the menu?
Endive and Walnut Salad; Prawns in
Ginger and Garlic; Chicken roasted
in a pan. See IKEA.co.uk/IKEAFAMILY
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Four golden rules for
entertaining? Make guests
feel like they are in their
own house. Cook what you
are used to. Do whatever
you can afford and the
best you can do. Samuel
The kitchen
should be convivial,
a host should be
open and attentive
Dad has taught me the value of sharing
your good fortune, says Samuel. At the
restaurant we give guests gifts, when people
join the staff we help to make their life
easier - hnding them a place to live, being a
friend. I dont cook much, but I get pleasure
from cooking for my friends. I pick what will
be fun to make - sometimes just to see how
it will turn out. And I make sure I have time
and energy for them. If I cant give guests
that, its better not to invite them - however
good the food might be.
The best food is
cooked with love
and sentiment
You cant be a good chef or a good host if
youre not generous, says Clement Bruno.
Cooking is a love story. You cook with care
and put yourself into it. It isnt important for
the food to be fancy - simple and honest is
good. It is the attention you put into the
cooking that is key - and a good guest also
appreciates this! I remember one restaurant
visitor we actually asked to leave. He wanted
to add cheese and ketchup to his scrambled
eggs and truffes - as if it were fast food!
He didnt understand he had sabotaged the
food - he had to go.
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the story
of a kitchen
makeover that
nearly wasnt
HOW I PLANNED MY KITCHEN
I saw my kitchen in the IKEA showroom and
liked it straightaway the big square of
wood was just what I wanted. But I changed
everything else around. Usually people have
their hob on the island unit but I didnt want
that. To have a big extractor coming down in
the middle of the room would close off the
space. And experience of my fathers kitchen
told me that the best place to chop, slice and
dice food is by the sink. And you need a lot
of space to do this. But to actually cook, you
dont need that much room, so my oven is in
the galley of cupboards running along the
back wall where there is limited worktop
space. Why white? You never get fed up
of white, do you? And its easy to add
accessories to change things.
2004: I have a new home. 2ne room and a
garage. The kitchen is tiny - a galley of cupboards
along part of the wall in the main room. Im
starting from scratch. My idea is simple - create
a modern home to be happy in. 2h, and at least
three rooms.
2007: Work should take a few months. I found the
kitchen I want while in the local IKEA. Five months
on and no end in sight. IKEA FAMILY LIVE magazine
is interested. I keep telling them they can come to
photograph my hnished place in a couple of weeks.
But in the southern sunshine everything seems to
take longer.
2008: The magazine is still waiting. And so am I.
Its good I still believe my childhood dream, that
anything is possible!
2009: Done at last! The magazine is coming today.
Better get some baguettes and fruit.
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Members are the rst to know. Newsletter on e-mail.
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ITS EVERYWHERE THESE DAYS!
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designed the ENGAN chest (pictured, 4), part of
the ENGAN bedroom range, in walnut effect. Its
a nice tone to bring in warmth. They say that dark
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dark in Sweden, so its nice to feel snug inside a comfy home.
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START THE JOB
Daunted by going green?
So are some of the biggest companies. IKEA broke down the Never Ending Job into a list. The TEPPAS drawer system, made from 100 percent recycled plastic, is Improvement #24 on the Never Ending List. Read more at
IKEA.co.uk
SUSTAIN YOURSELF
Be inspired by lots
more ideas in store
Being green can seem hard, but if everyone
makes little changes, it will get easier.
Im Charlie Browne, IKEA UK environment
manager, and my column will try to help you
take small steps to make a big difference
I like to think
of someone I care
about when I plant
a tree
GET READY FOR WINTER
Winter is a time of soaring
energy bills payable by you
and the environment. But
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PLANT A TREE
Me and the kids love the
outdoors. And although the
tent is stored away now, the
colder weather doesnt stop
us getting out into nature.
This month well wrap up
and go for long walks. If you
fancy getting out and about,
join an organised tree-planting
event, like the one we went
on, pictured above. Trees are
so important. A family of four
can get all the oxygen they
need for a whole year from
just one average mature tree.
So why not plant your own?
November is the best time
for it the soil is warm after
summer but damp from the
autumnal rain, helping a
young tree take root.
Meanwhile, in our own
garden, weve set aside a
small corner as a wildlife zone,
with logs and trimmings left
to grow wild. Its the perfect
habitat for many insects, so
its a great way of teaching the
kids about the natural world.
CHARLIES CHALLENGE
When on a walk, I like to pay
it forward by picking up litter
and putting it in the bin, or
recycling it, to improve the
walk for the next person
who takes the same path.
SORT IT OUT!
Up to 60 percent of the rubbish
in the average dustbin could be
recycled. To get into the habit,
it helps to have an easy-to-use
system, like the RATIONELL
boxes. They come in different
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Planning to travel to
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but wondering how
youll get your purchases
home afterwards?
Why not try the FRAKTA
trunk? Its like the classic
blue bag, but with added
corners, and it can be used
with the new FRAKTA
trolley, meaning you can
carry several blue bags at
once. In fact, the trolley can
carry 30kg in weight! I
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Heinz met Brigitte when she
worked as his PA. He ran a
company with 700 employees,
but at home Brigitte is the boss.
They say their work was perfect
training for a family of 11.
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and within 10 minutes everyone responds.
I even email Monika in her room to tell her
dinner is ready. Brigitte
Welcome to our world: We live in a 1970s
housing development called Alt Erlaa, says
Brigitte. Its known as the Global Village
and it is like a village 11,000 people live
here. Theres a church, schools, shops,
a medical department and a swimming pool
on the roof. And the centre of Vienna is
10 minutes away.
The bigger picture: On May 23, 2007, the worlds
population became more urban than rural.
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curfews on school nights. But if the kids think
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Its very democratic. Sometimes Im wrong
I didnt want a black wall in the kitchen but
Monika insisted. Now I admit she was right.
None of the kids are as wild as I was when I
was young I was a punk with a pink Mohawk!
Research suggests that children growing up today are
actually better behaved than those of 20 years ago.
Our big cooking pan is the most important
thing in the house I use it every day to cook
for everyone. We dont usually all eat at once.
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private spaces and everyone gets
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round rooms. Christian and Pauli are the only
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they dont mind being in one room.
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theirparents.
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the Nova Rock music festival this year. Monika
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leftover cheese and mix
with breadcrumbs to
use later for toppings
Food production accounts for 20 percent of the worlds energy
and 60 percent of its water consumption, yet on average we
throw away one third of what we buy, says Pauline Dymling,
project manager of the IKEA Never Ending Job. We need to be
smarter with food. Its the next task in the IKEA Never Ending
Job. Just being aware of the problem makes you think twice
before you throw food away. Introducing simple steps can make
a big difference: cook a little less, watch what you buy, store it
well, use it in time. Here are some more ideas
SAVE & PROSPER
Stow it, dont throw it! Avoid binning leftovers and
out-of-date food and youll cut the cost to your purse
and the environment. Try these long-lasting ideas
REUSEfood left in your pan as a ready meal. Freeze in a microwavable container and reheat on a night you dont fancy cooking
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Stock your cupboards but know whats
in them. Before you shop, plan a
weekly menu and write a list from that.
1. BURKEN jars with lids 2.59/ea
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861.301.00 Other sizes available.
Transparent parts make it easier to
keep track of whats in your cupboard.
2. IKEA 365+ jar with lid 2.59
1.3L. Transparent/white. 800.667.23
Other sizes available.
DIVIDE AND CONQUER
Freeze what you dont immediately
need. Separate into usable quantities
that can be thawed when required, but
keep track of whats in your freezer.
3. From the Never Ending List:
improvement #53 IKEA 365+ food
savers 2.59/ea 25x17, H6cm. White/
red. 701.285.85 Other sizes available.
EXERCISE PORTION CONTROL
Pasta and rice are two of the top 10
foods most often wasted. Size up your
portions: 140g of pasta per person is
good for a main meal, 50g for rice.
4. PRUTA food saver from 17-piece
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Bananas make other fruits ripen
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gets dark early and I can't go
outside to play. I like doing crafts,
especially cutting things out. Mum
has been to IKEA and bought me
a new lamp called SUNNAN and it
is very special because it's solar
powered. That means it gets
energy from the sun. Tonight, I'm
making a chain of paper children.'
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
The SUNNAN solar-powered lamp
can provide up to four hours of
light, explains Marianne Barner,
head of IKEA Social Initiative.
IKEA Social Initiative donates one
lamp to UNICEF for each one sold
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shipment is going to children in
Pakistan living without electricity.
At IKEA, we believe every child
has the right to an education,
healthcare and a childhood of
excitement and wonder. Its not
a new desire. In 1989, the United
Nations adopted the Convention
on the Rights of the Child. The
IKEA Social Initiative supports
projects run by UNICEF and
Save the Children, the two
leading global organisations for
childrens rights. The aim is to
give children a better start in life.
Lets hear it
from the kids!
What connects Ailbe in the UK, Zubair in Pakistan and Ins
in Ivory Coast? Their right to a secure childhood with access
to a good education. Read how the work of the IKEA Social
Initiative supports that right
Its 9.07pm in
Shahdara, Pakistan

I have a right to be protected from exploitation

5,500 miles away in Shahdara, on the outskirts of
Lahore, Pakistan, it's 9.07pm. Zubair is carefully
folding his school uniform and smart new tie before
going to bed. I'm 12 years old,' says Zubair, and my
father is a beggar. He would take me to the streets
with him to beg. Ever since I joined the Education
and Counselling Centre No. 7 in Shahdara, I wear
my school uniform and a tie.'
Almost 4,000 children are enrolled in 13 EC Centres
in Lahore,' says Shamshad Qureshi, UNICEF Child
Protection Specialist. Through support from the IKEA
Social Initiative, UNICEF provides teaching aids,
uniforms for students, books, furniture, teachers'
salaries and technical support.'
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There are thousands of children
like Zubair, who have suffered
exploitation and abuse but are
now in a protective environment
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Shamshad Qureshi, UNICEF
Child Protection Specialist.
20 November 2009 marks
the 20th anniversary of the
landmark decision by the world
to put childrens rights on the
global agenda
Its 7.07pm
in Vyborg, Russia

I have a right to special care
Signicant changes have already
taken place in the lives of the
disabled children involved in the
IKEA-supported initiative in
Vyborg,' explains Paula Keskioja,
Save the Children Programme
Manager for Russia. The children
have become more condent, and
take an active part in activities
like clubs and summer camps.
Taking stock of progress made
so far in breaking down barriers
to social exclusion of disabled
children, there is strong promise
and potential for the future.'
Its 10.07pm in Lao Cai
Province, Vietnam
I have a right to equality and a good education
If I couldn't go to school,' says Lu Thi Dung, I would
certainly be very sad, because I would miss my friends
and my teachers.'
Receiving an education in the language you speak
is a basic requirement in fullling a child's right to
survive and thrive and expand their opportunities
so they're able to reach their full potential,' says
Hiba Frankoul, UNICEF International and Corporate
Alliances Specialist. Through the support of IKEA
Social Initiative, UNICEF is working to improve the
quality of education of ethnic minority children in
Vietnam, where such children are usually educated
in Vietnamese - though few actually speak the
language. UNICEF works with schools and
communities to provide education in a safe,
child-friendly environment and incorporate classes
taught in the children's indigenous language. An
estimated 120,000 students like Lu Thi Dung have
participated in the project so far.'
Its 3.07pm in
Abengourou, Ivory Coast
I have a right to be safe and to play
It's home time! Time to play!' says Ins. There has
been a lot of ghting here and my school was damaged.
Before Save the Children came everything was broken,
but now we have a new roof and new chairs and tables.'
With money from IKEA Social Initiative, Save the
Children are rehabilitating schools in Ivory Coast,
providing quality primary education in a safe
environment for 250,000 children in the war-torn
country,' says Johanna Schuster, Save the Children
Corporate Communication Manager. With a good
education the children of Ivory Coast are better
equipped to face the future and can actively change
their society for the better. Just ask Ins.'
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OFFERING EQUALITY
If these children only learn in
Vietnamese, school is foreign
to them and they often drop
out. But learning in their own
language from pre-school is a
good foundation, says teacher
Ly Mui Xuan.
CHANGING THE FUTURE
IKEA Social Initiative sides with
the many children, says Marianne
Barner. Since 2000, IKEA has
been working with UNICEF and
Save the Children, supporting
childrens rights. A new
co-operation beginning in 2009
supports UNICEF and Save the
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RAISING AWARENESS
A pressing challenge is to get
more disabled children into school.
Equal opportunity in education is
a precondition of a society that
is open and accessible to all, says
Paula Keskioja, Save the Children
Programme Manager for Russia.
Find out more about
IKEA Social Initiative
at IKEA.co.uk
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Friends homes are so inviting My living room is
rarely used, admits Ken. It gets a little cold in here in
winter. I go to friends houses and they are cosy with
curtains and rugs to warm your toes. When its cold
outside, even my coffee may not be enough to entice
friends over. I was a barista for three years and love to
make coffee the proper way. Thats my excuse for having
a machine thats more expensive than my girlfriends car!
I think the place probably does need a little warming up
MIKKEL: With the strong contrast between the Danish
winter and summer, Ken needs light, movable additions
like cushions, throws and rugs that can be changed easily.
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GILDA KVLL rug 119 170x240cm. Multicoloured.
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40x60cm. Blue. 601.707.11 GILDA throw 29.99
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light, although I do need curtains for when Im retouching images.
MIKKEL: Ken likes a very striking, clean interior style, but this doesnt have
to mean there is no softness or comfort to the space. By adding a rug with
a strong, bold design, Ive kept Kens aesthetic while adding warmth.
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Black. 801.060.12 GILDA curtains 34.99/pair 145x300cm. Brown.
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parties My home is built
around the kitchen and dining
room, explains Ken. I really
like to cook I make simple
Italian food from scratch, using
proper ingredients. Cooking
is methodical, a good way to
relax from the stress of work.
I removed a wall to create this
big area. Now I can prepare
dinner without missing out on
the conversation, and can sit down
to eat while I keep one eye on the
next course!
MIKKEL: To make the dining table
more inviting on a winter evening,
Ken could break up the cool white
walls with the softer texture of a
fabric wall hanging in place of pictures.
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some compromises. I struggle with
the cosy feel it reminds me of my
family home when I was growing up,
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pots, orchids on the windowsills.
I can see that without her touches
things could be a little too hard, too
masculine. You need some cosiness,
especially in the bedroom.
MIKKEL: When its cold outside, a
lively, warm-toned duvet and pillows
are more enticing than an ice-cool
black and white scheme.
O BEATA BLAD king-size quilt
cover set 22.99/5pcs Quilt cover
200x200cm. 4 pillow covers 50x80cm.
Orange. 401.458.12 KAJSA TRD
cushion cover 4.99 65x65cm.
Black/white. 401.516.81
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1. HAMPEN rug 34.99 133x195cm. Red. 801.224.32 2. FILLSTA table lamp 19.99 White. 701.550.17 3. TRONDHEIM 4-drawer chest 149
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3-piece bedspread and cushion cover set 59.99 Bedspread 260x280cm. 2 cushion covers 65x65cm. White. 101.626.43 7. NOJS alarm clock 10.99
16x3cm. White. 801.545.45 8. SANELA cushion cover 5.99 40x60cm. Red. 801.646.72 9. ULSBERG bedside table 19.99 47x47cm. White/frosted
glass. 401.605.72 10. LUDDE sheepskin 23.99 White. 832.351.10 11. TINDRA MYS scented block candle 6.59 Red. 801.369.95 12. SALONG vase
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You may think that your kitchen is the centre of your
home or that you spend all your time in the living
room, but the relationship that you have with your
bedroom is special. Its where you go for time alone,
or to be close to someone else. And while white, crisp
design gives an air of restful purity, red adds a dash
of energy. Your bed isnt just for sleeping
its something to be passionate about
JOIN US IN BED
SLEEP WELL TONIGHT
Find lots more ideas for
your bedroom in store
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In the six months since the birth
of their son Billy, new parents
Camilla and Matti Andersson have
received a lot of friendly advice.
But theyre still confused.
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some help to identify whats
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but Ive also learned that its
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clothes are in our wardrobe and
his toys are everywhere.
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sa. But its natural that Billys
things end up all over the house,
it shows hes part of the family.
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What Matti and Camilla want:
1. A good nights sleep for Billy
2. Smart storage
3. A safe environment
4. A room that grows with Billy
A good nights sleep for Billy
Babies can sleep up to 20 hours
a day. Their minds, muscles and
bones are growing fast and they
need the sleep to support that
development, explains Therese.
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Smart storage
Camillas grandfather was a
carpenter and she inherited birch
shelves she wanted to use in
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lamp 14.99 Blue. 601.506.52
SMILA BAGGE wall lamp 4.99
Green. 900.728.70
See the room and read
the familys reaction at
IKEA.co.uk/IKEAFAMILY
To help Billy recognise family
faces, I made a family tree with
an elk hanger. sa
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frames Assorted sizes.
Mattis old toy collection is not to
be touched by Billy until hes older,
so, for now, shelves turn them into
great wall features. sa
A room that grows with Billy
Instead of wallpaper, Ive
mounted fabric on a wall,
explains sa. At six months,
big graphic prints appeal to Billy,
but this textile can be easily
swapped as he grows and his
tastes change.
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JOIN IN FOR A BETTER FUTURE
WHAT
DOES 1
MEAN TO
YOU?
IKEA SOCIAL INITIATIVE
SUPPORTS PROGRAMMES IN
Russia
Save the Children is working with the parents of 500 disabled
children in the Vyborg region of Russia to promote their
childrens right to physical, emotional and educational
development. Through training staff and raising public
awareness, they hope to combat discrimination.
Vietnam
Most ethnic minority children in Vietnam learn from teachers
who do not speak their language. Up to 70 percent of minority
Hmong children drop out of school compared to the national
rate of seven percent. UNICEF is working to provide training
for educators and classes taught in three indigenous
languages. It has already ensured an estimated 120,000
students havent missed out on a quality education.
Ivory Coast
Civil war has devastated the education system in Ivory Coast.
Save the Children has been working to get more than 250,000
children back to school. The Rewrite the Future project is
making school buildings safe, providing basic equipment
and improving teaching quality. So far, 20 schools have
been rebuilt or equipped with furniture, and 500 children
who have never been to school before have been able to
start their education.
More than six million children are being helped by the
34 UNICEF projects alone. Read more at IKEA.co.uk
A chocolate bar? A newspaper? For some
children it means access to a quality
education in a safe environment.
Every year IKEA Social Initiative donates
1 to UNICEF and Save the Children for each
soft toy bought by customers in the run up to
Christmas. Since 2003, over 14 million has
been raised. Last year, just by popping in
store and buying a toy for a loved one, IKEA
customers helped raise over 4 million.
So what difference can 1 make? In
Albania, it buys pens and notebooks for
four school children, and in Bangladesh,
5 provides a teacher for 25 children
for one month.
MAKE YOUR 1 COUNT!
Buy a soft toy in store
between 1 Nov 23 Dec
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Reward yourself by indulging in some
quality time with the limited edition
IKEA FAMILY SNFALL range now in store
When things get hectic in
your life, prioritise whats
important. You should be
near the top of that list!
Dinner parties, birthdays,
celebrations theyre a lot of
work for all the family. But in the
effort to make sure everyone is
happy, dont forget to take time
out for yourself. Stop and take
a deep breath. Feel better?
If youre running on a low
battery, youre not doing those
around you any good, explains
life coach and author Liz Wilde.
Like they say in case of an
emergency on a plane: before
you try to help others with their
oxygen mask, put yours on.
You need a strong focus on
yourself to help others or youll
end up feeling resentful, tired
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feels guilty for taking time for
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to but really needs to, says Liz.
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responsibilities, but you also
need to be aware of your
responsibilities to yourself.
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O SNFALL soap bars 2.99/2pk
Asst. designs/white. 301.668.76
SNFALL bath robe 24.99 Lilac.
Available in sizes: L/XL. 301.690.35
S/M. 901.690.37 SNFALL body
puff 1.99 Asst. colours. 501.668.80
SNFALL bubble bath 2.99
500ml. Lilac/gold. 401.668.85
SNFALL foaming bath salt
2.99 500g. Lilac/gold. 701.669.83
SNFALL body cream 2.99
250ml. 901.669.82 (not pictured)
DALSKR washbasin with mixer
tap 59 Chrome-plated. 801.441.65
GODMORGON/BRVIKEN
2-drawer washstand 339
100x48, H90cm. Black-brown.
398.589.44 GODMORGON
2-drawer mirror cabinet 249
100x14, H96cm. 601.476.45
Swipe your card for
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TEXTILE INSPIRATION
O ANNAMOA fabric 4.99/m
150cm. Multicolour. 901.652.18
Lotta Khlhorn, designer of the
new ANNAMOA range, believes
textiles can make a huge difference
to a room, to a mood, to a persons
life. I look for ideas that add
more to every day
CELEBRATE
WHAT MAKES
LIFE SPECIAL
DRESS FOR DINNER
ANNAMOA is the third textile
collection I have designed for
IKEA. I love the endless
possibilities of fabric. Even simple
ideas, like throwing fabric over a
dining table, can change a room.
The crab underwater motif makes
the perfect table dressing for
traditional Nordic seafood feasts.
I also hang fabrics on a washing
line in my kitchen. There are so
many patterns I love, but not
always the space or time to show
them all. This way I have a
constantly changing display.
O ANNAMOA fabric 4.99/m
150cm. Light green. 701.652.19
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I work on paper and thats how I think of textiles.
Anything I can do with paper, I can do with fabric
covering shelves, hanging in a frame, even
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stuck for ideas, just think: What would I do if it
were paper? Repeating patterns is a great idea
show it on a chair pad, a lampshade, a cushion
as is using design on a grand scale. If you see
a pattern you love, let it cover an entire wall like
wallpaper, or a window. With metre fabric you
dont even have to sew. Just clip it to a curtain
pole with hooks.
HOW WILL YOU USE
YOURS? 100s of different
textiles to try in store!
O ANNAMOA fabric 4.99/m
150cm. Blue. 201.634.68
PUSH BOUNDARIES
My apartment is rented so there
are things I cant change, but I
dont let that limit me. I love to
hang wallpaper everywhere, but
that is a big commitment.
Covering a wall with a fabric is
great as you can change it
whenever you want a new look.
And the fabric you take down can
be remade into a skirt, a tea
towel, a bedhead
O ANNAMOA fabric 4.99/m
150cm. Green. 101.652.17
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How do you describe yourself? Im a 46-year-old
designer of patterns for textiles, book covers, even
train stations. Im a wife and a mother of three.
Where do you call home? A 1750s three-bed
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Why design? I discovered I could draw when I was
10 and felt I wanted to do it all the time. The choice
wasnt so strange, my mother is an art teacher.
How did you get involved with IKEA? It started
with a phone call. Its important that the person who
calls me is inspiring they were.
Is IKEA a good boss? Well, ANNAMOA is my third
collection for them What I like about IKEA is being
allowed to keep my style, its a dream for a designer.
Whats the story with ANNAMOA? I was asked to
work with animals and traditional tales, so I sought
out animals like crabs, foxes, tortoises and hares.
What do you like most about designing for
IKEA? I love to be surprised by who uses my
designs. I was shopping and saw an old lady with a
walking frame buying the MALENA patchwork pattern
fabric from my last collection for IKEA.
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from New York to
Tokyo, Stockholm to
Chicago, four cookbooks and
two television shows, you might
think Marcus Samuelsson has
discovered it all but hes still
searching. The world of food is
getting more and more varied,
Marcus explains.
Marcus can trace his own love
of food back to his Swedish
grandmother. Growing up,
MEN AT WORK
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out in the kitchen has risen from 27 to 67 in the
post-war period. And 60 percent of men now
cook regularly, spending an average 41 minutes
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The language of food is getting
more diverse its good to be
part of the dialogue
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we did a lot of cooking together.
She was from Skne in the south
of Sweden so her cooking tended
to be very rich.
His journey has brought him full
circle as a new partnership sees
Marcus bringing his expertise to
IKEA kitchen tools, beginning with
the SLITBAR, GYNNSAM and IKEA
365+ knife ranges.
People often come up to me
and say, Oh, I had Swedish
food in IKEA. So I share
something with IKEA we both
have a love for Scandinavian style
and food. Today, travel and the
internet mean we are able to
discover a lot more. Japanese
food was unknown in the West
25 years ago, but now its much
more mainstream.
We are continually learning new
tastes, and as we learn, we want
to try new things in our kitchens.
Next issue, Marcus reveals the
best tools for smarter cooking.
THE ESSENTIAL
COLLECTION
There are certain knives every
family needs, says Marcus.
CHOOSING KNIVES
What to look for in a
good everyday knife for
your kitchen:
The steel is very important in
a knife and should be easy to
maintain, explains Marcus. Also,
a knife should be sturdy and feel
good in the hand. Check the tang
how far the blade goes back into
the handle. A full tang such as
in the SLITBAR and GYNNSAM
ranges offers the most stability.
USING KNIVES
Marcus tips for prolonging
the life of your knives:
Rub them on a sharpener before
every use to keep them in good
condition. And always hand wash
knives rather than putting them in
the dishwasher. I would advise
against keeping knives in a drawer
with other cutlery because every
time you open it up, the blades
get damaged. And of course, keep
knives out of childrens reach.
Be at the sharp end of
cooking go in store to
see the full kitchen range
The Small Peeler Knife
Crushes, peels and chops.
O IKEA 365+ GNISTRA vegetable
knife 7.99 L16cm. Black. 801.493.23
The Chefs Knife
A great all-purpose utensil.
O GYNNSAM cooks knife 12.99
L21cm. Dark grey. 101.349.5
The Meat and Fish Knife
Useful for cleaning chicken and
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L16cm. Dark grey. 701.349.49
The Bread Knife
Ideal for cutting the perfect slice.
O SLITBAR bread knife 19.99
L21cm. Dark grey. 101.301.67
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FINE DINING
When I designed the eight-shelf
SJVIK buffet, I wanted to
make beautiful and functional
furniture with a modern,
Scandinavian look, says
designer Eva Lilja-Lwenhielm.
I see it as the Nordic equivalent
of the traditional china cabinet.
O SJVIK buffet 299
118x160cm. White. 801.571.34
INFORMER
This winter, grey comes in from the cold
snuggle up with classic designs in their
new seasonal tones
BREAKING NEWS COVER STORY!
Add seasonal style with the new grey KARLSTAD
sofa cover or choose from 12 more designs in store.
O KARLSTAD 2-seat sofa 329 Korndal medium grey. 398.594.58
COOKING WITH ROOTS
Chef Clement Bruno loves good food, simply
served. The new TRIVSAM serving bowl is
born out of the same Provenal tradition. Try
Clements recipes at IKEA.co.uk/IKEAFAMILY
O TRIVSAM serving bowl 8.59 32cm. Green. 401.326.40
THIS CHAIR ROCKS!
Since 1977, the PONG chair has
been putting a spring in peoples
seat. But now it also rocks
offering excellent neck support
and a new deep-pile seat cover.
O PONG rocking chair 199 Birch/
Lockarp grey. 098.402.48
ROOM FOR ONE MORE?
Save time in the mornings with
this stylish double wash basin.
O BREDVIKEN double washbasin
199 100x48, H7cm. Black.
801.665.10 GODMORGON
2-drawer washstand 190
100x47, H58cm. High-gloss grey.
401.649.33
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IKEA.co.uk/bathroom
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NORDIC BUT NICE
Indulged in too many mince
pies this season? Why not
resolve to give your diet a
Scandi twist in the new year?
Research by Copenhagen
University has found
Scandinavian food can be as
healthy as the much-lauded
Mediterranean diet. So try
rapeseed oil in place of olive
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haddock and mackerel
instead of red meat, root
vegetables like cabbage, and
low-fat rye bread.
INFORMER
Get ready for the new year with a feng shui
makeover and green designs for the home.
Plus, boost your diet Scandinavian style
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Re-formed plastic furniture, an
energy monitor and eco wallpaper
all feature in the Eco Home
exhibition at the Geffrye Museum,
London. Discover the eco-centric
world of design where style
meets sustainability until
7 February, and get some green
inspiration for your own home.
Designer Oliver Heath is lending
a creative hand to the exhibition:
My favourite object is the Wattson
power meter, which displays
the amount of electricity youre
using as a gently pulsing colour,
green for low and red for high.
It helps you to understand and
monitor energy use, and combines
sleek design with sustainable
functionality the direction
I believe all products of the
future need to follow.
www.geffrye-museum.org.uk
IF YOU CANT STAND THE HEAT
Flustered in the kitchen? Perhaps it needs a new years revamp
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(microwave, cooker) and water elements (fridge, sink, dishwasher)
should be separated by something made of wood. Cookers shouldnt be
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away. Give it a try and the kitchen could become the coolest, calmest
room in your home. IKEA.co.uk/kitchens
CHRISTMAS CHEER
UK Lapland, Kent, 14 Nov to
24 Dec. Winter wonderland
with elves and reindeer.
www.laplanduk.co.uk
St Nicholas Fayre, York,
26 to 29 Nov. Enjoy a
Medieval-themed Christmas.
www.yuletideyork.com
The Great Christmas
Pudding Race, London,
5 Dec. Fancy-dress mayhem.
www.xmaspuddingrace.org.uk
Victorian Festival of
Christmas, Portsmouth
Dockyard, 27 to 29 Nov.
Party like its 1899!
www.christmasfestival.co.uk
DESIGN OF
THE TIMES
Read how interiors have
changed in the past two
decades in glossy book European
Design Since 1985: Shaping the
New Century. Its full of
inspirational objects including
some IKEA favourites such
as this red IKEA PS
clock!
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IKEA FAMILY LIVE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
IKEA FAMILY LIVE EDITOR Lotta Brandt
INTERNATIONAL EDITOR Sarah Bravo
INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jules Rogers
EDITOR Helen Bazuaye
DEPUTY EDITOR Nathaniel Handy
PRODUCT ASSISTANT Annie Towers
JUNIOR WRITER Sarah Heavens
GROUP CHIEF SUB EDITOR Julia Newcomb
CHIEF SUB EDITORS Janetta Willis, Kate Britten
DEPUTY CHIEF SUB EDITOR Caroline Saltissi
ART EDITOR Katy Davis
SENIOR DESIGNER Sam Franks
JUNIOR DESIGNER Jessica Turner
PICTURE EDITOR Giulia Galati
ARTWORK MANAGER Mrio da Silva
ARTWORKERS Paul Hamilton, Dave Songer
ARTWORK ASSISTANT Louise Wheeler
MANAGING DIRECTOR Mark Lonergan
FOR IKEA Hiral Ramaiya
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in this issue are intended to inspire and engage us
all to make a difference to the world around us
and some are more estimates of the impact we
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Whats going on in your home? Email me
at lotta.brandt@IKEAFAMILYLIVE.com
1. WHITE WASH
You might notice our MARKR
cabinet looks a bit different to the
usual dark wood version. Thats
because we love the cabinet and
its design, but for our home
we wanted something white
with a vintage look, so we
customised it ourselves.
M Sarrodie, France
I know my IKEA products well,
but I might have missed this if
you hadnt said it was a MARKR!
2. OUR SHELF LIFE
WevejXstttedoXrQew
apartment with six LACK shelves.
Weve also put pictures of our
children in IKEA frames. Now
it really feels like our home
when we enter.
Anne Kirstine Hartvig, Denmark
To inspire you further I will send
you a Beloved Homes book. Its
the perfect gift for anyone who
is interested in home furnishing.
3. BOX CLEVER
I was looking for a clever, sleek
way to deal with my recycling
waste and I came across TRONES.
Its supposed to be for shoes,
I know, but it also works for my
recycling. I have one box for each
type of rubbish stacked against
the wall, and when each one is
full, I take the box out to the
recycling station. Easy, and it
looks good in our kitchen.
Johan Arnmarke, Sweden
Great idea. But dont forget to
check out our new solutions for
recycling. And more new products
are coming soon.
4. PHOTO FINISH
We found a different use for
our scarf holder weve made
it into a picture frame for photos
of our granddaughter. What
do you think?
Irene Wimberger, Austria
I love how youve found a
surprising way of using IKEA
products. I wonder if any readers
have an alternative use for the
KOMPLEMENT multihanger?
5. PLAYTIME!
Heres a picture of my dog Eigher
surrounded by his favourite toys,
all from IKEA. Hes able to destroy
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he cant break your soft toys!
Sonia Carrain, Italy
What a cute dog! If you buy
Eigher new toys before Christmas,
youll be making a difference to
childrens lives through the
IKEA, UNICEF and Save the
Children Soft Toy Campaign.
Read about it on p65.
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Discover the IKEA FAMILY shop.
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