BLOGMAS -- ROAK 6/12 & A Day Out at IKEA

As I mentioned on Instagram, I took a trip to IKEA today. Probably due to the time of the year, the car park was absolutely packed and it took several minutes to find a slot. But soon enough we were inside, pushing around a trolley and joggling many bags.
If I haven't told you, I'm moving into a new room which means decorating. As it's actually taking place closer to January, I only picked up things like duvets, pillows, etc, not things that would actually take up lots of space for the time being.
IKEA is one of my favourite places. For some reason, the showrooms just provide me with some sort of happy, homey feeling, and as well as the products being very cute and original. Soon, our trolley was stacked full of bits and bobs that we probably didn't need but had to get anyway, and we wandered aimlessly through the departments, grabbing anything that looked pretty.
This trip lasted for hours, so by the time I was home, the lighting wasn't worthy to show a bit more of what I bought, but hopefully I can do it tomorrow.
The warehouse was filled with frenzied shoppers so it became quite difficult to steer the trolley in the right direction - at one point, I had to stay in one place and let all the people flow past me, much like a rock in a stream when the water simply goes around it.
I was dismayed to see that IKEA has taken away their Broccoli and Carrot plushes, but luckily they have added new ones that are for a campaign where children design the toys. They all contained the childish fun of creating within them, with the lopsided smiles and messy colours, but I feel that it really is a heartfelt project!

Moving onto my sixth random act of kindness (which marks the halfway point - how quickly it's all passed!), today I bought and wrapped presents for my classmates, as well as people that have supported me. I want them to know that I appreciate that which is why I chose to buy presents for them to tie in with the Christmas theme of gift giving.
Are you buying your loved ones presents this year?
- olivia