Even though I wasn’t satisfied the last time I sent out our laundry, I decided to try out another laundry place that’s a block away.  We get our dry cleaning done there and it’s run by Koreans which makes me feel kinda better ‘cuz it’s kinda like my mom doing my laundry.

I wasn’t happy with the folding job – they folded it to accomodate the size of the bags they put the laundry in.  But then again I’m super anal/picky when it comes to folding laundry.  I don’t really mind refolding it myself.  I don’t know if it’s my imagination, but the clothes seem to be more faded than when I do it.  Oh well… I honestly don’t have the time to go to a laundromat once a week so we’ll prolly use this place for our laundry.

I dropped off a blanket yesterday and they charged me $20 — I think it cost me $25 when I bought it.   I guess I’m washing all my own blankets from now on.

I received the clock I ordered from Target.  It’s huge – almost 2 feet across!  But I think we can make it work. 

Some other things we need – a coat rack for the entryway.  We won’t be wearing any coats until the winter so I can take my time finding one I like.  Maybe something with a little shelf on top so we can store our keys… or even a mirror.  This is not the actual one I want… just to give you a visual.

I’m also thinking about getting an entryway coat rack for our bathroom.  This way we could store extra towels on top, and hang towels and robes on the hooks.  We have lots of wall space but no closet space.

 This Parker Message Center is on sale for only $79.99 from Hold Everything.  The hooks are not large enough to support coats though.

Phew… it’s hard work.

I know summer is just around the corner, but I wanted to mention the Vornado Digital Vortex Heater.  I use it every single day (even now) and it’s the best heater I’ve ever used.  It does a great job of warming up a small room, it’s warm the instant you turn it on, and not too hot to place right in front of you.  Perfect as an office heater as well.

The freezer I bought from PC Richard & Sons just arrived! 

We have a smaller than standard refrigerator, which is fine… it’s just that I need a lot of freezer space.  I freeze everything – complete meals, meats, rice, etc. 
Plus my parents are coming to visit from LA this weekend and they are bringing food galore – galbi, dweji bulgogi, carne asada… and it all has to go in my freezer.

I’m going to use it as an island too so double the function, double the fun. 

Delivery was $60!  But the delivery guy carried this 85 pound sucker up 3 flights of stairs by himself. 

Things you never you needed  – Condom Jar from Hidden Art Shop.

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Mr. Bee and I went to Philadelphia this past weekend for a conference he was speaking at.  I couldn’t attend one of the events so I did a wee bit of shopping at Ikea instead.  Ikea is so huge you literally need a couple of hours to walk through the entire place! 
Of course I had to have the Swedish meatballs with lingon berry sauce…

I picked up some of their Grundtal kitchen wall accessories.  I love them!  This will definitely save valuable counter space and make my commonly used spices and oils (which I still have to add) easily accessible.  Note: The bar doesn’t come with screws (Ikea sells them), and you’ll also need an electric drill to install it.

My two tier dish rack takes up so much counter space, I’m thinking about picking up one of these Nyled dish drainers.  I won’t be able to let dishes stack up (probably a good thing), but this drainer folds up to save counter space when not in use.  It can be mounted onto the pole or directly onto the wall.

I have some free kitchen wall space so I’m trying to decide what to do with it – either add shelves or a pot rack.  The rail pictured below does an effective job of holding a couple of pots and lids, but I’d like something that gives me more versatility.

I also picked up a bunch of little knickknacks – organizing boxes, vases, an ironing board for $3, tealights… everything is just so darn cheap there.  

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I was at the Jacob Javits Center attending the National Stationery Show on Monday and the Ikea Everyday Fabulous Event happened to be across the street so I popped in.  Left: That impractical wall of books would be a dream come true.  Right: Ikea actually has a very nice selection of pillows.  I might have purchased some from the Philly store but I don’t know what color our sofa is going to be yet.

It was a concept event where they teamed up with several textile designers to design a warehouse-like space.  Not that much to see though… you’d be better off going to one of their actual stores. 
But I still *heart* Ikea!

Never burn your toast again with this transparent toaster.

 
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Check out Savory New York – it’s a new wiki for New York restaurants!  I’m always looking for great new restaurants to try out and who wants to pay for zagat when you can get great information for free from sites like Citysearch, Menupages, Chowhound, NYMetro, etc.

In addition to surfing those sites regularly, I’m also a fan of the Manhattan User’s Guide (a newsletter), Gothamist (a New York blog), and Daily Candy (a newsletter).

Where do you go for restaurant reviews and recommendations? 

 I love going to the Union Square Farmer’s Market on Saturdays.   My favorite thing to buy – fresh radishes!  They’re so crisp and spicy.  Mr. Bee loves them too.  They’re not in season right now, but they will be soon!

I’d take my beloved granny cart to carry all my groceries, unfortunately it’s actually a hassle with the subway stairs.  And mine isn’t as snazzy this one from See Jane Work.

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This Plant Cup is so cute!  Unfortunately I don’t think I’m willing to pay $269 for it.

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