Ikea has a feature on their website, looking back at their catalogue from 1996: https://www.ikea.com/global/en/stories/our-roots/1996-time-capsule-260225/

It's interesting to see that while some of the textiles look dated, much of the wooden furniture seems pretty timeless (or at least in my not-very-trend-driven eyes it does).

I first went to Ikea around then, and still have (and use) a pastel plaid blanket I bought there in 1997. Was never into the ruched net curtains though 😂

Just back from a fab long weekend in North Wales.

Started with a wander around the Great Orme at Llandudno on Friday (tiny lambs! tiny kids! tiny balancing sheep!), then fish'n'chips (mandatory) and a night in the Conwy valley. On Saturday, we started with a walk at Rhaeadr Fawr/Aber Falls, followed by lunch in Beaumaris and a lovely evening walk at Niwbwrch/Newborough Forest & beach. It was super low tide so we got to go over to the island and watch the sunset 🤩

Just heard someone on a podcast* refer to their anus as their "south port".

I've never understood why my hometown has that name - since it is north of the most prominent port in the area - but now that makes perfect sense 🤣🤣🤣

* https://www.alieward.com/ologies/colonoscopyencore