How exciting to be revisiting the old you! Don't you feel alive again? It is your true passion, yes?

Do you like furniture stores? Are you a regular IKEA shopper? Which items do you usually purchase when you visit or are you immune to the Gruen Effect?

Ikea has absolutely mastered the use of it. I went in my first one in Germany, before they were in the States or the rest of the world. I was awestruck, but, my poorness saved me. :) I LOVE furniture stores! I have a huge IKEA fifteen minutes away and I am not a regular shopper there. That is to avoid that feeling!! You know the one I am talking about.

It's brilliant if not a great use of psychological guile. I do love Ikea but, would become a hoarder in no time. And I always believed less is best. Until I met them. I do like upscale furniture stores and love antique furniture, My house is quite eclectic, but, I love it! :)

Your post was awesome, but, I missed it for the #MarketFriday as you didn't tag it in the post. Thank you!

#MarketFriday began as a way to reach out across the globe and learn about different cultures through their markets, especially local markets and farmers' markets, and eventually branched out and evolved over time from straight shopping to a cultural affair as it highlights how we differ and then again, how much we are alike. We have become a melting pot of culture, but, it is still the Rituals, Festivals, food, architecture, and even your language/languages that separate us... Along with the fact that is these things are normal for us. There are unwritten rules that rule our social behaviors. I see this as allowing for increased tolerance between cultures and nations, and opportunities to come together on an even playing ground. A strong culture can be beneficial to a country as it promotes unity, especially during a crisis, peaceful debate, and open dialogue. I have learned so much about all of you and it has been an amazing experience. I can only hope that learning about each other can help us work together for a peaceful world.

Fridays are all about the #MarketFriday Challenge! Looking to take part in it? Here is how:

Rules of the Road to Join #MarketFriday!

1. Go to the market, or anywhere that you pay money for a service.
   Take pictures! Be creative!
2. Tell us a little bit about the market or the event. What brought you there? What did you buy? How much did it cost?
3. Post the picture(s) Of course, you should tell a little bit about the ones you post
4. Use the MarketFriday Community Platform to post #hive-196308 (this is not required, but appreciated)
   5. Drop the link into the MarketFriday comment section so I can find it
5. Following me and reblogging the post so more see it would be appreciated !! Not a rule, just appreciated, more vision for more views on your posts!
   **7. You must put #MarketFriday by @dswigle somewhere on your post.

As always, please remember! #MarketFriday loves you!