Ikea Bunkbeds in Brooklyn

The NY Times reports on the new IKEA in Brooklyn. The reporter was observing shoppers and reminiscing on times of old. Excited shoppers browsing around the brand new store.

A middle-aged woman was buying bathroom slippers; two Muslim women in beautifully printed silk head-scarves were inspecting the sliding walls of a bedroom closet; a Latino family was deciding on bunk beds for their excited daughters.

A little more reminiscing brought reality back into focus.

…even if the stuff is of dicey quality and doesn’t last forever. When you see Ikea furniture on curbs around town, at least you’ll know that these everyday Brooklynites can still afford to live in Brooklyn.

Full story here.