My dearest Ikea,

There are many words I could use to describe you, but I am going to sum it all up with one phrase. You are the best store in the entire world. I could never ask for a store more wonderful than you. You have amazed me from the first day that I met you. Your blue exterior is just like the deepest blues of the ocean, and your bright yellow signage never fails to take my breath away as I drive up for a visit.

You are always there for me. You are capable of being in 313 places in 38 countries at once. This means that whether I am in Brisbane, Australia enjoying the gardens; Memphis, Tennessee enjoying some music; or in Bloomington, Minnesota enjoying the Mall of America, I will always be able to turn to you for anything.

You were intimidating when I first entered your automatic sliding glass doors. I mean, there is a lot more to you than I ever realized on the outside. You house thousands of items for me to choose from. From food to containers to furniture to linens, I know you will be able to support my needs with the hundreds of items that you have inside of your stores. Your merchandise has helped me soar my way through college, and I genuinely appreciate that.

You understand that the best way to win me over is through my stomach. I love food that is tasty and affordable, and you give me the best of both worlds. Your meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberry sauce are to die for, and are something I crave every time I walk into your café. Your desserts are delectable, and you serve some of the best sparkling water I have ever had. Your cooking rivals some of the best cooks in the world, and it only takes a few bucks out of my pocket.

I can’t help but get lost in your aisles and aisles and aisles of products. I know very well I could take those little shortcuts that you have scattered throughout the building, but I don’t. I enjoy each and every minute I spend at Ikea, and I never want my time with you to end. I also know very well that there are things inside of you that I haven’t even discovered yet, and that is a good thing. I can’t wait to explore you more and uncover your hidden talents.

Finally, you have shown me new ways to look at life. You have introduced me to so many things that make my life easier. While spending time with you, I have learned about the baking tools that I needed to revolutionize my time in the kitchen. I have learned that you can never have too many throw pillows on a bed or a sofa. I’ve learned that a brisk walk through every aisle of your store is just as good as any trip to the gym I could have ever taken, and I have learned that shopping can be good for the mind and the soul (even if I am breaking the bank). Shopping at your store is always the best medicine for when I am not in the best mood.

If my rambling hasn’t been enough, let me finish with this last little spiel. Every single category of items in this world has its greats. Shakespeare is known for being one of the kings of literature. Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein reign supreme in the world of science. Beyoncé may run the music industry, but you are the greatest store in the land of retail. You will reign supreme in my eyes forever and always.

Love,

An Extremely Loyal Customer