Nesting in Full Effect
You can always count on me to post about the home-related items, the less touchy-feely parts to this pregnancy (though those that know me know that I am actually plenty touchy-feely). Anyhow, we made our first "big" nursery-related purchase last night, on a whim.
We've been wanting to purchase a glider for the nursery -- I enjoyed rocking my nephews Zachary and Asher in one a few years ago and since then I knew I wanted to have one. Let's face it, you can't beat the rocking motion. . .these chairs are just so comfortable.
Being a victim to various pressures (namely, the pressures to buy the "it" glider brand, the Dutailier), we researched diligently. Our friend and fellow blogger Caroline gave her sister some space to wax poetic about this brand of overpriced gliders here, so you can read about it for yourselves. We've seen them in the stores and they retail for about $650-800 (yes, for a rocking chair).
Last night was a flurry of activity when we decided it was time to bring one of these nurturing wooden sleighs into our home. We went to Craigslist and found a used one listed right near Jamie's parents' house. Moments later we borrowed our neighbors' Jeep (thanks Jody and Dennis!) in anticipation of a potential purchase. We got to the house, inspected the chair, and bought it right then and there, for $65!!!
Now the only issue is that the chair needs new cushions (the current ones look a bit worn and aren't the right color at all) and that is another racket entirely (replacement cushions are very pricey as well). However, we saved SO much on buying the chair that we can luxuriate in a great fabric choice.
I'm happy, and I'm sure the McNugget will be as well.
-Jonathan
We've been wanting to purchase a glider for the nursery -- I enjoyed rocking my nephews Zachary and Asher in one a few years ago and since then I knew I wanted to have one. Let's face it, you can't beat the rocking motion. . .these chairs are just so comfortable.Being a victim to various pressures (namely, the pressures to buy the "it" glider brand, the Dutailier), we researched diligently. Our friend and fellow blogger Caroline gave her sister some space to wax poetic about this brand of overpriced gliders here, so you can read about it for yourselves. We've seen them in the stores and they retail for about $650-800 (yes, for a rocking chair).
Last night was a flurry of activity when we decided it was time to bring one of these nurturing wooden sleighs into our home. We went to Craigslist and found a used one listed right near Jamie's parents' house. Moments later we borrowed our neighbors' Jeep (thanks Jody and Dennis!) in anticipation of a potential purchase. We got to the house, inspected the chair, and bought it right then and there, for $65!!!
Now the only issue is that the chair needs new cushions (the current ones look a bit worn and aren't the right color at all) and that is another racket entirely (replacement cushions are very pricey as well). However, we saved SO much on buying the chair that we can luxuriate in a great fabric choice.
I'm happy, and I'm sure the McNugget will be as well.
posted by Jonathan at
10:01 AM
2 Comments:
We got a hand-me-down glider and had an inexpensive seamstress sew covers (in the fabric of our choice) over the old cushions. If the cushions are shot, I think some can even stuff new ones. Give it a try to save a buck, if you want!
Lauren
I have to say, this is one of my favorite JRG postings. It has all the crucial elements: fanatical questing after fashion; even more fanatical questing after bargains; ultimatistically fanatical questing after research for said bargain fashions. Top it off with interjected shout-outs to advisers and friends and then climaxing with a dramatic surprise twist. (In a search for furniture!) And then, in the denouement, we find out that the search continues. It is just perfect. I hope that the McN appreciates all this.
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