{ the great rocker debate }

So ever since Christopher and i started talking about the nursery, i knew we would need (want) a rocker from Day 1. He wasn't so convinced. He thought we could bring the baby home and "see if they need it." Golly, boys are so darn endearing. I tried sweetly to let him know that every baby needs a rocker. I had pleaded my case because i had it in my head what i wanted all along. A comfy, overstuffed, upholstered rocking chair. And...according to my floor plan, it would fit! So i would slip the rocking chair item into pretty much every nursery conversation we had. Christopher was really not amused with me. I think he being the practical one, and me the one that reacts on emotion and motherly instinct and the fact that i nannied for so long- (you would think i know)! Finally, he came to understand, and then began the conversations of what to get.

My initial thought was to go more modern like this

{ source: Nurseryworks }

However, since there are no local retailers, that option was out. Since i am tall, i wanted to make sure it was wide enough and deep enough for my legs.

Next up, the Dream Rocker from Pottery Barn Kids.

{ source: Pottery Barn Kids }

So this one, i have tried a bunch of times. It is so dreamy (hence the name i suppose) but pretty large. I was OK with taking up the space in the room. I was thinking a twill white fabric. That way, we can put it somewhere else one day. It wasn't "funky" enough looking for Christopher though. I was bummed, i really wanted this one.

So we looked around again and found this one

{ source: Nurseryworks by Zac and Zoe }

While the right fabric color was available and the height seemed right on, i was still not sure about ordering online. I fell in love with the classic style of the wing, mixed up with the modern lines.

So last weekend we made a trip to IKEA, and figured we would try this one

{ source: IKEA }

It was actually really comfortable. The seat depth was fabulous. I could cross my legs in it if i wanted to. However, the seat back height was not that great. If i leaned my head back while rocking, i would get a stiff neck. It wasn't quite tall enough.

Surprisingly, we ended up with this one!

{ source: IKEA }

At a fabulous price, it has the modern lines, the high back, deep seat and rocks so well. We both sat in it and loved it! I was so surprised at where we started and where we ended up. It looks great in the nursery, and Clemens has tested it already too.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!