This is my first nursery purchase! I know, I know, it looks skanky now. But once I have had it re-upholstered (in a cute, unisex print), have ensured the insides are fire retardent, and bought a foot stool, then I'm sure you'll agree it'll set off my baby room a treat. You see, and this is just a personal thing here, I am really conscious that I don't want to become a John Lewis Flat Pack Mum.
Now, don't get me wrong. I love John Lewis like the next person. I'll be going there for the cot and other essentials, I'm sure. But having only just graduated from its Wedding List, I feel that if I go John Lewis baby crazy, I might just become Never Knowingly Undersold myself.
So my plan was to avoid its extremely comfortable rocking chair (tough, but I've done it) and other obvious JL bits, and try to source some unique items for the bubba. Not that it will notice, of course, but hey, I have to spend a lot of time in that room too!
So I bought the chair. Sorry about the fuzzy image, it's from eBay and it cost £106. That's a bargain in my book. I'm sure once all the restoration work gets done, the price will rocket by several hundred big ones, but it feels so good to sit in: those Victorians knew a thing or two about nursing in style. The arms are very supportive too, and once I get my feet up, I'm not sure I'll ever move from said chair again.
I have been thinking a lot about how to make the nursery look homely and sweet, whilst bypassing soft pink and light blue. Just so you know, I won't be plumping for yellow ducks either. Oh, there is so much to waste brain power over... (and I'm loving it, hoorah!)
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