86'n It

I think I've made my hatred for my free glider clear.  I even went so far as to make a rocker for Franca instead of use it. (Hatred Recap: don't like gliding motion, it's ugly, back cushion sags down, and uncomfortable!) But it was free. Plus, more comfy modern rockers with my required functions/features are at least to $1k.  Not gonna happen. (I am willing to bet good money all these mommas with modern nurseries you see with knock-off Eames hardshell rockers actually night nurse in bed or on the couch.)

So, the big surprise I alluded to Sunday night was supposed to be this teal guy.

I found this used nice swivel rocker for $100, but the teal color was going to clash horribly with the blue/gray room.

But, function over style right? Franca and I went to buy it and once in the shop, I started having second thoughts. It felt pretty narrow, the back was a little low to rest my head during nighttime nursing, and the rocking mechanism 'skipped' a little.


Humph.

Then, Franca and I went to the DMV to renew my license but it was too busy, so we decided to hop into the Goodwill next door. 10 minutes and $20 later this happened into the back of the truck.

It's a little dirty, but PERFECT! Smooth swivel and rock. Very comfortable and great to rest my head back. Not smokey or stinky at all. And the color y'all.... terrific!

I've already vacuumed the heck out of it (the Dyson animal upholstery attachment is amazing!) and tried a variety of cleaners (dish soap, baking soda, Resolve, etc). Seems like a bleach/vinegar solution followed by a good steam clean is going to work best. Woot!

So excited! $20 for comfort, function AND style!





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