So DH and I both grew up around boats/ships, went to school for ship design and construction, and work in the maritime industry now, so we really couldn't resist a nautical nursery. The row boat cradle was made by my grandfather- I slept in it, as did my sister, my niece and DD.
“Life is not orderly. No matter how we try to make it so, right in the middle of it lose a leg, fall in love, drop a jar of applesauce.” - Natalie Goldberg
I do love that cradle, especially since my grandfather passed away a couple of years ago. DD still remembers him a little, but since this baby obviously won't it's a nice link. Definitely one of my most important possessions.