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Emma brought this beautiful 38 ft narrowboat in 2011 having previously rented from its owners fro two years . The boat has been lovingly restored and showcases Emma's vintage fabric collection. The whole boat is beautiful but the kitchen and bathroom are really gorgeous arent they?
The multifunctional living/dining space is at the far end of the boat. A table and two fixed benches softened with bolsters and cushions in a mix of new and old ticking are usually put to work as Emma's dining area and work space - tools, fabrics, paperwork and sketchbooks are stowed under the seats. 'The space is easily reconfigured by lowering the table top to form a platform daybed,' says Emma. 'It's great for when friends come over: we all slip off our shoes and sit chatting and eating.' The red vintage fabric wreaths are from Emma�s latest collection
Of boat life Emma Says...
�One of the best things about living on water is the effect it has on you. I�m immersed in the elements from the moment I wake. Nature is so close; I�m aware of the light, the sunshine, the wildlife � it�s all on my doorstep! I see the seasons change in front of me, and slowly but surely the wood burner gets turned off. Another joy of living here is the people: we are a very close community, I know all my neighbours and we share.
�I suppose I could live in a much easier way � maybe I�ll look back in years to come and wonder how I did it, but right now I don�t mind the niggles: changing the gas bottles, topping up the water tank, the upkeep of the external paintwork.
The water could be hotter, and I could do with a bit more space � when I stretch my arms out, I can touch the sides. For now though, it�s my perfect floating gypsy caravan, and I hope it will stay in my family for ever.�
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