Simple living on a narrowboat home in West End London

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  • @keithcleghorn5102
    @keithcleghorn5102 9 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I could spend the rest of my life on a narrow boat parked 10 minutes for my favorite city on this planet LONDON. This type of boat would meet all my needs. Emma you have a life style I envy. Your home is beautiful.

  • @KATHYY4
    @KATHYY4 9 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I've never seen this before! Wow... awesome. And I love what she said "it's really good to have a little bit of hardship to really appreciate how you live and where it's all coming from... That's luxury in itself isn't it?"

  • @markregan6133
    @markregan6133 10 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Don’t knock Emma. Even running a stove takes a steep learning curve most modern house dwellers could not even get one started. I like the interior it almost feels like a Dickens set and good use of repurposed furniture. Keep it up lady!

  • @renesho2232
    @renesho2232 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    she said a very important things 'We need to have a little bit of hardship to really appreciate were we live' Shes put in a a lot of heart and effort into her home and I'm so happy for her.. and to be located where she is and pay soo very little is fantastic.

  • @paulkeenan2691
    @paulkeenan2691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Took a pause from researching travel routes in Tibet and this spirit presents- what a wholesum person Emma is 🕉 thankyou for sharing her wisdom.

  • @matthewoliver6655
    @matthewoliver6655 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This girl is more interesting than 99% of the other TH-cam narrowboat “stars” I would totally subscribe if she had a channel.
    All the best

  • @scottbatchelor9549
    @scottbatchelor9549 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She is awesome! I agree with much of her thoughts about handmade things having their soul and a bit of hardship being good for you. The aesthetics of a tiny place like that are magical. Great place and a great lady.

  • @tammywines9381
    @tammywines9381 10 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    A narrowboat has such a great history. I was amazed the owner had no idea of the history of her boat ,or the great history of the narrowboats on the canals . Wow she is so lucky to be part of a big part of the industrial revolution , she is living in a part of history i would be so proud .

    • @OjBlack100
      @OjBlack100 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Tammy Wines What's ironic is that she loves, lives and breathes a Dickensian historical fantasy or lifestyle ( No problem with that ) but has little or no idea about the rich history of her chosen home.

  • @Warrendoe
    @Warrendoe 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    So English...eclectic, slightly eccentric but cosy and wonderful. Greetings from Winchester.

  • @tristanratcliffe8233
    @tristanratcliffe8233 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "Am I that fish?" Brilliant. Loved this, thought Emma was amazing.

  • @_S-O-S_
    @_S-O-S_ 11 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I Love Her! What style she has... Wonderful! I could live like that!

  • @bealtainecottage
    @bealtainecottage 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mesmerizing to watch and listen to Emma in her unique and beautiful home...love it!

  • @JoeStunner
    @JoeStunner 10 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Christ there's some judgmental arseholes on this thread. (There again, it IS TH-cam, home of ignorant key-board warriors and wannabe know-it-alls.) Good luck to you, Emma. Do your thing, ignore the negativity, and carry on enjoying your life. And thanks for sharing.

  • @cyanide_lollipop3264
    @cyanide_lollipop3264 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am so jealous. What a perfect home! Unbelievably cozy, and just beautifully decorated. Clearly it's not for everyone, but I'd love it.

  • @iviedbymightymt
    @iviedbymightymt 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't tell exactly what it is but there's something about this video that fascinates me. Maybe it's the peaceful canal side setting or the sole fact that it is in London.
    Thanks Kirsten for all those wonderful videos!

  • @MaritimeFox
    @MaritimeFox 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love how eclectic the interior is. It's such a cosy space. It's all anyone really needs. This particular canal is quite wide but in the rest of the country some of the locks, tunnels and bridges are not much bigger than the boat itself hence the limitations on its dimensions. If you have a Dutch barge then large parts of the UK network will be off limits.

  • @oscare.quiros6349
    @oscare.quiros6349 10 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Narrow boats were the workhorse of the early part of the industrial revolution. They were a leap advance in transportation in the 1770s, before the expansion of the railway in the 1830s.

  • @TheMarkanthony5
    @TheMarkanthony5 10 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    LOL i like this lady so quaint essentially English and dare i say a tad eccentric and i absolutely love it ,I am also British but her classy demeanor is becoming a rare thing in England today especially when young too Good luck to her i say

    • @acoupleofdorks42
      @acoupleofdorks42 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There's still a few younguns knocking about keeping the class ;) me and my friend are moving onto a canal boat for the summer between second and third year of uni, can't wait!

    • @TheMarkanthony5
      @TheMarkanthony5 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope you have a great time on your boat

    • @acoupleofdorks42
      @acoupleofdorks42 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am sir I am :)

  • @ifell3
    @ifell3 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really love her boat!! It's one of those dreamed places or something you have seen from a film. So so so much character!!

  • @GILLEBRATH
    @GILLEBRATH 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Emma seems so together and pleasent, her little boat is sweet and interesting, just like its owner

  • @citygirl01
    @citygirl01 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I like how she's not self-conscious about living on her own terms and is happy with her lifestyle. I think it'd be fun to live on a boat, though it'd also be a lot of work to maintain it, like she said.

  • @asubjectiveopinion
    @asubjectiveopinion 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's just beautiful, I can't wait until I've saved enough for my boat it's such a brilliant way of life and, as Emma demonstrates, people who live on the canal are good people.

  • @rareairvideos3070
    @rareairvideos3070 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am impressed by her reusing of old things instead of going the easy way and constantly consuming. Cute and sweet. Hope she can continue to enjoy her little perfectly happy life.

  • @glensmith654
    @glensmith654 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    My god but I love the way the inside of your boat looks, how cosy is that, it must be great in winter to snuggle down with a good book. I would be taking it on a trip into the countryside don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone as I think you've already done that lol. I love people like you who aren't afraid to live their dreams so many of us are just armchair adventures myself included but I intend to change that god bless.

    • @ladygardener100
      @ladygardener100 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ditch the candle, this is not the 18th century.

  • @ObamaoZedong
    @ObamaoZedong 8 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    "What's a narrowboat?"
    "It's a boat that's narrow"

    • @sasukeUchiha001122
      @sasukeUchiha001122 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      so smard

    • @garyabc
      @garyabc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      This was amazing to me. She lives on a narrowboat and has no idea why it's narrow.

    • @hellofromdave
      @hellofromdave 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      and an English one is English and a dutch one is Dutch....

    • @matthewoliver6655
      @matthewoliver6655 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha Americans!

  • @tomharris155
    @tomharris155 8 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    she is the poshest boat person ive seen

  • @cheecheedivine
    @cheecheedivine 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a cozy little messy place? I usually don't condone messy places, but her home is one hot lovable mess. She is a true artist!!!

  • @googoogolly3943
    @googoogolly3943 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Candles and clutter make for a cosy environment but you need to take care. I have seen several people die in fires over the years from exactly the way she is living, though normally in houses. A small fire rapidly spreads because of so much potential fuel in close proximity.
    Fit two or three smoke detectors to give yourself a chance if the worst comes to the worst.

    • @CraigMansfield
      @CraigMansfield 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      googoogolly I wouldn't have candles anywhere in there. Except maybe in a sealed lantern. Far too dangerous.

  • @myriamputnam2796
    @myriamputnam2796 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love her boat,she is unique and I love people who are different. God bless her.from USA,Pennsylvania.

  • @nsasimallik
    @nsasimallik 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i really love the boat and life on it. Everything is so compact and wonderful. Great for sharing this video

  • @royrobertabiera5253
    @royrobertabiera5253 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like shes living alone but happy and contented! Shes creative lady.Her house looks so happy and full of wisdom.I watched her video 4x already.As they’ve said,theres always luxury in poverty.

  • @JaimeBuckley
    @JaimeBuckley 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely! This was a fantastic opportunity to learn about how simplicity can be beautiful and something to look forward to--not as a fallback, but as something to *achieve*, IMO.
    Thank you for posting kirstendirksen!

  • @ganlesse
    @ganlesse 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What a genuinely elegant woman! Thanks.

  • @ladypainter57
    @ladypainter57 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Emma you are a breath of fresh air. You home is delightful and I feel a bit envious for the freedom you have. I looked through the items you make and sell and they are lovely. You are a smart woman and will have a interesting life as long as you follow your dreams. Best of luck to you, stay safe and well.

  • @melindalancaster9648
    @melindalancaster9648 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this little gypsy space with all the old stuff

  • @therealkindle5365
    @therealkindle5365 11 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    She's not a little crazy, she has personality all of her own. Maybe people are so used to the girls of today where they are all fed & lead by fads, trends, fashion, an unhealthy desire for possessions, who have a corrupt financial avarice, beauty that is cosmetics - deep & have no connection to nature, history, culture, art, & indeed life beyond the x-factor. This is someone who has no luxuries, privileges or excess waste, who has learnt to appreciate life unequivocally; at it's most pure with respect for nature, admiration towards the craft of the past, within the realm of society. Glamorous by no means, hardship abound, but the reward of clear thinking pays the wage of introspection that otherwise arrogates freedom from all too many in the world today who capitulate their entire lives to a system & tradition where you do what people expect of you. Never what you want to do.
    The Government want 2 things from you: To work, & to die. I admire this woman for showing us there is an alternative to slaveship.

    • @therealKINDLE
      @therealKINDLE 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Matt Jarrett I believe I didn't opine "a cheap lifestyle". But "an alternative" to the one that society expects you to follow obsequiously.
      I have observed how you chose to ignore all the points I highlighted in order to concentrate on money, even though there were no instances where I elaborated on her financial background. Quite frankly It's none of our business!
      But let me reiterate in laymen terms; This isn't a bourgeois celebrity flexing her indulgences. She's not showing us the value of her jewelry, designer label clothes, or convertible cars. She speaks of cabbage as though it were silk, the girl loves her bed, she demonstrates tepid water drizzling into an obviously small bath tub & claims that the wardrobe is "a good size" when many women today have several wardrobes. Her philosophy is simple to understand & built on the foundations of seeing beyond what money has to offer. "Lets not wish for what we don't need". Far too many can only think in terms of money, because that's what's been bread into you. To wish for the new iPhone5, to re-purchase all your films on Blueray, *Remastered, New Recipe, 3 for £3, Upgrade to...* etc. Financial Status is a very parochial & competitive way of measuring self worth. It's based entirely on accumulation, comparison, & wanting more than your neighbour. As human beings, we want to share our joy, our experiences, ideas, skills, knowledge, artistic liberation & love. But no one wakes up each day willing to share their money far & wide.
      "Make loads of it, keep it, hoard it, take it for granted that 'money' is all people want in every situation, & despise those that have more." >;-\
      It's such an unnatural feeling. And yet our entire world is enslaved to this system.
      There are so many treasures that may seem small at first, but grow into priceless components of a blissful lifestyle. Unfortunately, your eyes are closed to them with the more money you have. Don't let money blind you. For all the money in the world can't buy a human soul.

    • @cliveramsbotty6077
      @cliveramsbotty6077 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      PREACH IT SISTER

    • @joshharmon4867
      @joshharmon4867 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      therealKINDLE I just read your post with an accent.

    • @aaron___6014
      @aaron___6014 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      therealKINDLE I tend to think of people who aren't a little unqiue as crazy.

  • @PatrickCavanaugh0420
    @PatrickCavanaugh0420 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Think out of all the tiny homes I've seen this is one of my favorites!!! The look n feel of this boat there is just something about it!!! I would want to be able to move my boat being stationary just wouldn't do!!! Other than that I say screw all the haters your going to have those either way just because your being diff than everyone else!!!

    • @lepen4652
      @lepen4652 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      haters are just jealous,

  • @chrisflower2218
    @chrisflower2218 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Emma I think you are lovely and your life style too !! you have a lovely outlook on life

  • @christiansaravia7865
    @christiansaravia7865 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It looks so cozy and homey. There’s something that sounds so nice about living on the water.

    • @kirstendirksen
      @kirstendirksen  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Cozy indeed! It was a very welcoming dwelling in central London yet very private and tucked away.

  • @DreamersPathways
    @DreamersPathways 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I live for videos like this! Your work is greatly appreciated, a excellent resource of ideas for when I am at retirement age and ready to create a simple, cozy nest for myself.

  • @RobbsHomemadeLife
    @RobbsHomemadeLife 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice video. I lived on a 33foot old worn out leaky engineless cabin cruiser on the Miami River about 30 years ago and it was a very happy time. Being on a boat connects you to the world of water and sky and wind and rain unlike any other living space, you feel connected and alive, but it does take work, and you can sink.
    I would do it again if I could.

  • @celegleeson1767
    @celegleeson1767 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a great video. a wonderful and appreciative lifestyle. i lived in a36 ft bus for 5 yrs so i know how wonderful it is to feel like you live in a big womb all Cosy and snugly. anybody who is critical should maybe ask themselves how contented are they themselves with their lot in life and leave her to her joy.

  • @beautimazing
    @beautimazing 9 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Wow, these comments are... mean. Rude... You people are saying, "She just does it 'cause she thinks it's cool! She doesn't know history! She's just a hipster! Mahmahmah!" I mean- guys- if you thought something was cool, would you just pass it up? I wouldn't. And, listen, you don't have to know everything boats to live in a boat. I don't know everything about dorm rooms and I live in a dorm room. And my family paid for it. Big whoop, I'm supported by my parents. People like her who just dive into something they just have desire to do (that's not completely unreasonable) are actually very inspiring.

  • @DixieGirl9876
    @DixieGirl9876 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for sharing,I LOVE this!I've always wanted to see inside and how they lived.Thank you and her for allow us to see.She seems like a very lovely lady to know.

  • @VitalityMassage
    @VitalityMassage 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I so agree. She's far from the norm. I love eclectic people. That's why I subscribed to this channel.

  • @LadyPenelope
    @LadyPenelope 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent documentary and commentary of this woman's life. I adore her spirit, her joie de vivre :) Let it be said, that I do envy her as well. I long for a life free from the trappings of the day. She is special, and I like her, too.

  • @vashti2389
    @vashti2389 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    beautiful and eclectic. reminds me of the inside of Cost Plus World Market. i totally miss that store.

    • @TheMusachioedBrony
      @TheMusachioedBrony 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why-are you living someplace where there isn't one?? My only problem with that store is they import so much of their merchandise from really impoverished countries, and I worry they are not paying the workers a decent wage. I don't want to enjoy my funky new wall hanging or adorable embroidered pillow from India with the lingering worry they may have been produced using child labor or produced under unsafe conditions.

  • @jacquelinemcgowan8164
    @jacquelinemcgowan8164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have seen this so many times, i love the timeless feel, all the little bits and bobs, and the details of all the things she loves to make her home homely, thank you for showing us and sharing. I wonder if she is still in that boat or if she has moved on.

  • @robertchambers4099
    @robertchambers4099 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a kettle identical to the one Emma uses at 3:25! I use it on my boat too although I don't live on it. What a completely lovely way to exist and live in what was and still is a close community.
    Good luck to Emma and her family!

  • @tomellis4750
    @tomellis4750 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    " it's not great, but it's good enough," such is the way of contentment. Go well lady.

  • @simonlagree4655
    @simonlagree4655 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here is a woman who met with great frustration in a fairly recent fantastic past life.
    The best to you Emma, it appears you've found your home ; here's hope that you find your history and peace within your garden .

  • @kimlatham4552
    @kimlatham4552 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have got all you need! And that outdoor space tops it all off! I think it's all very great!

  • @guangzhou2000
    @guangzhou2000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This young lady is so cool. Like your style,, please don't change

  • @Musichowler
    @Musichowler 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish there was a LOVE button. My family and I are moving onto a boat in a couple months and Im really looking forward to it.

  • @dyeaton1
    @dyeaton1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I totally get what you are doing and why. It is so similar to liveaboard sailboats in small marinas or moored, in the US. The difference is you are in a great london location on the cheap. As I listen to you, I hear a philosopher with common sense and simple. efficient living. Thank you for sharing your wonderful, authored story.

  • @donnathedoodler8059
    @donnathedoodler8059 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the spirit & atmosphere!
    Boat life pretty COOL.

  • @tammieparrishmiller3669
    @tammieparrishmiller3669 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this so much and am very envious! Wonderful for you!!! Thank you for sharing your life and home with us. It gives me courage to go out and live my dreams because you make it so obviously easy and wonderful to do. It's not out of reach for the rest of us. Sincerely, Tammie Miller

  • @Esubalol
    @Esubalol 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice little spot she's made for herself. i like her enthusiasm about it, too.

  • @gerardlacey9384
    @gerardlacey9384 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my God what a beautiful place to live, and a lovely narrowboat, and Emma is adorable, I hope all her dreams come true. Le gra mor. Gérard lacey in Ireland. X.

  • @twoshedsful
    @twoshedsful 9 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    "Why is it called a narrowboat?" Can the Pulitzer Prize be far away for this reporter...

    • @rebelyell4162
      @rebelyell4162 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Roger Mortimer this same woman asked a guy in France that build a tiny home in the middle of the forest " where do you get wood" -__- yeah

    • @MrBeaux
      @MrBeaux 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Stupid question, but very forgivable, Kirsten's youtube channel is amazing!

  • @susannnnnnnnnnnnnnn
    @susannnnnnnnnnnnnnn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How brilliant you are ,you’re home is you ,full of things that give you joy ,and have some meaning ,I also want to buy a boat and do all the canals when I retire ,but you’re boat I can see is much more than that ,you seem so really happy also you’re location is brilliant ,keep living you’re dream it’s perfect xx😜👍

  • @stevenstratford137
    @stevenstratford137 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning.I've always had unusual places to live.I to hate plastic..love you're home!

  • @TheBurgermaster
    @TheBurgermaster 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so very much for sharing this .loved watching it.....many times.....

  • @kawaichan2417
    @kawaichan2417 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know she should have read up on narrow boats if she was gonna live in one and do this interview... but I still admire her bravery and willingness to explore the possibilities for living styles that are out there in this world... coming from an Asian family, I’m currently working towards doing the same with my partner... it’s not easy when u feel like ur turning ur back on the world... kudos to this strong girl... we need to spread love in this world, not hate

  • @Van-..-z._-_z.-._-._.-z.
    @Van-..-z._-_z.-._-._.-z. 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    i like her. Wish this video was longer

  • @sarahwolfgirl
    @sarahwolfgirl 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to be buying my first narrowboat soon. The only downside is that currently I work full time and won't get to spend much time going out on it, but my parents canal boat is amazing. It is so peaceful and I find that I sleep really well on it. I can't seem to fall asleep at home and I keep waking up. It's such an amazing lifestyle too.

    • @TheMusachioedBrony
      @TheMusachioedBrony 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      As a woman, are you concerned about your safety? Are there gates to the boats that are locked at night so people can't just wander down there?

  • @BarryBollox.
    @BarryBollox. 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    To all the people saying 'i hope she is careful with that candle near them books etc etc..When you live like this you actually become aware of your surroundings, an awareness that we have all been switched off from. You have time to think of everything you do in day to day life and of the dangers making you more switch on. You do not need a 'watch your head' or a 'Danger' sign on every obstacle that poses a threat.

  • @hellofromdave
    @hellofromdave 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely fabulous dah-ling

  • @shanslam1970
    @shanslam1970 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful boat in such a gorgeous location

  • @ygwilliams8254
    @ygwilliams8254 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I don’t know where this young lady was educated but, sadly, it seems that her school education didn’t include our social history, the importance of Britain’s canal waterways and their role in the Industrial Revolution. If it did, she’d gain a deeper appreciation of her narrowboat home and its origins.
    This is only a very brief outline of the canal systems in Britain, and it’s a fascinating part of our history to explore further if you are interested.
    Narrowboats were originated in the 18th century, during the Industrial Revolution as working boats for use on Britain’s narrow canal waterways to transfer goods. Originally, they were horse-drawn boats, hence why we still refer to the canal-side paths as “tow-paths” even though today’s narrowboats are mostly diesel-powered.
    During the canals’ working history, people would live and work on the narrowboats as they took their cargoes from one place to another; it was a hard life but whole families were born and raised on the narrowboats, right up to the decline of the canal waterways in the 1950s and early 1960s.
    Hundreds of miles of canals became derelict. In the 1960s, volunteers of all ages came forward and gave their time to renovate the canal waterways, and volunteers continue to do so. We owe a lot to them (including members of the towpath task-force and the lock keepers) of the Waterway Recovery Group and the Canal & River Trust, who work hard to restore and maintain the canals for other people’s enjoyment, whether that be walking or cycling the tow-paths or enjoying leisure time or living on the canals.

    • @mommahil4323
      @mommahil4323 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks for the info - I lived by a canal through my teens - hardly used at that time - we never learnt anything at school about them -

    • @sharronneedles6721
      @sharronneedles6721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I understand where you re coming from but this comment is a little coy. you comment is like saying if you use a pen you have to know the history and the origin of the pen and the writing your using.

    • @joycelyon6521
      @joycelyon6521 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cwu geology Rex flake

  • @graceaxisa4213
    @graceaxisa4213 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a joy to watch! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful world with us - if we were all the same, oh! How boring life would be!

  • @slobomotion
    @slobomotion 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    "On the water" is something that just gets into a person. My late father had it & I learned a lot. Since it wasn't for me, I was "crew" & when they're serious & industrious, listen carefully, we get to be taken lots of nice places & have good water experiences! A pleasant trade-off. Barge families as workers in France stopped in the '70s but is making a comeback. The children go to boarding school, but that's typical of rural France & for many.

  • @earthkeyper
    @earthkeyper 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very warm and romantic piece, one of the best you have done. This type of living seems to emanate a very womb like existence. I always enjoy watching your work evolve.

  • @stevebiggins
    @stevebiggins 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your home is so cool...peace and enjoy it

  • @Susannah50
    @Susannah50 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a stunning home.

  • @comet1996
    @comet1996 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    what a fantastic way of life.

  • @nzrabbit77
    @nzrabbit77 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watch this over and over to go to sleep, nice last thoughts, love it and Emma :)

  • @jesschappell647
    @jesschappell647 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like how she describes her philosophies : )

  • @psych64111
    @psych64111 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i walked through these moorings yesterday (genuine coincidence - not stalking!) and it was so nice and homely i was sure i must have wandered into someones private area. theres loads of cultivated plants around the towpath (that the video doesnt quite capture) giving a really nice country garden feel. 5 mins away the canal passes through london zoo & you can get a free look at the weird prehistoric-looking birds.

  • @victoriashoesmith1074
    @victoriashoesmith1074 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very much enjoyed this video - thank you Kirsten and Emma. It was lovely to glimpse your way of living and thinking and creativity. I'm living on a boat in Kent and love seeing other's experiences. Best wishes to you both.

  • @mandyedwards5100
    @mandyedwards5100 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love this boat and how she has made it a home, I would be very happy living there!

  • @FCWatford1
    @FCWatford1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Got my own little boat and mooring now in Rodley Leeds which is a nice spot but better still there's a 2 mile run up to Apperley Bridge with no locks or swing bridges giving me a 4 mile round trip through scenic countryside so I don't have to stay on the mooring - nice to be able to tie up 'out' now and again with only the wildlife for company. Anyone thinking of doing this - go for it! Sure there are all sorts of hurdles to overcome but the rewards make it worthwhile. Whatever you do - don't let anyone talk you out of it!

    • @TheMusachioedBrony
      @TheMusachioedBrony 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How did you find your boat?? Is much of this pretty much through word of mouth? Or Craigslist-LOL! I would imagine if available these get snapped up pretty quickly. London is just so incredibly expensive-and especially Central London. I can't imagine how this woman could own her own home in Central London and make a living as an artist any other way-what an incredibly perfect solution. I would do it in a heartbeat.

    • @spencerwilton8876
      @spencerwilton8876 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Geny R. Boats are easy to come by! Dozens on eBay at any given moment, loads for sale privately, ex hire, or have one built to order. It's the moorings that are scarce and very, very expensive in central london- especially residential moorings.

    • @lepen4652
      @lepen4652 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Norfolk broads is great as well

  • @thomasmackenzie7811
    @thomasmackenzie7811 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outrageous Outstanding Awesomeness 👍!!!!!
    It is like a Gypsy Caravan!!!!! I Love it !!!!

  • @iamthetinkerman
    @iamthetinkerman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a beautiful boat with so much character! Love it!

  • @ncreba
    @ncreba 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi from USA.
    I love your boat.

  • @myriamputnam8360
    @myriamputnam8360 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful, I love it ! I love London ! from Pennsylvania, USA.

  • @ravent3016
    @ravent3016 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She is an artist living an bohemian life, and it suits her.

  • @bharatmohankohli76
    @bharatmohankohli76 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the boat home idea. It connects you to nature and the world outside. You have a lovely home. It would look much nicer if you tidy it up a bit and have things more organized. Rest is good. Cheers!

  • @crazyduck1254
    @crazyduck1254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    there's something about living on a boat that s detached from the moronic masses, very appealing

  • @paul196824
    @paul196824 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    loved ya narrow boat and the way of life freedom ya wonderful I enjoyed it and ya voice was so calming I always wanted to live on a narrow boat but life hasn't been to rosie

  • @epen1898
    @epen1898 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If she wants more space, she should remove half the stuff she has inside the narrow boat. She'll only wind up collecting more things, if she gets a bigger place or an additional boat. Looks like a fun place to live and her plants on top of the boat look beautiful.

  • @bunnymad5049
    @bunnymad5049 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love her. Too small for me, but I rented a house bus once and had to do some of the things she has to do. Was great, but way more space. Go her. I love her view on life. =)

  • @deezynar
    @deezynar 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the info. That's pretty much what I figured. Strange that the resident doesn't know about the boat she lives in. Many people would research the history of the exact boat and have old pictures of it from when it was in service.

  • @djaekley
    @djaekley 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a spot you've found!

  • @AvaT42
    @AvaT42 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed that video. That girl definitely needs a bigger boat, she has a lot of stuff crammed in there. I think it would be a nuisance to have to move the boat every two weeks but then again, it gets you out and about, meet some new boat people! That lifestyle would be too claustrophobic for me but she is happy and is a unique and different way to live. I like that it is in the heart of London, you get the best of both worlds. Amazing really as it seemed so quiet and peaceful on the boat. Emptying the toilet? Not for me. It's like the olden days emptying the chamber pot. Lol. Thank you for posting.

  • @dorcaspowellpowell5971
    @dorcaspowellpowell5971 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    She has a rather interesting personality but I don't judge. I 1000 square-foot home for 15 years and now I'm moving to 1969 mobile trailer in Morondo Valley why cause it's affordable to because vintage and also is close to my job it's not about where you live is how you live if you're happy if you have freshwater and a place to cook place to bathe your self those are the important things when it comes to living we judge... People it's not how you live it's where you live and how you make it work for yourself for the first time I've actually thought about living outside the box when it comes to dwelling place to live a place to bathe use the restroom...cook...sleep.

  • @mariegabrieldavidpio901
    @mariegabrieldavidpio901 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope her dreams come true and she has a child. Motherhood is beautiful.

  • @barbelmeister
    @barbelmeister 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    A really interesting video-biography. I enjoyed that. Thank-you.

  • @aminadam9097
    @aminadam9097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing life style.

  • @MarickThompson
    @MarickThompson 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She's a beautiful person with a beautiful spirit.