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Sunday, May 5, 2013

Gypsy Rose's Cabin Re-do


This is her cabin.  it is small . . .
no galley, no head . . .
just room enough for two to sleep comfortably,
and space for storage.


This is another view facing the stern.
I have added two lanterns (one on each side)with those battery candles.
I like that they will provide enough light for maneuvering around the cabin at night,
and provide a romantic ambiance. 
A boat named Gypsy Rose demands a romantic flare:)


Here's a close-up of one of the stern cabin lanterns.


These three (also out-fitted with battery candles) are going up front in the bow.


This was an anniversary present from our daughter for our 25th wedding anniversary.
It, the boat hook and captains log are the only things that we kept 
from our larger sail boat "Wazapan", before selling her. 


This is our cozy bed.  
I didn't want to go over board with too much fu-fu, 
but I wanted rich colors and lots of soft comfy pillows :)
She had to have a bed fit for a gypsy, right? 


Notice the three smaller lanterns hanging from the ceiling.
We'll take our Kindels for reading and they have built-in lights, 
so as you can see we are doing a little bit every week 
to get her ready for sailing in June. 


Another shot:)
If you have never slept aboard a boat at anchor . . .
Let me tell you it is like being rocked to sleep in a cradle.
It's wonderful.


I wanted to show you the rugs that I found for her, too.  
Perfect, right?

Do you remember how terrible the hatch covers looked with their peeling veneer. 
Well, visit Steve and see what he has done with them.
It will amaze you!  
They went from crap to awesome.
Visit Steve here:
http://woodworkinandgoodeats.blogspot.com/

Here's wishing you all a week filled with sunshine, inside and out :)


 

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42 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, I have never seen a boat so special. I love everything! It rather looks like the traveling caravan of the king of the gypsies...such a romantic thought!!!

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    1. Maybe we will have to crown Steve, King of the Gypsies, LOL. . . at least Captain.

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  2. Wow Connie,
    I read and commented on Steve's blog about your hatches.. they look great.. but I didnt realize that you had gotten so far with the interior.
    It looks great. porta loo. But i can see that you are sailors.. as am I so you will be well used to adapting.
    where will you sail with "Gypsy Rose".. how exciting Connie.
    you will have to paint a painting of a gypsy woman..
    What a fun project.
    happy Sunday
    val xx

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    1. Hi Val, thanks for visiting. With every new project that we finish we get a little more excited about sailing her :)

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  3. Hi Connie,

    I'm really enjoying watching the transformation of the Gypsy Rose. I've not bought any of the battery candles yet but imagine they are perfect!!! I can't wait to see her christening!

    Peace,
    Kay

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    1. Hi Kay, these candles have a flickering movement in the light that they give off and are very safe . . . so I think that they will be perfect :) Thanks for visiting and for your sweet comment :)

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  4. What a super boat, Connie, and I love the way you have kitted her out. I seem to have a lot of friends - from the music world - who live on narrow boats on the canals, and I always feel very envious of their life-style. Really love your gorgeous cushions! Lxx

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    1. Hi Lynne, I have been following a couple blogs by narrow-boaters and I agree, their lifestyles are something to dream about :)

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  5. Connie, I did not realize as Steve finished the hatch covers you were below making a cozy, romantic nest! Love the rich colors you chose. June is not that far off. Have fun sailing!

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    1. Hi Donna, June is not far off, and if our winds don't settle down it might be the end of June instead of the beginning. We can't paint when the wind is stirring up dust :) But have no fear . . . we'll get her done :)

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  6. Hi Connie, what a gorgeous boat! I love the decor and ambiance. Great job.

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  7. Awesome space! Following along now! Hope you have a great week!
    Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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    1. Hi Jenna, you are so sweet and I am very happy to have you as a follower :)

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  8. Your sailboat is coming along so nicely. The galley is looking so comfy and homey. You are decorating it just right! I bet you can't wait to sail. How long of a trip do you have planned? Nancy

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    1. Hi Nancy, she is a little boat so we will not do more than a weekend aboard her. She has sailed in salt water, but we'll be sailing in fresh water. As soon as she is ready to put in the water, we will be ready to take her out:)

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  9. Evening Connie, I love the romantic touch you have given the Gypsy Rose!! The colors are wonderful, they fit her perfectly!! Ya know, gypsies love color!!! She keeps getting prettier by the day! Have a wonderful and blessed week~~~Roxie

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    1. Hello Roxie, it is a pleasure to hear from you and I'm delighted that you like our little Gypsy Rose. She'll be providing some wonderful weekends this summer :) You also have a wonderful week, keep smiling, Connie :)

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  10. She is a beauty! You have made an amazing work and all the details blend perfectly together. I wish you a lovely week :)!
    Maria

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    1. Hello Maria, thank you for your sweet words. Have a marvelous week.

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  11. So, so pretty and very comfy. I cannot believe you will be taking your first sail in June. I am sure that Gypsy Rose will look after you with all the loving care you have given her xxx

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    1. Hi Fran, The way things are looking it might be the end of June, but we still have June as our date to take our first sail :) She is a whole lot smaller than a barge, especially when it comes to getting her ready, LOL. Plus we have no galley, no head, no living spaces at all to build . . . just a tiny little vessel to repair. We just hope that we catch everything that needs doing, before launch day, LOL. Have a great week. Connie

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  12. Hi Connie..so nice to meet you. Thank you for stopping by my blog today for a visit & your kind words. I love your blog too and will enjoy stopping by. I am your newest follower.
    I too am slowly sliding down the far side of that hill with you my friend!! LOL
    Have a wonderful day! Talk soon..xo Tami

    ps..the Gypsy Rose is looking amazing!

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    1. Hi Tami, I am excited to have you as a follower, welcome :)

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  13. The Gypsy Rose is beginning to look really special! Love everything you have so far done!

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    1. Good Morning, and thank you so much. I am so sore this morning, I spend all day yesterday sanding her deck and getting ready to start painting. We have picked three colors of paint: A soft greenish taupe for the deck, a dark green for the hull and a dark brown for the under side. Then burgundy striping. There is so much more to do before she's ready, but a day or two here and there and one day she'll be done :)

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  14. Hi blogging grandma ;-), thanks for visiting my blog. I'm your newest follower now.

    Goedele

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    1. Welcome . . . I am excited to have you as a follower :)

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  15. Hi Connie! Thank you for your lovely comment, for following me, and for the invitation! I am astounded by your creativity! I look forward to more inspiration coming from you :)

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    1. Hello Marie and welcome. I am excited to have you as a follower, and thanks for the encouraging words.

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  16. Hi Connie, thanks for dropping by pollyanna-reinvents ... and for your kind words about the wedding reception. It was pretty amazing, my daughter-in-law is pretty special. I am excited to sign on to follow your adventure with your sail boat. I sailed for the first time, just a month ago, while on a cruise. What a great experience. Thanks for the invitation. -Paula

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    1. Hello Paula, I am still thinking about the incredible wedding you put together. The most unique wedding I have ever seen :) Thanks so much for following me back :)

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  17. You two are fast! Looks awesome, BUT you gotta get a JOHN!!! LOL!!!

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    1. It is a very small boat, but we do have a nice "pot-a-potty" and it will fit nicest behind the ladder. There is one pin on the side of the ladder, pull it out and that area is easy to get into, leave the ladder and it will be nicely hidden. You're absolutely right . . . there is no way I could have a sleepover night without a potty on board, LOL

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  18. Hey Connie, it's wonderful to see Gypsy Rose coming along a treat! I knew you and Steve would do a great job!

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  19. Good Morning Jane, I came to the computer, coffee in hand . . . to see if I had any comments, and low and behold my dear friend Jane #50. I will never forget the day you followed, I was so excited. That was the day I felt that maybe I could actually do this thing called "blogging" :) Steve has some vacation days accumulated from work, so he decided to take a three day weekend. He's is outside sanding the side of the boat as I type. I spent Monday sanding the deck, so if everything goes as planned we'll start painted her tomorrow.
    When I saw that you had visited . . . it made my day.
    Here's wishing you a warm and wonderful day, filled with bountiful blessings and happiness.
    Connie :)
    P.S. You don't know this, but Steve and I talk about you, like you were a family member. Our dear sweet cousin from Australia.

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  20. Oh, Connie! I can't believe how much you guys have gotten done. I love this!!!! I want to be rocked to sleep and cuddle with MY sweetie ... are you guys going to rent this thing out anytime soon?

    Hugs,

    Kathy M.

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    1. Hi Kathy, sorry no rentals . . . you are going to have to find your own cradle. You did put a huge smile on my face, just reading this. Have a wonderful day. Connie :)

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    1. Hi Barbara . . . it is a lot of fun, or will be when all the work is done and we can put her in the water :)

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