How We Live As Minimalists On Our Narrowboat

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  • Опубликовано: 25 янв 2025

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  • @NorthernNarrowboaters
    @NorthernNarrowboaters 2 года назад +1

    Boat life is the best. Make a life you don’t need a holiday from and bin the crap you don’t need xx

  • @stephenphelps9916
    @stephenphelps9916 2 года назад +1

    Charlie and Lauren, The first vlog I watched of yours was a couple of months ago when I started to get interested in narrow boats. My first impression was you guys are, well lets just say I don't have a word that can describe you both because happy is not descriptive enough. Certainly you are both exceptional. I say this now because tonight I stumbled upon Lauren's story. WOW. Wow, wow and wow again. I wish you both the very best in life. Thank you for sharing it.

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      What a beautiful comment to come on here and find! Thanks so much Stephen that means a lot mate and of course for taking the time to listen to Lauren’s story. We appreciate the support 🙌🏼

  • @debbiewynne8108
    @debbiewynne8108 2 года назад +1

    I'm a bit late to the party but the storm robbed me of internet till today. Eunice sounds like a great aunt who keeps murry mints in her handbag but jeez this one was a beast! I'm impressed just how organised and stringent you both are with your possessions...the mug situation, well, everyone knows they multiply when left in cupboards, lol 😆

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      No way! What a nightmare. Haha how true is that about the mugs!! So that’s why we’ve got so many 😂

  • @jackmedcalf6254
    @jackmedcalf6254 2 года назад

    I really love the way your boat is designed. I will be buying a boat myself sometime in the near future and you are the first ones to do the bed the way I want to do it. Right up against the doors. I'm going to do a six foot across (or as close to that) and a seven foot length-I will be on board with my large dog lol Hope you guys are having fun on your holiday this year!!!! All the best!

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      Ah thanks a lot mate. Sounds like you have a good plan! Best of luck with the boat.

  • @LorraineG123
    @LorraineG123 2 года назад +1

    Sorry you two am away, only checking in now, like your style. I'd nearly hire ye to sort out our house ha ha. Good advice, even if you don't realise that it advice you have given. Lauren love vintage too. Ha ha Charlie, reason no veg, ye use it, good to not see stuff go off, and ye put to good use, love it. Can't wait to find out the 21st( ha ha ) birthday treat

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад +1

      Haha thanks Lorraine. If all else fails maybe we can build a career of cleaning peoples houses haha. That’s so true about the veg, it’s because we’re always eating it! Roll on the birthday surprise. X

  • @NorthernAnt
    @NorthernAnt 2 года назад

    I’m loving the videos since you’ve come back! Netflix and prime reviews monthly is needed! Can’t wait for the house build videos!

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад +1

      Haha sounds like a plan! Cheers Ant!

  • @swarnimaspassion1599
    @swarnimaspassion1599 2 года назад +1

    I really enjoyed this vlog!! Always love a home tour!! Charlie I loved your mantra of “Everything has to have a home! Everything is sooo adorably, beautifully organised😍😍 and Lauren don’t ya worry, you aren’t the only mug hoarder😬😶!!! I feel so inspired watching the discipline yall have maintained in your life, and you enjoy it!! You are literally two of my idols✨✨thanks for always bringing a smile on my face❤️❤️

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      Aw Swarnima! You always give us so much love. Haha seems mug hoarding is a thing in most households 😂 thanks so much for the lovely words!

  • @delararesadv9140
    @delararesadv9140 2 года назад +1

    Yeah I'd say you fit in it, because you keep only things you find of value. I'd love a lil boat!

  • @shirazee2
    @shirazee2 2 года назад +1

    Lots of useful tips which is inspiring me to do some decluttering whilst my wife is in Iceland with an old geyser
    Thank you 🙏

  • @hallaboard8154
    @hallaboard8154 2 года назад +1

    So love seeing your cheery vids again. Great organisation but I’d definitely be able to get more things in that wardrobe! 😂 Love your snuggley little homes they look so welcoming. Liz ❣️

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад +1

      Haha Lauren tries to squeeze a few extras in sometimes and then the door doesn’t shut 🤦🏼‍♂️ thank you! Will have to do a similar video for the campervan.

  • @lynnescaddan8919
    @lynnescaddan8919 2 года назад

    Hope your coping with the terrible storms were having. Stay safe.

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      Thanks a lot Lynne, rocking around a little but staying afloat haha.

  • @ampllies777
    @ampllies777 2 года назад

    I really do like minimalism in my apartment, but I never can stop myself of buying new lovely mugs😂 totally understand Lauren🙈😂

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      Haha it must be a female thing. The mug collectors 😅

  • @pj_3115
    @pj_3115 2 года назад

    Watching your narrowboat Wanderer makes me want to have one. Hopefully someday! 💕

  • @davidbarnfield9849
    @davidbarnfield9849 2 года назад

    Great little boat I had one back in 1994, my first civilian home after leaving the Army. Had mooring opposite Duck island on the Regents Canal near Uxbridge.
    Really enjoying your Cheerful informative video's.
    Dave B. Thailand.

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад +1

      Cheers Dave! Sounds similar to us picking up ours as our first home a few years ago. Good times! Hopefully be back over to Thailand this year.

  • @allaurence1092
    @allaurence1092 2 года назад +1

    You two are just lovely !

  • @joannhernandez9884
    @joannhernandez9884 2 года назад +1

    You guys are very neat and organized. I love your name…Charlie Pauly!!!❣️❣️

  • @carolkiteley1865
    @carolkiteley1865 2 года назад +1

    Yous two are such an inspiration,think I need a clear out lol,wish I could be more ruthless, my boat would sink for sure lol 😆♥️ ♥️ xx

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      Haha gotta love the honesty here! Thanks a lot Carol.

  • @jonathanwilkins6071
    @jonathanwilkins6071 2 года назад

    My wife and I are minimalist and our London apartment looks great...your boat looks lovely....👍
    Great vlog as always...

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      Love to hear it! Thanks a lot mate. Cheers to the simple life.

  • @yaminthegrey
    @yaminthegrey 2 года назад

    Hari OM
    AS a vego let me tell you - the fruit and veg baskets and bowls OUGHT to be nearly always empty... else what are we eating? (yeah, carbs, packets, gargh....)
    And more mugs is fine - one must at least be able to offer visitors a drink!
    Quality over quantity every time... and I love your organised ways! A place for everything and everything in its place. Hope you are feeling better now Lauren! YAM xx

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      Haha that’s so true, didn’t think of it like that! And yes I agree but we have 10 mugs 😂 and can only fit another 2 people on the boat! Thanks so much Yam and yep all better now and cracking on! 🙌🏼

  • @aimeedance7226
    @aimeedance7226 2 года назад

    Been watching you guys for a while! Love the videos.
    We also live on a 36ft narrowboat, ours is a cruiser stern! Not much room to store unnecessary things in a small space.

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад +1

      Thanks a lot Aimee, you know the feeling all too well then haha!

  • @RedStickLouisiana
    @RedStickLouisiana 2 года назад

    A great rule to live by, when one comes in, one goes out. That seems to be the secret to avoiding clutter. An interesting video, Thanks for sharing.

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад +1

      Absolutely. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @leaatkins6260
    @leaatkins6260 2 года назад

    Its mad 30ft internal space which looks great but imagine what people would fit into a 30ft motorhome would be shower, flushing toilet the works, but still looks nice, i suppose if you ever wanted to change layout in your gift to do so same as van conversion would be great to have something like this one day

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      Absolutely. We just went for the cheapest and simplest options with everything but would definitely add a shower if we were to change it.

  • @kimnicholls2384
    @kimnicholls2384 2 года назад

    Hey guys
    That was a very interesting topic
    I wish my house was as neat and tidy as your boat.
    The bigger the house the more stuff you seem to have.
    I really need to have a sort out I feel now.
    Currently near Heathrow airport it’s very wet and very windy
    Hope your boat isn’t rocking too much
    Take care
    Love Kim x x

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      Thanks Kim! Glad you enjoyed it. Haha it wasn’t supposed to make you feel guilty but it’s true what you say about the bigger the house the more stuff you gather. Wow we’ve been watching some of the Heathrow landings on RUclips and it’s scary stuff! We’re rocking a little but surviving haha.

  • @BohemianBeatster
    @BohemianBeatster 2 года назад

    First off you two when it comes to keeping small and simple are doing a grand job. However, I saw s vlog together about apartments on Manhattan in New York, and for $1,500 you got a one room the size of a large closet, ridicules'. My bath tub is bigger than those apartments, LOL! Lauren can you tell me where I can find some of that Vegan Vodka you had in your kitchen? LOL! Stay groovy and stay safe.

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад +1

      Haha I’ve seen some of those New York ‘rooms’ on RUclips and even we would struggle there I think! I don’t even know where the vodka came from 😂

  • @trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501
    @trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501 2 года назад

    Love your floating home. So cosy. Great vlog too. Best wishes.

  • @pat.carey789
    @pat.carey789 2 года назад

    I like your simple watch..... also is Lauren able to do a jewellery tour/haul please. Love her style
    . Please x :-)

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      Thanks a lot. Haha I’ll have a word and maybe she’ll start her own RUclips.

  • @christianboutell7112
    @christianboutell7112 2 года назад

    You two are quality,love your vids,massive respect.

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад +1

      Thanks a lot mate. Lovely to hear that!

  • @oldgrunger5
    @oldgrunger5 2 года назад

    I'm on a 50ft trad and can't imagine having anything smaller !

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      I guess you adapt to what you have.

    • @oldgrunger5
      @oldgrunger5 2 года назад

      @@CharliePauly Totally agree and maybe I'm just spoilt for space .
      The cutting down on belongings is a great feeling and feels so gooood!

  • @Camberwell86
    @Camberwell86 2 года назад

    Question regards the bolts on the outside of the doors. If you're both onboard and I sneak up and close the bolts you're stuck right? 😀 😅

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      😂 technically yes. Although don’t think they’d take much to kick down.

    • @Camberwell86
      @Camberwell86 2 года назад

      @@CharliePauly open a window and shout next door for help 😅

  • @oneantasgreathouse1318
    @oneantasgreathouse1318 2 года назад

    Nice organization

  • @spikez6929
    @spikez6929 2 года назад

    Heyyy! What was the app you use to find free overnight camping

  • @isobelchapman9548
    @isobelchapman9548 2 года назад

    Definitely having spent years downsizing you find that there is no need to hoard and what you don’t see within a year then off it goes!

  • @richardfoote4518
    @richardfoote4518 2 года назад +1

    Good video

  • @jamiedobbie9732
    @jamiedobbie9732 2 года назад

    Great vid cheers for the content

  • @ernestthorne4062
    @ernestthorne4062 2 года назад

    Great interesting video Charlie and Lauren, love your minimal home looks so cosy and comfortable, glad you're Back, xx Keep Smiling #LovelyCouple

  • @DolittleCampers
    @DolittleCampers 2 года назад

    Love your little floating home, you have everything you need 😁 i would love to live minimalistic but David is a hoarder 🤦🏼‍♀️ 🤣 some great tips there though 👏👏

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      Haha thanks guys! I think we do so well because we came to this from travelling. Would definitely be tough to downgrade from the space of a house! 😅🙌🏼

  • @seanjamescameron
    @seanjamescameron 2 года назад +1

    I love your narrowboat. Next week: minimalists in a van.

  • @johnallen148
    @johnallen148 2 года назад +1

    Hi Charlie Pauly got to get used to the new name ,,,,, hi guys hope you are both ok and well ,interesting blog although I have seen inside the boat before,take care keep safe,🔥👏👏🙏🍻🌹🌹🎁🎁🤩🤷‍♀️

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад +1

      Hey John! Haha all good over here. Yep just a little run through for those that are new.

  • @nancyjohnson9013
    @nancyjohnson9013 2 года назад

    Hello to my minimalist darlings. The boat looks great & so do you both (Lauren just looks a little more relaxed than Charley).😉

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      Haha you can say that again! Thanks Nancy 🤗

  • @everydaylife2022
    @everydaylife2022 2 года назад

    Always a great video

  • @keltic_nomad
    @keltic_nomad 2 года назад +1

    as the saying goes less is more 👍

  • @sam.thomas8523
    @sam.thomas8523 2 года назад

    Do you ever go away on the boat

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      Not at the minute because the engine is broken but hopefully this summer we will do.

    • @sam.thomas8523
      @sam.thomas8523 2 года назад

      @@CharliePauly then you going to go out at sea ?

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 2 года назад

    good vid on the cut

  • @BrownGamer69
    @BrownGamer69 2 года назад +1

    Hey man whys the channel changed name?

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад +1

      Skip a couple of videos back and you’ll find out.

  • @jackiecampbell2873
    @jackiecampbell2873 2 года назад

    Great video I would love to live in a small space 😀 xx

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      Cheers Jackie, you should give it a go haha

  • @wanderingaround5299
    @wanderingaround5299 2 года назад

    Good name for a boat that 😀👌🤙

  • @stillolivia2230
    @stillolivia2230 2 года назад

    Love ittttt

  • @NickyDunn
    @NickyDunn 2 года назад

    Hiya, living the way you do is healthy. Hoarding is not a good thing. I think if you have not worn something in the year. Get rid and let someone else use it. So I give to charity. Great video. Have a great week.

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад +1

      Such a good mindset! Thanks Nicky 🙌🏼

  • @Dazck9s
    @Dazck9s 2 года назад

    👍👍👍👍👍 Yeah great video atb Daz

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад +1

      Cheers mate

    • @Dazck9s
      @Dazck9s 2 года назад

      @@CharliePauly thanks for reply so quickly 👍👍👍

  • @paulyoung5393
    @paulyoung5393 2 года назад

    yes, first!

  • @lynmoore8355
    @lynmoore8355 2 года назад

    OMG I don;t think I would survive living on a narrowboat, LOL, I have just to many clothes 🙄🙄🙄🤣🤣

    • @CharliePauly
      @CharliePauly  2 года назад

      Haha I think a lot of people would feel the same.