We all know that first and foremost, a boat should be functional and keep the crew safe while on the water, but when you’re docked or at anchor, it’s so nice to have a space below that feels like home. Boat decorating can be a bit of a challenge due to the limited amount of space available. You want your saloon to be comfortable, cozy, and personal to you, but you don’t want it to feel small, cramped, or cluttered. A few well-placed accessories are the key to transforming the ambiance of your boat’s interior. They are versatile, and require little effort or expense on your part, allowing you t ..read more

Make your own Boat or RV Shower Curtains! WHY THIS PROJECT IS GREAT! 1.  It adds style to your bathroom interior. 2.  The shower curtain design can then be coordinated with other accessories for even more style. 3.  You can easily replace the curtain for a new one whenever it starts to become worn –  change your decorating theme anytime. 4.  Leaving the length longer and a bit wider keeps a larger area of the bathroom dry and will be dry again quicker.  If you push the material over the toilet, you’ll have a shower stool to sit on. [S ..read more

Accordion shades are a great option for sailboat windows. They don’t allow the personalization that curtains provide but they do look modern and chic. Whether you’ve just purchased a used boat or you have owned your boat for several years and the shades are showing their age, here are instructions on how to wash your shades to get them looking brilliant again. Make a list of the length of each shade and the location. List the shades from forward to aft and mark which side they are located on. This will make it easier to know where to re-install them when you are done cleaning them. When removi ..read more

Have you ever gone to bed at 9pm, but wake up several times in the night tossing and turning because the mattress is too hard, too soft, or some other thing that keeps you from sleeping soundly? You wake up the next morning feeling groggy, cranky, and you have no energy? On the other hand, have you ever fallen into a comfortable bed at 1am and slept like a dead man, and woken up at 7am feeling rested and ready for a new day? We all realize the importance of a good night’s sleep. (Says the girl who’s typing this blog at midnight…) Our moods are better, we’re more alert, our body has time to rep ..read more

As the holidays roll around each year, our non-boating friends and family always complain that they don’t know what gifts to give us for Christmas. We’ve continuously drilled it in their heads that space is precious on our boat, so frivolous toys are out of the question. Every year, I tell people if they absolutely insist on giving us something, then a West Marine gift card is always appreciated, but our friends roll their eyes and say, “that’s not a fun gift!” Huh. Obviously they’ve never been given a chance to shop at West Marine on someone else’s dime. ? Practical gifts are great ..read more

One thing I miss while being on a sailboat is having a little garden. Whether it be a flower garden or a veggie garden, there’s just something about seeing something live and grow and thrive that is good for the spirit. Recently I started doing some research into plants that could potentially thrive on a boat. Low water plants are best if you don’t live on your boat, since it’s ok if you can’t water them daily, or even weekly. The low light isn’t a necessity when choosing a plant that can live on your stern rail or cockpit (if your cockpit gets plenty of light), but for the most part, we’re ta ..read more

Let’s talk storage – perhaps the most precious thing on a boat, wouldn’t you agree? I mean, safety factors aside, a well-designed boat with ample storage is like the Holy Grail. It means you don’t have to live like a caveman when you’re on your boat. You can actually keep various changes of clothes, shoes, games, tools, spare parts and other necessities tucked nicely and neatly away, out of sight, but within easy reach. We get more emails regarding storage than almost any other topic. People who are either moving onto a boat, or taking a long trip on a boat, or about to buy a boat always ask w ..read more

We get a lot of great feedback from our customers on our CinchFit Universal Fitted V-Berth Sheets. Boaters love that they are handmade, or that we use 300 thread count Cotton, or that they are supporting a small, local business. But most of our great reviews are because of the fact that they are specifically made with boats in mind. It doesn’t make sense to try to fit a rectangle sheet on a triangle bed. That leaves you with a lot of extra fabric that has to be nipped and tucked somewhere, and it ends up being a huge inconvenience and source of stress — just to make the bed. One of our custom ..read more

There are a two essentials for adjustable bed sheets – CinchFit & FlexSquare. You’ll want to be sure CinchFit & FlexSquare included when you purchase sheets for your new adjustable bed! 1.  Adjustable Beds are on the move! You need CinchFit! Adjustable beds are they on the move in popularity! Not only that, but they are always moving! Whether your preferred adjustment is only a slight incline or sharp incline, you’ll be moving your adjustable bed a lot to adjust for changing position needs. Sleeping, reading, TV watching and many other activities happen in our beds on a daily bas ..read more

Today, we’re going to show you a simple pattern that anyone can use to create an envelope pillow cover. Just because your home is tiny, doesn’t mean you should skimp on decorative items! Here’s what I love about this project! When living in a tiny space, maximizing the functionality of each item in your tiny home is essential.  A throw pillow adds adds both a decoration and comfort to your home. Want an even better idea? Add triple functionality with an envelope style pillow cover! Instead of using a pillow insert, you can store clothes or extra bedding in the cover!  Decor, comfort ..read more