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Profile | Meraki

March 14, 2016

Profile | Meraki | These Four Walls blog

I don't often blog about beauty and skincare, but every now and then a brand pops onto my radar which I just have to share. Meraki is one such brand - beautifully packaged, accessible, made entirely from natural ingredients, and created with a simple Scandinavian aesthetic. What's more, it was founded by one of my favourite Danish interiors companies, House Doctor. I chatted to Meraki's . . .

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Recipe | Kale, caramelised onion & cheese tart with chestnut pastry

February 19, 2016

Recipe | Kale, caramelised onion & cheese tart with chestnut pastry | These Four Walls blog

Time for the second post in my new series with Kym Grimshaw of wonderful food blog On The Plate. Each month Kym is sharing a delicious seasonal recipe, and her latest offering focuses on kale, which is at its very best at this time of year. I'll be honest: I've never been a fan of leafy vegetables such as kale. I know they're good for me, so I try to hide them in smoothies and the like, but I . . .

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Urban Jungle Bloggers | Jungle animals

February 11, 2016

Urban Jungle Bloggers | Jungle animals | These Four Walls blog

First of all, I’d like to apologise for the lack of plant-related content in this latest Urban Jungle Bloggers post! The challenge set by hosts Igor and Judith this month was to style plants and ‘jungle animals’ (either pets, or animal-themed art), but I’d like to use it as an excuse to talk about something which is very close to my heart: adopting rescue animals. The handsome little chap in . . .

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Urban Jungle Bloggers | Kitchen greens

January 27, 2016

Urban Jungle Bloggers | Kitchen greens | These Four Walls blog

I'm a bit late with my first Urban Jungle Bloggers post of 2016 as I've been waiting for enough light to take the photos. The challenge set by hosts Igor and Judith this month was to show off our 'kitchen greens' and, although I instantly loved the topic, our kitchen happens to be the darkest room in our house! As a result these aren't my best-ever images, but I still wanted to share them as I . . .

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Recipe | Roasted roots with wild rice, griddled halloumi & tahini dressing

January 22, 2016

Roasted roots with wild rice, griddled halloumi & tahini dressing | Recipe from Kym Grimshaw of On the Plate | These Four Walls blog

I’m very excited to launch a brand-new series in collaboration with fellow Bristol-dweller Kym Grimshaw, whose beautiful blog, On the Plate, is one of my favourite sources of food inspiration. I've been keen to incorporate some food content into These Four Walls for a while now, and Kym was the obvious person to ask. She has a passion for cooking and creates deliciously inventive dishes that . . .

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Review | Oak – The Nordic Journal

January 13, 2016

Review | Oak – The Nordic Journal | These Four Walls blog

In this fast-paced digital world of ours, there’s something special about curling up with a mug of coffee and some good old-fashioned printed pages. I love taking a little bit of time out on a busy day to pore over some of the beautiful independent magazines which have sprung up in recent years – Cereal, Another Escape, Open House, Lodestars Anthology, Kinfolk.... There’s something tangible and . . .

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Abi Dare | These Four Walls blog

I’m Abi Dare – a stylist, photographer and writer based in Bristol (UK). I set up this blog to share interior design, travel and lifestyle inspiration for simple, relaxed living at home and beyond. You’ll find home tours, advice and tips, interviews, reviews, postcards from places I love and more – always with a focus on soft minimalism, muted colours and timeless, considered design.

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A few snaps from the gorgeous @gubiofficial showro A few snaps from the gorgeous @gubiofficial showroom in London, which I visited during @clerkenwelldesignweek earlier this week. I missed the opening event for this last year, so it was great to finally have a look around in person. The light is stunning, as is GUBI's selection of contemporary and classic designs - including the sculptural and futuristic F300 lounge  chair, first designed by Pierre Paulin in the 1960s and recently relaunched. 

Which room or corner is your favourite...?

#minimalistinterior #danishdesign #scandiinterior #scandiinspo #nordicminimalism #scandinaviandecor #softminimalism #interiorsinspo #interiorsinspiration
Eight years ago today. Carousel posts didn't exist Eight years ago today. Carousel posts didn't exist then so I'm using our anniversary as an excuse to share some of my favourite wedding photos.

I have so many happy memories from the day, but what I remember the most is all the laughter. And the funniest best men's (Chris had four!) speech I've ever heard. I wish we'd had a videographer just to capture that.

Anyway, thanks @small_round_things for the last eight years - and for the 13 before we actually got around to tying the knot!

Venue: @pyneshouse 
Photography: @taylorandporter
Back on the grid after more than two weeks. Thanks Back on the grid after more than two weeks. Thanks to everyone who sent messages checking I was OK - I just lost my Instagram mojo and needed a bit of a break. Anyway, here are some phone-camera snippets of life lately...

1.  Guard cat on duty while I work
2.  Evening light hitting the last of the Japanese quince blossom in the garden 
3.  Country drives
4.  Coming across 17th-century graffiti while house-hunting
5 & 6.  A lazy Sunday stroll on Clevedon Pier, on one of those hazy days where the sea and sky seem to merge into one
7.  Keeping drooping spring blooms going for as long as possible 
8 & 9.  Wisteria at @ntbarringtoncourt in Somerset 
10.  Brunch at the always-wonderful @lunitapasteleria 
11.  Enjoying the balmy spring breeze 
12.  Stunning mosaic floors at Chedworth Roman Villa in Gloucestershire 
13.  Bluebell season
14.  My kind of wine
15.  Wild garlic 

#springhassprung #slowsimpleseasonal #cornersofmyworld #lifelately #blossomseverywhere #thisprettyengland #thelocalwayfarer #westcountry #littlestoriesofmylife #poetryofsimplethings #seeingthepretty #tinytinymoments
[AD - PR product] I've always loved marble as a ma [AD - PR product] I've always loved marble as a material, and the beige Kunis Breccia version of the @newworksdk 'Kizu' table lamp caught my eye immediately. I now have this design in three different colourways around the house, and this is definitely my favourite to date! 

#softminimalisthome #softminimalstyle #neutralhomedecor #simplehomestyle #minimalistdecor #simpleinterior #mycosyhome #neutrallivingroom #minimalistlighting #scandiinterior

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