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Minimalist garden inspiration with ‘AH’ outdoor furniture from Carl Hansen & Søn

March 13, 2024

[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Carl Hansen & Søn, but all words and opinions are my own] It's that time of year when many of us start to think about getting our gardens, terraces or balconies ready for the warmer months ahead, and today I'm excited to share some inspiration for minimalist outdoor furniture in collaboration with Carl Hansen & Søn . . .

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A minimalist Christmas table in earthy neutral tones

December 20, 2023

I'm about to sign off for the festive break, but before I do I want to share a peek at this year's Christmas table styling. I'm hosting this time around, so I wanted to create a magical tablescape that's still in keeping with my minimalist style and neutral decor. As with the decorations in the rest of the house, I've gone for a nature-inspired look using earthy beiges and browns . . .

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My nature-inspired minimalist Christmas decorations

December 5, 2023

Over the past couple of weeks I've been sharing some inspiration for minimalist Christmas decorations and today I want to show you how I've dressed my own home. As always, I've kept things simple and natural, with a hint of festive magic. And, apart from a few candles and the tree, I haven't bought anything new . . .

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The 2023 small business Christmas gift guide

November 29, 2023

For the past few years I've been sharing Christmas gift guides on Instagram, but this year I've decided to transfer them back to the blog. So, scroll down for my pick of beautiful, considered presents - all with a dash of timeless minimalist style and all sourced from small businesses and independent makers, who need our support more than ever . . .

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Tackling indoor air pollution with the Briiv purifier – one year on

November 9, 2023

[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Briiv, but all words and opinions are my own] I often get asked to review new home-technology products for this blog. Some are turned down instantly, some I test out but never share because they don’t make the grade. And some turn out to be absolutely brilliant – things that I end up using day in, day out long after the initial collaboration . . .

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Autumn rituals & simple, seasonal pleasures

October 2, 2023

And just like that, October is here. I love this time of year - I always have. It's normally my busiest period at work, but it's also when I find myself most in tune with the natural world and its rhythms. There's something very calming about watching the seasons change around me, no matter what's going on in the world or in my own life, and autumn brings spectacular - if fleeting - beauty. . . .

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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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‘Best Design & Architecture Blog’, UK Blog Awards 2019

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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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