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The Edit | A day at the beach

June 24, 2022

The Edit - stylish, timeless buys for a day at the beach | These Four Walls blog

It's time for another instalment of 'The Edit' - my regular series sharing considered buys to help you enjoy simple, relaxed moments at home and beyond. And with summer here, my focus this month is everything you need for a day at the beach. As always, I've focused on timeless, versatile pieces that you can keep and use for years to come . . .

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The Duux Whisper Flex Ultimate – a minimalist portable fan for use indoors and out

June 2, 2022

The Duux Whisper Flex Ultimate – a minimalist portable fan for use indoors and out | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Duux, but all words and opinions are my own] Over the years, there have been many battles over fans in our house. I’m particularly sensitive to temperature changes, so as soon as a heatwave hits I bring out an old electric fan and plonk myself in front of it. Worried by electricity bills, noise and the hazard of trailing power leads, Chris . . .

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The Edit | Stress-free travel

April 21, 2022

The Edit - everything you need for stress-free packing, easy travelling and comfortable journeys | These Four Walls blog

Summer is on the way, and after two years of disruption and isolation, many of us are starting to think about travelling further afield again. In fact I have my first trip abroad since February 2020 - a return to my beloved Copenhagen for its annual 3 Days of Design event - booked for June, and I can't wait. So, I thought I'd dedicate this month's instalment of 'The Edit' to everything you need . . .

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The Edit | Spring cleaning

March 17, 2022

The Edit - everything you need for sustainable spring cleaning, including refillable containers, reusable cloths, eco-friendly detergents and handmade natural brushes | These Four Walls blog

After a bit of a break I'm restarting 'The Edit', my regular series sharing curated selections of items to help you make the most of simple, relaxed moments at home and beyond. And my focus this month is spring cleaning. I never relish the prospect of a big clean, but once I get going I always find there's something very cathartic about it . . .

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Making the most of simple home pleasures with Secret Linen Store

February 25, 2022

Making the most of simple home pleasures with Secret Linen Store | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Secret Linen Store, but all words and opinions are my own] It often feels as if we’re so conditioned to focus on the future and strive for ‘more’ (more money, more success, more everything) that we totally forget about the present. Add in work deadlines, family pressures and busy calendars, and it’s all too easy to rush through each day . . .

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Improving home air quality with the Tag Ultrasonic humidifier from Duux

February 2, 2022

Improving home air quality with the Tag Ultrasonic humidifier from Duux | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Duux, but all words and opinions are my own] Living in a Victorian house with a ground-floor damp issue (one of the many items on the ever-growing list of things to be fixed!), I’ve always assumed that the air I breathe on a daily basis is fairly humid. But after waking up regularly with a sore throat and itchy eyes, it began to dawn on me . . .

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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 Interior Design Blog’, uFurnish Home Awards 2024

Winner of the ‘Blogger’ category in the Sweetpea & Willow Home Influencer Awards 2023

‘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 

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[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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