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The edit | Summer picnics

June 4, 2021

Summer beach picnic with minimalist style | These Four Walls blog

Today I'm launching my monthly 'edit' - a new series of posts sharing a curated selection of items to help you make the most of simple, relaxed moments at home and beyond. I'm planning to cover everything from lazy Sunday mornings to seasonal entertaining, and I'm starting with summer picnics . . .

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Minimalist garden inspiration from Design Of + top garden-design tips

April 12, 2021

Minimalist garden inspiration from Design Of - and my top garden design tips | These Four Walls blog

I've long been a fan of Swedish brand Design Of. Founded by Johanna Haglund (whose beautiful new-build house I featured last year), it began life in 2014 and makes sleek solid-steel furniture and accessories for the home and garden. Not only are its pieces a minimalist's dream, they're also highly durable and very versatile - the kind of things you can invest in knowing they really will last for . . .

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The joy of spring blossom

March 10, 2021

The joy of spring blossom | These Four Walls blog

When I interviewed textile artist Charlotte Wakefield earlier this week, her comments about rediscovering the joy in what you do really struck a chord. I'm lucky to do something I love for a living, whether it's writing, photographing, styling or helping design clients with their homes, but I know just how easy it is to get bogged down in deadlines and expectations . . .

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Simple Christmas table styling with dried foliage and grasses

December 11, 2020

Simple Christmas table styling with dried foliage and grasses | These Four Walls blog

Christmas is going to be a smaller, more intimate affair for many this year, and it certainly will be for us. A couple of very important people will be missing from around the dinner table, but it's also the first time my parents, my brother and I will have gathered together in a year, so I'm determined to make it as special as I can. Creating a beautiful setting for festive meals . . .

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How to make an asymmetrical Christmas wreath

December 1, 2020

How to make an asymmetrical Christmas wreath | These Four Walls blog

Making wreaths is one of my favourite things to do in the run-up to Christmas. There's something very mindful about getting stuck into seasonal crafts, and surrounding yourself with winter foliage is a guaranteed way to get in the festive spirit - especially if you pour yourself some wine and play some Christmas music at the same time! I particularly love creating asymmetrical wreaths . . .

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Profile | Timeless Nordic Christmas decorations from All White Christmas

November 27, 2020

Timeless Nordic Christmas decorations from All White Christmas | These Four Walls blog

I love Christmas and I love timeless, pared-back style, but the two don't often go hand in hand. That's why I was delighted to come across All White Christmas - a new webstore stocking a beautifully curated selection of Nordic-inspired decorations, as well as understated cards, gifts and other accessories for the festive season and beyond . . .

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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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