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An autumn break in Herefordshire

October 30, 2020

An autumn break in Herefordshire | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this post is based on a press trip, but all words and opinions are my own] Earlier this month, Chris and I headed to Herefordshire for a much-needed break. We'd booked a cabin ages ago and were both looking forward to a relaxing week of lazy starts, long country walks and cosy fireside dinners . . .

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Casa na Terra – a unique holiday hideaway in Portugal’s Alentejo

August 4, 2020

Casa na Terra - a unique holiday hideaway in Portugal's Alentejo | These Four Walls blog

How does everyone feel about travelling at the moment, given the ongoing restrictions and quarantine rules? I'm still nervous about it, but that hasn't stopped me browsing the net and dreaming about where I'll go as soon as I feel a bit more confident. And my latest find, Casa na Terra in Portugal's beautiful Alentejo region, is certainly fuelling my wanderlust . . .

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Ferm Living’s new showroom & concept store

June 30, 2020

Ferm Living's new showroom & concept store | These Four Walls blog

Today I'm taking you on a virtual trip to Copenhagen, where one of my favourite Danish brands, Ferm Living, has just opened the doors to its brand-new showroom and concept store. I visited Ferm's previous home - a period apartment above the city's main shopping street - several times over the years, and I always admired the way it was decorated . . .

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The TypeO Loft – a minimalist one-room B&B in Skåne, southern Sweden

June 19, 2020

The TypeO Loft - a minimalist one-room B&B in Skåne, southern Sweden | These Four Walls blog

Today I have a bit of travel inspiration to help tide us over until we can head off on holiday in real life: a peek inside the just-launched TypeO Loft in Skåne, southern Sweden. Described as a 'one-room B&B', it's the work of design studio TypeO and sits in the rolling countryside of Österlen, 50 minutes from Malmö. It's an area that I know and love . . .

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Rustic minimalism in Italy with Tine K Home

May 18, 2020

Rustic minimalism in Italy with Tine K Home | These Four Walls blog

Fancy heading off to a sun-drenched Italian villa? I certainly do - and although we might not be able to travel very far in person at the moment, we can enjoy a virtual visit thanks to these dreamy images from Tine K Home. They were actually released earlier this year to showcase the Danish brand's spring-summer 2020 collection, but I've been saving them until I needed a dose of escapism . . .

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ALIUM – a brand-new Copenhagen gallery

April 1, 2020

ALIUM - a brand-new Copenhagen gallery | These Four Walls blog

Travel might be out of the question for most of us at the moment, but today I want to share some inspiration for when we can start exploring again - a brand-new Copenhagen gallery that blurs the lines between art, design and interiors. Called ALIUM, it's located in a historic building next to Frederiksberg town hall . . .

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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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