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Bringing your brand story to life

I love bringing brands, products, places and spaces to life through my words, styling and photography. My work is calm, timeless and uplifting, and I’m always keen to connect with designers, makers, retailers, travel companies and other organisations who share my considered approach and minimalist aesthetic.

I have an editorial background, with almost twenty years’ experience in content creation, writing and visual storytelling, plus a loyal blog readership and social-media following. Past and present clients include Carl Hansen & Søn, Iittala, Visit Sweden, Fredericia, The White Company, So At Nature, Rose & Grey, IKEA, SKAGEN, Finnair, Kährs Flooring, Crown Paints, Visit Herefordshire, The Pure Edit, Claybrook Tiles, Mahabis, Lapuan Kankurit, Gantri, Son of a Tailor, Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Tourism, Duux and Georg Jensen.

Here’s how I can help you: 

Interiors / product styling & photography

Using natural light and simple, soulful styling, I work with design, interiors and lifestyle brands to create beautiful images for websites, social-media platforms and marketing materials. I mostly work remotely from my Nordic-inspired home, showcasing your products in a real-life setting and saving you the cost of a separate location fee. 

See my interiors / product styling and photography portfolio here.

Travel photography

I provide photography for tourist boards, travel operators and accommodation providers, capturing not only the places but also the moments, moods and details that make them special. My images connect with people on an emotional level, helping you to reach new customers and generate bookings.

As part of my photography packages, I can also provide styling for holiday lets, B&Bs and hotels.

See my travel photography portfolio here.

Blog, Instagram & Pinterest partnerships

I work with clients to showcase their offering via my own channels. A sponsored post on my blog, Instagram or Pinterest will put your brand in front of a highly engaged audience with a keen interest in design, travel and simple living, driving immediate growth and long-term awareness. I can undertake collaborations as standalone projects or in conjunction with other services, creating authentic and meaningful content that resonates with my readers / followers and helps you achieve your goals.

Copywriting

I write clear, enticing copy for websites, magazines, blogs, brochures and more. My style is concise yet emotive, providing plenty of impact without unnecessary words.

In addition, I regularly contribute to design, lifestyle and travel publications and have been featured in Grazia, Ideal Home, 91 Magazine, Metro, Lodestars Anthology, Domino, Apartment Therapy and Rucksack, among others.

To find out more about any of the above, discuss your individual requirements or request a copy of my media pack, please get in touch on [email protected]. 

Testimonials

“Working with Abi is always a pleasure! For years she has been delivering engaging, high-quality content for the Danish high-end design brands I have worked for. Abi can easily be trusted with creating inspiring images and articles, while securing promotion of our brand message to relevant target groups across all her channels. Uncomplicated, focused and trustworthy are just a few keywords describing Abi.”

Michael Schönwiese, Global PR & Communications Manager, Carl Hansen & Søn

“It was a delight collaborating with Abi for a makeover and flooring guide on her blog. Her photography is stunning, whilst relevant and relatable to readers. The content generated lots of interest for our flooring, both via the blog itself and re-sharing across social media. Her readers are passionate about good design and Scandi-inspired interiors, so Abi was a perfect fit for our brand. We look forward to working with her again!”

Katherine Matthews, PR & Communications Manager, Kährs UK

“We have worked with Abi on numerous campaigns, including UK destinations and overseas hotels, and have always been so impressed by her creativity, content and standard of photography, as well as her audience reach. Abi is a joy to work with and I can’t recommend her highly enough.”

Fiona Reece, Founder, Travel Tonic PR & creative content agency

“It’s always a pleasure to work with Abi! She’s very professional, keeps to timeframes and has excellent communication throughout projects. Her sponsored posts and photos always look great and fit seamlessly with her aesthetic. One of our most successful pins is an image of her home from a collaboration!”

Emma Lavelle, Creative Content & Partnerships Manager, Rose & Grey

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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.

‘Top 10 UK interior design blogs’ 2025, 2024, 2023 & 2022, Vuelio

‘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 

#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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