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The Edit | A summer dinner party

July 28, 2023

A couple of weeks ago I shared an Instagram reel showing how I'd styled the table for a summer dinner party with friends. I had lots of people asking where various items came from, but I've had most of them for ages and sadly they're no longer available. So, I thought I'd use my latest instalment of 'The Edit' to round up some alternatives to help you recreate the look for yourself . . .

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23 of the best minimalist outdoor wall lamps

July 21, 2023

I was researching minimalist wall lamps for a client's entryway the other day and came across so many beautiful designs that I had to share them with you. Good lighting can make a real difference to an outside space, and wall lamps are particularly versatile. They can be used for general ambient light or to highlight specific features; they're also ideal for porches and doorways . . .

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Profile | Sculptor Katrine Blinkenberg

July 11, 2023

For me, one of the highlights of this year's 3 Days of Design was joining a workshop hosted by Kristina Dam Studio and Danish artist Katrine Blinkenberg, who have recently teamed up to produce a limited-edition collection of abstract sculptures. Called the 'Contour' series, it will be available from January 2024 and consists of organic forms that were initially hand-cast in plaster . . .

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Home tour | A rustic-minimalist restoration in Ibiza

July 7, 2023

I'm always drawn to minimalist spaces that have a sense of place - spaces that are calm and understated, yet maintain a strong connection with their setting and surroundings. The subject of today's home tour is a beautiful example, and it instantly spoke to me when I saw a sneak peek on Instagram. Located in Ibiza's rural interior, this 200-year-old finca has been renovated from top to bottom . . .

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Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023 | The best of the rest

July 5, 2023

There's no 'new finds' post from me this month, as I'm rounding up some of my remaining highlights from 3 Days of Design instead. I've already shared detailed looks at a few of my favourite venues, but there were plenty of other interesting exhibitions and product launches that caught my eye. The below selection is still only a fraction of what the festival has to offer, as there's so much to see . . .

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Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023 | Japandi style

June 30, 2023

I'm continuing my round-up of highlights from 3 Days of Design with a look at two brands that embody the concept of 'Japandi' - that is, a fusion between Japanese and Scandinavian style. There's a clear affinity between Japanese and Scandinavian design, with both sharing a focus on clean lines, natural materials and balancing form and function . . .

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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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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
A few weeks ago I travelled to Drammen in Norway f A few weeks ago I travelled to Drammen in Norway for the big project I'm working on (more on that soon), and while I was there I had a look around @askogeng's workshop. I've been a fan of their sustainable bamboo kitchens and furniture for a long time, so this was a real treat. And the space itself is full of the time-worn textures and beautiful details that always catch my eye.

#texturesandtones #warehousestyle #kitchendesign #scandinavianinteriors #scandinaviandesign #bitsofbuildings #ihavethisthingwithwindows #perfectlyimperfect

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