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  • A visit to Georg Jensen & a look at the new 'Helix' collection | These Four Walls blog

    A visit to Georg Jensen & a look at the new ‘Helix’ collection

    October 23, 2019

    [Advertisement – this post is based on a press trip, but all words and opinions are my own] You might have seen on Instagram that I was recently invited over…

  • Home tour - a cosy Stockholm apartment in soft shades of grey | These Four Walls blog

    Home tour – a cosy Stockholm apartment in soft shades of grey

    October 21, 2019

    I feature a lot of beautiful homes on this blog, but every now and then one comes along that makes me think: ‘If I was starting my house again from…

  • Profile - sculptor Kristiina Haataja | These Four Walls blog

    Profile – sculptor Kristiina Haataja

    October 18, 2019

    Even if you don’t recognise the name, chances are you’ve seen the work of Stockholm-based artist Kristiina Haataja on Instagram in recent weeks. Known for her clay figures and heads,…

  • A guide to wooden kitchen worktops | These Four Walls blog

    A guide to wooden kitchen worktops

    October 16, 2019October 16, 2019

    [Advertisement – this post features gifted products, but all words and opinions are my own] Ever since I posted photos of my finished kitchen makeover, I’ve had lots of questions…

  • Home tour - a thatched Danish house with a contemporary interior | These Four Walls blog

    Home tour | A thatched Danish house with a contemporary interior

    October 10, 2019October 7, 2019

    Many of the home tours I feature are the work of Copenhagen-based Norm Architects, and with good reason – I’m continuously inspired by the way the buildings they design are…

  • New discoveries from London Design Festival 2019 | These Four Walls blog

    New discoveries from London Design Festival 2019

    October 7, 2019October 4, 2019

    The third week in September brought London’s annual Design Festival, with hundreds of exhibitions and installations springing up around the city. It’s always brimming with inspiration, and after spending far…

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From a beautiful evening mooching around Oslo wate From a beautiful evening mooching around Oslo waterfront last week. I was in Norway for a short break with a friend, and we were treated to an amazing spring sunset. It made a wonderful start to our trip, and also an opportunity to catch up with the fabulous @dimakaterina. Our stay in the Norwegian capital was only very brief, though, as early next morning we headed off to do something that's been on my bucket list for a long time. More on that (and a full blog travel guide) later in the week... #visitoslo #norwaytravel #theprettycities #divineworldplaces #sunsets_oftheworld
Photos from a spring visit to Great Chalfield Mano Photos from a spring visit to Great Chalfield Manor, a 15th-century National Trust property not far from our new home. It's a beautiful, fairytale kind of place, especially at this time of year when the blossom and wisteria blooms. And see if you can spot the image where I may have captured a ghost... I mean, it was probably just a smudge on my camera lens, but a ghost is a far more interesting explanation. And intriguingly it didn't show up on the frames taken a second beforehand and a second afterwards... #thisprettyengland #wisteriahysteria #visitwiltshire #springgarden #visitthecotswolds
[AD - ongoing partnership] I'll always have a soft [AD - ongoing partnership] I'll always have a soft spot for @hollowaysofludlow's beautiful flagship showroom in Bath (it's where I held the official launch event for my first book), and it's currently hosting a fantastic takeover by Carl Hansen & Søn. Arranged as a series of zones, it's a great way to see the Danish brand's timeless Scandinavian design in context and try various pieces out for yourself. There are plenty of mid-century icons, including Hans J. Wegner's CH24 'Wishbone' chair (my personal favourite), plus newer pieces such as Rikke Frost's stunning 'Sideways' sofa with its organic curves and woven paper-cord sides. A specially created ochre-and-red colour scheme sets it all off perfectly, as do curated artworks and accessories. I’ve long believed that Scandinavian design lends itself particularly well to period settings such as this Georgian former bank building, as its pared-back expression and enduring materials work alongside a range of architectural styles. The takeover is proof of that, and fellow interiors enthusiasts will be in their element. It's on until September, so do take a look around if you're in town. #scandinavianinteriors #scandiinterior #danishdesign #minimalinterior #scandinaviandecor
I couldn't resist sharing a few snaps of our beaut I couldn't resist sharing a few snaps of our beautiful @nordiskakok kitchen, even though it's not quite finished. I've had this design in my head since we first viewed our house almost a year ago, and now it's a reality. I love the timeless Shaker units, oak interiors, floating shelf and bronze fixtures and fittings - it's a lovely blend of classic and contemporary, and it suits our little 19th-century home perfectly. And as pretty much our entire renovation budget has been blown on this room, we certainly hope it will last a very long time! There are a few things left to do - a cabinet that sits on the worktop needs fixing in place, we need to choose a pendant light, and we're on the hunt for a small rustic bar table / freestanding island unit to go in the centre of the room. But it's all now usable, and after six weeks with no kitchen and having had no working oven since we moved in November, that's an absolute joy! #shakerkitchen #cottagerenovation #minimalistkitchen #rusticminimalism #simpleinterior
A few snippets of the gorgeous Norwegian house of A few snippets of the gorgeous Norwegian house of @askogeng, photographed by @tiffanygrantriley for my second book, Bring The Outside In: Biophilic Design for a Naturally Beautiful Home. It's a wonderful haven of calming neutrals, natural materials and handmade pieces - and Tiff and I were lucky enough to stay there during the photoshoot so I can testify that it's as liveable as it is beautiful! See the rest of this wonderful home and others in the book, published by @rylandpetersandsmall and available internationally now. #neutralhomedecor #natureinspireddesign #minimalistinterior #scandiinterior #biophilicdesign

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