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New finds | October 2018

October 10, 2018

Minimalist ceramics from Mleko Living - new finds for October 2018 | These Four Walls blog

I've already shared my favourite discoveries from London Design Fair and Design Junction, but there are plenty of other new launches that have caught my eye over the past few weeks. So, here are my top picks this month, together with details of some other interesting bits and bobs on my radar... . . .

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Behind the scenes at Georg Jensen

October 9, 2018

Behind the scenes at Georg Jensen | These Four Walls blog

Today I'm sharing more from my recent trip to Copenhagen, where I was one of a small group of bloggers treated to a behind-the-scenes look at two iconic companies. After spending our first day with Fredericia, we moved on to a brand which has had a significant impact on Danish design and culture over the course of its long history: Georg Jensen. Named after its founder, Georg Jensen was . . .

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Top picks from Design Junction & the London Design Fair

October 5, 2018

Poait - my top picks from Design Junction and London Design Fair | These Four Walls blog

I spent much of the second half of September hopping backwards and forwards between Bristol and London, trying to catch as much of the London Design Festival as I could. This huge celebration of design saw hundreds of pop-up installations and exhibitions taking place all over the city, a couple of which I've featured already. It also brought a cluster of interiors fairs, and today I want to share . . .

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A warm take on neutrals with Crown Paints

October 4, 2018

Making paint personal - a warm take on neutrals with Crown Paints | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Crown Paints, but as always all words and opinions are my own] What does colour mean to you? For me, it not only has a huge impact on the way a space looks, but also on the way it feels – it enables us to create homes where we feel happy and comfortable, and which reflect our style and individuality. So, I was very excited to be asked to take . . .

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Easy bathroom updates (+ giveaway!) with White Black Grey

October 1, 2018

Easy bathroom updates (+ giveaway!) with White Black Grey | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with White Black Grey, but as always all words and opinions are my own] I very rarely show photos of our bathroom, as it's not particularly pretty. We inherited it with the house and although it's by no means awful - a plain white suite with white tiles and slate-effect laminate flooring - it's definitely a little tired and dull-looking. One day . . .

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Home tour | A playful London chapel conversion

September 28, 2018

Home tour - a playful London chapel conversion | These Four Walls blog

On Monday I shared a peek inside the beautiful London townhouse of interior designer Louisa Grey, which I visited during the 'In the Neighbourhood' pop-up last week. Now, as promised, here's a look at the other space which formed part of the exhibition: the stunning apartment of Morgwn Rimel, founder of cultural design studio Superculture. Even though I didn't get to see this place in person, I . . .

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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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