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Styling a simple summer table with MADE.com

June 15, 2018

Styling a simple summer table with MADE.com | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this is is a paid partnership with MADE.com, but as always all words and opinions are my own] One of the joys of blogging is never quite knowing what exciting projects lie around the corner, and every now and then a totally unexpected opportunity lands in my inbox. One such email arrived a few weeks ago from MADE.com, inviting me to style and co-host a midsummer supper to . . .

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Home tour | A pared-back Swedish apartment in blue, white and black

June 11, 2018

Home tour - a pared-back Swedish apartment in blue, white and black | These Four Walls blog

Happy Monday everyone! It’s home-tour time again, and today I have a beautiful Swedish apartment decorated in blue, white and black to share with you. I’m a total colour-phobe when it comes to interiors (read why in this post), but the soft greyish blue used in this Gothenburg pad is one of the few shades I could happily incorporate into my own home – it’s wonderfully soothing and reminds me of . . .

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Profile | Emilie Van Camp of IyaGallery

June 8, 2018

Profile - Emilie Van Camp of IyaGallery | These Four Walls blog

Today I’m continuing my series of interviews with inspiring makers and creatives by chatting to another long-term Instagram friend, Emilie Van Camp of IyaGallery. I’ve been an admirer of Emilie’s photography for years – in fact I’ve featured an interview with her before, as part of my 2015 ‘Instagram inspiration’ series – so I was very excited to see her move into watercolour painting. I was . . .

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12 of the best planters, plant pots and plant boxes

June 6, 2018

12 of the best planters, plant pots and plant boxes | These Four Walls blog

I can't imagine having a home without plants. Not only do they make spaces feel calmer and more inviting, they also improve air quality and have a positive effect on mental wellbeing. What's more, there are all sorts of beautiful ways to show them off, so for this month's 'best of' round-up I've picked out 12 of the most stylish minimalist planters, plant pots and plant boxes on the market at the . . .

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New finds | June 2018

June 1, 2018

New finds for June 2018 | These Four Walls blog

Another month has rolled by, so it’s time for my regular round-up of design news and product launches. As usual I have plenty of discoveries from Scandinavia to share, as well as a few finds from home shores – plus scroll down for details of some interesting events coming up over the next few weeks. Also, just a little reminder that there’s more interiors, travel and lifestyle inspiration in my . . .

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Tivoli: a brand-new collection from Normann Copenhagen

May 30, 2018

Tivoli - a brand-new collection from Normann Copenhagen | These Four Walls blog

Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens have been the setting for some of my fondest memories. I used to visit as a teenager with my Danish penfriend, and we’d spend hours testing our nerves on the rides before gorging ourselves silly on hot dogs and ice cream. So, I was intrigued to hear that Normann Copenhagen is launching a new homeware collection named after and inspired by the world-famous theme park. . . .

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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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