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  • Simple but stylish Christmas wrapping with The White Company | These Four Walls blog

    Simple but stylish Christmas gift wrapping with The White Company

    December 6, 2017June 25, 2019

    [This is a paid partnership with The White Company, but all words and opinions are my own] Wrapping gifts is one of my favourite Christmas rituals. Each year I set…

  • How to make a minimalist Christmas wreath | These Four Walls blog

    How to make a minimalist Christmas wreath

    December 5, 2017June 25, 2019

    Nothing says Christmas like a wreath brimming with fresh, fragrant greenery, but you don’t have to opt for the traditional look. If you prefer Scandinavian-style simplicity then this minimalist version…

  • Home tour | An elegant Swedish apartment in soft shades of grey | These Four Walls blog

    Home tour | An elegant Swedish apartment in soft shades of grey

    December 4, 2017June 25, 2019

    It’s been a while since I last featured a home tour, but I couldn’t resist taking a little break from Christmas-related posts to share this beautiful Swedish apartment. Located in…

  • Christmas styling with Rose & Grey | Part 2 - natural greenery | These Four Walls blog

    Christmas styling with Rose & Grey | Part 2 – natural greenery

    December 1, 2017June 25, 2019

    [This is a paid partnership with Rose & Grey, but all words and opinions are my own] It’s the first day of December, which I reckon means it’s officially OK…

  • Christmas styling with Rose & Grey | Part 1 - contemporary minimalism

    Christmas styling with Rose & Grey | Part 1 – contemporary minimalism

    November 30, 2017June 25, 2019

    [This is a paid partnership with Rose & Grey, but all words and opinions are my own] December is very nearly upon us and I’ve begun to dress our house…

  • Christmas gift guide | A cosy night in | These Four Walls blog

    Christmas gift guide | A cosy night in

    November 28, 2017June 25, 2019

    For the third instalment of my Christmas gift guide, I’ve rounded up some hyggelige treats for all those in need of a bit of relaxation and pampering this winter – everything from scented candles and bath oils to linen…

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[AD - features PR products] Little snippets of our [AD - features PR products] Little snippets of our almost-finished living room. This space is so very nearly there - we're just waiting for the bioethanol stove to arrive and for the electricians to sort out some wiring so we can fit the rest of the skirting boards. This was a tricky room, as it has two windows, two doorways and acts as a bit of a thoroughfare to the kitchen. It also had no natural focal point. Some careful layout planning, a new chimney breast and a bespoke Bath-stone fireplace have made all the difference, as has our beautiful oak flooring. We've also built floating shelves in a nook that we think is the remnant of a former doorway. It's already a space I love spending time in, and it has the rustic-minimalist mix of old, new and handmade that I'm aiming for throughout our little cottage. I can't wait to show you more! Walls, woodwork & ceiling: Slipper Satin by @farrowandball Floor: Cascada hardwood flooring in Wintry Forest Oak by @quickstepfloors * Radiators: Milano Windsor & brass valves by @bestheatinguk * Fireplace: @christopheremerystone Sofa: @ikeauk HYLTARP Curtains: @laredoute_uk Artworks: @sarah_cocolapine and @tracydixon.ceramics Lounge chair: CH25 by @carlhansenandson Throws: @elvangdenmark * [*PR products] #cottagerenovation #rusticminimalism #neutralhomedecor #livingroomdecor #minimalistlivingroom
We've been making the most of lighter evenings wit We've been making the most of lighter evenings with after-work strolls around the beautiful lanes and fields around our house. It's funny: I grew up in the countryside, and I couldn't wait to move to a city when I started university. Eighteen-year-old Abi would probably never have believed that 42-year-old Abi would be so happy back in a rural setting! #naturesmagic #natureandnourish #goldenhour #gowildlyandslow #thisprettyengland
[AD - paid partnership] After downsizing to our li [AD - paid partnership] After downsizing to our little cottage, Chris and I now have to share the same office space on the two or three days a week when he works from home. We have one large desk between us and often swap sides based on what we're doing – if I’m photo-editing, I don’t like facing the glare of the window, whereas Chris likes to sit away from the door when he’s on video calls so that I can come and go without getting in the way. Being able to zip around on @carlhansenandson's beautiful and lightweight CH621 swivel chair makes things that little bit easier, and the wheels run smoothly over both our hardwood floor and woven rug. It's the kind of chair that works with all sorts of decor styles, too - I love the contrast between its sleek mid-century aesthetic and the rustic timber of our desk. #homeofficeinspo #deskstyling #minimalisthomedecor #rusticminimalism #simplehomestyle
Blossom outside, blossom in the house... I should Blossom outside, blossom in the house... I should probably pack the little eggs away now that Easter has been and gone, though. #blossomwatch #springdecorating #springhomedecor #natureinside #springmood
[AD - paid partnership] A peek at our new home off [AD - paid partnership] A peek at our new home office, complete with @carlhansenandson's CH621 swivel chair, which I've been lucky enough to test out over the past couple of weeks. It was designed by Hans J. Wegner (of Wishbone chair fame) all the way back in 1948, but you'd never know it. It's the perfect balance of form, function and ergonomics, and I love the timeless aesthetic. There's a hint of industrial style about it, but it's also lightweight and elegant - and it fits beautifully into the rustic-minimalist interiors we're going for in our little cottage. See and read more on the blog... #homeofficedecor #rusticminimalism #scandiinterior #simplehomestyle #minimalhomedecor

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