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Guest room styling with Cox & Cox

November 2, 2016

Guest room styling with Cox & Cox | These Four Walls blog

The ongoing redecoration of our house continues slowly but surely. I shared the makeover of one of our two guest rooms a few months ago, and now here's a peek at the other, which we've finally managed to finish. . . .

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Giveaway | Win an Etta French jewellery candle from Nisi Living

October 26, 2016

Giveaway | Win an Etta French jewellery candle from Nisi Living | These Four Walls blog

This giveaway has now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered, and congratulations to the winner, Rebekah Terrell! I love scented candles and I love jewellery, so I was intrigued to hear about a new range of 'jewellery candles' from Etta French. From the outside they look like any other candle, but hidden within the wax is a surprise - a necklace, charm, bracelet or ring designed by jewellery . . .

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Home tour | A stylish Swedish apartment dressed for the season

October 24, 2016

Home tour | A stylish Swedish apartment dressed for the season

Cold weather has begun to set in over the last few days – our central heating has been switched on, the cat has started to snuggle under the duvet at night, and sheepskins have appeared all over the house. With that in mind, I want to start the week by sharing a gorgeous Swedish home that’s packed with seasonal design inspiration. . . .

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New furniture & homeware finds | October 2016

October 21, 2016

New chairs from Carl Hansen & Son | New furniture & homeware finds - October 2016 | These Four Walls blog

It's time for another round-up of new products and homeware collections that have appeared on my radar recently. There are some beauties this month, including a host of launches from Denmark and some exciting additions at brands based a little closer to home... . . .

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Introducing Happy + Co

October 7, 2016

Introducing Happy + Co | These Four Walls blog

I get all sorts of emails about new homeware brands, and to be honest a lot of them aren't of much interest. But every now and then something intriguing pops into my inbox. One such email recently arrived from just-launched Happy + Co, and it instantly made me want to find out more - it's pretty hard not to be fascinated by a company which describes its products as 'little splashes of . . .

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Giveaway | Win luxury bedding from House of Fraser

October 5, 2016

Giveaway | House of Fraser bedding | These Four Walls blog

This giveaway has now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Kate Parsons, and thanks to everyone who took part! I always find that beds in luxury hotels feel a little bit more special than my bed at home: the linen is a tad crisper, the duvet softer, the mattress a touch more comfortable... If you agree then you'll like my latest competition, as I've teamed up with House of Fraser to give away . . .

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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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