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Adding some festive sparkle with Georg Jensen’s 2020 ‘Christmas Collectibles’

November 24, 2020

Adding some festive sparkle with Georg Jensen's 2020 'Christmas Collectibles' | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Georg Jensen, but all words and opinions are my own] I generally opt for a pared-back look at Christmas, with lots of evergreen foliage and a few simple decorations. But I can never resist adding a bit of sparkle, and Georg Jensen's annual 'Christmas Collectibles' are always my go-to source of festive magic . . .

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How to create a cosy outdoor haven this winter

November 13, 2020

How to create a cosy outdoor haven this winter | These Four Walls blog

It's that time of year when I'd normally be putting the garden furniture away for winter, but it's 2020 so of course things are a little different. Ongoing restrictions mean I'm desperate to spend as much time outside as possible, and I'm very aware that alfresco catch-ups may well end up being the only way to see friends and family over the coming months . . .

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Scandinavian dreaming with Skandinavisk’s new Eau de Toilette collection

November 9, 2020

Scandinavian dreaming with Skandinavisk's new Eau de Toilette collection | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this is a paid collaboration with Skandinavisk, but all words and opinions are my own] Oh how I long to head off to a little island somewhere in one of Scandanavia's many beautiful archipelagos... Sadly not possible at the moment, of course, so until I can travel again I'll have to content myself with a bit of daydreaming . . .

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A relaxed summer celebration with Georg Jensen’s ‘Bernadotte’ collection

August 7, 2020

A relaxed summer celebration with Georg Jensen's 'Bernadotte' collection | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Georg Jensen, but all words and opinions are my own] It's my 37th birthday tomorrow (I'm not sure how that happened - I was 21 and I blinked!), and after all the stresses and strangeness of the past few months, I want nothing more than a relaxed afternoon in the garden with close family and friends . . .

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Craft kits & online workshops to try at home

June 12, 2020

Geometric weaving with Christabel Balfour | Craft kits and online workshops to try at home | These Four Walls blog

Recently I've found myself yearning to do something creative just for the sake of it. I used to spend hours drawing and painting, but nowadays any creativity tends to be channelled straight into my work. Don't get me wrong: I love what I do, and I'm lucky to be able to make a living from my passion for design, writing and photography. But I miss getting absorbed in something . . .

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The best scented candles for staying at home

April 3, 2020

The best scented candles for staying at home | These Four Walls blog

At this time of year I'd normally publish my annual round-up of the best scented candles for spring. But, with so many of us around the world under restrictions of some kind or another at the moment, this time around I thought I'd share a selection of the best scented candles for staying at home, instead . . .

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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.

‘Top 10 UK interior design blogs’ 2025, 2024, 2023 & 2022, Vuelio

‘Best Interior Design Blog’, uFurnish Home Awards 2024

Winner of the ‘Blogger’ category in the Sweetpea & Willow Home Influencer Awards 2023

‘Best Design & Architecture Blog’, UK Blog Awards 2019

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I'm so excited to reveal what @tiffanygrantriley a I'm so excited to reveal what @tiffanygrantriley and I have been working on for the past few months: a new book! 

Called Bring The Outside In, it explores how to harness the wellbeing-enhancing power of biophilic design (design that reconnects you with nature) in your own home. It's packed with clear, practical advice, plus peeks inside 12 beautiful real-life homes that demonstrate biophilic design in action in a wide range of settings, from city apartments to rural farmhouses. 

I feel incredibly proud to have written one book, let alone two, and this one was extra-special for two reasons. Firstly, it's a topic that I've long been fascinated by and one that combines two of my passions, interior design and nature. And secondly, I was lucky enough to work on it with a friend. We had so much fun travelling around Europe capturing the homes featured (some very brief glimpses to whet your appetite here!) and we'll share some behind-the-scenes snippets soon.

Bring The Outside In will be published by @rylandpetersandsmall on 14th October and is available to pre-order now - just follow the link in my bio. 

(The book cover image is the beautiful home of @balanceinteriordesign.)

#interiordesigninspiration #interiordesignbooks #biophilicdesign #interiorsinspo #interiorsinspiration #biophilichomes #biophilichomeinteriordesign
Snaps from a lovely long weekend in leafy Richmond Snaps from a lovely long weekend in leafy Richmond, West London. I've spent many happy times there over the years as one of my closest friends lives there, but she's about to move house. So, Chris and I made the most of our last visit before she relocates - and the weather was certainly kind to us! 

1 & 2.  Richmond riverside and bridge
3 & 4.  Old Palace Yard
5-7.  A boat trip down the Thames with @thamesriverboats 
8-14.  Plants, flowers and the most amazing afternoon tea at @petershamnurseries (an early birthday celebration for @small_round_things)
15.  Petersham Meadows
16 & 17. The view from Richmond Hill
18.  Plane-spotting
19.  How the other half live / fantasy house-shopping

#visitlondon #richmondlondon #visitengland #postcardplaces #londonsummer #letsgosomewhere #darlingescape #theprettycities #bitsofbuildings #littlestoriesofmylife #thisprettyengland #simplemoments
Some photos of the gorgeous @a.__gallery, which I Some photos of the gorgeous @a.__gallery, which I visited on a recent trip to the Netherlands. Isn't it beautiful? Calm, textural and layered, with handmade pieces by an array of independent artists and artisans. 

I've also interviewed Holly, founder of the gallery and interior design studio @avenue.design.studio, on my blog. I've always admired the elegant, timeless spaces she creates, and the way she reflects the architectural context of each setting. I first met her in person last year, when I featured her own home in my book, and I've since worked with her on another exciting project that I can't wait to share soon...

#minimalistinterior #softminimalisminterior #softminimalstyle #neutraldecor #neutralinterior #interiorinspirations #dutchinteriors #simpleinterior #texturalinteriors
A few snaps from the gorgeous @gubiofficial showro A few snaps from the gorgeous @gubiofficial showroom in London, which I visited during @clerkenwelldesignweek earlier this week. I missed the opening event for this last year, so it was great to finally have a look around in person. The light is stunning, as is GUBI's selection of contemporary and classic designs - including the sculptural and futuristic F300 lounge  chair, first designed by Pierre Paulin in the 1960s and recently relaunched. 

Which room or corner is your favourite...?

#minimalistinterior #danishdesign #scandiinterior #scandiinspo #nordicminimalism #scandinaviandecor #softminimalism #interiorsinspo #interiorsinspiration

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