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A stylish autumn & Halloween mantlepiece

October 23, 2021

A stylish autumn & Halloween mantlepiece | These Four Walls blog

Today I'm sharing a simple yet beautiful way to decorate your mantlepiece for autumn or Halloween - perfect if you want to bring a bit of seasonal magic into your home without resorting to anything tacky, and totally free of unsustainable plastic. It's also ideal if you've left things a little late and need an easy idea that you can put together in time for 31st October . . .

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The Edit | A cosy night in

October 22, 2021

The Edit - everything you need for a cosy night in | These Four Walls blog

As the weather gets colder and the nights grow longer, there's nothing better than curling up on the sofa for a cosy night in. So, that's the focus of this latest instalment of 'The Edit' - my ongoing series sharing curated selections to help you make the most of simple, relaxed moments at home and beyond . . .

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The Edit | A morning at your desk

September 9, 2021

The Edit - minimalist desk accessories for working from home | These Four Walls blog

It's time for another instalment of 'The Edit' - my ongoing series sharing curated selections to help you make the most of simple, relaxed moments at home and beyond - and today I'm focusing on mornings at your desk. Now, I realise you might be thinking that work isn't something you look forward to or find relaxing, but there are ways to make it more enjoyable . . .

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The Edit | Breakfast in bed

August 12, 2021

Breakfast in bed in a minimalist beige bedroom | These Four Walls blog

Is there anything better than a lazy breakfast in bed? It's one of my favourite ways to unwind at the weekend, and it's a treat I'm indulging in on a daily basis at the moment as I'm taking a brief summer break from work. So, it only seemed appropriate to make it the focus of this latest instalment of 'The Edit' - my monthly series sharing a curated selection of buys to help you make the most of . . .

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Review + giveaway | Temperature-control bedding from The Fine Bedding Company

July 21, 2021

The Fine Bedding Company's temperature-control bedding - review + giveaway | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with The Fine Bedding Company. All words and opinions are my own] I've always found it difficult to control my body temperature at night, and it's only got trickier as I've reached my late 30s. In winter, I go to bed freezing, hunker down under the duvet and wake up a few hours later feeling hot and bothered; in summer I struggle to cool down . . .

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The Edit | Tending the garden

July 9, 2021

'The Edit' - tending the garden | These Four Walls blog

It's time for the second instalment of 'The Edit' - a series of posts sharing a curated selection of items to help you make the most of simple, relaxed moments at home and beyond (you can see the first here). The focus today is gardening - something that's given me real joy over the past 18 months or so . . .

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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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