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  • Minimalist garden inspiration from Design Of - and my top garden design tips | These Four Walls blog

    Minimalist garden inspiration from Design Of + top garden-design tips

    April 12, 2021

    I’ve long been a fan of Swedish brand Design Of. Founded by Johanna Haglund (whose beautiful new-build house I featured last year), it began life in 2014 and makes sleek solid-steel…

  • The joy of spring blossom | These Four Walls blog

    The joy of spring blossom

    March 10, 2021January 22, 2026

    When I interviewed textile artist Charlotte Wakefield earlier this week, her comments about rediscovering the joy in what you do really struck a chord. I’m lucky to do something I…

  • Simple Christmas table styling with dried foliage and grasses | These Four Walls blog

    Simple Christmas table styling with dried foliage and grasses

    December 11, 2020

    Christmas is going to be a smaller, more intimate affair for many this year, and it certainly will be for us. A couple of very important people will be missing…

  • How to make an asymmetrical Christmas wreath | These Four Walls blog

    How to make an asymmetrical Christmas wreath

    December 1, 2020

    Making wreaths is one of my favourite things to do in the run-up to Christmas. There’s something very mindful about getting stuck into seasonal crafts, and surrounding yourself with winter…

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

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

    November 24, 2020November 24, 2020

    [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…

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

    How to create a cosy outdoor haven this winter

    November 13, 2020August 11, 2022

    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…

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A new take on 'what I bought vs how I styled it': A new take on 'what I bought vs how I styled it': what Loki sat on versus how I styled it. 

He was obsessed with this dried autumn foliage when it arrived last week and spent a good hour dragging the box around the room trying to break into it. He eventually succeeded and enjoyed chilling in his own little woodland glen, until I evicted him so I could put the (by now quite squashed) branches and ferns on display! 

#autumnhome #autumnstyling #autumnhomedecor #seasonalhome #neutralhomedecor 

Autumn foliage | Autumn home styling | Autumn decor | Fall foliage | Autumn leaves | Autumn table | Dried ferns | Dried foliage | Neutral dining room | Minimalist dining room | Fireplace display | Cottage interior | Seasonal home decor | Minimalist cottage
[AD - PR product] The flooring was the first thing [AD - PR product] The flooring was the first thing we chose for the renovation of our little cottage. We knew we wanted to use the same flooring throughout, to enhance the sense of flow that we love so much and to make what's actually quite a small home feel a little bigger than it is. The 'Cascada' hardwood flooring from @quickstepfloors was the perfect solution, as it's watertight and so can be used in every room, even the kitchen and (when we get to it) the bathroom.

We chose a pale oak colourway called 'Wintry Forest Oak’. It has a light and airy appearance, but there are visible knots and tonal variations that lend it character – perfect for a rural cottage setting and the rustic-minimalist aesthetic we’re aiming for. What’s more, it’s finished with an extra-matt lacquer, which gives it a natural look and a lovely tactile feel, and a protective coating to guard against stains, scratches, dirt and dust.

We've already fitted the flooring downstairs, where we've laid it continuously, with no thresholds between the various rooms, to lead the eye seamlessly from one space to the next. It's also in the main bedroom and the home office, and I can't wait to install it in the remaining areas. It looks beautiful, it feels fantastic underfoot, and it's coped with all sorts of spillages, from red wine to coffee. It's also withstood everything Loki the cat has thrown (and thrown up!) on it!

#cottagerenovation #rusticminimalistinteriors #woodenflooring #neutralhomedecor #simplehomestyle

Stone cottage renovation | Oak flooring | Waterproof flooring | Pet-friendly flooring | Soft minimalist interiors | Neutral interior | Cottage aesthetic | Cottage living room | Minimalist living room
I always think pears are the prettiest of the autu I always think pears are the prettiest of the autumn fruits, and I love the way they look displayed in this vintage stone bowl. Just don't ask me to put them in a crumble or anything similar - I love cosy season, but I don't have much of a sweet tooth and find cooked desserts and stewed fruits far too stodgy! Any pears I get go into salads, pasta or risotto with cheese. 

#cottagekitchen #cottagekitchendecor #neutralkitchen #autumnishere #autumnhomestyle 

Shaker kitchen | Cottage renovation | Autumn home decor | Autumn kitchen styling | Autumn fruits | Kitchen details | Neutral home decor | Cottage interior | Modern country kitchen
[AD - PR product] A new candle discovery - 'Night' [AD - PR product] A new candle discovery - 'Night' by @koadescentedcandles. It's a deep, lingering blend of dark rose, oud wood, leather and oak that's prefect for this time of year, when the evenings start to draw in. I love the steel vessel too - it fits beautifully into our living room, where I've played on contrast by mixing cool metals with gnarled wood and other natural materials. 

This is just one of my picks of the best scented candles for autumn, which I've updated for 2026 with some new finds alongside old favourites. You can see the full selection on my blog. 

#autumnhome #candleseason #cosyseason #neutralhomedecor #softminimalstyle 

Cottage living room | Neutral living room | Rustic minimalist decor | Cottage renovation | Neutral home | Beige interiors | Autumn styling | Scented candles
I've hung the dried autumn wreath I made last year I've hung the dried autumn wreath I made last year on our front door, and it looks so pretty next to the Bath stone walls.

We also have a visitor on the door - a little moth, which has camouflaged itself perfectly against the paint and has been quite happily sunning itself all day. 

#autumndecorations #autumnhome #autumnwreath #falldecorating #cottagecorestyle 

Cottage renovation | Bath stone cottage | Front door style | Autumn decor | Autum home style | Seasonal styling | Seasonal living | Cottage life

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