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  • A visit to the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall

    A visit to the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall

    February 29, 2024February 1, 2026

    A look at Cornwall’s must-visit Lost Gardens of Heligan – a magical landscape of flowers, trees, pools, hidden grottos and wild valleys…

  • A stay at stylish Cornwall B&B The Sandy Duck – plus top tips for Falmouth, the Roseland Peninsula & around

    A stay at stylish Cornwall B&B The Sandy Duck – plus top tips for Falmouth, the Roseland Peninsula & around

    October 17, 2023February 3, 2026

    Boutique Cornwall B&B The Sandy Duck makes a wonderful base for exploring buzzing Falmouth and the beautiful Roseland Peninsula…

  • Reconnecting with nature in a minimalist treehouse at Rewild Things, Gloucestershire

    Reconnecting with nature in a minimalist treehouse at Rewild Things, Gloucestershire

    May 14, 2023February 11, 2026

    With minimalist Scandinavian-inspired interiors and a stunning setting in the rewilded Elmore Court estate, the Rewild Things treehouses allow you to reconnect with nature in style…

  • Luxury glamping at a restored Airstream trailer in Cornwall

    Luxury glamping at a restored Airstream trailer in Cornwall

    March 30, 2023February 16, 2026

    A weekend at a restored Airstream trailer near Looe in Cornwall, where retro nostalgia meets contemporary comfort and style…

  • The beautiful harbour town of St Ives | Top tips for the Penwith Peninsula, western Cornwall | These Four Walls blog

    Top tips for the Penwith Peninsula, western Cornwall

    July 20, 2022February 25, 2026

    My recommendations for where to stay, where to eat and drink and what to see and do on Cornwall’s magical Penwith Peninsula, covering St Ives, Mousehole, Penzance, Newlyn and more…

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    A weekend aboard Blackbird – a luxurious houseboat rental in North Devon

    June 6, 2022February 26, 2026

    For the perfect balance of luxury and nature, a stay aboard this stylish North Devon houseboat is hard to beat…

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A few snippets of the gorgeous Norwegian house of A few snippets of the gorgeous Norwegian house of @askogeng, photographed by @tiffanygrantriley for my second book, Bring The Outside In: Biophilic Design for a Naturally Beautiful Home. It's a wonderful haven of calming neutrals, natural materials and handmade pieces - and Tiff and I were lucky enough to stay there during the photoshoot so I can testify that it's as liveable as it is beautiful! See the rest of this wonderful home and others in the book, published by @rylandpetersandsmall and available internationally now. #neutralhomedecor #natureinspireddesign #minimalistinterior #scandiinterior #biophilicdesign
[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

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