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The autumn-winter 2017 collection from Kristina Dam

August 30, 2017

The autumn-winter 2017 collection from Kristina Dam | These Four Walls blog

I have another new-season collection to share with you today, and it's from a Danish designer whose work hasn't featured on These Four Walls before: Kristina Dam. Originally a graphic designer and architect, Kristina launched her Copenhagen-based design studio in 2012. Her first collection, a series of limited-edition graphic prints, was an instant hit and she soon branched out into furniture . . .

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‘Rhythm of Life’ | The 2018 colour collection from Jotun

August 29, 2017

'Rhythm of Life’ - the 2018 colour collection from Jotun | These Four Walls blog

Norwegian paint company Jotun has just released its latest colour collection and the photos instantly caught my eye when they popped into my inbox a few days ago. Entitled ‘Rhythm of Life’, it encompasses 32 beautiful shades for 2018: terracotta pink, pale sage green, deep burgundy, dark petrol blue. They’re certainly bang on trend – in fact many of the new-season homeware ranges (including Ferm . . .

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Recipe | Nduja, pepper & bean stew

August 25, 2017

Recipe - nduja, pepper & bean stew | These Four Walls blog

The latest recipe from Kym Grimshaw of food blog On The Plate is classic comfort food with a spicy twist. It's made with nduja, a fiery pork sausage from the Calabria region of Italy which has quickly become one of my favourite ingredients. I love its rich flavour, its soft crumbly texture and its versatility - you can spread it on toast, top pizzas with it, or use it as a base for stews and . . .

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Six of the best… home-entertainment gadgets for minimalists

August 24, 2017

Six of the best home-entertainment gadgets for minimalists | These Four Walls blog

It’s a common dilemma: how to integrate technology into the home without detracting from the interior design. It’s certainly a problem I’ve faced over the years – I love listening to music and watching films, but after spending time creating calm, clutter-free rooms, I don’t want to ruin the look and feel with a tangle of ugly cables, a set of nasty black-plastic speakers or leads trailing across . . .

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The Home Collection from Ferm Living

August 22, 2017

The Home Collection from Ferm Living | These Four Walls blog

We're getting towards the end of August, which means homeware brands are beginning to release details of their autumn-winter 2017 ranges. I'll be sharing some of my favourites over the next few weeks, starting with the 'Home Collection' from Danish company Ferm Living. Named after Ferm Living's new Copenhagen showroom, 'The Home', which opened its doors last week, the collection combines clean . . .

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A visit to Kilver Court in Somerset

August 17, 2017

A visit to Kilver Court in Somerset | These Four Walls blog

[This is a paid partnership with Kilver Court, but all words and opinions are my own] Living in Bristol, I’m lucky enough to be within easy reach of Somerset, one of my favourite English counties. There’s so much to love about it: the vast horizons and bird-filled wetlands of the Levels, the pretty harbour towns and grand old piers of the coast, the rolling hills of the Quantocks and the . . .

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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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