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New furniture & homeware finds | Christmas 2016

November 30, 2016

New finds for Christmas 2016 | These Four Walls blog

It’s around this time each month that I normally share a round-up of interesting furniture and homeware finds, but as the festive season is very nearly upon us, I’ve decided to do something a bit different today. So, instead of the usual product launches and design news, here’s a peek at the 2016 Christmas collections from some of my favourite brands. There's a lot to get through, so grab a coffee . . .

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Christmas gift ideas

November 28, 2016

Christmas gift ideas | These Four Walls blog

Is it just me, or does anyone else spend the whole year spotting gorgeous things which they'd love to buy for friends and family (or themselves!), only for their mind to go blank when it comes to actually finding Christmas gifts? To make things a little easier for anyone suffering from the same affliction, I've rounded up a few ideas for fellow fans of simple, Scandinavian-inspired design. Time to . . .

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How to style a coffee table

November 25, 2016

How to style a coffee table | These Four Walls blog

Over the years I've spent ages faffing around with the coffee table in our living room, trying to create something akin to the stylish displays which fill the pages of interior design magazines. As anyone who's tried to do the same will know, it's not very easy - you either end up with a pile of clutter, or something which looks lost on a sea of wood or glass. But I think I've finally managed to . . .

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Nordic Christmas decorations with Rose & Grey

November 23, 2016

Nordic Christmas decorations with Rose & Grey | These Four Walls blog

Christmas may still be a little way off, but I know many people are already starting to think about festive decorations. So, in the name of blogging, I've taken the plunge and decked our halls a bit earlier than normal (I usually try to hold off until at leat the 1st of December) in order to provide some inspiration. My Christmas decorations are heavily influenced by Nordic style, and I tend to . . .

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Melo & Therese Sennerholt launch ‘Dark Edition’

November 21, 2016

Melo & Therese Sennerholt launch 'Dark Edition' | These Four Walls blog

Today I want to share some news from Sweden, where furniture studio Melo has just launched a new collaborative collection named 'Dark Edition'. Founded by a group of Stockholm-based friends, including designer and interior photographer Sara Medina Lind and furniture maker Olle Holman, Melo focuses on ‘handcrafted minimalism’ and has featured on These Four Walls before. Its latest range is a . . .

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Recipe | Baked stuffed onions

November 18, 2016

Recipe | Stuffed baked onions | These Four Walls blog

The festive period tends to mean lots of entertaining, so at this time of year I'm always on the look out for easy yet super-tasty dinnner-party dishes. The latest seasonal recipe from Kym Grimshaw of Bristol-based food blog On the Plate fits the bill perfectly - juicy baked onions stuffed with a delicousy creamy, herby filling and topped with smoked bacon. They make a fantastic side dish, . . .

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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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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 

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[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! 

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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
Is it just me, or are slightly droopy flowers the Is it just me, or are slightly droopy flowers the most elegant? Anyway, these are butterfly ranunculus - always a favourite. I couldn't resist the lovely soft peach ones - such a pretty colour for spring.

If you've seen my Stories, you'll know we've had a stressful Sunday and Monday thanks to a poorly cat and some big house news. At least it's only a four-day week!

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