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Finding your interiors personality with Sandberg

February 29, 2016

Finding your interiors personality with Sandberg | These Four Walls blog

Today I want to share a lovely new concept from Swedish company Sandberg, which produces beautifully crafted wallpapers and accessories. For its spring-summer 2016 trend report, Sandberg has chosen not to present a vast collection of new designs, but to devise a tool to help people discover their interiors personality.  The aim is to encourage responsible consumption by enabling customers to . . .

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Room Envy | A grey & white kitchen

February 26, 2016

Room Envy | A grey and white kitchen | These Four Walls blog

I've covered bedrooms, lounges, bathrooms and more, so I thought it was about time I picked a kitchen for my monthly 'Room Envy' post. There are so many wonderful ideas in this beautiful space, which sits in an airy, light-filled Stockholm apartment. The dark units mix classic lines with a contemporary matt finish, and they're offset by sparkling Carrara marble counters. The striking brass . . .

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Iceland | The south coast, Vík & Jökulsárlón

February 25, 2016

Iceland | The south coast, Vík & Jökulsárlón | These Four Walls blog

More from our recent adventures in Iceland today. After our stay at the wonderful Ion Hotel, we headed southeast towards the little coastal town of Vík. Our journey began in crisp sunshine, and we meandered slowly along Route 1 (the ring road which encircles the entire country), past snow-covered plains and farmsteads which resembled dolls’ houses against the towering peaks. . . .

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Home tour | A revamped North Vancouver house

February 22, 2016

Home tour | A revamped North Vancouver house | These Four Walls blog

I’m heading across the Atlantic for my latest home-tour post – a beautiful Canadian abode which fuses industrial and rustic styles to stunning effect. Located in North Vancouver, this 1950s house has been completely transformed by architects Scott & Scott. The owners, two history professors, were keen to create a bright, contemporary home without erasing traces of the building’s past. They . . .

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Recipe | Kale, caramelised onion & cheese tart with chestnut pastry

February 19, 2016

Recipe | Kale, caramelised onion & cheese tart with chestnut pastry | These Four Walls blog

Time for the second post in my new series with Kym Grimshaw of wonderful food blog On The Plate. Each month Kym is sharing a delicious seasonal recipe, and her latest offering focuses on kale, which is at its very best at this time of year. I'll be honest: I've never been a fan of leafy vegetables such as kale. I know they're good for me, so I try to hide them in smoothies and the like, but I . . .

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Iceland | Ion Hotel & the Golden Circle

February 17, 2016

Iceland | Ion Hotel & the Golden Circle | These Four Walls blog

From the Blue Lagoon, we headed east along empty roads towards the mountainous interior. We soon learned that driving anywhere in Iceland was going to take us much longer than expected – partly because of the snowy conditions (I’m very glad we hired a 4x4), and partly because we ended up stopping every few minutes to marvel at yet another amazing view. Eventually, we descended into a wide . . .

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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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