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Styling a winter table | Part 1

November 26, 2015

Styling a winter table | These Four Walls blog

Now that we finally have a finished dining room, I couldn’t resist dressing the table for a cosy, candlelit winter feast – the perfect way to make the most of the dark, frosty nights and whip up some seasonal cheer as December draws near. I decided to put together two different looks, both incorporating a few festive hints without going overboard on the Christmas theme, so here's a peek at the . . .

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Our dining room makeover

November 25, 2015

Our dining room makeover | These Four Walls blog

It’s taken much longer than expected (mostly due to water damage from a leaking boiler), but I’m finally ready to reveal a few pictures of our dining room, which is the latest stage of our ongoing house redecoration to be completed. Our home is a typical red-brick Victorian terrace, and throughout we’re trying to preserve its original features while incorporating the kind of . . .

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Winter Flowers | A ceramics collaboration

November 23, 2015

Winter Flowers | A ceramics collaboration between Midgley Green & Jono Smart | These Four Walls blog

I wanted to start the week by sharing some photos of a beautiful collaboration between Somerset homeware brand Midgley Green, who I profiled earlier this year, and artisan Devon-based potter Jono Smart. Entitled ‘Winter Flowers’, the collaboration celebrates the turning seasons with a series of contemporary stem vases that are perfect for displaying foraged finds. All have wonderful textures . . .

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Christmas collection from Rowen & Wren

November 19, 2015

Christmas collection from Rowen & Wren | These Four Walls blog

Some more festive inspiration for you today, this time from Rowen & Wren, who can always be relied upon to come up with beautifully timeless, elegant designs. Their 2015 Christmas collection includes pretty much everything you could need – baubles and garlands, wreaths and wrapping paper, candles and candelabras... There are lots of lovely muted colours and natural motifs, plus a sprinkling . . .

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Home tour | A small Swedish space

November 18, 2015

Home tour | A small Swedish space

Another week, another gorgeous Scandinavian apartment to share! This light, bright home in Gothenburg belongs to stylist Joanna Bagge and it's a masterclass in how to make the most of a small space. It only has two rooms but comfortably accommodates a family of four thanks to some very clever tricks. The divider in the bedroom provides a neat and stylish way of creating distinct sleeping areas . . .

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Festive inspiration from Broste Copenhagen

November 15, 2015

Christmas still seems a long way away, but I can’t help getting excited about the prospect of putting up the decorations in a few weeks – particularly as some of my favourite brands have started to release their festive ranges, providing plenty of inspiration. This one from Broste Copenhagen instantly caught my eye because of its pared-back Nordic look. There’s nothing garish or overdone; just . . .

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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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