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6 stylish places to stay in Comporta, Portugal

September 12, 2023

Today I'm continuing my series sharing some of the gorgeous accommodation options that I came across while researching my recent road trip through Portugal with a round-up of the best hotels, B&Bs and holiday rentals in Comporta. Set on the Sado river estuary in the Alentejo region and surrounded by salt marshes, pine forests and rice fields, the village of Comporta . . .

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8 ideas for minimalist flower arrangements

September 8, 2023

I love having fresh flowers and foliage around the house - it provides a connection with nature that I find very calming, and it really can elevate even the plainest of corners. And beautiful displays needn't be overcomplicated or expensive. I much prefer something simple but striking, so in this post I've rounded up eight easy ways to create modern, minimalist arrangements . . .

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Autumn-winter 2023 design news | Part 1

September 6, 2023

The start of a new month means I'd normally be bringing you my regular round-up of minimalist design finds. But, as it's September, details of autumn-winter 2023 collections are starting to filter out, so I thought I'd shake things up this time around and share more in-depth looks at some of my favourites, spread over a series of posts . . .

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The VLA61 ‘Monarch’ chair – sculptural beauty meets functional design

August 25, 2023

[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Carl Hansen & Søn, but all words and opinions are my own.] Last year Carl Hansen & Søn teamed up with Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects to honour the enduring legacy of its founder, the late Vilhelm Lauritzen, by putting some of his furniture into production. And now they've extended the collection by launching another stunning Lauritzen . . .

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19 of the best desks for small spaces

August 23, 2023

As summer draws to a close, many of us are getting back into work mode or gearing up for the start of a new school term. The rise in remote and hybrid working means creating a calm, productive zone for working from home is as important as ever, but not everyone has a spare room that they can turn into a dedicated office . . .

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‘Clean Conscious’ – a sustainable lighting collection with timeless style

August 21, 2023

[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Well-lit, but all words and opinions are my own.] If you follow me on Instagram you might have seen that I recently journeyed up to Design Festival North in Manchester for the launch of 'Clean Conscious' - a new collection of sustainable lighting from Yorkshire-based company Well-lit. I've now had the chance to test out some of the designs . . .

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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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‘Best Design & Architecture Blog’, UK Blog Awards 2019

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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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