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My calming grey home office

July 13, 2021

My calming grey home office | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - the chair, lamp, desk, paint and some accessories featured here were PR samples] Today I'm sharing a look at the final part of our months-long first-floor renovation project: the small third bedroom / box room, which I use as my home office. This isn't really a big 'reveal', as this room has evolved gradually over the last few years and you'll have seen glimpses of it in . . .

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The Edit | Tending the garden

July 9, 2021

'The Edit' - tending the garden | These Four Walls blog

It's time for the second instalment of 'The Edit' - a series of posts sharing a curated selection of items to help you make the most of simple, relaxed moments at home and beyond (you can see the first here). The focus today is gardening - something that's given me real joy over the past 18 months or so . . .

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New finds | July 2021

July 7, 2021

It's time for my regular round-up of interesting design finds and I have some real gems to share with you this month. There are new options for stylish and cost-effective IKEA hacks, exciting collaborations involving some of my favourite makers and designers, and details of a gorgeous twist on a contemporary Scandinavian classic. Just read on for details . . .

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A soothing beige & green guest bedroom makeover

July 2, 2021

A soothing beige & green guest bedroom makeover | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this room features PR products from Crown, Fredericia and Quick-Step. As always, words and opinions are my own] We've finally completed the remaining bits of our first-floor renovation, and today I'm excited to be able to show you the newly finished guest bedroom . . .

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Profile | Ceramicist Reesha Zubair

June 29, 2021

Sculptural hand-built vases from ceramicist Reesha Zubair | These Four Walls blog

Today I'm continuing my series of interviews with independent designers and artists by talking to ceramicist Reesha Zubair, whose work has captivated me ever since I first stumbled across her Instagram page - in fact she featured in a 'minimalist makers' round-up on here not so long ago. Based just a few streets away from me in Bristol, southwest England, she hand-crafts stunning vessels . . .

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Design project | A minimalist living room in beige, white & walnut

June 23, 2021

Design project: a warm yet minimalist living room with walnut String shelving, modular beige sofa, large circular mirror and grey, black and brass accents | These Four Walls blog

It's not often I get to share my finished client designs. Many people (understandably) are reluctant to have their homes featured online, and in any case lockdown has made it virtually impossible for me to visit them to take photos over the last year. So, I'm very excited to be able to show you the results of one of my favourite projects to date, created for Triz of @theclinicalhome . . .

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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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