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Review | The Emma mattress

February 15, 2017

Review - the Emma mattress | These Four Walls blog

Chris and I have a dilemma which I’m sure many couples share: he sleeps on his front and prefers a soft mattress, whereas I tend to sleep on my back and prefer a firmer one. We’ve always ended up compromising with something in the middle, which means that neither of us is ever truly comfortable. So, when I was asked to review the Emma mattress, which is designed to suit every body type and . . .

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Home tour | Ancient meets modern in Girona

February 6, 2017

Home tour | Ancient meets modern in Girona | These Four Walls blog

Another week, another beautiful abode to feast your eyes upon. Today I'm taking you to Girona in Catalonia, northern Spain, for a peek at not one but two wonderful apartments. Set in a 16th-century house in the shadow of the city's cathedral, they were designed by Barcelona-based architect Anna Noguera, who now lets them out as holiday rentals. Both are a beautiful combination of ancient and . . .

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Home tour | A pared-back apartment in Stockholm

January 23, 2017

Home tour | A pared-back apartment in Stockholm | These Four Walls blog

This beautiful Swedish apartment is a perfect example of the minimal approach to living which I've been talking about a lot in recent weeks. Located in the buzzing Södermalm district of Stockholm, it's calming and clutter-free, with lots of natural light and a wonderfully fresh feel. . . .

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Spring-summer 2017 collection from H&M Home

December 15, 2016

Spring-summer 2017 collection from H&M Home | These Four Walls blog

I know, I know, Christmas hasn't yet been and gone, but some of the spring-summer 2017 homeware collections are already beginning to emerge, and I couldn't resist sharing a peek at this one from H&M Home. H&M has long been one of my go-to places for affordable (and I mean really affordable) home accessories, but I've always thought of its range as cheap and cheerful rather than . . .

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Home tour | A contemporary cabin in rural Wales

December 6, 2016

Home tour | A contemporary cabin in rural Wales | These Four Walls blog

A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to be invited to 'Weekend:In', a fantastic event organised by the lovely Olivia Tripp to bring together bloggers, influencers and independent brands based in the South West and Wales. I'll talk more about the event itself in future posts, but first I want to share a look at the venue: a stunning contemporary cabin in the rolling Monmouthshire . . .

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Home tour | A Nordic-style house near Melbourne

November 16, 2016

Home tour | A Nordic-style house in Melbourne | These Four Walls blog

You might be forgiven for thinking that this gorgeous abode is a remote cabin hidden on a forested Scandinavian lakeshore; in actual fact it's located on the other side of the world in the Australian town of Red Hill, which lies on the Mornington Peninsula to the south of Melbourne. Named Nord House and made up of three bedrooms, a bathroom and an open-plan living space, it combines a sleek . . .

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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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