To celebrate the conclusion of our third, annual Home Influencer Awards, we are thrilled to have one of our lovely winners, Abi Dare, in the hot seat! Abi earned the title of Winning Blogger for 2023 after being nominated for her stunning blog, These Four Walls. Abi is a wonderfully talented stylist, photographer and writer, whose passion for interior design won over the public and judges alike in this year’s Home Influencer Awards.
MEET ABI
How does it feel to win the Sweetpea & Willow Home Influencer Awards?
It’s a big surprise, but a very welcome one! I’ve put so much effort into my blog over the years so it really means a lot to know that people like my posts and the advice and inspiration I share. I feel very touched, actually, and very grateful!
When writing about interiors, I’m most inspired by…
Homes that have a sense of place or show the personality of the people living there. I’m always drawn to calm, minimalist interiors, but also ones that tell stories or have some individuality about them too.
An invaluable piece of advice I’ve received is…
You do you. Don’t worry about what other people are doing, and just focus on what sparks joy and excitement in you. It was actually a bit of advice given about blogging, but I think it applies to interiors too. We should decorate our homes in a way that makes us happy, rather than obsessing about what others think or trying to keep up with ever-changing trends.
My favourite room in my house is…
The living room. It’s calm yet cosy, and it’s the only room in our house (a little Victorian terrace) that still has most of its original features. It was also the first room we finished after we moved in, so it set the tone for all the others. I love hanging out there with my husband and our cat, and it’s probably the place in the world where I feel most relaxed and comfortable.
My favourite piece from Sweetpea & Willow is…
The Mallorca Armchair. I’m dreaming of lazy summer afternoons curled up there with a book and a glass of something chilled! It looks like the perfect balance of comfort and understated alfresco style.
A huge thank you to the lovely Abi Dare for her wonderfully insightful answers. If you would like to see more from Abi, head over to her Instagram @thesefourwallsblog and show some love to her fabulous, award-winning blog. If you enjoyed this Q&A as much as we did, let us know by leaving a comment and clicking the ♡ below.
