Elegant Evening Toast Art Print townscape the cushions earn their keep

the cushions earn their keep

It loves a chalky off-white wall and the side-light of late afternoon

hand-drawn sketch of San Gimignano's medieval towers and stepped side street

A ginger tabby in a black hat

Elegant Evening Toast Art Print townscape the cushions earn their keepWith a still life, scale decides whether the dining room wakes up. Go too small and the bottles, glasses and gilt mirror feel like a polite afterthought above the sideboard. Go medium or large and the room finds its evening mood warm shadow, soft cream cloth, a glint of gold and a deep red glass of wine. Hang it above a sideboard, drinks trolley or marble topped console, ideally where lamplight or candlelight can catch the warm tones. It sits well