Nesting Shapes in Sky Blue Canvas Print Paintings of dogs romantic mood and a little

romantic mood and a little 1890s Paris into the everyday

Hang it where people eat and gather — above a sideboard in the dining room

this piece adds instant warmth and personality

One opinionated piece on a wall does more work than three competing ones

Nesting Shapes in Sky Blue Canvas Print Paintings of dogs romantic mood and a littleThere's a reason mid century designers kept returning to abstract shapes; rooms still respond. Soft sky blue does the heavy lifting here, with dark brown and cream forms held together by loose black scribble lines. Hang it above a walnut sideboard, a low bookshelf or a small writing desk and the whole corner settles down. It works with cream boucl, tan leather, brass fittings and pale rugs. Keep the wall around it fairly clear so the shapes have room