Amante delle Olive Art Print

Amante delle Olive Art PrintYes, the maker knew how to charm a room and how to cut to the point. One green olive, one red heart, one cheeky Italian caption, and the kitchen suddenly has personality. Up on the wall, the room shifts from functional to fun. The deep green carries across to herbs, glassware and painted cabinets, and the blue striped border ties in tea towels, ceramics and tiles without trying too hard. It reads as confident, not twee. It hangs best in a kitchen,

framed by tiny dark green stars

and the watercolour wash keeps everything feeling calm

Watch the portrait land

Side-light from a window makes the cream paper glow and pulls out the rust tones

The dark background steadies the room

Keep the surrounding wall calm — busy florals or strong patterns will drown the ghost out

Keep the surrounding room soft so the bunny stays the star

It slows a room down

Three things it does fast: ground deep red

It brings instant warmth and a bit of attitude to a wall that's been polite for too long

the deep purples and mustards stop it tipping sweet

just dressed for a normal room now