Vanity Purr — Tortoiseshell Cat Art Print

Vanity Purr — Tortoiseshell Cat Art PrintWhen the kitchen feels over arranged, this kind of portrait helps. A tortoiseshell cat in a strawberry print cardigan, mock magazine cover styling, dry sense of humour. It loosens a room that's taking itself too seriously. The sage background does most of the calming work; the cardigan and red ribbon do the rest of the talking. Walls feel warmer and a touch more lived in once it's up. Works above a console in a hallway, beside a kitchen door, or in a

Keep nearby colours quiet — cream

oat and rust all sit well next to that blue

this kind of still life belonged to another kind of home — a country kitchen with a scrubbed table

Pair it with soft greens

this piece prefers quieter neighbours

and the rest of the wall should stay quiet

Pair with walnut or teak

indigo textiles and paper lamps

or farmhouse decor

deep green cypress and a quiet lane curling out of view

a changing table or a small console near the door

Travel-inspired homes will recognise the type