Herons in the Reeds by William Morris Canvas Print beverage culture Skip anything else patterned on

Skip anything else patterned on the same wall — a busy print or a strong floral nearby will tip the balance

mustard and blue florals do the talking

but slips a small black dog into the scene

What not to do: don't bury it in a cluster of serious botanicals — let the joke land on its own

Herons in the Reeds by William Morris Canvas Print beverage culture Skip anything else patterned onOnce the deep green enters, the whole room stops apologising. This is a William Morris inspired pattern of herons among wheat, sunflowers and curling foliage, drawn in the Arts and Crafts tradition. It adds depth without weight. A quiet wall picks up real character the gold catches lamplight in the evening, and the green holds the room together at any time of day. Hang it in a hallway, a study or a dining room. It does its best work on a wall that's