35cm Straight empire shade in emerald 'posy' linen by Ellen Merchant

The hand-painted squiggly stripe really does catch the light differently from every angle, like the shade is quietly moving on its own. It’s small but it punches way above its weight in a dim corner, and the emerald linen feels rich without being heavy.

I was a little worried the emerald linen would be too dark, but the painted squiggles make it catch light in a way that’s honestly charming. It’s small enough for a bedside table but gives off a proper glow, and the stitching around the trim is neat. The hand-painted pattern really does look differe

The multidirectional print is the best part—it looks completely different depending on the angle you catch it from, so it never feels static. The emerald linen has a nice weight to it, and the 35cm size is perfect for a bedside table without overwhelming the space.