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Somewhere between the allotment and the model railway, British leisure quietly got a business plan. A contrarian case for doing things badly, slowly and for absolutely no money — and why the least productive hours of your week might be doing the most work.
The best design find of the year may be sitting between a jigsaw and a microwave, priced at £3.50. A practical, slightly obsessed guide to judging quality, spotting overlooked ceramics and textiles, and styling pre-loved pieces without turning your flat into a museum of other people’s grannies.
The Sunday carvery is not glamorous, not photogenic and, in 2026, not especially cheap. It is also one of the last genuinely intergenerational, device-free rituals we have left — and it is worth defending with more than nostalgia.
Forget the fantasy of the converted warehouse. In 2026, some of the most interesting portfolio work in Britain is being made on kitchen tables, in shed corners and beside the airing cupboard. A practical, personal look at how domestic constraints shape the things we make.