Home & Garden

In a characterful studio tucked under a Manchester railway arch, Sam Andrew spends his days surrounded by clay, colour, and the gentle hum of the trains.

His work invites experimentation, honours material, and reflects a quiet fascination with how we see and interpret the world.

Every now and then I come across an artist whose work lingers in my mind long after I’ve seen it. From her studio in Spain, Anna Åström creates miniature watercolours with extraordinary detail and soul, each one no bigger than a coin, yet somehow vast in feeling.

In the wake of personal loss and a year that reshaped life’s priorities, Sharon and her husband Oli now create handcrafted furniture that blends skill, playfulness, and a dash of contemporary boldness.

From their studio in the Gloucestershire countryside, here’s their story.