Let us all become carpenters, artists, upholsterers and the like. Yes, of course it sounds more romantic than the reality, but perhaps it is exactly the right thing for you. In a world where every job seems to be under constant review, waiting to see whether a group of tech bros can flatten it, automate it and hand it over to a robot, there is something quietly reassuring about becoming better with our hands.

Now that the wrapping paper has been patted down, folded up and put away for its next outing in 2026, and the snow has finally arrived, so of course we did not get a white Christmas but we have managed a treacherous start to the year, our minds can turn to thank yous.

2026 feels like it may be an interesting year ahead and we are rather looking forward to it. At Tat, we will be concentrating on the more pleasant side of life for the next twelve months. We want the pages of this site to feel curious, comforting and as joyful as possible.