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HAVING A NOSE AROUND ARTIST SANDRA DIECKMANN’S HOME ON THE EDGE OF THE PEAK DISTRICT IS LIKE STEPPING INTO A BOOK, WHERE ARTWORK, ANTIQUES AND PLANTS TELL THE TALE OF HER LIFE

Words: KAY PRESTNEY

Bringing your work home isn’t always a good idea, but if you’re an illustrator with a love of plants, folklore and fairy tales, it makes for an enchanting house filled with interesting finds, creative touches and a warm welcome. The Sheffield home of artist, illustrator and author Sandra Dieckmann – which she shares with husband Tim, their daughter Ronja, six, and their tuxedo cat, Little Crumb – dates back to the early 1900s and has a Victorian feel, with early Art Deco features, too. After spending their twenties in London, the couple were drawn to Sheffield because it offered family-friendly city life close to the Peak District. “It has a great music and pub scene, theatre, outdoor space and an easy commute to London for work,” explains Sandra. Originally from Germany, Sandra…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2024

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