Blog

  • The Ottomini at Grand Designs Live

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith
    Last week I loaded up the van and headed up to London for Grand Designs Live to showcase the ottomini.  I’ve visited the show heaps of times, but a...

  • That’s a wrap! Farewell series four MfN

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith
    21st April 2018 Series four of BBC’s Money for Nothing has come to an end, and what an amazing experience it’s been for me and Gyspy!  I’ve worke...

  • Spring and summer upholstery course dates

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith
    7th April 2018 More upholstery courses for spring and summer Following the success of my January and February courses.  I have added some more da...

  • Rugs: sustainable and ethical design

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith

  • Parker Knoll Statesman a reclining chair for Peter

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith
    10th February 2018 They say that time flies when you’re having fun. That is certainly the case for me, and my latest customer. Her story demonstr...

  • Making in collaboration with Jay & Co

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith
    14th December 2017 Ercol Windsor sofa with Timorous Beasties fabric As a craftsperson running my own workshop, I’m used to being a bit of a lone ...

  • The ultimate statement chair – Egg Chair and footstool

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith
    25th November 2017 Would you like to get your hands on an original Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair? Just in stock, is an original Fritz Hansen Egg Chair ...

  • New from Reloved: Upholstery courses

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith
    18th November 2017 New upholstery courses starting in the New Year! Following my recent appearance on BBC’s Money for Nothing, I’ve been inspired...

  • Celebrating Danish design with H W Klein

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith
    11th November 2017 I’m a big fan of Danish design, its both functional and minimalist without compromising on style.  A movement that started in ...

  • We’re on TV: Watch us on BBC One

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith
    10th September 2017 This week Gypsy and I make our debut TV appearance on BBC One’s Money for Nothing. Watch us with Jay and Sarah on Wednesday, ...

  • Centre stage – BBC Money for Nothing

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith
    2nd September 2017 The new series of BBC’s Money for Nothing starts next week, and it’s a celebrity series. Watch daily from  Monday at 4.30pm on...

  • Botanic print, wicker sofa

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith
    22nd August 2017 From the high street to the home, botanic and tropical prints are totally ‘en vogue’. So whatever way you fancy injecting a spot...