Blog

  • 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...

  • Edwardian Home Renovation

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith
    18th July 2017 As lovers of all things vintage we have to share the hidden gems revealed in this 1911 Edwardian semi-detached property restoratio...

  • New Designers 2018

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith
    Every week there’s something new, exciting and creative going on, and I keep forgetting to shout about all these things. So with new-found vigour, ...

  • New Commission for Flock fabrics

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith
    15th July 2017 We’ve just completed a fab new commission for Flock fabrics.  This, the latest project to roll out of the workshop is this super c...

  • Vintage Ercol: Blonde wood sofa and chairs

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith
    14th May 2017 This week, we’re going back to our roots and working with our old favourite Vintage Ercol pieces. And, for the first time we’re wor...

  • Geometric bar stools project for BBC’s Money for Nothing

    by Simion Hawtin-Smith
    20th April 2017 Just a short blog this week, to let you know that we’ve been working on another project for the  BBC’s ‘Money for Nothing’ TV sho...