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What Nationality is Your American Rocker Chair?
The American Rocking Chair … That’s Actually Welsh Hold onto your hats, because what I’m about to share might just leave you gasping in disbelief. You know those charming “American” rocking chairs, full of southern charm and pioneer spirit? Turns out, many of them have been harbouring a little secret—they were made in Swansea, South […]
From ‘The Beast’ to a Bespoke Beauty. A Special Chair Commission to Remember
A very special and truly unique bespoke commission. Read on to find out how this beast of a chair was transformed into a bespoke beauty.
This Not Just Any Old Piano Stool!
The story behind what looked like a boring old piano stool, which turned out to be anything but ordinary! Read the Blog to find more about it’s royal connections.
The End of an Era at Ella Jenkins Designs
Well this week saw an end of an era at EJD HQ. My glamorous assistant Tim, (also known as Tim the Stripper) put down his hammer and tack lifter for the last time and has gone off to pastures new in Norfolk. Tim has worked (ahem, read as put up with me) for the last […]
My ‘Escape to the Chateau’ Style Chairs
My tale of transforming a Facebook bargain set of four French chairs into something you would find in Escape to the Chateau!
The Stunning Pond Chaise
This rather bedraggled, Victorian chaise was a somewhat challenging project. My client had had this chaise for quite a few years – an impulse buy at an auction. She was not quite sure what to do with it, she wanted something a ‘bit special’ but was not quite sure what that was. Her neighbour, for […]
When to Reupholster
Wondering whether it’s worth reupholstering a piece of furniture? Then read this blog containing 5 important things to consider.
The Story Behind the White Rose Footstool
Here is the tale of how this rather lovely footstool was created. I have been working with the lovely Holly Cook for a while now. She takes the most fabulous photographs of my work, which has made an enormous difference to my online presence and sales. Gone are the days of my slightly blurry snaps […]
So Long 2020 and Hello 2021!
2020 was very challenging year and affected my business badly. Read how I adapted and re-focused and sold more of my own work than ever before. Plus my Top 5 Favourite chairs of 2020.
The Hare on a Prayer Chair
Every chair tells a story … Every chair that comes into my workshop has a tale to tell. This is slowly revealed as I strip off the layers of fabrics and padding to restore it back to something that will become loved once more. Whilst working on a piece they often give me a glimpse […]