{"id":381,"date":"2015-08-05T11:23:03","date_gmt":"2015-08-05T11:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/?p=381"},"modified":"2026-02-17T13:15:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T13:15:08","slug":"money-for-nothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/money-for-nothing\/","title":{"rendered":"Money for Nothing Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sws_supernormalaction\"><button on=\"tap:superwebshare-lightbox\" class=\"superwebshare_normal_button1 superwebshare-button-large superwebshare-button-default superwebshare_prompt superwebshare_button_svg\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color: #1e73be;\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"superwebshare-svg\"  fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M789.86,323.67c91.79,0,164.25-72.46,164.25-164.25S881.64,0,789.86,0S625.6,72.46,625.6,164.25c0,4.83,0,14.49,0,24.15L306.76,371.98c-24.15-24.15-57.97-33.82-96.62-33.82c-91.79,0-164.25,72.46-164.25,164.25s72.46,164.25,164.25,164.25c38.65,0,72.46-14.49,96.62-33.82L625.6,821.26c0,9.66,0,14.49,0,19.32c0,86.96,72.46,159.42,159.42,159.42s159.42-72.46,159.42-159.42s-67.63-159.42-154.59-159.42c-33.82,0-67.63,9.66-96.62,33.82L374.4,526.57c0-9.66,0-19.32,0-24.15s0-14.49,0-24.15l318.84-188.41C717.39,314.01,751.21,323.67,789.86,323.67z\" \/><\/svg><span>Share<\/span><\/button><\/div><p>Nick Smith from Smithers of Stamford meet&#8217;s <strong>Money for Nothing<\/strong> and Sarah Moore for the first time in 2015 and is looking forward to our first time on BBC 1 Television.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Good afternoon one and all, I thought I&#8217;d enjoy the afternoon sun and take the man cave alfresco but having just nearly put my back out moving the oil drum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/1828102\/gray-flooring-outdated-best-modern-alternatives\/\">furniture outdoor<\/a>s, I no longer look quite as sophisticated as previously imagined. James Bond dapper fails me once again.Regardless, the sun is shining, there&#8217;s a cold cider on the desk with\u00a0my name on it and if I try really hard I can almost ignore the lingering smell of cow shit from the neighbouring field. Almost.<\/p>\n<p>I hope you&#8217;re enjoying these Summer months &#8211; I can&#8217;t quite believe it&#8217;s August\u00a0already. Mr S (a.k.a Mr Scrooge) has even been thinking Christmassy (is that a word?!) thoughts, which could be something to do with some really cool retro gifts that\u00a0will be available for St Nick (not the fat fella in the red suit &#8211; me &#8211; strangely\u00a0charismatic man in knackered jeans and Spidey T-shirt) to deliver in time for the\u00a0big day, but more likely by the fact our good friends have invited the Smithers\u00a0brood for a right festive feast at Christmas and I&#8217;m salivating already.<\/p>\n<p>I diverse. July has been as busy as ever, but one absolute highlight for me was\u00a0setting my eyes upon quite possibly the coolest sofa I have ever seen. The\u00a0Acid Sofa &#8211; a whole new level of amazing restoration.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-376 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/result-30-e1447240139534-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"money for nothing bbc\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/result-30-e1447240139534-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/result-30-e1447240139534-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/result-30-e1447240139534.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Designed and restored by <strong>Anthony Devine <\/strong>in\u00a0Manchester, this unique piece will soon be appearing on the brand new tv show, Money For Nothing BBC\u00a0 \u00a0I&#8217;ll explain more in a mo.<\/p>\n<p>Over a week, Anthony tore up the original worn out sofa to expose the internal materials and springs. He then spray\u00a0painted at will and photographed the beautifully battered sofa.<\/p>\n<p>Only a\u00a0talented artist\u00a0would think to have those photographs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/bespoke-furniture.html\">produced into a bespoke<\/a> digitally\u00a0printed fabric that would reupholster the restored sofa, but that&#8217;s exactly what Anthony did! Such a simple idea, yet so brilliantly done. The springs and inner\u00a0materials have all been replaced, so along with the awesome digitally printed fabric, the result is one totally original sofa that&#8217;s dead comfy, ready to rock\u00a0and screams imagination at its best.<\/p>\n<p>The more I look, the more I love.\u00a0Luckily for you, we like to spread the love and we&#8217;re uber chuffed to inform you that The acid\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/sofas-and-armchairs\"><strong>Unique Sofa<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is available to buy from Smithers. A sofa with a TV appearance under its belt that will only add to its owners value?! I love it even more.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-375 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/result-15-e1447240074785-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"money for nothing bbc\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/result-15-e1447240074785-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/result-15-e1447240074785-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/result-15-e1447240074785.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As previously mentioned, Smithers has recently been involved with the team behind\u00a0the new <strong>BBC show Money For Nothing<\/strong> which is due to air on BBC1 in September. Money\u00a0For Nothing is a new programme showcasing the talents and skills of a new breed of\u00a0designer-makers.<\/p>\n<p>Sarah Moore, writer, presenter and passionate user of second hand\u00a0stuff has rescued an array or items from recycling centres throughout the UK and\u00a0commissioned a cast of uniquely talented artisans to transform them from\u00a0soon-to-be cash.<\/p>\n<p>Their challenge is to reinvent materials destined to be dumped\u00a0into innovative, ingenious and sustainable designs &#8211; and all for a tidy profit.\u00a0As well you know, Smithers are big believers in recycling,\u00a0up cycling\u00a0and salvaging\u00a0items destined for the scrap yard and breathing new life into them.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m hoping\u00a0Money For Nothing will help raise awareness about just how easy it can be to\u00a0transform a tired item into a totally unique\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/lighting\"><strong>vintage lighting<\/strong><\/a>. It&#8217;s\u00a0environmentally friendly and will add something to your space that you will never\u00a0be able to buy on the High St.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-696 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/acid-sofa-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"bbc1 money for nothing\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/acid-sofa-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/acid-sofa-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/acid-sofa-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/acid-sofa.jpg 1423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nRecycling industrial pieces is by far my favourite and will guarantee a truly\u00a0urban feel to your living space, but it&#8217;s more than that.<\/p>\n<p>Styles one thing but the\u00a0blood, sweat, tears, toil, creativity, talent, imagination and occasional swear\u00a0word that goes into reclaimed wood furniture \u00a0makes them priceless in value. You can&#8217;t buy\u00a0history and the sense of achievement and pride is worth every goddam ounce of\u00a0effort and pain.<\/p>\n<p>I get that not everybody has the time, imagination or inclination to recycle for\u00a0themselves &#8211; but at least buy one salvaged item (preferably from Smithers!) and\u00a0see if it doesn&#8217;t add something a little bit special to your space. Prove me\u00a0wrong. I&#8217;m never wrong. Unless Kim says so of course!<\/p>\n<p>Two of my favourite recycled items are our BBC1 Boombox and Levi Denim Armchair.\u00a0Obviously I&#8217;ve been banging on about our range of Boomcase suitcase\u00a0all Summer (have you\u00a0got one yet? If not, why not?!) but the BBC1 Boombox is just amazing. Found in the\u00a0BBC studios and dating back to the 1940&#8217;s, this box encapsulates a great piece of\u00a0British history.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/home\/boombox-the-patriot.html\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-378\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-378 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/2769-300x253.jpg\" alt=\"boomcase suitcase\" width=\"300\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/2769-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/2769.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I wonder how many stars have wandered passed it? If only it could\u00a0talk. Well it may not be able to talk but it does make one almighty noise!\u00a0Renovated to our usual exceptional standard,\u00a0this vintage suitcase is now one of\u00a0our most sort after <strong>Boomboxes<\/strong>. Docking stations don&#8217;t come any quirkier than this.<\/p>\n<p>What better way to enjoy the sweet sounds emitting from your Boombox than from the\u00a0comfort of Smithers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/home\/denim-armchair.html\"><strong>Denim Armchair<\/strong><\/a>. Yves Saint Laurent once famously quoted &#8220;I\u00a0wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most\u00a0relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity &#8211;\u00a0all I hope for in my clothes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>I wonder what he&#8217;d make of our recycled jean funky chair? Spectacular? Practical?\u00a0Relaxed? Sexy? I think so.\u00a0This salvaged chair is made from only the very best Levi&#8217;s have to offer &#8211; 501&#8217;s!!\u00a0Upcycled from vintage denim, our wing backed chair has just the right amount of\u00a0Americana cool. I don&#8217;t know anybody who doesn&#8217;t love this chair &#8211; it&#8217;s the best \u00a0conversation piece I&#8217;ve seen in a long time.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/home\/denim-armchair.html\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-697\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-697 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/denim-armchair-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"denim armchair\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/denim-armchair-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/denim-armchair.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Me and Mrs S have got a few busy weeks coming up, which are thankfully commencing\u00a0with a very messy weekend in Brighton &#8211; beer, beach, cider, pavilion, beer,\u00a0shopping, cider, cocktails&#8230; you get the idea!\u00a0I&#8217;ve also recently made the big boy decision to sell my beloved Porsche.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m not\u00a0sure if it&#8217;s brave or stupid, but I&#8217;m one busy fella now and it&#8217;s an expensive\u00a0boys toy just to sit on my drive. Best not to call Smithers the day it goes &#8211; may\u00a0not be able to speak for the almighty lump in my throat.<\/p>\n<p>The next time I write, I&#8217;m glad to say it will nearly be back to school time and\u00a0considering my son Teddie thought it would be a good idea to kick my Boombox\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/boombox\">speaker suitcase<\/a>\u00a0in last week, that can only be seen as a bloody good thing! Never mess\u00a0with a mans speakers &#8211; the profanities take on a whole new level!!<\/p>\n<p>Until next time my friends, Keep cool &#8211; and RECYCLE!!<\/p>\n<p>Mr Smithers.<\/p>\n<p>Ps Update <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/money-for-nothing\">money for nothing bbc<\/a> is starting again this July 2016 be there or be square.[huge_it_share]<\/p>\n<div class=\"sws_supernormalaction\"><button on=\"tap:superwebshare-lightbox\" class=\"superwebshare_normal_button1 superwebshare-button-large superwebshare-button-default superwebshare_prompt superwebshare_button_svg\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color: #1e73be;\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"superwebshare-svg\"  fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M789.86,323.67c91.79,0,164.25-72.46,164.25-164.25S881.64,0,789.86,0S625.6,72.46,625.6,164.25c0,4.83,0,14.49,0,24.15L306.76,371.98c-24.15-24.15-57.97-33.82-96.62-33.82c-91.79,0-164.25,72.46-164.25,164.25s72.46,164.25,164.25,164.25c38.65,0,72.46-14.49,96.62-33.82L625.6,821.26c0,9.66,0,14.49,0,19.32c0,86.96,72.46,159.42,159.42,159.42s159.42-72.46,159.42-159.42s-67.63-159.42-154.59-159.42c-33.82,0-67.63,9.66-96.62,33.82L374.4,526.57c0-9.66,0-19.32,0-24.15s0-14.49,0-24.15l318.84-188.41C717.39,314.01,751.21,323.67,789.86,323.67z\" \/><\/svg><span>Share<\/span><\/button><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ShareNick Smith from Smithers of Stamford meet&#8217;s Money for Nothing and Sarah Moore for the first time in 2015 and is looking forward to our first time on BBC 1 Television. 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