Upholsterer https://linktr.ee/tobyrivers Born & bred Londoner. Alexander McQueen summed it up 'London's where I was brought up. It's where my heart is and where I get my inspiration' https://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3mtwig7zotc2b25 Aug 2026 18:51 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwig7zotc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3mpsxjqolic2qHappy Pride everyone, whatever you are up to may the day treat you well & may your home be full of cushions… talking of which, how about a treat for yourself or a loved one? Created via a collaboration of two LGBT+ people. The wonderful artist @sylvesterartist.bsky.social & myself, an upholsterer 🏳️‍🌈 [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Jul 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpsxjqolic2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3mplsz4wqjk2tWorth every penny, even if I do say so myself. Beautiful paintings created by @sylvesterartist.bsky.social replicated in detail onto a tactile, high quality velvet then handmade into large cushions by me. A lot of compliments from those who saw them in person at Andy’s wonderful exhibition… [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Jul 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplsz4wqjk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3mpdwmr7w7s25If near Cheltenham go see @andyduchess.bsky.social’s wonderful show at Spring Cheltenham… buy a painting, a print or a limited edition hand-made cushion. If you can’t make it but interested in the cushions message me or Andy. £60 each, softest velvet & obviously featuring Andy’s fabulous portraits [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Jun 2026 12:04 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpdwmr7w7s25https://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3mp7j2fqt4c25Would be rude not stop off for lunch on the way home from Cheltenham #IYKYK26 Jun 2026 17:51 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp7j2fqt4c25https://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3mp6tam55ps24Cheltenham, you have been gorgeous26 Jun 2026 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6tam55ps24https://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3mp5js2tmo22wA selection of the wonderful faces captured in paint by the talented hands of @andyduchess.bsky.social25 Jun 2026 22:59 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp5js2tmo22whttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3mp4sigrhok2oNear Cheltenham this weekend? Pop in to Spring Cheltenham to see Andy Sylvester’s colourful, evocative collection of portraits. You can also buy one of the handmade velvet cushions Muse Bespoke Upholstery have made in collaboration with Andy. Or message to snap one up! £60 each plus p and p [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jun 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4sigrhok2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3movrf3lvy22aStreeting is Labour’s Gove22 Jun 2026 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3movrf3lvy22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3mhh72mvc5k2uProud of @exiledinlondon.bsky.social and us ❤️❤️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Mar 2026 23:52 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhh72mvc5k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3mg72nhix5c26America, sort your sh!t out. Your lunatic is f*cking up the world #GetRidOfTrump04 Mar 2026 00:46 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg72nhix5c26https://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3mcg2v7gkns2jAnyone else got Liz Truss vibes from Hariette? #TraitorsUK14 Jan 2026 21:58 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcg2v7gkns2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3m3xkv53zv224I think I need to do a bit of a clear up at the workshop as no space to attach any of the rest of the mess to the walls24 Oct 2025 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3xkv53zv224https://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3m3vatzhvic2zHappy 5th @exiledinlondon.bsky.social Thank you for being my rock, especially considering the way this year has behaved23 Oct 2025 20:59 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3vatzhvic2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3ly7e53alys2gIf you see this, repost with a vampire that is not Dracula [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Sep 2025 23:43 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3ly7e53alys2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3lxdjh7422s26#internationaldogday26 Aug 2025 22:04 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxdjh7422s26https://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3lwn2etrvj223An animal weekend17 Aug 2025 23:35 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwn2etrvj223https://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3lsvrdjzlyk2vA question for jelly fans (those who eat it rather than those who play in it in the bath… although as experts I’m up for your answers too!). Any brands out there that actually still taste of anything?!01 Jul 2025 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsvrdjzlyk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3lsp7c436d22iLet the day commence… in 32 minutes… not that I’m counting28 Jun 2025 22:28 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsp7c436d22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3lsa6az2xy22jThere had to be a diamond on the ring finger, it was for a wedding 🏳️‍🌈💍22 Jun 2025 22:59 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsa6az2xy22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3lqv2v36z7c2lIs the time finally here? Is the creepy loner who sits in the corner muttering & picking his nose finally going to release the dirt on the spiteful orange man baby? #MuskVTrump05 Jun 2025 19:35 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqv2v36z7c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3lp55i3oh422wSo, #Eurovision. Who is bringing the looks? Who has come up with a catchy little ditty? Who do we want to win? https://media.tenor.com/8KwttyuKjM0AAAAC/halynex-eurovision.gif?hh=280&ww=49814 May 2025 13:52 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp55i3oh422whttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3ljqoiscknc2xProud that Muse Bespoke Upholstery has been included in The List, curated by House & Garden. Hard work has got me there but feels great to be acknowledged by people who understand the industry, resulting in being included on their trusted list of approved experts in their fields06 Mar 2025 23:46 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljqoiscknc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3lhuy4tr3wc2cCaledonian Sleeper. No sleep as didn't see that CPAP machines don't function on these trains when booking. Been up all night. Joy. Have some pictures from the weekend in Glasgow...11 Feb 2025 05:59 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhuy4tr3wc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3lh2os4txbs24Guilty as charged. Sorry @exiledinlondon.bsky.social31 Jan 2025 19:02 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh2os4txbs24https://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3lgxk44z4a22qGenuine question. Why do so many seem to be allergic to headphones? Is there something doing the rounds on socials? Full video call meeting discussing private details going on next to me with info being broadcast to the room. So unprofessional. Don’t get me started about people on public transport!30 Jan 2025 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgxk44z4a22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3lfpzji5o522sJanuary randoms14 Jan 2025 19:50 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfpzji5o522shttps://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3ldq6ttup7s27Final project completed, time to down tools and have a very well earned break. Book is open for ‘25 so shout if you have any upholstery needs www.musebespokeupholstery.com20 Dec 2024 10:35 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldq6ttup7s27https://bsky.app/profile/balhamyte.bsky.social/post/3ldork3nvak2iSeems I am alone in thinking the way Emmerdale wrapped up the Tom/Belle story was pumped with unnecessary soap tension build up and then totally flawed tonight by having well known actors playing jurors. The only positive was the sensitive portrayal of the voices of real victims at the end19 Dec 2024 21:04 +0000at://did:plc:p5apfd4me4ofdpscew5n5ije/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldork3nvak2i