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COVID 19 message

With the announcement over the weekend of a new lockdown, we want to reassure you that here at Semper Hopkins Upholstery and Interiors we will remain open for business as we can work safely from the workshop. We can continue to work with clients…

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A story of a Monkey, a Puzzle and a Tree…

A story that starts with a tree which's name resonates with the reader... Originally the tree's name is Araucaria and it originates from Argentina and Chile. The tree came to the United Kingdom in 1834. One man seeing the tree for the first…

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The spark that lights the fire

My Story Looking back on how I went from working in Food Retail at the Co-operative to having my own upholstery brand it all started when I wanted to furnish my new home. Sometimes that is all it is, one moment that changes your path forever…. I…

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Choosing the right colour fabric for your furniture

Our latest blog covered fabric: the basics including setting your budget, fabric durability, and caring for it! We wanted to give you some practical guidance on where to start your search.- choosing the right fabric may seem like an arduous…

Blog, Custom made furniture

A client’s journey…how to get your very own custom made furniture

Last week we gave you our top five tips on what you need to think about before you buy a new dining table. This week we are sharing a clients story and our customer journey with you. Clients often ask us how does it work having a piece designed…

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February News from the workshop – Living the life you dream of, I am.

I’ve been sharing personal stories in my blog to inspire some readers out there. To let you know that it is possible to live the life you dream of, anything is possible but you are the one that has to make things happen and take action.

Upholstery Blogs, Upholstery Workshop

Top 5 reasons why you should buy an Upholstery gift experience this Christmas

Our Upholstery Workshops based in the stunning Cheshire countryside, are the perfect gift experience for people of all ages, skill sets and genders.

Upholstery Blogs, Upholstery Workshop

Why should you start an evening class in 2023?

Studying in the evening is a great way to pass the cold, dark nights and an excellent opportunity to learn a new skill, language or maybe even develop a hidden talent, as well as make new friends and socialise with like minded people. This is how I started my journey into the world of upholstery over 9 years ago.

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April News from the workshop – Living the life you dream of!

In January 2021, I completed a vision workshop with Michala Leyland. She taught me how to visualise what I want to achieve in the near future regarding Semper Hopkins Upholstery & Interiors and how I can balance my time without burning out! Michala has changed my perspective on how to use my time wisely and it is something I am so glad I have done! 2022 is the year I will be focusing on myself more…

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2022 The year of doing the things I love, and the year I turn 40….

Where has 2022 gone? We are already at the end of March. This year marks a big milestone birthday for me. I turn 40 on the 21st April, very luck to share the same birthday as the Queen. At the beginning of the year I had considered writing up 40 things I wanted to do when I turn 40, but that seemed like a daunting task to think of 40 things and it takes precious time, so here I am just going along with it and doing it. My motto for 2022 was to do more things that make me happy, and doing less planning is one of them!