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Cheshire East upholstery business recognised as one of UK’s most exciting firms in #SmallBiz100 national campaign
We've been recognised as one of UK’s most exciting firms in #SmallBiz100 national campaign
I'm extremely excited to announce that SEMPER HOPKINS UPHOLSTERY & INTERIORS LIMITED has been selected as one of the UK's top 100 small businesses by the Small Business Saturday UK #SmallBiz100

August Adventures: Striking the Perfect Balance between work and play
I love doing my monthly round up. It's an opportunity for me to take a moment to reflect back on what we’ve been up to and celebrate my accomplishments.

Why Our Material Choices Stand for Sustainability: A Commitment to the Planet
Sustainability has been a cornerstone of our business values since the very beginning, when we first began repurposing old furniture and breathing new life into it.

Join the Festive Fun: Christmas Wreath Workshops at the Chapel in Cheshire
Start off the season spending a few hours creating your very own luxury Christmas wreath at a workshop in Scholar Green, Cheshire.

July has been another busy one! Our 5 top highlights from this month
July has been a fun and busy month. Read the highlights to find out what we’ve learned and been up to.

Does your home represent you? Discover the secret to how to plan your home interiors
Your home interior should match your personality making your house feel like your home. Susie recently joined us on the introduction to interior design workshop and she shares her experience and how it helped her learn new skills and feel confident to tackle her own projects.

Celebrate Our 8th Business Birthday with an Exclusive Offer
As we fastly approach the second half of 2024 I wanted to take a moment to pause and celebrate a significant milestone which will be our 8th business anniversary on 30th June.

Sinclair Law Solicitors team traded legal briefs for fabric shears and spent a few hours together on a sustainable upholstery team building workshop
At Sinclair Law Solicitors, fostering a strong and united team is just as important as providing excellent legal services.

Who inspires you? One of my biggest influencers are my Mum and Dad.
I wanted to share this story as we approach Father’s Day on Sunday 16th June. I’ve been asked in the past who inspires you and influences you. My Mum and Dad are....read more to find out why.

May News from the workshop ……our top five highlights from a busy month!
Have you noticed my blogs & featured posts have returned? I promised myself to write two a month and I’ve done it.
I have been doing so much computer work for my b-corp assessment I’d run out of energy to do any of my other usual business tasks and let it slip, but I’ve found my flow.

Boosting Creative Wellbeing for Charities: A collaboration with Cheshire Connect
Over the years of running a small business I’ve stood back and admired others doing amazing work for charities either fundraising, donating or sharing their expertise.
I did bits here and there either donating raffle prizes or raising money for causes that other people have approached me for.

Are you curious to find out how upholstery could help you on a team building activity?
When people hear the word upholstery they think sofa’s, footstools, armchairs. They don’t automatically think of an experience that can be enjoyed by your team.

Connection, Creativity and a Moment I’ll Never Forget
A look back at CIPD: a whirlwind of creativity, connection, and one emotional moment I’ll carry forever.

A Simple Way to Help Your Team Start January Clear, Calm and Ready | Creative Team Building Workshops in Cheshire & the North West
Discover how a creative pause in December helps teams in Cheshire and the North West reset, reconnect and start January feeling clear, calm and ready for the year ahead

Creative Team Building Case Study: P3 People Management’s Away Day
Discover how P3 People Management used a creative away day to boost confidence, wellbeing, and strategy. See results: +75% creative confidence, +28% wellbeing.

May News from the workshop ……our top five highlights from a busy month!
Have you noticed my blogs & featured posts have returned? I promised myself to write two a month and I’ve done it.
I have been doing so much computer work for my b-corp assessment I’d run out of energy to do any of my other usual business tasks and let it slip, but I’ve found my flow.

7 lessons I’ve learnt that will help you on your upholstery journey
I’ve blinked and 7 years have passed since I registered my business as a limited company on the 30th June 2016. I'm sharing my seven top tips for those of you who are starting out on your upholstery journey. I’ve looked back on my experiences and shared the lessons I’ve learnt. Some of these lessons can be applied to more than just upholstery. Hopefully they may inspire and help you too.

Three Reasons Why I Needed Help From a Personal Stylist, Yifan
You might wonder why I needed help and coaching from a personal stylist with all the creative expertise I have for interior design and upholstery. You might think the principles of colour must be very similar? I personally don’t find styling my clothes very easy, I know the reasons why.

Top 7 questions answered – what Rachel thinks of her upholstery workshop experience
Beautiful furniture which doesn't compromise the environment? Are you interested?
Let 2022 be the year you turn to reupholstery…

Connection, Creativity and a Moment I’ll Never Forget
A look back at CIPD: a whirlwind of creativity, connection, and one emotional moment I’ll carry forever.

A Simple Way to Help Your Team Start January Clear, Calm and Ready | Creative Team Building Workshops in Cheshire & the North West
Discover how a creative pause in December helps teams in Cheshire and the North West reset, reconnect and start January feeling clear, calm and ready for the year ahead

Creative Team Building Case Study: P3 People Management’s Away Day
Discover how P3 People Management used a creative away day to boost confidence, wellbeing, and strategy. See results: +75% creative confidence, +28% wellbeing.


