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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.

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Upholstery Fabric 7 Top Tips on How To Choose the Right One

Are you new to the world of upholstery? Choosing the right fabric may seem like an arduous process. This is understandable considering all of the fabric types, colour and design that are available. How do you choose the one which is right for you?

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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.

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A Simple Piece of Furniture That You Can Upholster at Home in a Few Hours

In a recent blog I gave you top three tips on how to choose for your upholstery project. I recommend you choose something simple and small, that has a purpose and what you are interested in.

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Exciting Launch of Five New In-Person Upholstery Workshops for Spring 2023

There’s never a dull day being an entrepreneur. The variety of roles you do in your day to day job is exceptional. Some people don’t like the huge number of hats that you have to wear. What I have learnt over the years in business is that you don’t have to be an expert in all of them.

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Top fives places to visit in Belgium and Holland in our motorhome Wally

Out first European trip to Belgium and Holland in the motorhome. What an awesome trip. Read our latest blog for the highlights.

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Top three tips on how to choose for your upholstery project

Are you thinking about having a go at your first upholstery project, or maybe you’ve already had a go and thinking about choosing your next one. I wanted to share my top three tips on how to choose your project.

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Where do you get your interior inspiration from?

Where do you get inspiration for your interior style in your home? Lifestyle magazines, pinterest, or ‘influencers’ on social media showing you ideas from inside their own homes?

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Do you love to learn new skills? Natasha does, find out why

Do you love being in your home? Do you want your home to look like no one else’s? Do you want your home to have your style and vision, and to be filled with furniture that you’ve either learnt to make or put your own stamp on.

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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.

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How Creative Hobbies Can Help Prevent Ill Health

“Do you find yourself craving a little creativity in your life? Turns out, tapping in to that creative energy can actually improve your overall health. It might sound too good to be true but engaging in creative behaviours (even simple tasks like colouring in) improves brain function, mental health and physical health (Forbes 2019)”.

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Sharing my inspirational story with Naomi & Martin Onyourradio.co.uk

I caught up with Naomi Jordan and Martin Pemberton today onyourradio it was an amazing experience to finally meet them in person and be on radio in the studio. I was buzzing with energy after the show was finished, they put me right at ease…

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Embracing Creativity: Gill Fox’s Experience at Our Upholstery Workshop

Gill Fox share's her experience of an upholstery workshop. She made a bench for her health practice at The Nantwich Clinic. Gill shares her experience and why it is so important to take time out for yourself.

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Embracing Creativity: Charlotte Dean’s Experience at a Team-Building Wreath Making Workshop

We were joined at Christmas by P3 People Management for an afternoon of wreath making. This team activity was filled with learning a new skill, and having fun.

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A Day of Furniture Making and Skill-Building in an Upholstery Workshop in Cheshire

We were joined in Cheshire by brothers and best friends for an upholstery workshop, making furniture and skill-building.

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Top fives places to visit in Belgium and Holland in our motorhome Wally

Out first European trip to Belgium and Holland in the motorhome. What an awesome trip. Read our latest blog for the highlights.

Blog, News, Upholstery Blogs, Upholstery Workshop

Where do you get your interior inspiration from?

Where do you get inspiration for your interior style in your home? Lifestyle magazines, pinterest, or ‘influencers’ on social media showing you ideas from inside their own homes?

Blog, News, Upholstery Blogs, Upholstery Workshop

Do you love to learn new skills? Natasha does, find out why

Jenny and group participants smiling and holding their completed upholstered pin boards at the end of the team building workshop

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Embracing Creativity: Jenny Allcock’s Journey at the Upholstery Workshop

Discover how Jenny from Creating Adventures embraced creativity and enjoyed a relaxing upholstery workshop making a new noticeboard.

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Overcoming Fears and Discovering Strength: My Transformational Weekend Retreat

Dive into my journey of transformation at a cold water retreat in Anglesey! Overcoming fears and embracing discomfort, I discovered new strength and connection. Join me as I share my unforgettable experience and the tools I gained for the next steps in my journey.

Group photo of charity leaders with their finished upholstered noticeboards at one of our wellbeing workshops

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Meaningful Contributions – The Impact of Wellbeing Workshops for Charity Leaders

Our latest blog discusses the impact of charitable donations and conscious giving. It highlights our partnership with Cheshire Connect and pro bono wellbeing workshops for micro charity leaders, focusing on measuring success through confidence and creativity.

7 lessons I’ve learnt that will help you on your upholstery journey

Upholstery Fabric 7 Top Tips on How To Choose the Right One

Three Reasons Why I Needed Help From a Personal Stylist, Yifan

A Simple Piece of Furniture That You Can Upholster at Home in a Few Hours

Exciting Launch of Five New In-Person Upholstery Workshops for Spring 2023

Top fives places to visit in Belgium and Holland in our motorhome Wally

Top three tips on how to choose for your upholstery project

Where do you get your interior inspiration from?

Do you love to learn new skills? Natasha does, find out why

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

How Creative Hobbies Can Help Prevent Ill Health

Sharing my inspirational story with Naomi & Martin Onyourradio.co.uk

Embracing Creativity: Gill Fox’s Experience at Our Upholstery Workshop

Embracing Creativity: Charlotte Dean’s Experience at a Team-Building Wreath Making Workshop

A Day of Furniture Making and Skill-Building in an Upholstery Workshop in Cheshire

Top fives places to visit in Belgium and Holland in our motorhome Wally

Where do you get your interior inspiration from?

Do you love to learn new skills? Natasha does, find out why

Embracing Creativity: Jenny Allcock’s Journey at the Upholstery Workshop

Overcoming Fears and Discovering Strength: My Transformational Weekend Retreat

Meaningful Contributions – The Impact of Wellbeing Workshops for Charity Leaders

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