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Design and make a piece of furniture for your home with Semper Hopkins

Do you find yourself constantly browsing the internet or Pinterest looking for interior inspiration or new furniture ideas? I am exactly the same. I love finding inspiration different from what is out there on the market. High street furniture can be right for some people, but if you want something a little unique or different, it is not always the place to find it.

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International day of happiness – do more things that make you happy!

International Day of Happiness is on 20th March 2022 and takes place across the UN and its focus is build back happier and make peoples wellbeing a top priority. As we will all know, with how things have been the last two years, this day of happiness might not have always been the ‘happiest’. It was much harder to do things which made us happy last year with the UK being in lockdown, not being able to see those we love and not being able to do day to day activities we once, perhaps, took for granted!

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Making Time For Mum…

Making time for yourself as a mother is one of the most important things you can do as part as self-care. Of course, keeping busy and looking after your children will be a main priority, and your work if that applies.

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Our Story

How did Semper Hopkins begin? Many years ago, I started learning upholstery so I could create furniture for my own home. In 2013 we carried out a huge renovation on our home, which had gone massively over budget and we had run out of money to…

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Upholstery Is For Everyone…

You might think an upholstery workshop at Semper Hopkins Upholstery Interiors is only suitable for those looking to learn a new skill but you are wrong, it is so much more.

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January News from the Workshop

How has the first month of 2022 gone for you? It feels like Christmas is an age ago now and the past month has flown by! January is usually the month I use to plan exciting things for the year ahead. I’ve been busy doing that as well as spinning several other plates!

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Make Memories this Mother’s Day and celebrate with an Upholstery Workshop in Cheshire

Now that things are easing, why not take the chance to treat your mum this Mother’s Day to an upholstery workshop experience in Cheshire, that she will remember for a lifetime?

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Rocking new life into your rocking chair!

Do you have an old rocking chair that’s been in the family for years, it holds many memories for you but is now worn? It’s miserably sat outside in the garage or shed because you can no longer use it and you don’t know where to start with the restoration...

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An Update From Emma

Hello… it’s been a while since I updated you on a little bit about me and the face behind the camera most days! Semper Hopkins Upholstery and Interiors have come a long since we started in 2016 and we have new followers and new changes that have happened! So, for all of my old, new and upcoming followers; welcome and here is a little about me, the business and what has been going on over the past couple of years…

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12 day of Christmas – New Year, New You – New Year, New Chair!

Out with the old, back in with the old - but make it new! Are you thinking of changing up your house decor in the new year and need some help matching your old furniture to the new design? We have years of experience helping customers choose the perfect fabrics...

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What can you buy for someone that has everything this Christmas? Why not treat them to an Upholstery Workshop experience.

If your loved one is anything like me, they will probably buy whatever they want there and then. This can make it much more difficult for loved ones to try and find them a gift they will want or make use of, come the festive period. In our house, we choose to save Christmas present money and put it towards things such as holidays in the New Year...

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Choosing sustainably this year…

As we all know, with Christmas comes a lot of waste. Do you find you buy the same type of present for the same person every year? And know it doesn’t really get used? From personal experience I know getting gifted things such as slippers or scarves, as nice as they are, I just don’t make use of them! This is a waste of money...

Group of ladies holding their finished Xmas Wreaths

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Festive Creations: Highlights from Our Joyful Christmas Wreath Workshops!

Highlights from Our 2024 Christmas Wreath Workshops.

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Five Reasons Why Upholstery is an Amazing Hobby to Take Up in 2025!

Upholstery is an Amazing Hobby to Take Up. Read our latest blog to find out our top five reasons why you should give it a go.

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We are delighted to announce that Semper Hopkins Upholstery is officially a B Corp™ certified business!

As a B Corp™ we’re part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.

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Are you looking to start a new hobby or learn a new craft this year?

Are you looking to start a new hobby or learn a new craft this year? - Choosing a creative hobby can help reduce the symptoms of anxiety and stress...

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How you can design your own footstool in four easy steps

Learn how you can design your footstool in four easy steps, and we will custom make it for you.

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What lies beneath the fabric?

A recent upholstery transformation of an Edwardian sofa. Find out more in our latest blog.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Design and make a piece of furniture for your home with Semper Hopkins

International day of happiness – do more things that make you happy!

Making Time For Mum…

Our Story

Upholstery Is For Everyone…

January News from the Workshop

Make Memories this Mother’s Day and celebrate with an Upholstery Workshop in Cheshire

Rocking new life into your rocking chair!

An Update From Emma

12 day of Christmas – New Year, New You – New Year, New Chair!

What can you buy for someone that has everything this Christmas? Why not treat them to an Upholstery Workshop experience.

Choosing sustainably this year…

Festive Creations: Highlights from Our Joyful Christmas Wreath Workshops!

Five Reasons Why Upholstery is an Amazing Hobby to Take Up in 2025!

We are delighted to announce that Semper Hopkins Upholstery is officially a B Corp™ certified business!

Are you looking to start a new hobby or learn a new craft this year?

How you can design your own footstool in four easy steps

What lies beneath the fabric?

Celebrate Our 8th Business Birthday with an Exclusive Offer

Sinclair Law Solicitors team traded legal briefs for fabric shears and spent a few hours together on a sustainable upholstery team building workshop

Boosting Creative Wellbeing for Charities: A collaboration with Cheshire Connect

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