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Less than 100 Days Until Christmas πŸŽ„: What’s the rush? 🧐

Every September I take a deep breath, as I ease [...]

By Sharon Hadley|2023-09-26T15:25:40+00:00September 15, 2023|Vintique Upholstery News|0 Comments
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  • The Joyful Chair features pattern-matched buttons and self piping.

Ready to buy now: The Joyful Chair

This week I added a new addition to my [...]

By holly@thisdemandinglife.com|2023-07-14T10:52:13+00:00June 23, 2023|Vintique Upholstery News|0 Comments
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  • Behind the scenes in the Vintique workshop filming for the BBC's Money For Nothing programme.

Rockpooling: A bold new look for a vintage velvet fringed chair

β€œThis is a fabulous chair. Yes, it’s seen better [...]

By holly@thisdemandinglife.com|2023-07-14T08:21:29+00:00June 8, 2023|Vintique Upholstery News|0 Comments
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  • G-Plan chair reupholstered in Romo Fabrics Linara.

The G-Plan chair with a very special story

My workshop is endlessly filled with pieces that have [...]

By holly@thisdemandinglife.com|2023-07-14T07:44:17+00:00June 3, 2023|Vintique Upholstery News|0 Comments
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  • French Connection blue velvet sofa

Your sofa stories: “I regret buying a new sofa”

Your bad sofa stories keep coming. In this blog we share Emma's experience buying a new sofa from a large retailer, plus unmissable tips so you avoid buyers' regret.

By Sharon O'Connor|2023-07-14T10:31:40+00:00April 22, 2023|Vintique Upholstery News|Comments Off on Your sofa stories: “I regret buying a new sofa”
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  • Custom Union Jack wingback chair

Creating a statement wing back chair – Union Jack style

From ordinary wing back chair to Union Jack statement chair - a challenging project for more than reason.

By Sharon O'Connor|2023-07-14T10:55:27+00:00April 1, 2023|Creative Projects, Furniture Fabrics, Vintique Upholstery News|Comments Off on Creating a statement wing back chair – Union Jack style
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  • Green sofa needing upholstery in a vintage floral design

Conscious consumers: why more of us are choosing vintage and pre-loved furniture

We explore conscious consumerism and the excellent benefits for the environment and your home when you choose to reinvent second-hand or vintage furniture instead of buying new.

By Sharon O'Connor|2023-07-14T11:51:50+00:00March 18, 2023|Creative Projects, Sustainable Home Furnishings, Vintique Upholstery News|Comments Off on Conscious consumers: why more of us are choosing vintage and pre-loved furniture
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  • Sharon O'Connor shares 10 lessons I've learnt from 10 years running an upholstery business.

10 lessons I’ve learnt from 10 years running an upholstery business

Key lessons and unmissable insights for upholstery business owners. Whether your just starting out or you've been in business for a while, this blog is for you.

By Sharon O'Connor|2023-07-14T15:01:09+00:00January 14, 2023|Owning A Small Business, Vintique Upholstery News, Vintique Upholstery Power Hours|Comments Off on 10 lessons I’ve learnt from 10 years running an upholstery business
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  • What you need to know before buying a new sofa. Photo of old sofas

Buying a new sofa? You need to read this first!

Avoid these common sofa-buying mistakes and beware those good "deals." How to choose a sofa that will last and tips to extend its life.

By Sharon O'Connor|2023-07-14T14:03:19+00:00December 17, 2022|Furniture Tips, Vintique Upholstery News|Comments Off on Buying a new sofa? You need to read this first!
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  • Client's finished upholstery transformation, now a light pink velvet chair

What makes furniture eco-friendly?

We explore what makes furniture eco-friendly and your options for giving a new life to pre-loved chairs, sofas and other items.

By Sharon O'Connor|2022-12-03T06:30:00+00:00December 3, 2022|Sustainable Home Furnishings, Vintique Upholstery News|Comments Off on What makes furniture eco-friendly?
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