Stay up-to-date<\/h2><\/div>Keep up to date with the latest upholstery trends, see pieces transformed and gain insights on how to make the most from your furniture. Enter your details below and you’ll receive new blogs, direct to your inbox.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"women](\"http:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vintique-Upholstery-Resources-e1683034264333-1024x589.jpg\" "\\"Vintique")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Stay up-to-date<\/h2><\/div>Keep up to date with the latest upholstery trends, see pieces transformed and gain insights on how to make the most from your furniture. Enter your details below and you’ll receive new blogs, direct to your inbox.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/South-West-Upholstery-Ryan-Sharon.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>The Future of Upholstery: A Conversation with Ryan Ball from Southwest Upholstery<\/a><\/h2><\/div> The reupholstery industry faces some huge challenges to ensure not only its continued growth and sustainability, but ultimately its survival. I'm excited to be sharing a discussion I had with Ryan from Southwest Upholstery. Like most in this industry, no two businesses are the same but there were many common values and concerns between [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Windsor-Auctions-warehouse-1-min-e1712321397802.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Uncovering treasures: A day at Windsor Auctions<\/a><\/h2><\/div>It may come as a surprise to hear considering I work with second hand furniture, but I had never actually been to an auction house until my recent visit to Windsor Auctions. But one thing\u2019s for sure, I\u2019ll definitely be going back! I attended one of the viewing days before the actual auction, which is [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Nicky-chair-after-cropped-min.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Saving Sofas and Creating Joy<\/a><\/h2><\/div>Sustainability and the impact of waste are topics on the tips of everyone\u2019s tongues nowadays, and that ties in with my mission as an upholsterer.\u00a0 That\u2019s why I find it so satisfying when I get the opportunity to save a quality piece of furniture from becoming landfill fodder, and instead highlight its beauty through reupholstery. [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Upholstery-maintenance-pic-1-min.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>From Leather to Linen: Upholstery Maintenance Guide<\/a><\/h2><\/div>When you\u2019ve invested in having your furniture reupholstered, taking small steps to care for it will ensure that your furniture stands the test of time, a little care can go a long way. You may be delighted with the results that your upholsterer has produced on your sofa or chair and it completely transforms the [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bench-seating-pic-min.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Bench Seating: Comfort Meets Versatility<\/a><\/h2><\/div>Bench seating has emerged as one of the latest trends in interior design for dining areas and I\u2019m mostly here for it, with some cautionary advice around following trends with such large pieces of furniture! I think there\u2019s an important distinction to make between fixed bench seating, otherwise known as banquette seating, and loose cushion [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Anna-sofa-pic-6-min.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>\u2018Stunning\u2019 \u2013 One of my favourite sofa upholstery makeovers<\/a><\/h2><\/div>\u201cStunning.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cIt looks so stylish.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cTotal upgrade!\u201d\u00a0 \u201cGorgeous.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cLooks great, so encouraging to see items destined for the skip being given a new life.\u201d These were some of the reactions on my social media after I posted a before and after of one of my latest sofa reupholstery projects.\u00a0 A before and after of [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharon-Pet-pic-Vintique-min.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>What are the best upholstery fabrics if you have a pet?<\/a><\/h2><\/div>Everyone who has a pet knows that they love a snooze on the sofa and some even have a favourite chair they use to keep an eye on passers by. So, choosing the right fabrics for your furniture is vital, as those paws and claws can pose a problem with the wrong fabric. You may [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Blue-chair-.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>What is the best sofa colour, fabric and texture for you?<\/a><\/h2><\/div>I\u2019m pretty confident when it comes to how I use colour in my wardrobe and how I\u2019ve styled my home with colour and fabrics, so it will come as no surprise to you that I embrace colour, prints and textures in my work too. I believe colour is very powerful and it\u2019s not just how [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Reupholstered](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Reupholstered-L-Shaped-Sofa-with-a-tropical-bird-print.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Re-upholstering Benefits vs. Buying New Furniture<\/a><\/h2><\/div>In today\u2019s world a \u2018throw-away\u2019 culture exists where people are very quick to discard rather than update, fix or repair. In fairness, when it comes to most things in life, whether it\u2019s cars, kitchen utensils, technology or almost anything else, buying a new item comes with more choices and better quality and so it\u2019s understandable, [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4325.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Choosing a sofa: The ingredients for a perfect sofa<\/a><\/h2><\/div>I\u2019ve seen A LOT of sofas. Hundreds in fact. Most of the time these sofas have been brought to me by customers who purchased their sofa from a big-name manufacturer and they\u2019ve fallen apart within the first two years. There are a number of reasons this might happen from insufficient cushion fillings to broken arms, [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Piece](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_605ADF9C933F-1.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Chemical Toxins in the Furniture Industry<\/a><\/h2><\/div> We have a crisis looming in the new and second hand furniture industry, in particular the high use of chemical toxins that impact the health of our families, homes and pollute our air. These chemicals have been proven to be more dangerous in a fire, than the fire itself according to the fire service. [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Chair](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_3682.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Less than 100 Days Until Christmas \ud83c\udf84: What’s the rush? \ud83e\uddd0<\/a><\/h2><\/div>Every September I take a deep breath, as I ease out of Summer and into the Autumn months in the knowledge that this is always the lull before the \u2018Christmas rush\u2019 storm. With less than 100 days until Christmas, the energy shifts and the sense of urgency ramps up, as people start to plan what [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Restored](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_3660.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Spotty Dobbin-Back the favourite<\/a><\/h2><\/div>I hope you\u2019ve all had a wonderful summer and are easing into Autumn, whilst enjoying this wonderful blast of heat we\u2019re having. I know I\u2019m not ready start wearing jumpers just yet. For my 1st blog of the season after a Summer blogging break, I thought it would be a good time to catch up [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/the-joyful-chair-very-vintique-side-profile-1.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Ready to buy now: The Joyful Chair<\/a><\/h2><\/div> This week I added a new addition to my Very Vintique shop: The Joyful Chair. In my signature pop-of-colour style, it\u2019s a super modern spin on a classic spoon-back nursing chair. This vintage chair was originally covered in a typical 50\u2019s green velour, but I thought it was time this beauty had a print. [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Behind](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/filming-in-the-vintique-workshop-for-BBCs-money-for-nothing-programme-1-e1689320076122.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Rockpooling: A bold new look for a vintage velvet fringed chair<\/a><\/h2><\/div> \u201cThis is a fabulous chair. Yes, it\u2019s seen better days. It\u2019s obviously well-loved, and she\u2019s had it for over 40 years, but I still think there\u2019s a lot of years left in it.\u201d \u2013 Jacqui Joseph This week my latest Money For Nothing project aired on the BBC. This project was from June last [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"G-Plan](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/orange-g-plan-armchair-after-reupholstery-1-e1689320652789.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>The G-Plan chair with a very special story<\/a><\/h2><\/div> My workshop is endlessly filled with pieces that have a family history or sentimental connection, but this was a project that had extra meaning\u2026 Mr Evans\u2019 chair is a project that sums up why my job as an upholsterer is such a joy and a privilege but so emotional sometimes. This job wasn\u2019t just [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"French](\"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/blue-velvet-french-connection-sofa-e1689326858292.jpg\")
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Keep up to date with the latest upholstery trends, see pieces transformed and gain insights on how to make the most from your furniture. Enter your details below and you’ll receive new blogs, direct to your inbox.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Stay up-to-date<\/h2><\/div>Keep up to date with the latest upholstery trends, see pieces transformed and gain insights on how to make the most from your furniture. Enter your details below and you’ll receive new blogs, direct to your inbox.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
The Future of Upholstery: A Conversation with Ryan Ball from Southwest Upholstery<\/a><\/h2><\/div> The reupholstery industry faces some huge challenges to ensure not only its continued growth and sustainability, but ultimately its survival. I'm excited to be sharing a discussion I had with Ryan from Southwest Upholstery. Like most in this industry, no two businesses are the same but there were many common values and concerns between [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
Uncovering treasures: A day at Windsor Auctions<\/a><\/h2><\/div>It may come as a surprise to hear considering I work with second hand furniture, but I had never actually been to an auction house until my recent visit to Windsor Auctions. But one thing\u2019s for sure, I\u2019ll definitely be going back! I attended one of the viewing days before the actual auction, which is [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
Saving Sofas and Creating Joy<\/a><\/h2><\/div>Sustainability and the impact of waste are topics on the tips of everyone\u2019s tongues nowadays, and that ties in with my mission as an upholsterer.\u00a0 That\u2019s why I find it so satisfying when I get the opportunity to save a quality piece of furniture from becoming landfill fodder, and instead highlight its beauty through reupholstery. [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
From Leather to Linen: Upholstery Maintenance Guide<\/a><\/h2><\/div>When you\u2019ve invested in having your furniture reupholstered, taking small steps to care for it will ensure that your furniture stands the test of time, a little care can go a long way. You may be delighted with the results that your upholsterer has produced on your sofa or chair and it completely transforms the [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
Bench Seating: Comfort Meets Versatility<\/a><\/h2><\/div>Bench seating has emerged as one of the latest trends in interior design for dining areas and I\u2019m mostly here for it, with some cautionary advice around following trends with such large pieces of furniture! I think there\u2019s an important distinction to make between fixed bench seating, otherwise known as banquette seating, and loose cushion [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
\u2018Stunning\u2019 \u2013 One of my favourite sofa upholstery makeovers<\/a><\/h2><\/div>\u201cStunning.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cIt looks so stylish.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cTotal upgrade!\u201d\u00a0 \u201cGorgeous.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cLooks great, so encouraging to see items destined for the skip being given a new life.\u201d These were some of the reactions on my social media after I posted a before and after of one of my latest sofa reupholstery projects.\u00a0 A before and after of [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
What are the best upholstery fabrics if you have a pet?<\/a><\/h2><\/div>Everyone who has a pet knows that they love a snooze on the sofa and some even have a favourite chair they use to keep an eye on passers by. So, choosing the right fabrics for your furniture is vital, as those paws and claws can pose a problem with the wrong fabric. You may [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
What is the best sofa colour, fabric and texture for you?<\/a><\/h2><\/div>I\u2019m pretty confident when it comes to how I use colour in my wardrobe and how I\u2019ve styled my home with colour and fabrics, so it will come as no surprise to you that I embrace colour, prints and textures in my work too. I believe colour is very powerful and it\u2019s not just how [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
Re-upholstering Benefits vs. Buying New Furniture<\/a><\/h2><\/div>In today\u2019s world a \u2018throw-away\u2019 culture exists where people are very quick to discard rather than update, fix or repair. In fairness, when it comes to most things in life, whether it\u2019s cars, kitchen utensils, technology or almost anything else, buying a new item comes with more choices and better quality and so it\u2019s understandable, [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
Choosing a sofa: The ingredients for a perfect sofa<\/a><\/h2><\/div>I\u2019ve seen A LOT of sofas. Hundreds in fact. Most of the time these sofas have been brought to me by customers who purchased their sofa from a big-name manufacturer and they\u2019ve fallen apart within the first two years. There are a number of reasons this might happen from insufficient cushion fillings to broken arms, [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
Chemical Toxins in the Furniture Industry<\/a><\/h2><\/div> We have a crisis looming in the new and second hand furniture industry, in particular the high use of chemical toxins that impact the health of our families, homes and pollute our air. These chemicals have been proven to be more dangerous in a fire, than the fire itself according to the fire service. [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
Less than 100 Days Until Christmas \ud83c\udf84: What’s the rush? \ud83e\uddd0<\/a><\/h2><\/div>Every September I take a deep breath, as I ease out of Summer and into the Autumn months in the knowledge that this is always the lull before the \u2018Christmas rush\u2019 storm. With less than 100 days until Christmas, the energy shifts and the sense of urgency ramps up, as people start to plan what [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
Spotty Dobbin-Back the favourite<\/a><\/h2><\/div>I hope you\u2019ve all had a wonderful summer and are easing into Autumn, whilst enjoying this wonderful blast of heat we\u2019re having. I know I\u2019m not ready start wearing jumpers just yet. For my 1st blog of the season after a Summer blogging break, I thought it would be a good time to catch up [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
Ready to buy now: The Joyful Chair<\/a><\/h2><\/div> This week I added a new addition to my Very Vintique shop: The Joyful Chair. In my signature pop-of-colour style, it\u2019s a super modern spin on a classic spoon-back nursing chair. This vintage chair was originally covered in a typical 50\u2019s green velour, but I thought it was time this beauty had a print. [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
Rockpooling: A bold new look for a vintage velvet fringed chair<\/a><\/h2><\/div> \u201cThis is a fabulous chair. Yes, it\u2019s seen better days. It\u2019s obviously well-loved, and she\u2019s had it for over 40 years, but I still think there\u2019s a lot of years left in it.\u201d \u2013 Jacqui Joseph This week my latest Money For Nothing project aired on the BBC. This project was from June last [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
The G-Plan chair with a very special story<\/a><\/h2><\/div> My workshop is endlessly filled with pieces that have a family history or sentimental connection, but this was a project that had extra meaning\u2026 Mr Evans\u2019 chair is a project that sums up why my job as an upholsterer is such a joy and a privilege but so emotional sometimes. This job wasn\u2019t just [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
Keep up to date with the latest upholstery trends, see pieces transformed and gain insights on how to make the most from your furniture. Enter your details below and you’ll receive new blogs, direct to your inbox.<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/a><\/span><\/div>
The Future of Upholstery: A Conversation with Ryan Ball from Southwest Upholstery<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
The reupholstery industry faces some huge challenges to ensure not only its continued growth and sustainability, but ultimately its survival. I'm excited to be sharing a discussion I had with Ryan from Southwest Upholstery. Like most in this industry, no two businesses are the same but there were many common values and concerns between [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div>Uncovering treasures: A day at Windsor Auctions<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
It may come as a surprise to hear considering I work with second hand furniture, but I had never actually been to an auction house until my recent visit to Windsor Auctions. But one thing\u2019s for sure, I\u2019ll definitely be going back! I attended one of the viewing days before the actual auction, which is [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div>Saving Sofas and Creating Joy<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
Sustainability and the impact of waste are topics on the tips of everyone\u2019s tongues nowadays, and that ties in with my mission as an upholsterer.\u00a0 That\u2019s why I find it so satisfying when I get the opportunity to save a quality piece of furniture from becoming landfill fodder, and instead highlight its beauty through reupholstery. [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div>From Leather to Linen: Upholstery Maintenance Guide<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
When you\u2019ve invested in having your furniture reupholstered, taking small steps to care for it will ensure that your furniture stands the test of time, a little care can go a long way. You may be delighted with the results that your upholsterer has produced on your sofa or chair and it completely transforms the [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div>Bench Seating: Comfort Meets Versatility<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
Bench seating has emerged as one of the latest trends in interior design for dining areas and I\u2019m mostly here for it, with some cautionary advice around following trends with such large pieces of furniture! I think there\u2019s an important distinction to make between fixed bench seating, otherwise known as banquette seating, and loose cushion [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div>\u2018Stunning\u2019 \u2013 One of my favourite sofa upholstery makeovers<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
\u201cStunning.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cIt looks so stylish.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cTotal upgrade!\u201d\u00a0 \u201cGorgeous.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cLooks great, so encouraging to see items destined for the skip being given a new life.\u201d These were some of the reactions on my social media after I posted a before and after of one of my latest sofa reupholstery projects.\u00a0 A before and after of [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div>What are the best upholstery fabrics if you have a pet?<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
Everyone who has a pet knows that they love a snooze on the sofa and some even have a favourite chair they use to keep an eye on passers by. So, choosing the right fabrics for your furniture is vital, as those paws and claws can pose a problem with the wrong fabric. You may [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div>What is the best sofa colour, fabric and texture for you?<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
I\u2019m pretty confident when it comes to how I use colour in my wardrobe and how I\u2019ve styled my home with colour and fabrics, so it will come as no surprise to you that I embrace colour, prints and textures in my work too. I believe colour is very powerful and it\u2019s not just how [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div>Re-upholstering Benefits vs. Buying New Furniture<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
In today\u2019s world a \u2018throw-away\u2019 culture exists where people are very quick to discard rather than update, fix or repair. In fairness, when it comes to most things in life, whether it\u2019s cars, kitchen utensils, technology or almost anything else, buying a new item comes with more choices and better quality and so it\u2019s understandable, [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div>Choosing a sofa: The ingredients for a perfect sofa<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
I\u2019ve seen A LOT of sofas. Hundreds in fact. Most of the time these sofas have been brought to me by customers who purchased their sofa from a big-name manufacturer and they\u2019ve fallen apart within the first two years. There are a number of reasons this might happen from insufficient cushion fillings to broken arms, [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div>Chemical Toxins in the Furniture Industry<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
We have a crisis looming in the new and second hand furniture industry, in particular the high use of chemical toxins that impact the health of our families, homes and pollute our air. These chemicals have been proven to be more dangerous in a fire, than the fire itself according to the fire service. [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div>Less than 100 Days Until Christmas \ud83c\udf84: What’s the rush? \ud83e\uddd0<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
Every September I take a deep breath, as I ease out of Summer and into the Autumn months in the knowledge that this is always the lull before the \u2018Christmas rush\u2019 storm. With less than 100 days until Christmas, the energy shifts and the sense of urgency ramps up, as people start to plan what [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div>Spotty Dobbin-Back the favourite<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
I hope you\u2019ve all had a wonderful summer and are easing into Autumn, whilst enjoying this wonderful blast of heat we\u2019re having. I know I\u2019m not ready start wearing jumpers just yet. For my 1st blog of the season after a Summer blogging break, I thought it would be a good time to catch up [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div>Ready to buy now: The Joyful Chair<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
This week I added a new addition to my Very Vintique shop: The Joyful Chair. In my signature pop-of-colour style, it\u2019s a super modern spin on a classic spoon-back nursing chair. This vintage chair was originally covered in a typical 50\u2019s green velour, but I thought it was time this beauty had a print. [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div>Rockpooling: A bold new look for a vintage velvet fringed chair<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
\u201cThis is a fabulous chair. Yes, it\u2019s seen better days. It\u2019s obviously well-loved, and she\u2019s had it for over 40 years, but I still think there\u2019s a lot of years left in it.\u201d \u2013 Jacqui Joseph This week my latest Money For Nothing project aired on the BBC. This project was from June last [...]<\/p><\/div>
Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div>The G-Plan chair with a very special story<\/a><\/h2><\/div>
My workshop is endlessly filled with pieces that have a family history or sentimental connection, but this was a project that had extra meaning\u2026 Mr Evans\u2019 chair is a project that sums up why my job as an upholsterer is such a joy and a privilege but so emotional sometimes. This job wasn\u2019t just [...]<\/p><\/div>
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