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Living with Lupus
Vintique Upholstery Director and Founder, Sharon O’Connor, shares her story about living with Lupus and having a successful business despite the challenges.
The business tips I wish I’d known when I started out in upholstery
Have you just started your upholstery business? In this blog I share my top business tips, the things I’d wish I’d known when I started.
5 of the best colour combinations
Knowing what works and what doesn’t can be a minefield, so here are our pick of the five best colour combinations.
5 of the all-time best statement chairs
In this article we reveal the 5 all-time best statement chairs, and some examples to look out for!
Sustainability: Small changes, big difference
In this article we explore how we make upholstery even greener and suggest a few ways to start.
My 5 best tips for small businesses
I’m still learning every day but have definitely picked up a few lessons along the way. Here are my five best tips for small businesses…
Step-by-step Ottoman transformation
Three years ago this week my first episode of Money for Nothing (MFN) aired on BBC One. One of my projects was a fairly unremarkable Ottoman. See the transformation in progress.
Colour of the year 2022: In love with Lilac
The tastemakers at Pantone have announced their colour of the Year for 2022, naming Pantone 17-3938 Very Peri as its choice. Every year the company endorses a shade that it believes will be...
Introducing: The Power Hour with Sharon O’Connor
When I started out in upholstery there was no post training support. I did my training and mastered the technical side of the trade. But as for setting up in business? I felt totally alone and...
An Interview with Indya Hanlon from Indya Creates
When I embarked on my upholstery journey over 10 years ago, I knew hardly anyone who was an absolute beginner like me. Since I launched my online guide to getting into upholstery...
5 Simple Upholstery Projects for Beginners
When you first get started in upholstery, the most important thing is to master the basics and practice, practice, practice. With a bit of patience and by starting with something simple, trust me,...
Top 5 Eco-Friendly Fabric Manufacturers
As we begin 2022, one thing is very clear: finding more sustainable options in our lives and our businesses is no longer a choice, it’s a must. The great news is that upholstery is one of the most...