Rounding off 2024

Every year is different but I have to admit, 2024 has not been as easy year. The cost of living started to hit us at the end of last year, so much so, I ended up taking part time job to help with finances. To be quite honest, I thoroughly enjoy it. I love being busy, and seeing so many more people. Its given me an extra boost when coming into the shop. In May 2025, we will have been in our shop on Wyle Cop for 24 years. Having a part time job with the extra income has meant we could carry on. Trade has improved over the last three months, but I will continue to work in the other job as I enjoy it and it keeps me sane.

We moved workshops in early summer which has made Mark's life much easier. It's closer to where we live and a great environment, with many positives working in Ellesmere. Our upholstery classes restarted in Ellesmere and we have been overwhelmed with students and the support you have all given us. They restart in January with many students coming back with more projects to work on. We must be doing something right if they want to keep coming back!

One of our proudest moments of 2024 was our eldest son achieving a First Class Honors degree this year. He will be starting his new job in January and I will miss him terribly. He has been an enormous help to us since finishing university, working in the shop, helping with deliveries and helping his dad in the workshop. He's not too far away so no doubt he will be back on a regular basis for Sunday lunch.

Our youngest son is in his last year of A levels and has applied to university to study sculpture and environmental art. He is a budding sculptor and has already sold some of his creations. He loves working with wood so if you are on Instagram, and would like to support a budding artist, then please do follow him @whimsicalwoodworkss (note the two ss on the end) He takes after his dad for art as I can't draw a straight line with a ruler! We love that he has so many ideas buzzing around but he is taking over his dad's workshop.

We are feeling positive about 2025. I think more people are looking for quality and understand that quality isn't cheap, and cheap isn't quality. We will always put quality, sustainability and attention to detail first. Its what we do. So a very Happy New Year to you all and please do get in touch if you have any questions, queries, are looking for new or re-upholstered furniture, or would like one of your pieces re-upholstered.

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Kilim Footstool

A kilim footstool in your home is the perfect compromise if you are looking to add colour and texture, without having to replace other furniture. The Linwood kilim fabric is a heavyweight soft upholstery fabric, available in five designs, inspired by Persian rug found in the bazaar.

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