Project 'Buy Local'

Hello Friends

I had a few New Year resolutions for 2014; the usual get fit, lose weight etc... but the most important was to wherever possible buy from local, independent retailers/businesses.  Obviously, being a local business myself this is close to my heart.

I thought I'd share my progress with you as most of my readers are in or close to Ruthin / Denbighshire. Please feel free to comment or contact me with any suggestions.

When I made this a resolution I hadn't realised what a huge change this would mean. It's had a big impact on how I shop, and think about shopping, but it's a slow process.  I haven't immediately stopped visiting Tesco for the weekly shop but I've started to replace elements of it with locally produced alternatives.

This started with beauty and cosmetic products.  I've used Skincueticals products for years and they're great...but they're from America, cost a small fortune and are in no way natural!

To get me off to a good start my lovely husband bought me a hamper of natural products for Christmas from Bathing Beauty created by the very lovely Georgina Jones, an Osteopath at Well Street Clinic.

I've been using 'Balaclava' Face Salve as a day and night moisturiser and it's protected my skin from the wind and rain we've been experiencing and it's lovely to wear under make-up (when I can be bothered with foundation!)

The 'Gauntlet' Hand Salve has saved these upholstresses hands from almost inevitable callouses - It should be a compulsory in all toolkits.

I also got some 'Jones the Bones' Joint and Muscle Oil which I'm saving until I go back to GD Fitness Ultimate Fitness Camp (I've been skiving for a couple of months).  I'll be needing some muscular relief after my first week back!

The best thing about these products though is that they contain no synthetic ingredients.  I don't have particularly sensitive skin but my sister does and I'll definitely be recommending Bathing Beauty to her.

This had made me re-think other cosmetics I use and move towards totally synthetic free products.  I wonder if this will be possible with locally produced products?  First on my list....deodorant.  Does anyone have any ideas?

I'll let you know how I get on.

Here's a completely gratuitous picture of the Doodles - just because :)

Quick Catch Up...

Hello Friends

Well, it's been a while but it's definitely time for a quick catch up.  That's all I seem to have time for these days...busy busy busy!!  Can't complain though - since starting the business in April last year there has been a steady stream of chairs, sofa's, chaise and footstools through North Wales Upholstery HQ's doors.

Here's a little flavour of what I've been up to;

One thing I've really enjoyed is working on a piece of furniture that has sentimental value, Nain's old dressing table chair or Grandpa's wing-back.  I call them 'Chairlooms' and it's an area of upholstery I really love.

There are lots of interesting projects lined up for the next couple of months....a beautiful wool sofa, a couple of gorgeous old church pews, a set of Edwardian horsehair dining chairs, a pretty bedroom chair and an antique Captains Chair in Welsh Tweed.  Pictures to follow!

Catch up again soon upholstery fans!  :)