Here’s a popular conversation among upholsterers: “I hate low quality work. It makes us all look bad.” Okay. I agree. Most consumers are so unfamiliar with professional upholstery that one terrible experience may form their entire world view. IF they choose to reupholster again, they’ll be jaded and slower to trust. But this is an …
Last week, I listened to an episode of 99% Invisible on “social infrastructure” (Listen to it here: Episode 346 – Palaces for the People) Social infrastructure are the places, events and connections that bind a community together. Social infrastructure can include libraries, parks, trails, shopping districts, and all the events and gatherings that happen there …
Whenever someone talks about “upholstery as a dying industry” they inevitably point to the extremely low cost of most new furniture. Yup. When it came to price wars, manufacturing served up an A+ beat down. Still . . . does that mean we’re doomed? The U.S. market is full of options – from clothing to …
Last week, I had the AAAAAAAAMAZING experience of teaching at Custom Workroom Conference . Afterwards, I enjoyed a visit with two friends: Jeanelle Dech, founder of The Workroom Channel and The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library, and Ceil DiGuglielmo, host/creator of The Sew Much More Podcast. As we discussed the many challenges of running …
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