Julia Wheatley

Find out about me!

Hi, I’m Julia!

My passion for upcycling started in 2015 when we did a costly home renovation and realised at the end, we had no money left for the interior! So, I looked around and bought older furniture which I found was so well made and had character into the bargain! I needed it all to fit in with our new décor and the only option was to paint it!

It does make me chuckle when I think back on it as the finish was questionable at the time!! However, I loved the process, found it all so therapeutic, and it made me feel good that I had saved this furniture from landfill. Plus, it all looked fab in our house!

Practice makes Perfect!

I could not get enough of courses! (a guilty sin!) Over the years I have attended a large variety of different courses to perfect the huge choice of finishes that can be created. I then practiced and practiced and continue to learn to this day!

The shop years!

In 2017, I opened a shop offering a service upcycling furniture for people, running classes and became a stockist for Frenchic paint amongst other things!

Although it wasn’t easy as a first-time business owner and with all the overheads of the shop, it was an incredible learning curve and an experience I will always cherish! But,I made the decision to come out of the shop just as we went into lock down which I now see as a blessing!

The home-based business!

I have carried on Absolutely Mintage as a business - working with countless customers who love their transformed pieces so much they keep coming back!

My next passion is teaching others to do the same, so they build the confidence to have a go at upcyling and using different techniques themselves. I love to see the diversity of what is created in each class!

I’ve spent years perfecting my craft and only use the best products, so your furniture will look amazing and last a lifetime. I believe in saving good furniture from the landfill by giving it a modern twist.

If you ever visit my studio or follow me on social media, you might meet my two Springer Spaniels, Darcey and Elsa. They’re always around to keep me company!

."Fantastic experience! Julia from Absolutely Mintage is so very helpful and an absolute pleasure to interact with. Julia has done a beautiful job and we are very happy with our renovated items which have been given a new lease of life! Thank you Julia :)"

Ready to dive into the upcycling world?

So, whether you’re looking for a unique makeover for your furniture or you want to learn the art of upcycling yourself, you are in the right place! I use only the best paints and products, so your furniture will look stunning and last for years.

Let’s create something that reflects your individual personality together!

Click below to get in touch, I can’t wait to chat with you!