Detola & Geek's Virtual Pop Up Shops

The new normal & next best thing to selling-in-person is virtual craft markets & fairs. This whole global lock down due to COVID-19 has affected we small independent makers. 

As a member of Crafty fox market's Shopping With Soul makers community, I will be taking part in their first Online market. Also coincidentally I will also be popping up with Solo Craft Fair too. Virtually I mean. 

All you need to do tomorrow (Sat 25th April 2020) from the comfort of your homes: 

1) Follow Detola & Geek on Instagram if you aren't already 

2) First market starts at 11am with Crafty Fox Market's online market. 

Six of my gorgeous Detola & Geek products will be featured via their stories and highlights for 24 hours.  

3) Next one is hosted by Solo Craft Fair & is being held between 12noon & 2pm 

4) So sit back and browse as well as shop from the comfort of your sofa 

If you have any questions about my products tomorrow please feel free to send me a DM/email via my Instagram page. 

Just so you know I am open for business online 24/7 and have been taking orders online as well as shipping them out in a timely fashion. 

In case you can't make the virtual markets tomorrow you can still visit my website directly to order online or request a custom/bespoke order.

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The Day 'Detola met a Dragon

I never believed it would happen in my lifetime  

Yass!!! I finally met a real life "Dragon" ...  

I mean of the "Dragon Den" kind.  

Been a long time coming as I won Theo Paphitis's Small Business Award back in Sep 2016. Finally made it to Birmingham last week Friday to pick up my award in person.  

Was also glad to part of this year's "Small Business Sunday's" 10th Anniversary event. 

Oh what a day Mr Paphitis put on for us SBS winners. So insightful. 

Thanks Funke for being my forever "wing-woman" all the way from Canada!  

(Will share more images later).

Wonder why it took me over 3 years to attend this awesome event?

Definitely back next year!

Shop our 30% off New Year 2020 Sale

STYLE IT AFRICAN 🌍 🎨 🛋️ ⁣

"The best rooms have something to say about the people who live in them." ~ David Hicks ⁣

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My Detola and Geek African inspired statement lampshades are vibrant and a quick & easy way to inject splashes of colour into your spaces. They are fab conversation starter too! ⁣

                                         

 

Don't forget to check out my other handmade products - cushions, candle holders, coasters, totes, pouches etc. ⁣

GET 30% OFF ONLINE IN MY NEW YEAR SALE USING CODE: NEWYEAR2020 ⁣

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Summer Sale ends today: 25% off discount code SUMMER25

Last chance to get your hands on that Detola & Geek African inspired lampshade. With 25% off who doesn't love a Summer bargain

Just thought I'd share with you how you can style your homes with my lampshades & other decor.

And it's not just lampshades that are made & sold (my bad). Detola and Geek also makes cushions, wall decor, candle holders, coasters, pouches, totes. cards etc. 

To grab your favourite Detola & Geek statement piece (some are OOAK / last ones left).

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(Use code SUMMER25)

Etsy Shop

(No code needed)

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Summer Loving: Detola & Geek's Summer Sale 2019

We have a good old saying in Nigeria and it simply goes like this ....

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"A bargain is a bargain." ⁣

Yes as in our Detola and Geek summer Sale has started and is in full swing. And Lampshades are already flying off the shelves. 

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I know you've had your eyes on one of my vibrant designs for more than a minute ☺️. ⁣

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But there's more than lampshades handmade & on sale online. I've also got Cushions, Candle Holders, Tote Bags, Handmade Cards, Coasters etc

It's Summer 🌞⁣

It's hot 🔥⁣ and 

It's a Summer sale 🌈 ⁣

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Go on, you know you wanna .....

Style it African & Style it happy !

Use code: SUMMER25 at checkout for the discount to be applied.

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Shop my Detola & Geek Sale now⁣

African Inspired Lampshades: Interior styling inspiration

"Collect things you love, that are authentic to you, and your house becomes your story." ~ Erin Flett ⁣ ⁣

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Have you seen our latest designs yet. More and more colourful designs 

ALEWA Lampshade & Cushion

Quite functional: They come in different shapes & sizes (custom orders welcome) and can be used as ceiling pendants or paired up with a lamp base (table & floor). 

Adding colour: The colours, vibrancy & patterns will "funkify" any space and be a conversation starter too!

DALA Lampshade 

 My handcrafted lampshades are my signature & best-selling products. They seem to be gaining quite a reputation, slowly becoming a movement (in my head).

SANAA Lampshade 

I tend to seek out eye-catching African inspired design prints which may be bold, geometric, retro, tribal, botanical, mid-century modern or even  geeky too!  

AMURA Lampshade

At the moment I’m obsessed with giving my lampshades alternative linings on the inside like metallic gold or bronze as well as making them transparent too.

FUNKE Lampshade

I love commissions, special projects & collaborations, especially partnering with interior designers/stylists, property developers, home-stagers, architects etc. I also work with film set & stage designers. 

OWUSU Lampshade

ARIYO Lampshade 

Tag a friend below in the comments who is a colour lover like you 🙌 😉⁣

Where to buy:
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Where we are selling in person next!

Find out more about our Lampshade workshops

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Just A Card Day 2019: Supporting the Makers

 🙋‍♀️ I N D I E M A K E R 🙋‍♀️⁣⁣

"Creativity is inventing experimenting growing taking risks breaking rules making mistakes and having fun." ~ Mary Lou Cook. ⁣⁣

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Today am celebrating "Just A Card" Day. ⁣⁣

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This isn't just for maker's of cards, it's to celebrate all kinds of makers. Shop small. Support the makers. Community over competition. Collaborate with each other. ⁣⁣

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We are the makers ☺️ 

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Lampshade Craft Workshop at Hitchin Lavender

My next Detola & Geek lampshade making workshop event is just round the corner ...

               

The workshop will be held in Hitchin Lavender farm's purpose built studio which is very light & airy with beautiful views of the lavender farm itself. 

Book now as there are still some spaces left. All the info you need as well as booking details can be found here: lampshade making workshop

When Detola & Geek Popped Up in Canary Wharf

One of my goals for 2019 was to host/hold more "Pop Up Shops" in different venues & cities/towns.

This dream came true recently. As early as in the 1st quarter of this year! The Universe surely has my back, believe.

I do like taking "Detola & Geek" on the road. Being flexible and able to work in different settings is amazing to say the least. Just the same when I sell in person at handmade/craft fairs. 

That email out of the blue from Standard & Poor Global (S & P Global) London caught me totally unawares. They reached out to my teeny weeny handmade independent business to see if I was interested in having a Pop Up Shop. I couldn't have been happier and of course I said YES. 

Here are some images from the in-house event on 27th March 2019.

Also, Detola and Geek donated a portion of it's takings on the day to S & P's nominated Charity - Mind.

Can't wait to be back again, sometime soon :-)