London Autumn Handmade Market Prep

Some of my new cushions that I have made recently for my Crafty fox market debut. Making some more covers so that you will have a variety to choose from :-)

I can safely say they look absolutely fab ....

My Detola & Geek African inspired handmade cushions are a quick & easy way to inject splashes of colour into your spaces.

Quite functional & at the same time trendy. These vibrant designs always get the conversation started. Right?

A quick reminder that I'll be here ↓ on the Sunday (i.e. 18th September)

If you can't make it, don't fret. You can buy online from my new Detola & Geek website

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www.detolaandgeek.com

Bank Holiday Weekend Flash Summer Sale

As it's the UK long Summer Bank Holiday this weekend, I am having a flash sale. Yaay!!! Detola And Geek's Summer Sale is on until Tuesday 30th August 2016.

There's 20% off everything apart from my lampshade making craft kits & clearance items.

Please remember to use code SUMMERVIBES when checking out.

The sale extends to custom orders placed as well ;-)

Here are my Detola & Geek online shop links:

Folksy Shop: DetolaAndGeek.folksy.com

Etsy Shop: DetolaAndGeek.etsy.com

if you have any questions please feel free to leave me a comment below.

If you snooze, you lose!

Susie's Vintage and Handmade Pop Up on Sunday 7th Feb 2016

Just a quick share of Detola and Geek's first handmade fair for the New Year 2016

And it's gonna be fab.

This will be my first time selling, in person, at this Hertfordshire Pop Up Fair, hosted by Susie's Vintage Warehouse, so fingers crossed and all ;-). Really looking forward to it.

It is being held in a high school hall so there will be loads of other stall holders there too selling both vintage and handmade products.

To find out more & have a feel of the other small businesses taking part, hop on over to Susie's Pop Up Fair on Facebook!

Why not follow Detola & Geek too on Facebook so that you don't miss out on future events and other exciting news & updates. 

See you there!

Handmade Lampshades Book: First freebie of the year!

Are you like me, you enter a giveaway, do all that is required to possibly win and then forget about it the next minute. This is one of those instances!

I did that last month, totally gave it no other thought!

An then ...... I won!!! I won a copy. So "fantabulous" !!! :-)

Happy coincidence that it arrived, a few days ago, on the day I was so bugged down with the dreaded "lurgy"! Urghhh.

When you run your own business, it is  a continuous learning process. And I love it. Gotta keep the "grey matter" ticking so to speak.

Thanks Needcraft, I can't wait to jump right into this book. 

Keep your eyes peeled for some new designs y Detola and Geek coming out in 2016.

I make colourful African inspired lampshades, home décor & gifts. My designs are typically bold, geometric, retro & sometimes geeky too! I do work on custom orders using my fabrics or ones supplied by you to match your interiors. 

My shops & social media hook-ups are

Shops: http://www.DetolaAndGeek.etsy.com 

          http://www.DetolaAndGeek.folksy.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/detolaandgeek

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DetolaAndGeek

Twitter: http://twitter.com/DetolaAndGeek

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/DetolaAndGeek

Blog: http://detolaandgeek.blogspot.co.uk

Tumblr: http://www.detolaandgeek.tumblr.com

Shop Detola and Geek this Cyber Monday 2014

So mad Black Friday is over and now it's finally Cyber Monday. Yaay!!!

Cyber Monday - which means support small businesses, like mine, online today

Why not check out Detola and Geek's

“Colourful African Wax Print Fabric Lampshades & Home Décor. Designs maybe Bold, Geometric, Retro & sometimes Geeky too!”

Custom / bespoke orders, special commissions, projects and collaborations are always welcome. Love challenges and working outside the box!

Connect via

Email: detola@detolaandgeek.com

Shops: DetolaAndGeek.etsy.com

          DetolaAndGeek.folksy.com

          gigglinghedgehogs.co.uk/detolaandgeek

Facebook: Twitter: twitter.com/DetolaAndGeek

Pinterest: pinterest.com/DetolaAndGeek 

Blog: detolaandgeek.blogspot.co.uk

Tumblr: detolaandgeek.tumblr.com

Detola & Geek : Etsy Christmas in July Sale 2014

We have started our Etsy hristmas in July (CIJ) Sale over on here at Detola & Geek

Please use Coupon Code: CIJSALE at checkout to get 20% off anything you buy online (including custom orders placed)

This is a fab time to start your Christmas shopping early.

Happy Shopping!

Detola & Geek now open on FOLKSY

Hello everyone

When you are re-branding, it actually opens new doors for your business. Yes we are growing & it's quite a journey.

We are increasing our online shopping platforms and now have a 'Detola & Geek' shop on FOLKSY

Here is a reminder of our new details ( sorry to sound like a broken record)

DETOLA & GEEK

Email: tola@detolaandgeek.com
Shops: www.DetolaAndGeek.etsy.com
            www.DetolaAndGeek.folksy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DetolaAndGeek
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DetolaAndGeek
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/DetolaAndGeek/
Blog: http://detolaandgeek.blogspot.co.uk/

DETOLA & GEEK - our new brand name

I hope you din't get confused when you landed on our new page (we were formerly known as 'Dezine Konnections Interior Design)

And no we aren't playing silly billies, we have been busy REBRANDING :-)

The changes are slowly taking place and there will be updates as we reach each milestone

WE HAVE CHANGED OUR NAME TO  (drum roll !!!!!!)

DETOLA & GEEK

Email: tola@detolaandgeek.com
Shop: www.DetolaAndGeek.etsy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DetolaAndGeek
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DetolaAndGeek
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/DetolaAndGeek/
Blog: http://detolaandgeek.blogspot.co.uk/

p.s. please watch this space for more news coming soon :-)

Using African Wax Prints in Interior Design

I am so so sorry for MIA (missing in action). Been so so busy behind the scenes that I have neglected my blog (.... a tad bit!). It's the Year 2014 and we are already in March. Where did the first two months go?

So I am now back on track! Whoop whoop !!!

I have been indulging & totally loosing myself in the world of African Design. A lot. And I mean both interior and fashion design. I am blown away by the talent I stumble across on a regular basis. Whether it's on social media, at Handmade fairs & Exhibitions, in magazines, on Television etc. My beloved fabric has gained a well-deserved international recognition, even though it's been around like forever.

I keep my eye on the ball as I also create & sell my own bespoke handmade products - lampshades, cushions, wall decor, lavender pouches/bags etc - with an African twist.

And here are a few inspiring discoveries which have given me loads of new ideas.

Fabulous richly coloured African Pouffes

Photo Credit: thebootstrapproject.com

I need me some of these rare African patterned towels

Photo Credit: frenchbydesign.blogspot.co.uk

I'm still trying to find out which Hotel this is in Nigeria. I just love the layout, textures, colours, fabric & furniture pieces.

Photo Credit: iamforevernigerian.tumblr.com

These square cubes, one-off design pieces by Ron Arad, are pretty neat!

Photo Credit: Do-lo-rez by Ron Arad

What I would really love is for people to see and meet the makers at the grass-root level. The indigenes of Africa who are great craftsmen/craftswomen. Very skilled at what they do but are not paid enough nor given any recognition for their creativity. Be it furniture, art objects & paintings, clothes etc. It's endless. In future I would like to work more closely with these special people - do my bit by giving back to my African roots. My social responsibility.

Our African wax prints have been around like forever and still have much more to show in the future.

"My take on African Prints ~ They are timeless. The future is African, in wax prints full of vibrant colours and patterns"

Back to School Sale: 50% off all Handmade Home Decor Products

I am ever so sorry for being MIA. I know so unexpected without any warning. I had taken a bit of an unplanned break during the summer holidays. A breather to unplug & down tools, relax and reflect too. But saying that, I did do 2 fully-fledged market days last month in London @Camden Lock Market. Never ever done an outdoor market before so that was a whole new world to me. And I enjoyed every part of it. I promise to do another post on that, so I won't say too much now!

But back to THIS post! My son, aka Funky Geek, started secondary school last week. We all were & still are excited about this new stage of his life. And to celebrate that with my readers & customers I am having a sale on all my handmade products.

It's  50% off everything in my shop online (including custom orders). Yes ~ all products ARE Half Price. Please use Coupon Code: BACKTOSCHOOL while checking out. We now make African Print lavender bags/pouches using freshly-dried lavender. Custom request are welcome too!

Am sure this is a good time to get your Christmas shopping out of the way. There's something for everyone!

So are you ready!  On your marks, get set ....... GO SHOPPERS GO :-)