Look what's back instore: The Bull's Eye Handmade African Print Lampshade

This beauty is back in my E T S Y shop after rummaging through my fabric stock.
Bulls Eye Handmade Lampshade in a Gold Magenta & Blue premium African wax print fabric .... in limited supply, so grab one while you can.
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Just keeping you, my lovely readers, in the know ;-). Don't want you missing out at all!

Listed in my etsy shop online & ready to ship: Bull's Eye Handmade Lampshade

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Autumn 2014: Handmade lampshades to go with the season

So it is officially Autumn and I hear you all sounding a bit deflated. Feeling the slight drop in temperature, leaves are going to start falling, winter clothes out of the storage cupboards and more hot drinks and warm meals. It's not all dull and gloom! Just be prepared and go with the flow!

With the new fall season comes the rich warm colours like pumpkin orange, browns (chocolate, tan, sandy), natural, greens plus and don't forget the reds and blues.

I have some handmade lampshades that will lift both your mood as well as the rooms. They are all available to buy in my Folksy shop Detola And Geek

I will be introducing some new products into my Folksy store - one will be African wax print fabric wall decor.  

Colour of the day, 23rd September 2014 is Pantone's Sky Blue by Michele Bernhardt of Colorstrology. It's fair, artistic & compassionate. I'll let you be the judge of that!

 

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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"