Detola & Geek wins Theo Paphitis's Small Business Sunday award!

Some things are so rare that the chances of it happening is equal to one winning the lottery.

My one woman small handmade business won Theo Paphitis's small business Sunday award on 12th September 2016.

So you could imagine how amazed. elated, gobsmacked & speechless atimes I have been since Monday.

All kind of emotions happening at the same time!

At some point I could barely breathe.

Hard work really pays off. You've got to be in it to win it. I live by this mantra 100%.

You also have to be very passionate about what you do. I so love picking out colourful vibrant African wax print textiles. They are the backbone of my teeny weeny business that I call Detola & Geek.

Thanks again Mr Theo Paphitis, Shopkeeper & ex-Dragons Den judge for propelling my small business into the big world of business & super brands.

Will share my official award winning badge once I've received it. 

....... and here it is, as promised

Keep your eye on Detola and Geek as it is certainly going places!

To learn more about the award, see my profile as well as find out how your small business can enter, visit http://bit.ly/2d4Dpya


Please feel free to visit my Detola & Geek website:

detolaandgeek.com

You can also connect with me socially ......

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detolaandgeek/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DetolaAndGeek

Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/DetolaAndGeek/

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

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

Open an Etsy shop: 40 Free Listings

Are you a designer / maker / crafter with no online shop yet?

Taking that first step seems so daunting?

Have you been toying with the idea of opening an Etsy shop?

To start showcasing your creative talent online?

Why not start off with 40 free Etsy Listings.  Basically costing you nothing to open your own Etsy shop. So you an really start listing your first 40 items without paying any listing fees. Not a dime ;-)

So there's no stopping you know.

Go on you know you wanna.

This is the perfect Motivation Monday if you ask me.

Find me elsewhere:

Website: http://detolaandgeek.bigcartel.com

Etsy Shop: http://www.DetolaAndGeek.etsy.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

Detola And Geek: Wrapping up 2015

So it is seriously countdown to the last few hours of the year 2015 in the UK where Detola & Geek is base.

And it has been an amazing year for Detola and Geek so far. Lots of lessons learnt, joining Instagram, connecting with other small businesses on social media platforms, learning new skills, teaching some lampshade making workshops to name a few.

Before the curtains fall on 2016, here are a few of my highlights I' like to share with you. Hard picking but I guess you will get the picture!

I found this app that allows you to share your nine most "hearted" images on Instagram. Quite awesome, so here is my pictorial view of my journey!

My bestseller by far this year, quite a popular design especially during the Christmas gifting season

Customer Reviews / feedback like this just makes everything worthwhile!

And finally seeing how the perfect pair Detola & Geek African table lampshades tie a room together. The icing on the cake, so to speak :-) (courtesy of Vickie F.)

I have a lot of plans / New Year resolutions for Detola & Geek which I have compartmentalize into manageable blocks. I will be unraveling / rolling them out one by one, steadily, over the months in the New Year.

But here's a snapshot (& in no particular order):

• Finishing off my Detola & Geek brand logo design

• Working on my Detola and Geek website

• New designs involving mixed textures & designs

• New product lines

• Brick & Mortar Stockists

• More Handmade & craft fairs

• More posts on "this" blog! And maybe another spot as a "guest blogger"

• As for the rest I have to keep my lips sealed for now! Sorry folks;-)

                                                                        

See you on the other side folks!