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

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NEW LAMPSHADE DESIGN: Blue & yellow tribal African lamp shade

If you go down to my Detola and Geek shop today, you will be in for a big surprise. I have been quite busy behind the scenes working on new designs an handmade product seas . Oh yes I have been so busy that I haven't had time for new blog posts. But am back with a vengeance! So please o have a peep, both of my shop details will be below. This particular one is only available in Detola & Geek's Etsy Shop.

This is one is a blue & Mustard yellow African wax print lampshade. I use a very rare print (which is my USP - unique selling point). This is a 25cm drum lamp shade (there will be more new lampshades made in this new size - work-in-progress).

My shops & social media links are

Shop: http://www.DetolaAndGeek.etsy.com &  http://www.DetolaAndGeek.folksy.com

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

Twitter: http://twitter.com/DetolaAndGeek

Instagram: http://instagram.com/detolaandgeek

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/DetolaAndGeek

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

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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"