Happy Valentines Day 2016

Just quickly wishing you all a very Happy Valentines Day from Detola & Geek

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!

Detola and Geek lampshades are a lighting fantastic on Folksy

Yes I know this colour popping handmade lampshade of mine is quite bright & of the non-African print in naturel but it's warm. And I know it isn't Summer but it will inject colour into any room which needs some.

Not 1 but 3 of my "Detola and Geek" lamp shades got featured on Folksy's blog. If you haven't heard of them (mouth wide open), then you'd  better get on down there. 

Folksy is an online marketplace that sells "Modern British Craft" on behalf of UK-based handmade designers and makers. 

"A place to buy handmade gifts and crafts supplies and for British designers and  makers to sell their work" ~ Folksy

My candy striped retro lampshade made page 1. Yay!!!  You just need to scroll down ( to nearly the end) and 'oops there it is'  

https://folksy.com/themes/the-best-lampshades-and-lights  

If you go onto page 2, there are 2 more of mine - African wax print inspired . Double Yay!!!

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

Happy New Year 2016 from Detola & Geek!

Well Hello 2016, you've finally birthed!

(Image credit: @Nikisgrove on Instagram)

I must bag myself one of these colourful illustrations sometime this year! Right up my street!

Remember this year to be:

• Fierce

• Fabulous 

                    &

• Just you!

Wishing everyone all the best for 2016 !!! Cheers :-)