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 :-)

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!

Merry Christmas from Detola And Geek

Hope you all have a good one!!!

Be joyful &  thankful

Spare a thought or even more gesture for those home alone through out  this festive season

Remember the reason for the season!!!