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Tom Jonesing in action

STAREED Success

What a grand adventure we all had in seeking closure with our space and starting anew at the Starseed Event. Thank you Stephanie Mufson and Trickster Events for the unique and outstanding collaboration in providing a brilliant atmosphere. Thank you patrons and artists for being fabulous inspirations and ushering in our new beginnings with a [...]

Art Furniture and more on sale Saturday!

Last Thrust Moving Sale Friday

April 27th noon-3pm We are selling lots of art furniture at 30-50% 0ff. Call us now, if you want to get something before Saturday and schedule delivery ($30) or pick up! 415 932 6615. See all pieces for sale here. Besides our art furniture, (dressers, dining sets, side tables, nightstands, benches, shelves, wall shelves, kids [...]

Closed Easter Sunday

Have a glorious Day and come over and see us Monday 12-6pm.

City Hall District 5 Art Show featuring Swankety Swank

City Hall District 5 Art Show featuring Swankety Swank

DISTRICT 5 ART SHOW:  WOMEN’S CRAFTS AND HANDMADE ARTFriday, April 6, 2012 5:30PM – 8:00PMDistrict 5 Office, City Hall, Room 256 In keeping with our District 5 tradition, you are cordially invited to our second art show of the year featuring furniture, art, and jewelry from Swankety Swank and other District 5 women artists.  Please save the [...]

Swankety Shift

Swankety Shift

Our last full day open at 289 Divisadero Street will be Friday the 13th of April, 2012, following with a Last Hurrah Event on April 14th, 2012 at 7pm called STARSEED produced in conjunction with Trickster Events. Swankety Swank has grown into a grand, successful magickal adventure, and I am evolving it again into a more manageable situation [...]

Around the Shop March 2012

Around the Shop March 2012

Does Spring Fever have you wondering what new treasures you’ll find on a trip to Swankety Swank? Of course we have many pretty things to tickle your fancy, so take a peek and then come visit us at the shop! New Furniture by Yabette This sturdy, vintage dresser has a renewed top, but the rest [...]

A Breath of Fresh Air:  Handpainting by Yabette

A Breath of Fresh Air: Handpainting by Yabette

After so many consecutive days of gloom and drizzle, it is so nice to walk into Swankety Swank and feel the warm breeze of Springtime. Yabette has been hard at work,  making over old furniture and putting vintage fabrics back to work, just in time for your adventures in spring cleaning and home makeovers. This [...]

Get Your Designs Made with Integrity

Get Your Designs Made with Integrity

I  am overjoyed that The Evans Group exists. I always tell our customers that designers like Trinity Cross of Field Day or Kirsten Schipper of Shebobo among others, are keeping our local sewing houses open and I am so glad this establishment has the same mission.

Dragonfly by Yabette

We are all connected

I cannot help but be influenced by life discoveries when applied to my creative process. I make artful clothing or art furniture because I enjoy the idea of each item being practical and part of the recipient’s everyday life. The last few years have been a a great experience in finding my true bliss, and I [...]