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 [...]
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 [...]
Highlights from the Women’s Crafts and Handmade Art Show Organized by San Francisco Supervisor Christina Olague
Here are a few highlights from the Women’s Crafts and Handmade art show that Swankety Swank participated in on Friday night. This super fun event was organized by San Francisco Supervisor Christina Olague, and features work by women artists from District 5. Participating galleries are Big Umbrella Studios and Swankety Swank. All photos by [...]
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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 [...]
