Christine
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 [...]
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 [...]
Love On, Lovers
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, have you found a proper gift for your sweetheart? If not, do not despair! We asked one of our favorite models, the newly brunette Anne, to help us show off some of our favorite artist-made finery. We hope this will inspire you to find something perfect for the [...]
Burnt Orange, Flocked linen, Shark jaws and Other Swankety Wonders
There will be no February gloominess around Swankety Swank! If you need a boost of light and air, stop by the shop and luxuriate in the glow of handmade, artisan goods! Yabette and many of our other artists have some fabulous new items in the store. Take a peak!
Edwardian Ball 2012: A Fresh Approach
Edwardian Ball is near! Do you have your look together? If you are looking for something new and swankety, we’ve got you covered with some of the Bay Area’s sexiest finery. We asked one of our favorite models, Ann, to show off some hot looks to inspire you. From dangerous beauty to elegant lady, you’ll [...]
Last Minute Gift Ideas
Just in time for Christmas week, our artists and designers have been dropping off gorgeous new pieces daily for all you last minute shoppers. I stopped in the shop yesterday and photographed our newest pieces to share, so if you’re still looking for that perfect gift, here are a few Swankety ideas. Shebobo Hats Shebobo [...]
Fantastic Gifts Under $40!
Tonight you’re all invited to Vitals, our holiday event, happening during the Divisadero Art Walk. For those of you stopping by to do a little holiday shopping, here’s a list of fantastic, locally-made gift ideas for under $40! Shebobo Gloves and Hats ($22 and up) Comfy, cozy, sexy, soft, Shebobo gloves and hats come in [...]
Swankety Swank Holiday 2011 Inspiration Catalog is Here!
This year, we wanted a little something extra special, something that will really help you get to know Swankety Swank and our artists and designers a little bit better and grow to love them just as much as we do. Over the past several months, I’ve been working hard with Yabette and the artists and [...]
December Holiday Calendar
How is it possible that December is here already?! Here is our December 2011 Holiday Calendar, perfect for jotting down all those holiday parties! You can download the PDF here: swankety december calendar Don’t forget to come out for next Thursday’s VITAL during the Divisadero Holiday Art Walk from 5-10pm. It ‘s a great opportunity [...]
