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 [...]
New Furniture Works debuting at 30% off!
This weekend is the last of our Annual 30% off Furniture Sale and here are some fabulous photos by Christine Donley of my latest work with art furniture and one remarkable vintage plant stand.
Commentary, Winter Hours, and more musings on these last days of the year…
A commenter looking for the hours on our site put a fire under me to get this information out there. So here are the WINTER HOLIDAY HOURS. But before I give you those, first take a look at a thoughtful bit of commentary in CNN’s Geekout blog. They linked to us in their Steampunk reference to [...]
Glue Some Gears on It
Here’s a great laugh for the day by Sir Reginald Pikedevant, Esquire. We enjoyed the quality of execution and style in this Steampunk Commentary.
Speaking of “Closed” on Labor Day…
Swankety Swank will be closed on Labor Day. Alex and I will be at our son’s soccer clinic and potluck fundraiser for his team’s uniforms. If you are Bay Area parents of kids who love soccer, come over and join in on the fun! And now, further into the subject of Labor Day, I was [...]
Yes, folks. We’ve hit the mainstream.
Although several of our artists are well beyond calling themselves “Steampunk”, many people are just discovering this aesthetic. Here’s the PBS take on this style movement of which you’ll find plenty at Swankety Swank! If you love this look, come in and find your bliss with us today! As this idea becomes more popular, it’s important [...]
The Cabinet of Wonders Wrap Up
How excited and thrilled I am to have such an amazing crowd attend last Friday’s event at Swankety Swank. We’ve come a long way baby and I am happily anticipating the future adventures of magick and merriment that continue to enthrall and awaken in San Francisco. Here’s a sampling of the fun for those of [...]
Are You Curious?
Do you love the unusual? Have a craving for the strange? Can you carry a tune? Kick up your heals? If you’re weird, wonderful, curious and kicky, or want to be, join us for Cabinet of Wonders tonight at Swankety Swank! Until then, a few Swankety spectacles to wet your whistle.
