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Savoring the Success of the Ice Cream Social!

Savoring the Success of the Ice Cream Social!

Swankety Swank hosted a benefit last Sunday afternoon for New Traditions Elementary School. Families, doggies and artists arrived to celebrate each other with Atomic Ice Cream deliciousness! We enjoyed a variety of flavor options like sour cherry, oatmeal, dark chocolate, vanilla, and more on decadent cookie sandwhiches. 

Untitled by Eartha Goodwin.

A Sea of Shimmering Sentiment

Ice Cream Social and Benefit Art Opening The vast ocean is so close, like our connected hearts. We love and live for each other and the Earth. Please join the community and shop local artist wares for you or your Valentine. Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 1pm to 4pm  We are raising funds for New Traditions [...]

Burnt Orange, Flocked linen, Shark jaws and Other Swankety Wonders

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!

Shop Local, Save the World!   (And a Get a Nieves Give-Away!)

Shop Local, Save the World! (And a Get a Nieves Give-Away!)

Photographs by Christine Donley, taken for the upcoming Swankety Swank Holiday Inspiration Magazine, an online publication featuring our artists and designers. With everything going on in the world today, many of us are asking ourselves what we can do to make a difference and to create positive change in our own lives, and in our [...]

all hallow’s eve

all hallow’s eve

a magical day approaches, as the leaves fall and the nights grow colder.. the end of summer, when the ghosts approach! out come the bats, the witches, vampires, and the brave treasure-hunters.. ninjas, wizards, tricks + treats, tis all hallow’s eve..!                                                                                                     …………………………….★………………………………………….

Inspired by Autumn, Around the Shop

Inspired by Autumn, Around the Shop

Wait, wait!  Now, if you’re in San Francisco, you are not only enjoying autumn, you’re also enjoying Indian Summer!  Happily, we are still carrying some beautiful, perfect for lounging at Golden Gate park, or for an evening of outdoor cocktails around the city. (Just remember to bring a shawl, wrap or cardigan!)

We won a San Francisco Travel Grant!

I am thrilled to announce that we are on the list of winners for the 2011-2012 Neighborhood Partnership Grant from SF Travel. Here’s what the San Francisco Travel Association said about that.  Now in its second year, the grant program was created to extend the economic impact of San Francisco’s tourism industry into the city’s diverse [...]