Traveling Blogger From UK Discovers Swankety Swank… & We Discover Her.
I recently enjoyed finding a lovely little ode to our shop tucked away in a corner of the net I had never ventured into, jumping back several years. It gives one a pleasant perspective on just how long we’ve been “keeping on” and of course it’s always fantastic to be appreciated. It was an honor to [...]
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!)
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 [...]
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Swankety Swank over Memorial Day Weekend!
Number 5. You may have decided not to travel this weekend, since gas prices are higher this year. So you may have visitors at your apartment and you really need to impress your In-Laws. Bring them to Swankety Swank for a taste of authentic, made-in-the-Bay-Area goods.
Swankety Showcase: Reliquary of the Magic Mariner
The denizens of the deep hold great attraction for many and one of the most celebrated in film and literature is the cephalopod! One representative of these fascinating creatures adorns a new furniture piece by the artist Yabette! Entitled the “Reliquary of the Magic Mariner,” this distinguished art deco dresser is a vintage treasure! It has been [...]
Keeping It Swankety at the Capsule Design Festival
We had a blast at the Capsule Design Festival in Hayes Valley on Sunday. The weather was perfect, the crowds beautiful, and so much amazing local art was there to be bought. We saw throngs of thoughtful shoppers who were buying local for lucky Mom’s on Mother’s Day! Deb of DAS designs delights shoppers at [...]
Swankety Swank Spark from Helena Bonham Carter
Any Swankety Lady knows the joys of individual expression. Today we honor our Swankety Lady Muse, Queen of Unique, Helena Bonham Carter! Besides our penchant for Victorian influence (which Ms. C has displayed often), we love her saucy style and we scoff in the face of Hollywood Dress Lists who would have her conform to [...]
Swankety Lady: Dr. Wendy Clupper
I love getting calls from Wendy, Operations Manager at The Marsh. It assures me a creative time with a fantastic lady. She is effervescent, yet down-to-Earth and when you meet her, you immediately know she’s got it going on. She’s had me dress her for several Burning Man Events around town, and last week’s Burnal [...]
Swankety Swank’s Shining Spring Spirit!
While the weather is still a bit chilly and overcast, we’ve already welcomed Spring at Swankety Swank. Yabette has been hard at work with the designers to fill the shop with pretty new pieces in a variety of price ranges and sizes. We have several new designers offering one of a kind pieces for under [...]
STORM’s Swankety Swank Year In Review MEGA-Post!
Hello, dear reader! Swankety Swank Proprietor Yabette Alfaro has already written her assessment of the last year, and she’s got a lot of fantastic facts and full size figures with which to regale you! So, I thought it only fitting that I toss my top hat into the ring and share my reflections with you [...]
