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Love On, Lovers

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 [...]

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!

Traveling Blogger From UK Discovers Swankety Swank… & We Discover Her.

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 [...]

New Furniture Works debuting at 30% off!

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.

"The Depths of Midnight Octopus Nightstand" by Yabette (detail)

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 [...]

Fantastic Gifts Under $40!

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 [...]