The Basics…..

Where is Swankety Swank?

Swankety Swank is at 289 Divisadero St. in San Francisco, CA. We are in the newly improved Divisadero Corridor, the crossroads between NOPA, Lower Haight and Castro!

What is your return policy?

All furniture sales final. For all other items, we will make exchanges or give store credit with receipt. Read details here.

How can I purchase products I see on your website or blog?

Always feel free to give us a call. We can ring up an item over the phone and make appropriate arrangements for getting it to you, depending on the item.

Do you accept credit cards?

Yes, we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. We also love cash and local checks.

Can I buy a gift certificate?

We have gift certificates available in any amount!

How can I get in touch with Swankety Swank?

We would love for you to stop in and say hi!  You can also call us at 415.932.6615, or email us directly at swankety@gmail.com.

Do you have any other locations?

We are exploring opportunities of expanding our brand, always by supporting local makers. Currently we are only found on Divisadero Street in San Francisco.

SwankSpeak!

How can I get a  copy of SwankSpeak!?

We have them available in our shop of course, all over coffee shops and bookstores around the Bay Area or order one online and have it mailed to you!

Can I look at SwankSpeak! online?

We are checking out different options to take SwankSpeak! digital.  Check back because we’ll make sure it’s big news when we make it happen or sign up for our newsletter!

Artists

How can I become an artist with Swankety Swank?

Send us a link to your images online (like etsy or your website) or send a few small photos of your work. If it looks like something we think would sell to our clients, we’ll contact you for an appointment. We will not look at your work on the spot in the shop as we need to be available to help our clients.

How are artists selected to be part of Swankety Swank?

We look for artists who fit our style, yet offer something different from what we already carry. We want to work with artists who work as hard as we do to promote their goods and offer quality merchandise that fits the needs and wants of our clients.

Yabette’s Art Furniture…….

How does Yabette create her art furniture?

Yabette turns old cast-offs into treasures with her art furniture. Each piece is selected for it’s design and structural soundness, it is then cleaned, sanded, refinished, hand painted and clear coated with earth friendly, low VOC paints. An Eco Conscious alternative to cookie cutter manufacturing, we believe in splendid flaws, attractive character, and long lasting products.

What inspires the hand-painted art work on Yabette’s pieces?

Yabette is inspired by the Earth with all of its beautiful plant and animal life. She also loves mythic creatures, rusty machinery, and Sugar Skulls.

Does Yabette take commissions for custom pieces?

Yes!  Yabette is also available to create custom, art furniture exactly to your heart’s desire. We’ll find a piece or bring yours in for a makeover.

How can I get a quote or ask questions about a possible commission?

For more information on furniture commissions, and other interior design work, please email:  swankety@gmail.com.

Does Yabette offer other furnishings?

Yes, she is expanding her line of work to other works for heart and hearth. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to find out about Yabette’s new line, and get an insider’s discount on the first collection.

Does Yabette do Interior Design as well?

Yes, she is available for simple consultation for color and furniture arrangement suggestions using what you have or a design plan for a full home transformation.

Positive Spending…..

What is Conscious Consumer Commodities?

These are goods that do not hurt the Earth and will not hurt future generations because of their existence. Things which are made overseas under dire working conditions, then shipped in large quantities, then trucked to chain stores are detrimental not only to our current Earth and humanity, but to the future generations who will pay for the “so called bargains” of today.

Why is shopping local important?

When you give local folks your money, they spend locally, the city gets the tax money and everyone local benefits!

Is there a persuasive economic impact to shopping local?

Yes! The local, hand-made movement is contributing to our country’s economic recovery. And the potential to do more sustainable good is exponentially better than what we’ve already seen. Locally made goods add significant dollars to the economy. A 2007 study in North Carolina showed that craft adds $206 million dollars a year to their local economy. Even more impressive are the statistics that show that $68 more per $100, per person, stays in the local  economy when spent locally. That’s $25 more than when we spend our money at a chain store.  That goes for ALL local businesses.

Etc…….

Is Swankety Swank a costume shop?

No. We offer alternative expressive clothing that works well for an event or in pieces with your basics. As Heidi Klum would say, “We don’t love fashion to blend in”.

What is steam punk?

See this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk