Paris vs NYC on design milk
Love these clever prints by Graphic Designer Vahram Muratyan from the series Paris vs. NYC I found on design milk today. They are currently collaborating with Society6 to promote artists (and their products) from around the world. More from Muratyan’s Paris vs. NYC. (You can see the whole series here.) Of course design milk is [...]
Blooms in Lush Wetness
The rain drizzled on and off all morning. The flowers were quite pleased. Taken outside my son’s new pre-K school after our first visit. We decided to enjoy the garden and flowers for a bit before heading home.
Tips on Successfully Submitting Your Creative Work
Want to know how successful artists get their work seen? Curious about what some of San Francisco’s coolest artisan shop owners consider the most important thing you can do to get your work in their stores? Read on at SwanketySwank.com
Gather Round the farm:table for Freshly Roasted Coffee and Culinary Delights
farm:table 754 Post St San Francisco, CA 94109 Mon-Fri 7:30 am – 6 pm, Sat 8 am – 6 pm Sun 9 am – 3 pm www.farmtablesf.com Farm:table is one of the Tendernob’s newest cafes, and it is quickly becoming one of the most popular. Set in an intimate, cozy space on Post between Leavenworth [...]
A Little Piece of Paris, a Touch of Paradise at Floréal
Floréal 533 Taylor street, SF CA 94102 M-Th 9 to 5, Fri 9 to 12 , Sat 11 to 4 , Sun closed www.florealsf.com Floréal is the perfect place for those who seek items of high quality and good taste. Walking in is like being transported to an airy, Parisian shop due to the creativity, attention to detail, and quality [...]
The World of Nature in the Palm of Your Hand at Utsuwa
Utsuwa Floral Design 1339 polk street San Francisco, CA 94109, (415)447-8476, 10AM~7PM 7days a week www.utsuwafd.com Growing up in the urban jungle of Tokyo, Hiro Hayama longed for nature. Knowing there are others like him all over the world with the same longing, he became a flower and plant designer specializing in Japanese design. Now [...]
Artist Profile: Paz de la Calzada
Yesterday, I wrote about Art in Storefronts, a project put together by the San Francisco Art Commission as part of the Central Market Revitalization Project. As it turns out, one of the artists, Pas de la Calzada, in addition to being a super talented artist, is also regular collaborator at Swankety Swank! Today I posted [...]
Chilly SF Revelry at Art in Storefronts
The brisk, cold weather did nothing to discourage art revelers from the launch of Art in Storefronts, a project lead by the San Francisco Arts Commission. We are working to bring new light to this neighborhood through a dynamic collaboration between city agencies, community organizations, and the business community,” said Mayor Edwin M. Lee. “These [...]
MEGA at Southern Exposure
Saturday May 7th was Southern Exposure’s totally awesome, annual auction, MEGA. Music, food, and fun compliment Live and Silent Auctions. There were some fabulous pieces by some of my favorite Bay Area artists. Images below courtesy of Southern Exposure. To see all the works, please visit the MEGA Artworks Page. With such amazing pieces generously [...]
Awesome Street Performance by Jord Peck
I went to check out Art in the Storefronts (more on that in my next post) last night when I happened to find the most entertaining, talented street performer, Jord Peck. He performs all over San Francisco regularly, and I really hope he makes bank because he is incredible. He totally made my night. If [...]