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New DIY Cross Stitch, and an Art Giveaway

New DIY Activity This ain't your grandma's cross stitch sampler! These patterns feature modern memes (some with very punny words) and beloved cartoon characters that make them the perfect DIY activity. Kits include everything you need to complete a smile-inducing piece of self-made art. Shop DIY Art Giveaway! We've teamed up with local artist Makiko Harris to give away one of these three original framed 16x20" collages, valued at $200 each. If you win, you get to pick which one to keep! To enter the giveaway: > Sign up here> Follow us and Makiko Harris on InstagramWe'll be announcing the winner on Monday, August 31.The works are on display at our...

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Wait, it's August!?

Still Weird, but We're Adjusting For how much has happened in the last 5 months, it sure doesn't seem like a lot has happened. As we look over the time, we realized that we we forgot to wish our Castro store a happy 7th birthday!! Come wish us a happy birthday anytime Wed thru Sun 12-6p :)So many of our regular, long-time customers have wandered in since we reopened last month to find out how we are doing so here's a quick update. Things are still very weird but we're adjusting to our new normal. Our sales have significantly decreased with...

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Put a mask on it

Mask up! You put your pants on everyday don't ya? You put your mask on now for the same great reasons: -Show respect -Keep safe -Express your personalityTake a look at ours, they're pretty cute. All designed by local artists. Buy masks Creativity in Quarantine Some of our artists have really taken advantage of the SIP to create beautiful new work. Check out our print collection from Jennifer Clifford.  This unique perspective of our San Francisco skyline is based on an original Jennifer Clifford collage made out of wallpaper, fabric, leather and Bart and Muni ticket stubs. Each one is mounted on a piece of...

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Make Your Own Rainbow

Hearts and Rainbows The last week of June, aka Pride week, is usually our favorite time of the year.  The city is filled with people arriving from out of town to celebrate with their LGBTQ family. Everyone is smiling and happy, and its always a week filled with love.This year of course things are looking a little different; however we're determined to create our own joy this Pride week and spread it around to as many people as possible! We're so grateful for the small steps we've been able to take like being able to open last week, enjoying a glass of wine on the...

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Shop for Dads IRL

Come on in, we've missed you! Some of you have been getting your shopping fix online and some of you are dying to get back to browsing IRL. We've got you covered either way!For those wanting to shop IRL, starting next week, you can! Everyone who enters will get a squirt of hand sanitizer and then you can browse to your heart's content. Of course, we'll be requiring masks and 6 foot distancing... but we're all kind of used to that by now right?For those who prefer to shop online, we're happy to do the picking and packing for you....

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