Archive for May 2009

 
 

Nest event June 3rd @ Coffee Bar

nestlogorevise2You can help empower women in developing countries. How? By joining the women of Nest for an evening of mingling, shopping and drinks at Coffee Bar in San Francisco on June 3rd.

  • Learn more about Nest and how we connect women through art, craft and opportunity.
  • Hear personal stories from Nest Founder, Rebecca Kousky, and meet the San Francisco Board.
  • Browse and shop for jewelry and fashion from independent local designers (portions of their sales go directly to Nest).
  • Drink and snack on Coffee Bar’s special creation just for us.
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    Event Details

    When :: Wednesday, June 3rd from 6:30 – 9:00pm
    Where :: Coffee Bar in San Francisco | corner of Florida & Mariposa.(map)
    Who :: the San Francisco board of Nest, founder Rebecca Kousky, local designers & you!

    $10 suggested donation

    Looking forward to meeting you and sharing our cause. Email us with any questions, RSVP, or just say hello at sf@buildanest.com.

    Can’t make it but still want to contribute? Learn more about Nest and donate to our cause here.

    SF Gallery 143 Summer Boutique

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    SF Gallery 143 | June 5-21 | designers, benefits, parties (sangria!)

    – a biannual pop-up shop in the Lower Haight — don’t miss it

    143 Fillmore

    Feria Urbana this weekend

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    Mother’s day is on May 10th, so don’t forget to pick her up something special the day before at Feria Urbana in the back area of Pizzaiolo Restaurant in Oakland. The restaurant will be serving coffee & toast with Blue Bottle Coffee & Blue Chair jams – Yummy!

    Local artists and designers will be selling a range of items at accessible prices. Find the latest chic and unique clothing, jewelry, home accessories, artwork, fashion accessories, ceramics and much more. It’s a shopping experience like no other – so don’t miss out!

    Come support your local art community – buy something for yourself or buy someone a gift. Grab a bite to eat or a drink as you take a little shopping break.

    FREE ADMISSION

    Saturday
    May 9th, 10 A.M. – 3 P.M.

    Pizzaiolo – 5008 Telegraph Ave
    Oakland, CA 94609
    (510) 652-4888 directions


    Featuring:
    King Bag Company, The Girl and Rhino, Aiko Designs, Rock N Socks, Tallu-lah, Charming Sam, Funky & Fabulous, Chi Cheng, Isla Corbett, Feisty Elle, Caraucci, Judy Beebe Designs, Birdy Botanicals, Bahay Bags, David M Bowman Studio, Frolick, Villain Accessories, My Dirty Dishes, Secession Art & Design, Sasha Couture, Archicraft, Noelle Nakama, Delynda DeLeon Designs, Shu-Hui Yang, Meri Page Design, Lana, Medium to Masses, 12 Mood Studio, Effie’s Heart, Green Halo Designs, Brenda Soi Ceramics, Lulii Handwoven Designs, WilloToons, JBalducci Jewelry

    Feria Urbana is sponsoring ‘Nest’ this month – click on their logo for more info.

    Nest is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit that empowers women artisans to emerge from poverty through a unique combination of interest-free microloans, mentoring from established designers, and a market in which to sell their craft. By promoting self-reliance, Nest helps its loan recipients to create successful small businesses that allow them to support their children and their families, thereby instilling pride and encouraging community-wide change.