Sunday, Mar. 9th :: Appel & Frank’s Spring into Style at the ABBEY in San Diego! (2825 Fifth Ave. @ Olive) from 12:00PM – 4:00PM.

Please visit www.appelandfrank.com to purchase tickets at the special pre-event price of just $5 (tickets are $10 at the door). Enter the discount code DESIGNER on the ticket purchase page at www.appelandfrank.com and get in FREE! This code is only good for pre-event ticket sales up to Saturday night.

Shop from 50 emerging, West Coast designers! Treat yourself to make-overs from Sweet Cosmo Cosmetics, brow waxes from Anastasia, and refreshing beverages from Honest Tea!

Super excited to say that I’ll be taking my jewelry to Brooklyn by participating in the Brownstoner Brooklyn Flea! This not *any* flea market (not really a “flea market” at all!) — there are some amazing vendors participating with vintage and modern goods. Some of the vendors include a collective of Design*Sponge designers, former Bay Area designer Lotta Jansdotter, and a slew of independent, up-and-coming and well established designers and artisans. There will also be waffles, toffee and chocolate vendors!

The grand opening is Sunday, April 6th, and festivities include a performance of Baby Loves Jazz featuring Sharon Jones at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple (across the street from the flea).

Saturday, Mar. 1st :: Chillin’ Productions at 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco from 8:00pm ’til 2:00am. This show will feature 50 designers, live music and 2 DJ’s + the current exhibit at the Gallery. 111 Minna is 21+ Hope to see you there!

Get all your holiday shopping done and support local artists & designers at the same time! Come and enjoy great shopping for the latest chic and unique clothing, jewelry, home accessories, artwork, fashion accessories, baby items and much more. It’s a shopping experience like no other and each event is different. So, don’t miss out!

When you’re all done shopping, enjoy the ‘Off-the-Wall Weekend Celebration’ which launches the transformation of the galleries and education spaces. All weekend enjoy performances, music, yoga, book signing, cooking demonstrations, music workshops and more!

FREE ADMISSION – For shopping only & museum members.
$8 non-members, $5 students w/ID.
Includes admission to the museum’s galleries.

SATURDAY December 8th, 11 A.M. – 5 P.M.

Oakland Museum of California – 1000 Oak Street @ 10th
Oakland (510)238-2200 directions
www.museumca.org

The weather was perfect for Feria Urbana’s event at the Oakland Museum last night as some of us were outside! A loyal customer, Lorena Bathey, author of Happy Beginnings: How I Became My Own Fairy Godmother stopped by with a friend from Oakland Magazine (taking pictures, so maybe we’ll be in the next issue?).

I also got to chat with some great people — Monique of Gypsies and Lords, Andrea Oda of Dreams and Jewelry, and Molly of molly m designs. They are all inspiring designers — check out their sites!

Once again Feria Urbana will be happening at the Oakland Museum of California. Come Friday August 3rd from 5-9 P.M. and enjoy great shopping, live music, dancing, movies & yoga; plus all the museum galleries will be open… how much fun is that?!?!

Feria Urbana is an urban fair made up of local artists and designers selling a range of items at accessible prices. Find the latest chic and unique clothing, jewelry, home accessories, artwork, fashion accessories, baby items and much more. It’s a shopping experience like no other – so don’t miss out!

FREE ADMISSION – For shopping only & museum members.
$8 non-members, $5 students w/ID.
Includes admission to the museum’s galleries &
FIRST FRIDAYS AFTER FIVE! in the Café.

FRIDAY August 3rd, 5-9 P.M.

Oakland Museum of California – 1000 Oak Street @ 10th
Oakland (510)238-2200 directions
www.museumca.org

Featuring:
Go Baby Slings, Mediums to Masses, Aiko Designs, Dreams and Jewelry, Amy Faust, Hilary’s Dolls, Twelve Designs, Ruchi, Metallurge Casting,Ann Worley, Designs by a Hummingbird, Toast, Gypsies & Lords,
Bly Osuna Designs, f.a.t, Stellarocco Designs, Sarah J. Hassler Design, Stay Stylish, Kate Durkin, dba Amy Kolman, Creations by Palak, Hilside Bags, Noli, Fire Sign Glass, Vanina Designs, Chic Moderne, Cards & Jewlery by Michele, A Liaison, Derek Mckay Duncan, Lish, Queen Puff Puff, Nous Savons, Lizard Press, Lava Jewlery, Thea Izzi,
Anne J.L. Dijamco Photography, Molly M Designs, Petit’amie, Suutra, Estilo CLothing