December 3, 2007

Sales Report

SF Holiday Sales

Cash registers ring. Are you listening?

What: Love Makers Sustainable Craft Fair
Why: Stock up on unique handmade gifts by uber craftsers like Ashley Rose Helvey and Comfies. Bring tees and clothes for custom screenprinting.
When: Dec. 4. Tues., 2-8 p.m.
Where: Ambatalia Fabrics, 1 El Paseo Ln., at E. Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley (415-388-6278).

What: Appel & Frank’s Stockings & Stilettos
Why: More than 70 emerging designers, including faves Kris Nations and She-bible.
When: Dec. 6. Thurs., 5-9 p.m.
Where: The Regency Center, 1270 Sutter St., at Van Ness Ave. (415-673-5716).

What: Y & I Holiday Sale
Why: ’Tis the season for easygoing party clothes from Plastic Island and Saint Grace. Take 15 percent off everything in the store. Bubbly and snacks, too.
When: Dec. 6. Thurs., 5-9 p.m.
Where: 2101 Chestnut St., at Steiner St. (415-202-0775).

What: Melissa Joy Manning Trunk Show
Why: Superbad jewelry designer in person with snazzy new eighteen-karat and diamond collection.
When: Dec. 7 & 8. Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 2-7 p.m.
Where: Fri., Hush, 1354 N. Main St., Walnut Creek (925-944-4874); Sat., 1878 Union St., b/t Laguna & Octavia Sts. (415-563-4874).

What: Carrot & Stick Press Studio Sale
Why: Discontinued place cards, notebooks, place mats, and more at 50 percent off.
When: Dec. 8. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 6050 Lowell St., at 61st St., ste. 102, Oakland (510-595-5353).

What: Nest Benefit Sale
Why: Scout local labels like Orange Button and Ses Petites Mains to support women artisans in developing countries.
When: Dec. 8. Sat., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Hardware Store Gallery, 3824 Mission St., b/t Richland & Crescent Aves. (415-642-1505). Tickets $5 at the door.

What: Berkeley Schools Sample Sale
Why: Kids stuff (Kukunest, Delilah Crowne), grown-up gear (Cari Borja, M.Lowe), and more to benefit Children’s Community Center and Dandelion School.
When: Dec. 9. Sun., 2-8 p.m. 
Where: Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda, at Los Angeles Ave., Berkeley (415-548-0805). Admission is $5.

What: Maneater Threads
Why: Take 20 percent off entire site, including cool lines like Chulo Pony and Ziji. 
When: Thru Jan. 1
Where: Online at maneaterthreads.com. Enter code HOLIDAYS at checkout.