Hayes Valley Holiday Block Party

Join us for the 27th annual Holiday Block Party this Friday, December 1st from 6-9p and Saturday, December 2nd from 3-6p. Free and open to everyone, all the shops in the neighborhood will be open for extended holiday shopping accompanied with festive food, beverages, music, and fun! 

On Friday at gather we will be hosting local artists Rebecca Saylor of OodleBaDoodleand Stephanie Bolton of SinceSass. They will be making custom re-usable wine tote bags perfect for gifting as a hostess gift this holiday. Pick out your design, watch the process, all while getting to know two of our favorite artists. They will also have more of their goods in store (pillows, ornaments, pouches, and more!) for the night for a special little trunk show. 

On Saturday local florist Ricci Candle of Rust & Flourish with be popping up with her beautiful handmade wreaths, plants, mini Christmas trees, and dried bouquets. Perfect for decorating your home this holiday.

Both days we will have special drinks, a surprise discount, and a raffle to win a gift bag full of goodies from our vendors. See you there!

Small Business Saturday Pop Up!

Small Business Saturday was started in 2010 to celebrate supporting local small businesses. This year will be our 4th year of participating and we couldn't be more excited! We were so grateful for those who shop at our little store so we want to thank you for supporting us and our makers! Join us Saturday November 25th for a special Pop Up and day of fun! Here's what's going on:

-Local florist Rust and Flourish will be popping up with beautiful handmade wreaths perfect for adorning your door this holiday season. She's also bringing beautiful plants to brighten up your office and home this winter. 

-Local pastry and confection company Le Dix-Sept will be joining us with her delicious fresh baked pastries and nougats. They make a delightful treat for breakfast! Make sure you come before she sells out!

-Local clothing company, AsA will be bringing a special curated rack of their beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces. Each garment is a work of art that has been slowly woven by hand or sewn from vintage fabrics by Oakland designer Tawny Holt.

-We will be giving away FREE tote bags to the first 20 shoppers

-Enjoy a FREE cup of cider to warm up while shopping

-Enter in our raffle to win a gift basket full of goodies made by our local and independent artists. Also included in the gift basket are 4 tickets to ANY show at the New Conservatory Theatre Center! How amazing is that?!