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5/15/2012
You see an obsolete camera, I see a nightlight: Meet your San Francisco upcyclers

We’re not sure exactly when the earnest, slightly scolding concept known as recycling morphed into the lighthearted, aesthetically exciting movement called upcycling. What we do know is that transforming... Read More»
5/16/2012
A year in the life of an upcycler: When and where to buy, sell, and salivate

Transforming the worn-out, the broken-down, the utterly useless into stuff that’s high style and cool beyond the usual do-gooder/DIYer demographic feels absolutely of the moment. Here, a year in review of the must-see local... Read More»
5/16/2012
Inspiration 101: Where to learn to upcycle

Making new stuff from old stuff now has a name—upcycling—and an army of ingenious practitioners. Transforming the worn-out, the broken-down, the utterly useless into stuff that’s high style and cool beyond the... Read More»
5/16/2012
Bin there, found that: Where to get garbage to upcycle

Transforming the worn-out, the broken-down, the utterly useless into stuff that’s high style and cool beyond the usual do-gooder/DIYer demographic feels absolutely of the moment. Here, where to find your raw materials.... Read More»
5/16/2012
You see an obsolete camera, I see a nightlight: 13 local upcycled products

We’re not sure exactly when the earnest, slightly scolding concept known as recycling morphed into the lighthearted, aesthetically exciting movement called upcycling. What we do know is that transforming the worn-out, the... Read More»
5/15/2012
Betsey Johnson’s West Coast flagship closing, everything on sale

It’s a little after ten on a Tuesday morning, and Alice Johnson is already fielding calls from deal-seekers. “It feels like Black Friday,” said Johnson, store manager of the Betsey Johnson boutique on... Read More»
5/14/2012
Style File: Where to shop, what to do

Madewell’s Denim Road Trip, Wednesday 12–7 p.m. Climb aboard Madewell’s Airstream trailer during its San Francisco stop for sartorial tips from the brains behind the blue jeans (as well as... Read More»
5/9/2012
Five last-minute (but still great) gifts for Mother’s Day

It’s only a few days away, and if you’re anything like us, you’ve still put off shopping for that perfect gift that shows Mom you not only appreciate her but understand her. Here are some of our picks for last-... Read More»
5/8/2012
S.F. Events: This week in style

SFMOMA’s 19th Annual Artists Warehouse Sale preview, Wednesday, 6–9 p.m. Dress up your bare apartment walls with original works from over 300 artists at up to 75 percent off (sale runs through Sunday;... Read More»