Archive for December, 2011
Our Proud Year of Bridge Building
Looking back on 2011 makes me proud. We set out to build bridges within our community and I think we accomplished more than expected. With this new website launching last March we had a new way of sharing and presenting all the activities. That set the tone, and here’s our year by numbers… More »
More New Stylish Fountain Pens
Our Fine Pen assortment keeps growing! We have recently added three new brands to our selection; Sailor, Kaweco and Aurora. Classic pen makers bringing to you the art of fine writing… More »
Get Creative with ZolO!
For this holiday season we’ve brought back one of our old favorites — ZolO. Creations that stimulate the imagination and inspire creativity, ZolO’s goal is to spread playfulness into every corner of life. With this common interest we have brought in two fun filled toy sets, as well as a coloring book… More »
PIPEROIDs, Awesome Paper Craft Robots
Remember the days when you made paper crafts as a kid? PIPEROID brings back all the same excitement to us while stimulating your creativity buried deep inside. PIPEROID is a simple, fun, Cut, Fold and Connect project. Assembled from just paper pipes with pre-drilled connection holes – no need for messy adhesives or tape. All you need is about thirty minutes, a pair of scissors and a yearning for creativity to bring your PIPEROID figures to life!… More »
FLAX T-Shirt
We are pleased to announce the release of our second FLAX t-shirt in our artist signature series. San Francisco artist Chiyo Miyashita found her way into our hearts when she visited us in our Live Artist program earlier this year. Her San Francisco Village series captivated out attention and provided the inspiration behind this artwork… More »
Quercetti’s Playful Imagination
The Italians have long been masters of design. Quercetti exemplifies the tradition with their collection of toys made entirely in Italy since 1950. We admire their products, and we think your kids will too! Here are a descriptions of a some of the Quercetti items we have in the store… More »
Gifting is in the Box
You’ll be a crowned gift wrapper extraordinaire when you gift with Hullabaloo. Delightful designs by textile designers, Sandi Henderson and Joel Dewberry, these pop up boxes are ready to impress… More »
Studio Designs Tables
Studio Designs has reinvented the market for art and craft tables with these trendsetting designs. The attractive Futura, Ponderosa and the new Folding table beg to be proudly placed, offering great flexibility for setting up a creative station in any part of the home. Each of these tables is built with Studios Designs guiding principles of providing outstanding… More »
Live Drawing with Michael Capozzola
Michael Capozzola is a San Francisco-based comedian and cartoonist. He has been to FLAX twice and we can’t get enough of him. Engaging, smart and funny, Michael works closely with San Francisco’s Cartoon Art Museum and has a special knack working with kids. In April, 2011, Michael helped the museum launch the “Cartoon Cavalry”… More »
Blackwing Pencils – “Half the Pressure, Twice the Speed”
Gliding with ease, the Eberhard-Faber Blackwing was one of the most beloved instruments in the artistic community. It had a cult like following with its sleek design and deliciously smooth 4B lead, and its famous slogan, “Half the Pressure, Twice the Speed” was no exaggeration. Now it’s back… More »