Boutique Features Funky Local Designs for Kids & Adults
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006
Owner and artist Siobhan Van Winkel stocks her Oakland shop with fanciful, clever and stylish items from more than 50 local artists and designers. She carries clothing, jewelry, bags, hats, and more – all handcrafted and one-of-a-kind for both kids and adults. This store is a true Oakland original and is the perfect spot for the perfect gift. Check out more photos of Siobhan’s goodies!
Hours:
Tues - Sat: 11am - 5 pm
6371 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
(510) 652 1415
http://www.funk-art.com/
sio@funk-art.com
Numi Teas and Teasans of Oakland offers an incredible variety of teas and herbal drinks to soothe your body and soul, but their signature Flowering Teas are show stoppers. Flowering Teas are beautiful hand-sewn blends of teas, herbs, and flowers that open in front of your eyes as they steep. Like all of their teas and herbs, they are organic.
The City of Oakland’s Cultural Arts & Marketing Division invites artists to submit their qualifications for the opportunity to create a major public art project for the 66th Avenue Gateway Bayfront observation platform on the Oakland California Estuary. Applications must be received by March 29, 2006.
American Apparel makes super stylish, very flattering casual clothing and T-shirts at their sweatshop-free factory in Los Angeles. It’s so refreshing to see a company that is both socially conscious AND stylish.
1996 was a good year for the Dashes. Michael and Anne Dashe founded their winery and got married in the same year. Since then, they have used their complementary winemaking backgrounds to produce rich reds, including Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petite Syrah. Look for their spring Open House on May 7, 2006 at their winery near Jack London Square. In the meantime, you can buy their wines online, or join their wine club to have it delivered to your door while earning discounts! Check the 
With help and inspiration from his wife and daughters, winemaker Jeff Cohn specializes in hand-crafted, single-vineyard wines, including Syrah, Petite Syrah, Viognier, and Zinfandel. It’s hard to resist picking up wines with fun names such as Rockpile Vineyard Syrah, Pourquoi Pas Syrah, and First Date Rhone Blend. JC Cellars shares a space with Dashe, and will co-host an open house on May 7th. Mark your calendars and get more information on the 
Lost Canyon started as a private venture by Jack States and Randy Keyworth in 1978, and became a commercial winery in 2001, shortly after Bob Riskin joined the pair. These winemakers have a long history of producing Pinot Noir, and have developed a love for cool climate Syrah. Born of grapes from Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast, these wines are available in Oakland at Citron restaurant, Montclair Bistro, and Montclair Village Wine & Spirits. And of course, you can place an order on the 
More than once, I’ve had friends and colleagues tell me this is the best chocolate they’ve ever had. Mischer creates incredible-tasting and gorgeously-shaped chocolates with creative flavors like champagne, pistachio, and tequila. Stop by the store on Grand Ave., pick up a box of assorted flavors or grab a scoop of gelato, and sit at one of the outdoor tables.
You might remember our mention of Chelsea last year around this time. We stopped by her retail outlet within One Stop Liquor shop, and devoured her delicious White Peppermint chocolate bars. This year, she is helping people surprise their valentines by delivering chinese takeout chocolates. Consider asking your partner to share some chinese food, and watch their suprised faces when they reach their chopsticks in to find tiny erotic chocolates. She makes both male- and female-shaped chocolates, and she will deliver them to you in Oakland, Berkeley or Hayward with 2 days advanced notice! Call Chelsea at (510) 295-9072 to place your custom order.
You name the chocolate, they’ve got it–white, dark, milk, organic, vegan, fair trade, mango, banana, orange, ginger, cinnamon. And, they have a coffee bar with pastries and truffles, to boot. For information about gift certificates and other tidbits, check out the 
Truffles and turles and chocolate-covered everything are displayed in Lulu Rae’s devilish, glistening display cases. And if that’s not enough, there are cakes, cookies, hot chocolate, coffee, and gelato. See a more detailed list of this Rockridge chocolatier’s goodies at the 
Owners and sisters Tiffany & Indy Stevenson enable women of all ages and types to r e l a x with style and grace. Their blissful shop offers designer pajamas, nightwear, and loungewear as well as robes, slippers, and other accessories for pampering and relaxation.
A La Folie offers gorgeous French lingerie for the discriminating woman. Enter this intimate boutique on Telegraph Ave. near Alcratraz, and you’ll immediately know that owner Nafissa Tayebi takes great care in choosing her exquisite lingerie, perfumes, and accessories.
This delightful greeting card collection by Hae Yuon Kim has a warm heart, an Asian flair, and a message for just about everyone. View and purchase on the 
Carrot and Stick Press offers packs of folded note cards, gift cards, and placecards in crisp, eye-catching designs. They also print custom invitations and announcements for your major events. Check out the 
A fun and colorful collection of handmade greeting cards, including origami pieces, and prints of her paintings of cats, giraffes, flowers and more. Blank inside. Limited quantities of these cards are available at 
TransFair USA is this issue’s socially conscious organization. Located here in Oakland, TransFair certifies products as Fair Trade, guaranteeing that the farmers and farm workers were paid a fair, above-market price. Certified products include chocolate, coffee, tea, bananas, and more. Find Fair Trade products in Oakland at the