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Franklin, TN 37064
USA
415-637-5837
Poetica Art and Antiques is located in the middle of the Sacramento Street shopping district in Presidio Heights, SF. Antique to mid-century furniture. Contemporary art and a eclectic mix of decorative accessories. Featured California artist.: Francesca Kennedy jewelry, Andrea Speer Hibbard's '1,000 Monks', Suzanne Moulton's wonderful animal sculptures, Christopher Turner's exquisite photograph,'Milky Way over Sea Ranch' photograph and Sara Dykstra's art and photography, Nancy Selvin. New additions: Robert Kuo's repousse sculpture and Joan Takayama Ogawa's sculptural tea towers.
Hi Friends! I just launched Poetica's e-commerce site! Check it out and let me know what you think! I'm excited to expand the business and make it even more accessible. I'll add Francesca's beautiful jewelry next.
Welcome Year of the Horse! A lucky year with good things coming our way. Happy Gung Hay Fat Choy!
It's time to slow down and enjoy time with family and friends. I'm a phone call away if you need to reach me right away--- and by all means ---call me if you are in town and really want me to open up for ya. I'll do my best to accommodate you.
Wishing everyone a safe and prosperous New Year!
Traci/Poetica
415-637-5837
Welcome! Here's a photo of my brand new sign! New Bohemia Signs is terrific - so grateful to have their help and support with great signage.
The best gifts of the season at Poetica:
Andrea Speer Hibbard's 1,000 Monks signed print. Santa Rosa. $85 for the print and $330 for the framed version. A lovely woman just bought 5 to gift in Istanbul. It's an original, not mass copied beloved print that conveys incredible joy and sweetness. We have about 20 prints and 4 framed available. There is a close up a few posts back.
Francesca Kennedy Jewelry. San Rafael. if you've seen her work you understand. Warm earthy metals mixed with semiprecious bits. Grounded, refined beauty that is easy to wear. The necklaces run from $120 - $220 and the earrings are $80 each. I'll update what we have in Poetica currently.
Becca Smdit Handmade Lenticulars. San Francisco. A photograph of bright colorful lights that shimmer and sparkle as you walk past them. 12" x 12" $250. 6" x 6" 130. 4"x 4" 105.Sepia toned Vintage ballerina 3" x 3" $105, Divers - 4 in row - chromatic changes. 3" h x 12 long. $225. All matted on a block of wood or wood box for a present that is both orginal art and object d'art.
Suzanne Moulton's whimsical animal sculptures and creative handmade animal gifts. San Francisco. Suzanne makes anthropormorphic creations using wire, fabric, beads and stones, ceramic and paint. Mama Llama, baby llama, White bison are made with metal, fur, ceramic,paint. ($275, $265) Two sock puppets Argyle Rhinoceras and Winged Swamp Bunny both come with thier own certificates of Originality.$90. Dingo and various cat fleecy hot water bottle holders ( includes water heater)$50.
It's going to be brrr chilly so bundle up! Carolers, Santa and festive window shopping make the Sacramento St. corridor especially perfect for holiday shopping & dining. Jot down your wish list and slip it to Santa at Acuity Vision 11-1. If you miss him(he's busy these days!) drop your wish list at Poetica and I'll send it special delivery.
Day of the Dead/ Dia de los Muertos/ All Saint's Day: Oct. 22nd - Nov. 2nd Poetica created a communal shrine to our beloved friends and family that have passed away. It was a colorful, festive celebration! New arrivals and special additions to the shop complimented the theme.
Sacramento Street Trick or Treat! Thursday Oct. 31st 3-6 pm. Adorable, priceless and free of course! Huckleberry our shop dog dressed up as a frog!
I first saw Santa Rosa artist Andrea Speer Hibbard's wonderful giclee print on my birthday a few years back. I was driving through the tiny town of Occidental and came upon it in an art gallery. It drew me over and I appreciated it immensely. I was deeply touched by the drawing of hundreds of monks dressed in saffron robes. In April 2013, a woman walks into Poetica looking for the right place to sell her art. It turns out to be the artist of '1,000 monks.'
Poetica is joyfully carrying this beloved print. It has become the most often gifted piece of art in the shop - birthday's, anniversaries, thank you's, I love you's - any occasion.
The signed giclee print is $85 and the beautifully framed ve
rsion is $330.
FLK Statement Necklace
Our accessories can tell a more powerful story than our clothes. Bay Area jeweler Francesca Kennedy has been telling stories for the past 8 years with hardware, brass, and leather. Her materials are sourced from all over the world. Whether it’s beads that her cousin brought her from Beijing or a pendant made of ancient Roman glass, when Francesca explains the significance behind each piece in her collection, they suddenly become so much more than an accessory.
While chatting at a trunk show recently, Francesca admitted that even though she loves clothing, most of her closet is quite basic. She prefers to let her jewels take center stage. At the time, she was wearing a simple knit sweater with two long beaded necklaces. Instead of utilizing the hook and eye closures to secure the necklaces, she had tied them together in a loose knot. This creative twist demonstrated two of the best qualities about Francesca’s line. First, her pieces beg to be layered, and second, she takes great care with the details so even the hardware can shine.
FLK Brass Necklace
The outstanding thing about Francesca is that she can tell a story about every element of her collection– from the way brass can be worn polished or tarnished, to the fact that anklets used to be worn primarily by the “bad” girls of her youth. When you put on one of Francesca’s pieces, you can feel the weight of the story behind it.
It’s this relationship between wearer and jewel that Francesca finds most fascinating. Even after the jewelry is created, she feels it is never really “finished.” The wearer ultimately adds her own layer of story once she puts the piece on.
Francesca’s work can be found in San Francisco at Poetica on Sacramento Street and at Limu on Fillmore Street. You can also find her on Facebook at Francesca Kennedy Designs.
FLK Layering Necklace
By Bianca Barela
Hello Friends of Poetica,
I'm thrilled! Everything is going swimmingly! It's summer! + a Fab time at the shop and new pieces are coming soon!
June 14-26th Gone Fishin' I'm going to check out Will Allen's Growing Power urban gardening workshop in Milwaukee first hand with my nearly 14 year old son Alexander and beau Brian. Also reconnecting with my family located in various parts of the US. I'm always available by cell and email if you need anything while the shop is closed. Thanks to the cyber-road we are just a click away.
Next: Look for New Arrivals (furniture and art) at the beginning of July and a fun 'midsummer soiree' Saturday July 13th* at the shop. Great local consignment shop Goodbyes is having their summer sale that day- and the amazing El Toyansense Taco truck is coming back to the hood. Our block will be a p-a-r-t-y. woo-hoo! ( *dress in city smart layers just in case its cold! ) Take care and hope there are sunny fun days in your future.
Fun times are in store for you on Sacramento St! It's time for our annual small business sidewalk sale! We've put together a wonderful assortment of treats on the street -here at Poetica I'll have a new selection of Francesca Kennedy necklaces, a visit from Lovebug the Bunny and a trio from S.F.'s own Gaucho - a band in the Django Reinhardt style - or gypsy jazz.
for more information on acoustic music, good eats and mah-velous sales go to sacramentostreetshop.com
Talented local jewelry designer Francesca Kennedy has such a way of combining quiet warm metals with colorful baubles. They have been a favorite for many women and men who visit the shop. This piece just came in - a double dorje ( thunderbolt of compassion!) with a double strand of pearls, crystal and brass. $190. photo taken by Hilary Detwiller
"...all the people I love here." "The mornings." "We can walk", " It's home." "Diversity.""Fabulous diversity." "Fresh air." "Being part of it. " "The people. The art. The music. The soul." "SPACE" "The seals at Pier 39" "Diversity." "Everyone is just themselves." "The lack of attitude" "Community, diversity, anything goes." "It's fragrance", "The morning air." "A view of the Golden Gate Bridge." "Acceptance."
Feel free to add your own thoughts to the list!
...."peace in my heart. blue sky, the bay area landscape, friends, family and birthdays." Traci,"Knowing yourself" Elizabeth, "Sacramento St." Denis, "staying home with nowhere to go " Hilary, "being comfortable and knowing those you love are comfortable" Rick, "today" Marc, "family" Tom, "time to pursue things at your own pace" Dan, "sports" Alex, "health, rest,family & friends" Jaime, "a warm bath when I am chilled" Pat, "My family" Duke, "loving and being loved" Laura, "contentment, warmth, nature and love" Tim P, " an abundance of family & friends" Kathleen, "food and friends" Brian and this one "Happiness is a lot like pornography at the Supreme Court; it's hard to reliably describe, but I know it when I see it" lk.
I'm celebrating my birthday today and thought what better time to start a new tradition. The theme is Salon - a fanciful idea that is ages old. It is a gesture meant to facilitate meaningful, honest and engaging conversation amongst a group of people and it was made especially popular by Proust. The questions below are directly from or inspired by the Proust Salon book.
I'll ask the questions and if you feel Brave, Curious and Insightful please Respond.
Salon Questions:
What is your idea of happiness?
What is your present state of mind?
What is your favorite motto?
If not yourself who would you choose to be?
What do you most like about San Francisco?
If you could bottle up any aspect of San Francisco & share it with someone far away what would it be?
If you want to send them privately to me that 's ok too. Traciteraoka@mac.com
Bonus: Send a quirky photo of yourself too- -- not a requirement but I would Love It!.
Yes, I love antiques and yes, I love art ... I also really enjoy more than just one type or period of furniture. Perhaps that's where Poetica is more than it appears. The little vignette above is a nice example. Two vintage wall paper rollers converted into lamps flank a William Switzler mahogany French regency-style desk with embossed leather top. A turn of the century antique biscuit container holds a bouquet of daffodils on the left. A 1940's Royal typewriter (with brand new ribbon) and vintage Japanese lacquered boxes sit on the right. The middle of this vignette features S.F. artist Becca Smidt's hand pressed lenticulars. And finally above on the wall there are two beautiful Spanish midcentury flower mirrors. All very handsome and each piece has its own integrity and design value. I like how they seamlessly work together too.
I needed a spiritual Sunday to kick off my new year.
I chose to spend it at the amazing East Bay Church of Religious Science in Oakland. Rev. E filled the room with her positive, authentic and funny ministry invoking the wise words of Marianne Williamson, Louise Hayes and Alice Walker along the way - it was inspiring and it came with a couple of things to practice in our daily lives. Here's number one:
Set your intention and be accountable to it. Rather than start the year with false promises to ourselves and others let us set a singular focus on improving our lives and those around us. And "if you want change stop complaining about the turbulance."
I want a sustainable business and a more balanced home life. There is a list of things I need to do to make it happen 'my way' and of course the countless things that will knock me off my base as I reach for it. I'll share with you how it goes and hope you share your stories as well.
I can wait no longer! The garland is up and t
he lights are on!
Join me & celebrate the holidays!
The cider will be ready and you will be met with splendor and beauty in the form of delightful penguin ornaments, 'vintage' Turner Martin custom ornaments, Francesca Kennedy's jewelry and Becca Smidt's lenticular art - not to mention a new collection of holiday gifts.
Hollidazzle Open House Thursday Dec. 6th 5-8 P.M.
Sacramento St. Holiday Stroll!
Saturday Dec. 8th 10-6 P.M.
Enjoy Sacramento St. from Spruce to Broderick as my fellow merchants get their festive holiday spirit turned on for you. Santa will visit Acuity Optical and Bath Sense. Hudson Grace will have beautiful music. Poetica will be playing a custom mix of vintage holiday tunes that create the mood and escape the ordinary. Treats too! Button Down's window is a delight. (below) There's more to to see.... Join us! 
Winter hours start Nov. 28th. thru Dec. 23rd
Tues. - Sat. 10-6
Thurs. 10-7
Sundays 1-5
