see you saturday!

kelly and I are stocked up, packed and on our way down to warmer weather and a fantastic saturday!  All this we have been week sewing away and and breathing paint fumes creating some really awesome new pieces for you to shop this weekend!!  here are a few pictures to tempt you further...

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Also don't forget to bring any unwanted holiday gifts for DNA's REGIFTING BOOTH!  You can trade that gift in for a much better one (of your choice) you'll absolutely adore!!

one more tidbit...Our awesome friend Jody at When You Awake will be DJ the Pop Up Shop from 3pm -5pm.  Come out and enjoy the sunny classic atomosphere she lovingly creates!!

save the date...

Sorry benny and I have been quite since christmas, but it is only because of a lack of time not love!  Lately we have been super busy making new accessories, stenciling new renewed items and getting shows together...so we are super exctied to announce our that first show of the year will also be our first trunk show in Los Angeles!!

Join us for an awesome day of holiday re-gifting, amazing local clothing & accessories, and as always awesome people! "What is the re-gifting?", you ask. Well along with all the amazing local shopping there will be a huge FREE gift exchange.  Bring in any unwrapped & unwanted gift from the holiday season and exchange it for another's unwanted gift that you like better!

bennykelly now in the city!

bennykelly is now being carried at RAG (residents apparel gallery) co-op, in the city, and we couldn't be more excited!  RAG is San Francisco's oldest established clothing cooperative, showcasing over 70 locally designed and manufactured brands.  A cute little boutique in the heart of hayes valley, RAG is always a delightful peek at our neighbors unbelievable talent and the sales people are soo nice!  We are really proud to be selling there and hope you all will stop by the boutique and show some love!!



...shop us local...
RAG co-op
541 octavia street, san francisco
monday thru saturday 12pm - 7pm, sunday 12pm - 6pm

save the date...

We are super excited to announce our next show, A Fair to Remember.  This will be a back alley super sweet arty party in san francisco!  And for your entertainment there will be people playing their records on turntables, hourly raffles, and lots of unique local vendors. Mark your calendars cause this will be awesome!

SAVE THE DATE...

We have been silent for the past few weeks and we wanted to let you in on why.  First off kelly got a job...so her time is, unfortunately, more limited but at least now she can pay the bills!  Secondly we have been helping Pretty Penny and The Parlour Gallery plan and promote their very first Craft Bazaar!

The Bazaar will be a day focused on a small number of handpicked local fashion and craft designers and their amazing fares.  With an intimated feel, shoppers will have the chance to come say hello and talk with each designers about their goodies, all while shopping the best vintage in the bay. Best of all Pretty Penny and The Parlour are hoping to make this a reoccurring event!



So mark your calendars and come see how talented your neighbors really are!  There will be good music and FREE libations!!

When:  Saturday July 25th  11am - 7pm
Where:  Pretty Penny 5488 college ave, oakland
Cost:  FREE!

ABCO craft fair!

This saturday, ABCO Art Space is hosting the start of a series of crafty shows. The event will featuring local artists from around the bay area. Shoppers will find clothing from local designers, hand made belt buckles, hair accessories, organic body products, ceramics, original artwork, organic coffee, and so much more. There will also be live music, DJ's, Food and Beverages.

The idea was first explored last November by ABCO's founder and director, Barry Monigle. With no place for artists to gather and sell their wares, Monigle stepped in to offer up the expansive amount of space that ABCO has to offer for an event like this. With a huge outside area, a large indoor gallery and an expansive warehouse to spread the event through, it is an ideal location for a craft fair.

When:  saturday June 6th  12pm - 8pm
Where:  ABCO Art Space 3135 fillbert st, oakland

see you there...

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We cannot wait to see your awesome faces this evening!  And don't forget to drop the secert code, "stenciled geese", in order to recieve 10% any one item of your choice!  See you there...

We Challenge You!

In honor of a Earth Day we are asking everyone to support local artists/designers as much as possible this weekend!  So to help you achieve this goal, we have a few events that are sure to entertain you with nothing but local love!

CA Modern Art Gallery:  Alchemy

This is supposed to be an must see fashion show and overall awesome event hosted by Lost Profit and Missing Piece.  Besides great fashion you can make your own sock puppets, get your face painted, create balloon animals and help tattoo the already tattooed lady!  What more could you really want out of one night!



When:  Saturday April 25th  9pm - 2am
Where:  CA Modern Art Gallery 1035 market st, san francisco

Indie Mart Western Addy

Indie Mart is a wonder event that brings together a huge gathering of local artist to sell their awesome wares to the san francisco masses!  Stop by and buy yourself a little something before heading east to swap n stencil!

When:  Sunday April 26th  11am - 4pm
Where:  The Independent 628 divisadero st, san francisco

SAVE THE DATE: oakland DIY Spring Craft Show!

We are stoked to announce our participation in oakland DIY's Spring Craft Show and we are sure it is to be bigger and better than the holiday show!!  The show will be taking place on saturday May 9th in this amazingly awesome abandoned factory turned into artist living/show space.  This place even has a kitchen where oakland DIY will be whipping up some fantastic treats!  So mark your calendars...we'll see you soon!

When:  Saturday May 9th  doors open at 6pm

Where:  Sunshine Biscuit Factory  851 81st ave, oakland

*To make this show just a bit sweeter benny & I are offering 10% off one item of your choice if you use the code word "stenciled geese"!!

Mission Indie Mart this Sunday!!

Don't forget the awesome craftaganza that is Mission Indie Mart is this SUnday!!  This will also be the first time that our favorite store Pretty Penny will have a booth of all the best vintage styles for Spring.  They usually has an unbeatable selection of sunglasses and shoes!  We hope to run into you there!

Men need style too!

Indie Industries just opened up their second San Francisco location and it's all about the men, bringing locally designed fashion to all those style conscious boys of the mission district!

We are always excited to hear about new venues and boutiques that connect local artists and their community.  Especially during this economic hardship, we really need to see a growing support of all things local.  But really above all, we need to see a growing awareness in the power of our consumption.  Where we spend our money has more influence then people seem to realize, so wake up and start spending local!  When you spend your money in local stores, on average it has 3 times the monetary impact on the community when compared to a national chain store.  Not only that but local stores provide more competition, innovation and diversity.  Ok. Ok.  We will step down from our soapbox but for those intrigued, we have linked some additional reading material below...

Organic Consumers Association:  "Why Consumers Should Support Local Independent Businesses"

Trade Local,  "Why Should You Support Local Business?"

Pledge Handmade

Now that we have you all pumped to shop local, come show Indie Industries some support at their Launch Party this Saturday.  Check out the store and ladies who fear they won't have anything to fuss over, no need to fret, there will be tons of locally designed accessories!

When:  Saturday Feb 28th, 6pm - 9pm

Where:  Studio 3579 @  499 Dolores · SF, CA · 415.626.2533

Regular Hours:  12pm - 7pm Tuesday - Sunday  [closed mondays]

Trunkshow Sundays at Indie Industries

Looking for a great way to kill a few hours this sunday and every sunday?  Indie Industries (a longtime promoter of independent bay area style) has started a new weekly event, where a sweet local designer hosts a trunkshow!!  We love local fashion and what better way to get to know the artists in your area then to spend some face-time with them and their fabulous looks.

Next Up...Villain Accessories, March 1st

Villain Accessories is the creation of Brandi Collins, a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the state of California. Inspired by love and loss, Brandi has been able to incorporate her vision and create a fantastic collection of vibrant, original, as much as it is stunning line of jewelry.

Want to participate....Indie Industries needs more local designers! details after the jump.

Save the Date: Mission Indie-Mart

Mission Indie-Mart just announced their next show, so mark your calendar and tell a friend!!



We will bring you more info on the artists and designers as it is released...