Shopping: Consignment Shop Roundup
For the thrifty yet fashionable, San Francisco offers many options, whether it be vintage, thrift or consignment. Each operates on a slightly different model, and this week we focus on roundup of consignment shops.
Golden Gate Bridge Furniture Company
There is no image as synonymous with San Francisco as the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, which just turned 75 years old this past weekend. Not only can locals and tourists ride or walk across the world-renowned bridge, but it’s also possible to own part of it.
Shopping: Derby Day Hat Ideas
Though hats are traditionally worn to shield the sun out of one’s eyes, protect the wearer from rain, or to keep the heat from escaping one’s head, in the case of the Kentucky Derby each May, hats of all kinds are worn to bring good luck.
Shopping: Foggy Notion in the Inner Richmond
As if she didn’t already have her hands full, multi-talented artist Alissa Anderson opened up Foggy Notion on Sixth Avenue near Clement in the Inner Richmond just this past March.
Shopping: Fillmore Street, Pacific Heights
Fillmore Street in Pacific Heights is chock full of brand name stores, like Kiehl’s, Ralph Lauren and Jonathan Adler, but it’s also home to a number of unique shops that keep it from being just another outdoor mall.
Shopping: March
March marks the beginning of spring, a time for renewal, which often translates to home improvement. Sometimes that means pulling out the mop and bucket for a round of spring cleaning, but other times that means redecorating the house. If it’s the latter, the revamped March, located in a home design ghetto on Sacramento Street in the Laurel Heights neighborhood, features items for the hearth and home, with an emphasis on the kitchen.
Shopping: Valentine’s Day Gifting Ideas
There are some people who think grabbing a box of candy and flowers from the local supermarket is fine for a last minute Valentine’s Day present. For those who wish to send a sweeter message, here are a few ideas to help make a Valentine sweetheart feel truly special.
Shopping: The Detox Market
Many people include a working out plan in their New Year’s resolutions. This year, people who are looking for another element to add to their physical wellness plan can turn to The Detox Market located on Valencia near 21st in the Mission District.
Japantown Shopping Guide
The patchwork nature of San Francisco’s neighborhoods makes it possible to showcase the richness of all the diverse cultures contained within this one city. A good example is San Francisco’s Japantown, also known as “Nihonmachi.”
West Portal Shopping Guide
Shopping in San Francisco is not normally a family affair, but it’s possible in the West Portal neighborhood. Tucked into a valley to the west of the iconic Twin Peaks, West Portal feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the city.
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