When you think of San Francisco legacy business the first companies come to mind is Ghirardelli…read moreChocolate Company , Levi's Strauss, and Boudin Bakery which had their starts in the 1800's. Downtown San Francisco has blocks and blocks of different businesses. It's hard to find lots of businesses in SF which had its start within the 1800's ( not the address number but the years of the 1800's) in San Francisco. My childhood apartment in San Francisco in the Mission was my backyard and shared the same backyard with the Elixir ( one of oldest bar in San Francisco established in 1858) .When it comes to the years of technology companies which have been in business for over 20 years it seems more like 20 dog years which is the equivalent to 100 human years. There a few businesses which are over 100 years old in San Francisco and fewer that are over 150 years old in human years. There is a family owned business in San Francisco which started over 150 years ago and still exists on Market street and it's called Patrick & Co. Walking down Market street the vibe of downtown San Francisco is a blend of vintage and modern with a mix of the future. Walking past the See's Candies and The Paris Baguette and inside Patrick & Co., you will see lots of office supplies . You will also find many fun items like calendars , cards , journals, stationaries, and interesting books. You will also see anything from Hello Kitty bags to stickers of animated animals and food. This is a good place to pick up some original design greeting cards along with the pens and markers. This place is over 150 years old in San Francisco and the business feels timeless. Come visit and witness an historical San Francisco business with a modern feel. Go to a place which has supplies for business that can be "internal"or for personal secrets like getting a diary or "journal" this is one of the San Francisco businesses that's still exist and seems "eternal"and was around when Custer was still an United States Army "Colonel" This place is still open for business after 150 years in human years its considered "geriatric" hats off to the company in SF name "Patrick"it is a business that's been in business without getting " theatric"and still ticking for over 150 years all organic without a cheap trick just a consistence "hat trick"

There's very few of these types of office supplies stores left in the U.S.. I love one when I see…read moreone and always go in because they usually have items that are difficult to find nowadays. Plus, they typically have unique gift items and they overall have a feeling of times when people were people. This particular Patrick & Co. location was an absolute treat to browse through. Items that took us down memory lane. Gifts for people in our lives. And organizational tools that we didn't know we needed until we came upon them. Prices might be higher than a big box store but not overly expensive. Some of the merchandise was priced in-line with what I've seen elsewhere. It was a delightful time strolling through the aisles. If we lived in San Francisco, and nearby, I'd be a regular customer.

This place is next to the matcha store…read more I could spend hours here! Their shelves are stocked with stationary from local small businesses like @palett.es , atelier by Jo, @faithcaoculator. I don't have to wait for SJ made to come around any more! I picked up some cute cards, stickers, and the viral build a room using stickers sticker sheet. I barely made it past the cards and stickers after 30 minutes. The items are a bit pricy but that's the general trend of stickers and cards from smaller creators. I'll check out the other half of the store next time.

I think I was probably much more enamored by Mai Do here before they started proliferating in SoCal…read moreand then SoCal started having giga huge Kinokuniya that already incorporate Mai Do into their stock, but it's nice to have a standalone stationary shop as well, especially if it means more varied and unique stock. I like that this location has items from local small businesses and artists too. I know SJ Made gets fisted in Bay Area and there's not as much space and many recurring events, so having physical spots to purchase and support these creatives is great. There's stickers, special paper, journals and journaling tools, writing and drawing utensils, sticky notes, ink and fancy ink pens, planners, and much, much more, including little trinkets, gifts, blind boxes, keychains, etc. So you can get something for yourself or you can get something as a gift for someone else. It can get a bit pricey though. With some small notebooks being $10 and a fancier keychain being around $20. Really depends on what you're looking at, how high quality it is, if it's imported in, etc. Staff can get swamped helping customers check out, but they'll do their best to answer your questions!

post.script. (not to be confused with the now closed Postscript Coffee in Jackson Square -…read morecurrently rebranded as Loveski) is a woman-owned gift shop in the Fillmore District. This cute and curated shop was was established in 2019 and mainly focuses on San Francisco-themed items and sells unique tote bags, pins, stationery, greeting cards, mini print vending machines, original artwork, home goods (e.g. scented candles), accessories, etc. This small shop carries items from 100+ brands and independent artists. This shop was quite an unexpected find and it really reminded me of some gift shops in Los Angeles that rent shelf space to independent artists and creators to showcase their work. Overall this is a great gift shop to stop by for anyone who's looking for a one-of-a-kind gift. P.S. - No designated parking lot for the shop & metered street parking or paid parking lots (California/Steiner Lot) only.

post.script. is a must visit when in SF. The shop is filled with amazing items made by small…read morebusinesses. Perfect for gifts (or a little treat for yourself :)) They have so many amazing cards for every occasion, stickers, pins, candles, art prints, and much more! The owner and staff are incredibly kind and helpful. They recently put on an event for Inciardi print collectors and it was fantastic. Definitely stop by!

Located adjacent to the heart of FiDi (that's the financial district for angelenos like me), the…read moreMoleskine store is a stationery lover's dream come true. Their large hardcover notebooks are absolutely my preferred medium for journaling, and it's such fun seeing them laid out. To the right of the space you have the pens, backpacks, and sale section; to the left, planners, and two aisles in the center with artist supplies and limited edition releases. Writing is a wonderfully sensory experience, so it's lovely to have floor samples out for you to touch and experience before you commit. They also carry their line of smart notetaking tools in the front of the store (which I wish were sold separately, but that's a separate conversation). Alex, the store manager, is passionate about Moleskine and is happy to explain the different kinds of customizations available. In one of my two visits during my work trip, he was diligently working on embossing a custom logo with iridescent foil to a corporate order - very neat! This is a great option for teams looking for branded gear. I think most know this, but while Moleskine is one of higher quality stationers, their prices often reflect this. However, if you are an avid/regular notetaker you will find it well worth your while. Personally, I love the collaboration with Kaweco pens - managed to snag the final Lord of the Rings ballpoint; sorry if anyone had their sights set on that, haha. Couldn't help but also come home with the Casa Battlo notebook (discounted!) as well as the limited edition Legolas/Gimli journal, which I haven't seen in bookstores.

Very cute shop. My wife and daughter went crazy in the clearance section with the peanuts themed…read moremoleskines.

Jacques at Hyegraph is professional, kind and made this experience seamless!…read more He worked with me to make my wedding invitations exactly how I envisioned. Would recommend for high quality, personalized invitations!

Excellent work! Very creative designer, proactive communication, delivered everything on time and…read morethe price was very reasonable. They created the seating chart, table numbers, and guest cards for my son's wedding party. Quite a few of the invitees pinned this business for future projects, Yes, it was that beautiful ! Because there are names everywhere I won't upload photos but they did a really nice job.I'll be happy to work with them again.

I stopped into the Valencia location this past week and met Trevor and Evelyn! Great team! I was on…read morethe hunt for a Kaweco pen clip for my EDC Moleskine x Kaweco collab pen, and unfortunately they were sold out! However, Trevor found it in his heart to offer me one of his very own! HOW COOL IS THAT?! He's also a highly skilled artist, and I would encourage you to ask for a peruse of his artwork! TopDrawer is the edc, stationery, and pen enthusiast's store to hit in San Francisco! I give them 5 stars because they're not only selling solid products, but they have knowledgeable people selling them!

An interesting shop that is a far cry from Union Square, the Embarcadero, the Cannery, Ghiradelli…read moreSquare or even Union Street. Beautifully ("tastefully") displaying items of stationary and related paraphernalia, mostly made in Japan, I believe. I wound up buying a retractable pencil for $20. The workmanship looked very good, a reminder of quality and an era when there was less emphasis on speed, productivity, quantity... It would be nice to have had a (brightly colored) case for it (what they did have in the store was too big). I promptly misplaced the pencil only a few days after I returned to Seattle. The staff were well trained, aimiable, and well versed.

They say art is timeless but there is only one week left until May 3 to see the KAWS art exhibit in…read moreSF. Some art I enjoy has a message or a cause. Some art remain static which are displayed only on building walls and some are art statues which are frozen like a mannequin. Then they are performative artist promoting and selling you a vibe or brand on my social media feed. There is a place where you can get art to wear art on a T-shirt or hat and you can show off the art in public with a tote bag. You can also learn about art with a book and also get art replicas you can put on your coffee table. This place is located inside SOMA of San Francisco and it's called the SF MOMA Museum Store. On an art crawl also known as a Spring stroll in SOMA past the Yerba Buena Gardens I landed on 3rd street in SF. Before walking in and walking out the KAWS exhibit at SF MOMA there is a museum store that has something for almost anybody. You will find it before entering and exiting the SF MOMA. Once inside you will feel it's part gift shop and part bookstore. You will see hella games and puzzles along with toys. There are some interesting books available for sale. You can show off some art by getting some art you can wear with a hat. Give the gift art by getting a gift with art from SF MOMA Museum store. Art displays are visual and still alive and I do "see them"displayed at the store SF MOMA "Museum" art is still alive around the world you can even see art for the dead at the "mausoleum" in the city you will see Emperors wearing no clothes stationed in the Legion of Honor but not at the "Oakland Coliseum" Some art they try to ban and "prohibit" and art is a lifestyle and some people do "live it"and now you can buy art piece and share it as a gift you can "give it" and where you can go to shop is located at the SF MOMA Museum before and after the KAWS art "exhibit"

Service was great, the person at the ticket counter let us know about the discount we would get if…read morewe brought our ticket stubs back the next time we were there, I forgot her name, but she was pleasant. The Teen and I were there to see the KAWS Exhibit and it didn't disappoint, very creative from every perspective. Since we visited other floors before on our previous visits, the special exhibits are always worth the fee. The selection of art has something from various artists & mediums, that my opinion is always appealing to the eye and leaves me inspired to go home and paint. As an art lover, and an artist myself, it's always a value and I always experience something new even though I've been there plenty of times. Of course I'll be back: Matisse's Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal.

I walked past this stationary store while walking from the ferry to the convention center when I…read morewas visiting for a meeting. I stopped in because I thought they might be able to find a Moleskin planners. I had ordered one twice from a prominent online store without getting what I wanted. Patrick and Co. did not have quite what I wanted in stock. But Bobby asked what I was looking for, and brought 3 planners in from their other store for me to look at the next day. One of these was exactly what I was looking for. I was very impressed with Bobby's friendliness, responsiveness and customer service. I would shop there again. Kudos to Bobby and all the staff, who provide exemplary personal service.

This place has THE best greeting card and postcard selection ever. Not ordinary, not cliché, but…read morealways something snazzy and tasteful or hilarious. And then there are the stickers and pens, some art supplies and boxed stationery + + + +. Great place for gifts, jigsaw puzzles, an umbrella, a canvas bag or any and all of those office supplies. Even during the pandemic, I would venture there on Muni for scribble and jot supplies. Long live Patrick & CO!!! Thank you for all your great stuff, service all these generations!

Valencia never fails to have cute stores & unique stops. Open Editions seems to be the newest on…read morethe block-- featuring a rotating list of local artists and their craft. You can expect all sorts of goods here, from quilts, to prints, to pottery, to stationery, to giant stuffed vegetable pillows (I was... tempted...). There are little cards and QR codes describing the artists behind the items and what their specialties were. I signed up for their email list, looking forward to coming back and seeing what's featured next~

Such a unique store. They carry art, leather goods, stationery, candles, accessories, books, so…read moremuch fun stuff! Some items are splurges like a boob leather wallet for $98 but other items like their sharperners or pens are $8-15. I appreciate that this store isn't just for the upper class. I also like how they have descriptions of the artists for the products they sell. It's nice to put a name/face behind the local artwork so you know who you're supporting. Ended up buying an "only good things" blank journal but I'll definitely be back to browse some more.

Paper Tree is a family owned arts and crafts store that specializes in origami paper and the store…read moreis located in Japan Center in San Francisco's Japantown. The store was founded in 1968 and is the second oldest business in Japantown. Currently the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the original co-founder, Nobuo Mihara, continue to run the store. [Parking]: There are two parking garages within a few blocks away from the store - The Main Garage (1610 Geary Boulevard) and The Fillmore Annex Garage (1650 Fillmore Street). Parking rate = $5 per hour from 12 PM to 6 PM and $3 per hour outside of those hours. I got lucky and was able to find metered parking spots near the intersection of Buchanan St and Sutter St (free on Sunday). [What to Expect]: The store has a really large selection of origami paper. In addition, it also carries 3D / 2D stickers, classic Japanese art prints, noshi envelopes, handcrafted pressed-flower cards, adult anime T-shirts, coloring / origami books, socks, stationery, fabrics for furoshiki, etc. There is also a sign stating "Beware of the Dog" with Moira (a 2-year old Irish Wolfhound) hanging out at the store. [Conclusion]: I am not sure if this shop is worth driving out of the way just to check it out unless you are a passionate origami enthusiast, but it is worth stopping by if you are already in San Francisco's Japantown. P.S. - Paper Tree used to have a sister store in Berkeley called Miki's Paper which focused on paper gallery and Japanese papers, but the shop closed after COVID.

San Francisco is a city full of twist and turns like Lombard street . The crookedest street in…read moreworld of course is in Vermont ( not the state) street in San Francisco. When it comes to art work in the city some art creations comes in a variety of shapes and forms and have so many multidimensional twists. Hand made art can be explored in different neighborhoods in San Francisco through canvases in the galleries and murals on the walls of the city streets. In Japantown there is a place where art is made on paper and with paper and you can create almost any work of art from plants , flowers and also animals like birds and tigers through the art of origami. This place is located on Buchanan Mall in Japantown in San Francisco and it's called Paper Tree. On a Spring stroll around Japantown in San Francisco there is a place to not only learn about the art of origami but also get the art supplies like origami paper to make the pieces of art. You will find inside lots books about origami along with displays of some of the most amazing art work. Komo was very helpful and gave me a lesson about the origami art sculptures displayed inside Paper Tree. This place is so inspirational origami will become my new hobby. In the month of August every year Paper Tree host the Origami Palooza in San Francisco Japantown. Paper Tree have classes to teach and "train " how to make an origami "Crane" and you can also take flight and make a "paper plane "origami is a fun hobby to stay focus and self "entertain" Come to Paper Tree and book a "session" to learn origami and make paper shapes in the third "dimension "and create animals and plants and your own character "invention "and late August in Japantown they host Origami Palooza an origami "convention"