This review is overdue, but well-deserved. I went into the Bed and Bath store, in search of a nice…read moreaccent pillow for a lounge chair in my master bedroom. I walked out with two: the first, I walked right to within about 30 seconds of entering the store, and it was magically on sale! The second, I discovered as I browsed through the store so full of gorgeous finds, I could have stayed there all day. I didn't need that second one, but it was so beautiful, I was determined to find a place for it in my home, and I did - it is the perfect addition to my existing bed design. Aside from the stunning pieces in the store (absolutely everything is drool-worthy), the service was impeccable. I was immediately helped by one of the gentlemen working that particular Saturday afternoon. You know when a salesperson strikes just the right balance between being very helpful and leaving you be? That was him. His colleague was equally great. It would be easy for the salespeople in a store like this to be snotty at worst, and stand-offish at best. Given the population that likely comprises the majority of their clientele, this wouldn't be at all surprising. But despite walking into the store in workout clothes with pillow creases and smeared masacara on my face because I'd come straight from a massage up the street - let's just say, I've seen better days - they couldn't have provided better, more genuine VIP service. I like nice things and I LOVE great service, so I will most certainly return the next time I'm looking for something extra special and luxurious for my home (or someone else's)!

In our yearly girls Holiday extravaganza. We stopped into Anthem in the Corte Madera~Town Center…read more What a stunning store. Something for everyone. Elegant, fun and everything in between for yourself and home. Thank you Barbara and Christie for greeting us with such warmth. YELP Elite approved..

When Modern Was is my go to store in San Francisco. Not only do they have a wide variety of items,…read moretheir service is over they top!

This little boutique is located in downtown Noe Valley right in the heart of all the action, making…read moreit easy to find. Despite the strange name, they have cute, quirky, kitschy items for sale - dishes, mirrors, art, wall hangings, napkins, goblets, antique furniture. We had fun poking around and left with two picture frames to give as gifts.

I go to Super Simple to find lovely, well-priced home accessories for interior design projects --…read moreand I always find more than I thought I would. They also have lighting and furniture, plus loads of terrific pieces for the kitchen. Prices are really good, and the owner, James, is terrific. Helpful when that's what you need, but never overbearing or hovering. He's super-responsive and has gone above and beyond for me more than once. Most of the places I source from for projects are out of range for those who can't afford an interior designer, but that's not true of Super Simple -- James has a great selection of affordable, well-designed pieces. I would recommend Super Simple to anyone who has great taste, but a smaller budget.

Every time I walk into this store I remind myself that I find this to be one of the best curated…read morelocal shops. Cleansing Palo santo, accent furniture pieces, gold details, art, books. Even when I don't have a shopping list I find things that enrich my home environment. Yes, super simple indeed!

One Word: SENSATIONAL…read more This store is so well thought out, curated, and every element is inviting and made with love. I have found my new favorite sustainable home goods store that brings all the perfect elements of home goods: timeless items & fabulous quality. The staff are beyond is amazing, welcoming, & inviting 1000% coming back for more items and recommending to my friends

Senses is the kind of store that makes you want to drop in anytime you're in the area. The space is…read morecalming and beautiful, and you're offered a beverage as soon as you enter. There's lots of handmade gifts, many of them made locally or by Palestinian artists.

They say it's always Halloween in San Francisco and you will see some interesting costumes from…read moreperformative people everyday because life is a performance. There are events in SF where everyone knows it involves some type of costume. An annual event which involves performative running of over seven miles and resembles a mix of a flash mob, rave, fraternity and sorority Greek gathering and those who like to show their fun spirit in San Francisco at the Bay to Breakers run. Some years Karl the Fog accompanies the runners on a Sunday morning and some years the sun shines bright through the entire path. There is a place where you can gear up and show your San Francisco free spirit. Located on Clement street it's called Foggy Notion. On a San Francisco Karl The Fog stroll I landed inside Foggy Notion. Inside you will find candles and natural skincare products along with gifts with some San Francisco representation. The products are made by local artisans . Get a towel of Sutro Tower and salty waters of the Pacific Ocean on the both sides of the Bay Bridge. After the Bay to Breakers run come and get some soap. They also have San Francisco scented candles which doesn't stink like parts of Fisherman's Wharf in SF. Come here if you want feel refreshed after over a seven mile cheesy run through San Francisco at the Bay to Breakers. There is place which has a "devotion" to the city of San Francisco with products giving the city some publicity and some"promotion "with sites and symbols of the San Francisco city landscape along with the "Pacific Ocean " you can find candles , hats, greeting cards and bags at "Foggy Notion" When it comes to Bay to Breakers it is not a breakdancing "event" just don't break a bone on your body running over 7 miles of San Francisco "cement"make sure wear good shoes so injuries you can "prevent" and make sure to gear up at Foggy Notion in SF on "Clement"

Foggy Notion is a must visit if you're looking to bring home a unique, fun, and thoughtful souvenir…read morefrom San Francisco. Whether it's a cute card to send a friend, or sweet scented candle that will remind you of this place, they have it! It's one of those shops you pop into just to browse around and end up discovering something you love.

I found the candles I was looking for at Hudson Grace! Cire…read moreTrudon is a high end candle brand from France. Found HG stores were having their 9 year anniversary sale (20% off everything including Trudon candles)! They had the classic scents but also some special candles in colorful red, blue and white glass vessels. I bought one as a gift for an high end family member :) The store also had table topic books of glamorous destinations, stemware and plates. Their house brand of candles were of various American locations. Small store but provides items for interior decorators. Today is the last day of their weekend sale...I got their just in time.

I ordered their napkins as a gift for a friend. I received the FedEx box, finally, and inside the…read morenapkins rolled up with sticker stuck to them. Not their own box or no plastic sleeve around them. I looked at one and they are extremely thin. There is no way I would use these on a tabletop to have a drink set on. It would be like using nothing. I looked up their return policy. Refunds will be issued in the original form of payment minus any applicable processing fees. Returned items must be sent with proper postage, packages with postage due will be returned to sender. After receiving, I went back to their website to check the reviews of this item. Guess what? They don't have any reviews so I guess you cannot see if you were buying an insufficient product or not. Lesson learned, I will never order from this company again.

First visit to Stuff by Luxe. Walked in and was immediately smitten by a beautiful mid century…read moremodern credenza of walnut sitting to the left of the entrance. It was in pristine shape. Went home and pondered it, researched it, and decided it was too good to pass up. I called, they made it easy to purchase over the phone, paid a very reasonable price to have it delivered down the Penisula. It has just arrived, and I am so happy.

Customer service is a dying art. The staff are bothered when you ask questions and god forbid you…read morewant to pay for something. Such a weird vibe. The collection of stuff is cool. Priced high.

There is a great selection of plants. The owners take time to tell how to take care of your plant.read more

The person at the front was nice and had fair pricing…read more Cute plants store right in neighborhood.

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.

Super cute stationery spot. Lots of variety and they had an art vending machine perfect for…read morescrapbooking or junk journaling!

Teresa and Marcy are the loveliest pair of humans you will ever meet on this flying rock we call…read moreEarth. Full stop. Now that we've established that, let's talk about neighborhood small businesses and the importance of supporting your local communities. Is it less expensive to shop online? Possibly, probably, sure ok yes. But if you take a moment to really think about who is affected by your online purchase, you're not only adding additional funding for a seriously creepy billion-billionaire to shoot a very phallic looking rocket into space like it's a Braniff Boeing international flight...it was disturbing just typing that, fyi... ...you're also taking possible, and sometimes essential revenue away from your neighborhood vendors and shop owners. True story! I'm not rich and I'm not close to "flush with cash" either. I'm a teacher and usually buy things when they are for treats and special occasions. I hardly ever buy a frivolous spendy hip and trendy trinket from a cool gift store. It's rare. (I'm also desperately cheap...just by nature.) But I will always buy my birthday cards from Teresa and Marcy if I can. And if they have the best gift that matches my white elephant/secret Santa needs, Wink will be the first place I visit. Even when I walk out the doors of their store with nothing, I feel like I had a lovely time meandering through my neighborhood store. I'm always welcome, I'm always treated as a friend. I truly believe our communities thrive when we make that extra effort to at least consider spending slightly more for a local purchase instead of picking up your iPhone for the convenient choice. Supporting your local small businesses doesn't always have to be done with your pocketbook. Little stores like this are like visiting a friend. They're just happy you came and want you to come more often. It's like grandma, without the guilt trip!

I have shopped here many times, and will continue to do so because it is such a lovely shop with a…read moregreat selection of gifts, and I love supporting a local business. I totally understand the return policy and the fact that they don't want you taking photos so you can find it cheaper elsewhere. Are the things more expensive than Amazon? Of course! But they have put in the effort of having a charming store where I can find all kinds of great gifts, so I am happy to pay up. I don't always know what I want to buy for someone until I see it, and I really appreciate the ability to browse in person. Our son always buys gifts here for his host families when he travels, and we take all of our SF visitors here too and they always find something great. They have such an eclectic and fun inventory!