It seems San Francisco gets typecast depending on which neighborhood you go to . I have been…read morefortunate to understand the different neighborhoods across San Francisco living in more than eight different neighborhoods. One neighborhood which always gets a reputation of being stuck up is the Marina. If you ever spend enough time in the Marina this notion is false. The Marina showed true grit and resilience after the 1989 San Francisco earthquake. I seen a lot of people get loose and have some fun in the Marina especially on Chestnut street( this includes adventures with the cool Don Juan himself). There are plenty of places to enjoy some of good food and drinks. There is one place which you will see the sense of humor of the Marina and the city of San Francisco and it's called Ei Home on Chestnut street. On a Spring stroll in Marina in the San Francisco sun I landed on Chestnut street at Ei home . Inside you will find some interesting novelties for sale. They have hats and bags with different designs . You can even find a laptop sleeve and some colorful towels . They have lot of humorous novelty items. The items here are a few levels above the tourist trap gifts you will find by Fisherman's Wharf. They have everything to candles and pillows with monuments of San Francisco. Get a leg up on Christmas shopping early with random stocking stuffers year round at Ei home a homage to my home of San Francisco. They say the Marina is all stuck up you are getting fed a bunch of "lies" I visited here for decades I experienced it with my own "eyes" if you discover it more it becomes a pleasant "surprise" go to A16 where pizza gets cut with scissors and go to Little Original Joe's for the "Zucchini Fries" Go to Chestnut and find early birds eating brunch outside in the sun and also the late night "diner" or go to a bar and possibly see a former SF Giants player or a former "Forty Niner "and go to the Studio on Chestnut and pose for a photo like your a model wearing clothes made by a fashion "designer" and then go shop at Ei Home located on Chestnut between Pierce street and "Steiner"

Ei Home is FABULOUS. This is a darling gift shop with an incredible selection of wonderful items. I…read moreparticularly love their Jelly Cat selection. It is so much fun to browse and buy here. The employees are extremely kind and helpful. This is an amazing store in a beautiful neighborhood. I highly recommend visiting Ei Home!

I passed this store a few times & was able to visit today when they were open. I love skincare,…read morebody care & home fragrances & was also looking for some last minute Christmas gifts. I bought a few candles & some hand lotions (both for me & as gifts!). The high end store has clean lines & testers available. I was informed by the helpful salesman that this is a pop up location & they will add more structure to make it a permanent location. It's nice to have a skincare, body care & home fragrance store on Chestnut as we lost Pottery Barn, where I previously purchased home fragrances.

From the owner: Since 2004, MALIN+GOETZ has been guided by the philosophy of less, but better. Our…read moreexpertly-designed skincare, fragrances + candles are made with the highest quality ingredients and are created to fit into your life from day to night. Our cruelty-free products are made to be gentle, effective + efficient for all genders + skin types, even the most sensitive.

I'm so grateful I discovered Ministry of Scent. Not only do they carry my favorite perfume from…read moreItaly, but their staff is genuinely kind and incredibly helpful. Michael Ryan went above and beyond to help me replace the perfume I lost after purchasing it in Italy. He even drove to the Valencia store to pick up a tester for me. That level of care and dedication is rare, and it truly meant so much. Thanks to him, I now have my wedding perfume in time for my big day. The customer service here is exceptional, and I couldn't be more thankful.

Very disappointed by the lackluster service from MoS. I bought two samples online and requested a…read morepickup location at the Fillmore Boutique. I waited 3 days before emailing the business. Before then, no one let me know when I could pickup the samples. When I stopped by yesterday afternoon, the samples were at the cash register in a black tote. The salesperson was not friendly and seem to huffy about being bothered to give me my purchase. Sad lack of customer service.

Amazing experience here! I walked in seven minutes before closing, was treated with incredible…read morekindness from Tony and Dejon, received lots of help picking out a gift, and they even embroidered it, wrapped it, and gave me a card for free with my purchase! I was out of the store before closing and am so delighted with everything. Tony and Dejon made my day!

It was my first time walking in here and was warmly welcomed by Raina! She was SO sweet, so…read morepleasant and very welcoming to me and my best friend when we walked in. She helped me find a birthday present for my mom and was extremely helpful in choosing the scent of the candle and the engraving! Thank you Raina!

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!

Quality products and great service. Cute little Boutique with a vast assortment of perfumes,…read morecandles, oils, incenses, etc.

This is the kind of store that I appreciate having while walking around in Pac Heights. It goes…read morewithout saying but if you love fragrances, this is the place to be. It will fulfill your fragrance cravings for scents that are bourgeois and full of depth. I couldn't help myself given my compulsion to want to smell new scents.. My love of fragrance started way back in high school when I was constantly at either Bath and Body Works or Victoria's Secret buying up all the body sprays. What made this visit to Diptyque particularly nice was their sales associate Frances. I had the pleasure of meeting Frances as I casually wandered in. Like usual, I'm picking up random lids of their famous candles and inhaling their scents. Frances approaches me and we had the nicest conversation over our mutual love of fragrance. He is one of those people that has a real passion for perfume and takes his time to explain not only the notes each fragrance has but how they can make you feel. When I explained how a specific fragrance (in this case a new one called "Lilyphea") and how it smelled like a warm hug, Frances understood completely. Unlike some other high end stores that can come off as snooty or arrogant, this store is anything but. The sales associates here in my experience have been down to earth, easy to talk to and care to build the most important thing with their clientele-- relationships. This is the kind of thing that will bring me back to a store even if it's not to buy for myself but for a gift. Thank you Frances for making an already perfect day in SF even better. I'm taking my time with my 2 samples and enjoying them during my work day.

From beautiful pens and handsome hankies to sunglasses, a Polaroid camera, lighters, and all the…read moreother delicious novelties, especially the pens and stationary from Paper Republic, this place never misses. I have to shout out Liz, who has been nothing short of exceptional. She never makes it feel like a sale. Instead, it feels like you're going home with treasure, objects meant to be used, lived with, and loved. She is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and charismatic. She's absolutely got it. Ever since I discovered Topdrawer on Union Street a couple of years ago, it has become one of my favorite day off destinations. Whether I'm returning for a new find or stopping in to pick up a refill, I can always count on a genuine connection with Liz, and that is what keeps me coming back.

Selection was impressive here - most of the things I looked at were Japanese, and very pretty to…read morelook at. I'd love to whip out one those fabulous Japanese lighters for instance, but they cost three times as much as a good zippo, so perhaps not. Lots of great stuff like journals and pens that would look good in an office, but who has an office any more? I wonder about the longevity of stationary stores, like muffler shops.

I absolutely love this store and all the employees that I have interacted with... was super excited…read moreearlier this year when I discovered the larger bottles can be refilled, which is great because it's one less glass bottle for the environment and I love the service. I had a doctors appointment in the area so I went to get two of my large bottles refilled. There was a meeting going on and they were unable to fill them right away, and unfortunately, I had to be in another part of the city. The employee was so great mention that they have a courier service available both were buying and situations such as mine. As a matter of fact, my two perfume bottles made it to my home before I did today, which was a welcome treat. The scents are amazing and the candles make the very best gifts. There were even some bonus samples in my courier bag.

Beautiful store with a variety of lovely perfumes and candles. I was welcomed in and service was…read morefriendly and helpful. They let me browse and take my time smelling everything. I really liked Eau des Sens and purchased a hand cream that was beautiful wrapped.

wow, the salesperson was rude, aloof, and exceedlingly unhelpful. She did process the payment but…read moredidn't manage to get my correct email address so no receipt either.

Malin+Goetz is one of those brands that just makes every day feel nicer. I'm obsessed with the Rum…read morehand wash and lotion, and I always come back to the Bergamot body lotion. The Strawberry and Otto candles also make my place smell so good without being too heavy and perfume-y. The Vitamin B5 hand cream is always in my bag. It works and isn't greasy. My only wish is more travel-friendly packaging, like mini pumps or flip-tops. It's also such a good gift... unless I decide to keep it.

Love love this place! Was my second time shopping with them…read moreThe candles and diffusers are so divine and what a fragrance I am very satisfied and my husband loves it too given he is so picky I will definitely keep coming back to gift friends and family

I love the candles and incense from here. There's a wide range of scents to choose from, mostly…read moreearthy and nature-based, but a few light floral scents. Candles come in a range of sizes, as do the incense (cone and stick). They have a standard set of scents that are always available, as well as seasonal and limited edition ones. There's usually a candle or incense stick burning right outside the main door so you can get a sniff and lured in by the promise of more. Prices are a bit up there, but I think it matches the quality. These aren't cheap candles and incense sticks that are overpowering and strong, and they don't burn fast. You'll get your money's worth out of them.