Tim and Eve are lovely. The store is super cute and well-curated. Love this local shop!read more

This store is very unique and has Amazing things . Always finding interesting treasures from…read morecandles to room sprays to clothes. Love their jewelry. They definitely have affordable prices which I really appreciate . Big plus of this store are the most adorable friendly dogs. The owners are very welcoming and friendly people. Definitely check this store out if you need Amazing gifts .

This is the non-IchibonKan of Chinese products. Mostly low grade cheap things that one would plan…read moreon buying to use a couple times at the most for a specific purpose. All the items are low quality, not meant to last.

Great selection and the owner is helpful. Just that it is hard to look for something and some price…read morelabels were hard to locate.

It's a quick Cantonese speaking shop for your random household needs. Can always ball out on a…read morebudget.

Had a negative experience with returning/exchanging an item that we bought. Bought a shower head,…read morewhich broke on the same day that I started using it because the quality was very poor. I brought it back to the store with the packaging and the receipt and explained to the cashier and the manager the situation. The manager was not willing to refund me or give me another one. Instead, she gave me a replacement, which she took out from behind the counter. I was skeptical, but she insisted that I try the replacement and, seeing that she's not going to refund me or give me a new one, I accepted it. When I got home, I saw that the replacement has a broken piece and is also missing a piece. This is an IRRESPONSIBLE way to do business and treat your customers. I don't like shopping here anymore.

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"

Love their candles and home goods like incense sticks here I always come here for their stuff…read more Super dope stuff they have a lot of home goods and their candles and incense sticks smell great make sure to come check them out

Definitely a 1 star. I should've read the reviews before trying. The actual experience wasn't bad…read moremaking the pottery- probably becuase the owner wasn't there. The owner just takes your money and never responds to ANY communication. I signed up to make some pottery on Valentine's Day and then was told to come back 2 weeks later to pick it up. Well, we came back 3.5 weeks later after calling a number that didn't work, sending 4 emails, a FB message and an IG message and NO response. Definitely a TERRIBLE business. Not sure how she even stays in business. DO NOT GO, RUN AWAY from this place. We still never got all items after 4 weeks and she keeps ignoring all of me. However, they had no problem taking our money. AWFUL place of business.

Feeling excited about my creations (and the class!) I'm…read morejust finishing up a 4 week class cycle & here's a photo of my soon-to-be-fired piece. It's a quick cycle of classes, but you learn the basics of hand building, throwing, shaping/trimming and glazing. It's also at a great price pt for those who don't want to shell out a few hundred+ for a class. It's a chill studio vibe with everything you need, so I did a few drop in days outside of my regular class schedule. Super fun!

What a fantastic little shop filled with cool items from candles, whale nail brushes, hedgehog…read moretoothpick holders, rustic French press, and as many interesting and cool kitchen gizmos and thingamajigs one could imagine. The associate working there was very friendly and funny. Plus she got our geeky reference to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (regarding said whale nailbrush) adding it just needed a potted geranium. That was super awesome! There were so many things I wanted to buy, but when it got right down to it I kept thinking it would be cool for someone else, but I wasn't sure they'd enjoy it as much as we would. LOL! In the end we ended up getting a fantastically-scented Tisane soy candle called One Rainy Wish. My happy rainy day wish is that I bought 2 or 3 instead of just the one so we'll be sure to return!

A very small store packed with goodies that look and feel Nordic. You can find everything from…read moredainty jewelry to candles to brushes and bowls. Above average prices. Friendly owner. Overall, it gives a minimalist impression.

Community-oriented cafe in the Outer Sunset district!…read more Blackbird is located across the street from Hook Fish, meaning that parking is packed and hard to find, so use public transit! I have gone to Blackbird a handful of times and have enjoyed the experience each time. Blackbird is primarily a bookstore, but they do have an outdoor window where you can order drinks ranging from matcha (Rocky's Matcha, if you're curious about which brand they use), lattes, and tea. They also carry a good amount of pastries (even mid-day, they have a lot of goodies), which I really appreciated. When you order your drink, you have to enter inside the bookstore to wait for your drink to be called, but you can take the time to stroll around and look at their book selection and trinkets. Heads up: the seating here is limited but very lovely. Inside, there are a couple of community tables, but their outdoor area is absolutely magical, with lush greenery and benches for you to enjoy your drinks. This time around, I got one of their seasonal drinks, a honey lavender vanilla latte, and I paired it with an Earl Grey olive oil loaf. The portion of the pastry was generous and moist, while the icing was not too sweet. Overall, a great pick for a cafe if you're in the area.

I visited Black Bird for the first time because I was attending an author talk. Upon seeing their…read morecafe, I decided to order a few items. Matcha latte with whole milk : It's very savory which is great, unsweetened by default. I thought this was one of the better matchas I've had if you want to be able to taste the matcha strongly. Olive oil spelt cake: It reminds me of pound cake. Not that sweet except the frosting/icing. It was okay but as someone who's not as fond of that kind of cakey texture, I'd probably not get it again. They have a really lovely garden and patio in the back. There is also a bathroom. The acoustics and set up for events isn't great, though. It was hard for me to concentrate on the speaker for the book talk since you can hear the noises from the cafe behind and also the sounds of other store customers all around you. That was the only downside, but I think it's a very charming bookstore otherwise.

I have tried to visit this store a couple of times now and have not had any luck. When I drove all…read morethe way there, I saw a note in the window saying they were closed for some reason or another. If you are only open for 2 partial days a week, you cant expect to close for personal reasons and keep your customers. As you can see, the previous reviews were drafted by the owners... I have tried to stop by a couple times since my last review to no avail. Again... Closed during business hours. I tried to peek in today and they had a note on the window citing a "MASSIVE" flood which caused them to close for the month yet the store appeared to be in pristine condition. If the store is massively flooded, why does it appear to be in perfect order. I've tried to stop in and give them my business 4 times now and every time they have had their doors closed for my business. That is the last straw...

Nice gifts from around the world. The owner is very friendly.read more

Christy is AMAZING!!! Initially my husband and I hired Christy to remodel our kitchen, she brought…read moresuch amazing contractors in. Believe it or not, they even gave us a schedule which they stuck to the entire time! Our friends say that this is unheard of. We were so pleased with the fact that she really understood what we wanted, specially as first time home owners. Even my husband, who was reluctant at first to use a professional to help us with anything other than the kitchen, was so impressed with her personality and professionalism that he very soon realized how invaluable it was to have her help us with the rest of the rooms in the house. In a world full of choices, hard ones, when you're finally deciding to sell the last bits of Ikea furniture on craigslist and buy some nice new things, Christy makes it so simple to make decisions without ever pressuring you. My husband and I had a budget to work with, and at every turn she gave us options to choose from at a range of prices, she even spent a sleepless night thinking about our bedside table lampshades and always had her tape measure handy to make sure everything was impeccable and not a cm off. Simply put Christy is a perfectionist, always prompt and always professional, from color palettes, suggesting new art, finding the exact cushion for our daughter's room, custom shelving, making us try out some different sofa's in person for comfort level, understanding our need for modern, stylish pieces that were still child proof without looking it, she really does it all! I have already referred Christy to several people I know, and they are all very excited to be working with her. In fact when everything in our home is finally complete (we're just finishing off the very last pieces) we'll be so sad to not have Christy around anymore. Coming from a different field of design myself, I really see the value in hiring someone and trusting them with what they have been doing for a number of years, and Christy really knows her stuff!

I worked with Christy for about four months, mostly on our living room, dining room, and master…read morebedroom. I'm really pleased with how our house turned out. I'd never worked with a designer before and wasn't sure if we would see eye-to-eye. Christy had me start a Pinterest board and she and I pinned and commented on everything together. It was an easy, fun way for her to figure out what I like, and to get me out of my comfort zone (read: boring, brown, all wood). She suggested things I never would have thought of, and I'm so glad she did! Every time I walk through my house, it puts a smile on my face. She also picked out gorgeous paint colors for our house. My son's room is dark navy blue with white trim, which I never would have considered before. It's absolutely beautiful and dramatic. I gave Christy a budget that I wanted to stick to, and she was respectful of it. She is very responsive and has a lot of connections. She helped up find house painters and someone to hang all our art again when the painting was done. I recommend Christy without reservation! She has fantastic taste.

D.Zelen Dan Zelen is an amazing designer of gardens and has…read moresuperb insight into what a client needs in creating an outdoor space . His talent for interiors are amazing . He has such a compassionate interest into fulfilling the perfect living home for his clients . Colour should be added to his middle name as he has a learned flair for the full spectrum . Any design you can describe he will magically create for you . Viva Sullivan Vivasullivan.com

This store is a hidden gem in the Lower Nob Hill area of San Francisco, and this becomes apparent…read morethe moment you walk through the door. Dan has transformed this unique space into a beautiful home decor shop, allowing him to showcase and share his passion for interior/garden design and local artists/products. Some of my favorite products that you'll find in d.zelen are the gold hand grenade oil candles and the Scents of San Francisco candles. The collection of antiques and furniture that Dan brings in to his store never cease to capture my attention, nor does his energetic and friendly personality.