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!

Giovanni H. helped me pick out two sofas today. He was wonderfully helpful and super professional…read more He was super knowledgeable about dimensions and asked about the lay outs of my room. He was also very knowledgeable about his computer programs that could show the way in which a console would fit with the sofa I had picked. I am AS ALWAYS impressed by Joybird. If you are in LA: go to Claudia If you are in SF: Go to Gio! Bravo Gio! A raise is in order!!!!!!

The video on the listing is deceptive marketing it looked as if the feet and the head area moved…read moreindependently of one another. And smoothly. And they don't they move together and not smoothly, and my body cannot do that after neurosurgery. Based on what my husband and I saw it did look like they worked independently, and it said nothing in the description about that so we trusted what we saw.  I understand it costs money to have someone pick up the chair for a return, however this seems highly unfair when the listing made it seem smoother as well as things working independently when reclining each and they don't - they recline at the same time. This feels like terrible marketing and customer service to not make it right or attempt to. Do not buy this product if you want a smooth recline and are looking for the leg and head recline to be independent of one another. It's not comfortable. The only thing it's got going for it is it's beautiful. I wish I would have never bought this because now my only option is returning with a 50% restocking fee. I purchased this chair with GoFundMe money so this is no small price tag for me and it seems like terrible customer service and marketing to not make this right.

Had a terrible experience with the employees in this store. They are rude, unprofessional, arrogant…read moreand made me and my three friends feel unsafe and unwelcome. We were having a great day shopping around and chatting when one employee came up to our group and made a sarcastic comment. My friends brushed him off and I didn't hear so he made sure to come up behind me and an inch away from my face loudly repeat it. I felt extremely unsafe with how he entered my personal space when I was distracted and my guard was down- I will never return to this store and urge other women to do the same.

I will be filing a formal complaint with the Better Business Bureau regarding this store. On…read moreChristmas Eve, the owner denied me and my service animal entry, citing "too many bags and an aggressive dog." I had two shopping bags and my service animal, who has never exhibited any aggression. I understand that the store may have limited space. Had the owner respectfully asked me to leave my bags behind the counter or wait to enter due to crowding, I would have been happy to comply. Especially since I noticed another dog in the store. Instead, he dismissed me in a confrontational manner without offering any reasonable alternatives. Before leaving, I informed the employee that my dog is a service animal and that it is illegal to deny entry to customers with service animals. In response, he became defensive and raised his voice. As I exited the store, I overheard him telling other customers--who had witnessed the incident--that my dog was aggressive. This claim is completely false. My service animal has accompanied me for nearly a decade and has never once displayed aggression. It appears the owner discriminated against my service animal based on his perceived breed, as he is a pit mix. Such behavior is both unacceptable and unlawful, and I intend to hold this store accountable for this disgusting incident.

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..

I stumbled upon this adorable home decor shop while browsing for rustic accents, and I'm so glad I…read moredid! Their selection of throw pillows and wall art is perfect for adding warmth to any space. If you love cozy vibes as much as I do, check out https://makehomescozy.com/ for more styling tips. This store + those ideas = my dream living room!

this little furniture store has a hidden, cozy cafe nestled in the corner, and you can lounge on…read morethe different furniture while enjoying your cuppa (without laptops, or you'll get chased out). they serve up neighbor bakehouse pastries which never fail :-) I tried the cherry blossom matcha latte (with oat milk) and wasn't expecting much, but was surprised at how decent it was. the cherry blossom foam wasn't too sweet, and added light, floral notes to the slightly umami matcha. there wasn't any bitterness but you could taste the matcha. would recommend!

Beware before you buy from Thuma. Seeing is for yourself - seeing is believing!…read more I have purchaced over $10,000 dollars of Thuma products, during the past year. Recently, I purchased additional "walnut" dressers. They changed the color, and refuse to address this problem? https://www.reddit.com/r/Thuma/comments/1lcapry/beware_thuma_has_changed_their_walnut_color/

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!

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.

I'm leaving this review, because I just found out from my friend Chris, at California Sofa in…read moreMarin....that my last couple of sofas were made by Brian at Furniture Envy! Long story, but Chris closed his Marin store and had Brian build the last several sofas. All I can say is that the craftsmanship is ridiculously good. For LESS than the price that I would pay, for a 10 foot long, elegant contemporary sofa from Restoration Hardware, Brian exactly matched the design, but gave me the custom dimensions I needed. Oh, one more thing. If I would've ordered it from Restoration Hardware, I would've gotten a sofa that was "Made in China". Furniture Envy is made right here in the Bay Area. I don't know how they do it and make any money with their more than affordable prices and exceptional quality. Looking forward to transferring the long relationship I had at California Sofa to Furniture Envy.

Almost 12 years later and still using and loving my custom couch. Easy to clean, hasn't sagged…read morethough the area I use frequently looks ever so slightly more worn compared to the other part. If I could do it again I would pick firm - there is no sagging though after all these years! Worth the premium price for the longevity and frequent use of the piece. Super impressive and will be back in the future.

Thank you fabulous Flipp...now, have a little bit of "MadMen" decor in my very own apartment!…read more My current favorite obsessions are "MadMen" and adding a touch of transitional decor to my apt &, thanks to Flipp, was able to do both! I have been on the lookout for a cool new loveseat & Dan came to the rescue with the perfect find saving me hours (who am I kidding?...weeks) of furniture shopping! There were so many cool options and Dan is a pro at helping to focus on what would work and making suggestions on home decor ideas...best experience & so easy! Big bonus that you can buy piece & have it delivered that very same week. Patience may be a virtue but it is NOT one of mine - much more of an immediate gratification kinda' gal! (*see my review on Chris Rodriguez Moving Co) I will be going back to flipp for some stellar accents (so many funky little tables, lamps & excited to see the new Trina Turk pillow collection)! I really could just move into the awesome store...perfect Russian Hill location & a groovy garden. If you have a petite place but want BIG style...this is the spot & Dan is your man!

What got me into Flipp was the beautifully placed succulents just outside of the store. I've been…read moreinterested in furniture and I thought it would be interesting to check out Flipp. Although the store itself was rather small, there was a huge variety of items being sold. Not much sofas and chairs, but more like decoration. What I also liked about my visit was that there was an outside part of the store for the succulents and items that complemented it. Overall, interesting experience and I suggest you guys checking this hole-in-the-wall furniture shop!

We were visiting SF and stumbled upon this great shop. Great variety of just about anything for…read moreyour home lifestyle. What made us even happier was finding dog treats as part of the Diane Keaton collection. We got some as well as some great new glasses for the spring/summer by the pool. Can't wait to come back

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.