Shopping, Style and Beauty
Haight Street Costumes To Close For Good
Another San Francisco legend is leaving. On December 23rd, Haight Street Costumes will close for good. Risen from the ashes of Costumes on Haight, today it is a powerhouse of talent. That’s the hard part, disbanding that artist collective, but it isn’t for another six months. There’s still time to
Adorable Map Takes You on an International Food Journey Through SF
I was able to ask the founder of The California Migration Museum, Katy Long, some questions about the project and the non-profit and she has some interesting thoughts and shared how how food serves as a vital connection to heritage and the soul of San Francisco.
Effin’ Relax: Your New Chillaxation Station in The City
There’s a new shop in San Francisco that encourages you to get your shit together, stop mentally spiraling, and unwind a bit. All jokes aside, Effin’ Relax on Divisadero offers meditation, energy healing services, and a full range of handmade bath and body products designed to get you to give
Monkeybrains: The Bay Area’s Anti-Corporate, Anti-Monopoly Internet Service
They have been a local, independent internet service provider since 1998 and have developed a rabid following because, quite simply, they rock. And I’m not just saying this because they’re giving me money to do so, I’ve been a very satisfied, paying customer of theirs for over seven years now.
San Francisco’s Ultimate ‘Shop Local’ Holiday Guide
Perhaps you’ve recently read “The Five Love Languages” and realized that your partner/parent/sister/neighbor/bestie/workmate/kid’s teacher/barista/mail delivery person/child’s/ ______ (fill in the blank) love language is “receiving gifts”, or perhaps it’s just that time of year (again) and you refuse to give more money to Amazon. Good for you! In any case,
WITCHFEST is Bringing Magic & Witches to Alameda This Saturday
This Saturday, a gathering of witches is happening in Alameda: the third annual WITCHFEST 2023. This magical event will bring together seven local Bay Area Witch shops, over 30 independent Magickal Vendors, and a multitude of Holistic and Mystical Practitioners in Alameda, California for one day only. This event will
Meet Shana, the Artist & Vintage Maven Behind Fox & Doll
I often tell people that being an artist starts the moment the artist is born. That theory holds true with this week’s featured artist who feels like they’ve been creating their whole life. At the tender age of 13, Shana Astrachan started making jewelry when they found some dusty books
Did You Know August is National Black Business Month?
By now you should already know that many of your favorite inventions have been made by Black people. You’re also, probably, well aware that some of your favorite brands are Black-owned (The Lip Bar, Fenti, BET, FUBU, Telfar, West Elm, Salamander Hotels and Resorts, etc.) – we even shared a