	Specialty BellJar A Vessel of Sensational Finds By grace chen (May 2, 2008) A new vessel just opened its contents on Mission’s 16th Street. It’s called BellJar and it is a quite a deep vessel housing objects of an eclectic and stylish mix. Sasha Wingate, the visionary of this cozy space, showcases a delightful array of pieces that cover home décor, fashion and beauty for all to experience and take home as their own. Wingate explains, “I really felt inspired collecting, decorating and conceptualizing environments and creating these special little moments.” More
	Specialty Neon Monster A Collector’s Trifecta By Michelle Sieling (Apr 18, 2008) A good neighborhood shop should add complimentary color to a community. Customers should know that they can rely on the shop owners to carry the stock they need, plus bring them something new to surprise them. Bringing a new bold hue to Noe Valley, even on the foggiest of San Francisco days, is Neon Monster on Castro at 22nd, a collector’s haven for comic, record and toy enthusiasts. More
	Specialty Excitations Gifts for both Dads and Grads By Jialin Luh (Jun 8, 2007) Are you frantically puzzling over the conundrum of bestowing a gift upon the dads and/or grads in your life? Give your nails a rest, fair reader, and look no further than Excitations. This is not the name of an erotic services provider, but a company catered to bringing “the unexpected” to its customers. More
	Specialty SwapThing Exchange Yuck for Yay By Jialin Luh (Jan 4, 2007) So inevitably, you survived the holidays with some undesirable gifts. Before lamenting your next foray into eBay, check out SwapThing.com, where you can swap your unwanted gifts for those coveted things you didn’t get. More
	Specialty Holiday Gourmet Culinary Concepts By Jialin Luh (Nov 17, 2006) With Thanksgiving and all the other holidays just around the corner, it’s easy to stress about food. But it doesn’t have to be that way; whether you are searching for solutions for creating the perfect holiday feast or some more creative gift ideas for the foodie in your life, here are some culinary ideas sure to dazzle. More
	Specialty Taste of the Holidays Chocolate Worth Celebrating By Amy Sherman (Nov 17, 2006) The end of the year is not just holiday season, but chocolate season. Whether you are party throwing or party going, chocolate is always in style. As the temperatures dip, chocolatiers and chocolate lovers alike have something to cheer about. While cacao beans are grown in tropical climates, chocolate confections thrive in cool weather, when the threat of melting diminishes. That is until the chocolate makes it into your mouth. Here are our top picks for chocolates to share and savor More
	Specialty Art of Navigation: A Chandlery at Pier 38 I’ll take at least two, if by sea By Michelle Sieling (Oct 12, 2006) If you walk into Art of Navigation: A Chandlery at Pier 38 near Townsend Street and are confused that you aren’t in a marine supply center, you won’t be the first person to find yourself in that state of mind. These days, a "chandlery" is known more commonly as a marine supply store, but a "chandler" has been traditionally known as one who makes candles, which is what they do there. More
	Specialty Appel & Frank Fashion That’s Frankly Appealing By Michelle Sieling (Sep 28, 2006) You’d have to admit that San Francisco isn’t the fashion capital of the United States, but San Franciscans have their own great style and there are loads of local designers here currently creating unique clothes and accessories. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely you have the time to track down all of them down in the city’s boutiques. Other than discovering these treasures in local shops, you have to rely heavily on annual holiday sample sales to see their latest wares. But there’s a company called Appel & Frank that brings them all in one place for you. More
	Specialty Double Punch Toys that Aren’t Just for Kids By Jialin Luh (Sep 21, 2006) For most locals, North Beach is probably not the first neighborhood to come to mind for shopping; it means braving the tourists and sidling past the strip joints. But there are a few gems that could motivate the savvy shopper to venture that way, and Double Punch is definitely one of them. More
	Specialty Porcelynne Lingerie and Other Treats By Jialin Luh (Sep 7, 2006) Across the street from Box Dog Bikes on 14th at Guerrero is the lovely boutique and gallery Porcelynne, where shoppers can find sweet lingerie along with unique clothing and jewelry, all handmade. This boutique showcases local designers, and many of the items here are one of a kind and unique to anything you will find in other boutiques. More

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