Valencia Street and other San Francisco Oddities
San Francisco is full of quirky streets, nooks and crannies filled with delicious oddities. One of my favorite streets is Valencia, partly because it’s a mere few steps from my front door but mostly because it houses some of my favorite shops.
I’ve shared how I’m a big supporter of buying local and thanks to companies like Six Doors, it’s really easy. Still, there’s something wonderful about taking a stroll down a colorful street, dipping in and out of shops, finding inspiration in window displays and fanciful corners.
As I strolled down Valencia last weekend, I snapped a few pictures of my favorite shops and their goods that I’m currently drooling over. Perhaps it will inspire you like it did me.
One of my favorite stores, Acacia, has small bits that make great gifts and a lovely line of linens.
An example of their dynamic table arrangements. It’s simple, uncluttered, fresh.
Paxton Gate is a San Francisco institution and for good reason.
They have tons of quirky treasures (like stuffed gerbils dressed in Victorian clothing) but are known for their many botanical-related goods. Are you drooling over this table display?
Their mixture of classic, retro and bohemian is PERFECT.
For example, this display. I’m using this as inspiration for a current living room project.
I did want to mention one clothing store. Betabrand, a crowdsourced clothing company, is in a league of its own.
You get to pose with this fishman and his grill. Obviously Betabrand is where you need to buy all your pants.
So how about it? Are you inspired to take a stroll down the quirky streets in your neighborhood?
