:: Love and Haight

Posted by Vanessa on February 22, 2008 | Permalink

When I told my mum that Stephen and I had been to Haight/Ashbury, it sounded like her face lit up (over the phone, see). A big time seventies hippy, my mum had heard plenty about Haight and had always wanted to see it. I don’t know how much it’s changed, but it reminded me of a hybrid Melrose-Venice Beach; small boutique shops, incense-and-scarves-selling shops, hipster shops, and the original Amoeba records. It was lovely walking around in the sunshine, taking in the bustle. I had the best orange juice ever in a cafe just on this stretch and I can’t remember the name of the place, darn it! In the fabric shop pictured, a woman with very purple hair told me where the Singer shop was located since she had sold out of magnetic edge guides. Everyone seemed helpful and charming - recommending the best cookie, or helping us figure out which way the Golden Gate bridge was. All in all, one more lovely way to spend time in San Francisco.

Categories: local guide, shopping, style
Tags: Haight Asbbury, san francisco, shopping, wandering

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:: I have to admit…

Posted by Joelle on December 11, 2007 | Permalink

In the context of the shop local challenge I set yesterday, I am in trouble now with my colleague at work, whom I sent out yesterday to get me a Christmas sandwich from Pret a Manger. Mmmm, so tasty, but so corporate. Sorry.

I start tomorrow.

Categories: challenge, shopping
Tags: local, shop local challenge, shopping

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:: Shop local challenge

Posted by Joelle on December 10, 2007 | Permalink

Listen up Kerry, Kirsty and Vanessa! And listen up dear blog readers, because I am about to issue the first Four Good Corners Challenge.

The idea for this comes from the people at Wedge Card, who this week have been challenging shoppers in East London to go for an entire week shopping only at local, independent shops. So I set you the same challenge. Do you think you can manage it? No chain stores, supermarkets or Clone Town high street chains. Instead support your local shops.

:: Sunday Shopping Bliss

Posted by Vanessa on December 9, 2007 | Permalink

It’s Sunday, which means I should probably be sulking that I have to go to work tomorrow. Fortunately, I’m not at all gloomy because there’s plenty of fun shopping to do. It would be a great idea to start at Canter’s, which is a fantastic place to eat. Cornbeef hash and eggs? Delicious! I wonder if I can convince someone to go to brunch? And its conveniently located right by the Fairfax/Melrose market. This is probably not news to Angelenos, but having lived here for just over a year, I’m still in love with the shopping.

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