A week ago I was in San Francisco. A girlfriend and I drove down to pick up her daughter from college. I love San Fran. It really is a city that has its own flavor. Pull up a chair and see some snippets of my trip...
We had beautiful weather.
I hit my favorite tea room, Crown and Crumpet. I did not have tea there, but did walk around and take in the the adorable shop.
It is decorated with the most whimsical touch.
I walked a ton. I am not a taxi person and the weather was wonderful.I walked through Chinatown.
I walked to the Ferry Building which is full of fun foodie spots.
I bought some goodies from Miette in the Ferry Building.
While I munched my goodies I gazed out on the bay and did some people watching.
I walked to the downtown Anthropologie. They never like you to take pictures, so I was sneaky and took this shot of the Golden Gate bridge that hung over the staircase. It was made with rope and boxes of "Rice A Roni"...you know...that San Francisco treat!
We drove over to Berkely one day so I could hit one of my favorite stores Castle in the Air. It is full of wonderful craft supplies and amazing displays.
It was hard to get a picture of this little kewpie in the window. He is perched in a very ornate carraige and is wearing a golden crown.
I stocked up on my supply of spun mushrooms.
The have lots of glitter, dresden trims, crepe paper and other wonderful supplies. It really is a slice of crafting heaven.
My other favorite shop in Berkeley is Tail of the Yak. It is full of unusual finds and the displays are just wonderful. Lots of honeycomb paper and garlands...my kind of spot.
I bought one of these swans. They are filled with trinkets.
I love their garland..so much color and fun.
I spent the last afternoon in San Francisco shopping and walking. After these stairs I think I could eat whatever I wanted for dinner!
Was really a nice trip. I had fun with my girlfriend Sally and her daughter. Nothing like a trip to San Fran to brighten your day!
Wow- I was mapping out in my mind where you went in S.F.~ goodness, girlie you did some walking!! One of the wildest taxi rides I ever took was in S.F. (we caught air), so I understand!
Loved your photos~ that bridge at Anthro is so great! It's been a while since I've been over to The Bay~ planning a day trip soon for my best friend's b-day gift, and can't wait. Looks like you hit all my faves~ so fun!
Hugs,
Jill
Posted by: Jill | May 26, 2011 at 07:36 AM
You did visit some fabulous stores. Thanks for sneaking in that cell phone camera!!! Someday, I'd love to get back out west and take the girls to China town.
Posted by: Kim K. | May 26, 2011 at 09:14 AM
There's nothing like SF on a beautiful day - makes me a little homesick to see it all looking so pretty. My shins always hurt after a day of walking around there! Looks like you had some great shopping excursions - I've never been to those Berkeley shops - they look incredible. :-)
Posted by: Into Vintage | May 26, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Oh, I would LOVE to visit those two crafty stores. I have only been to San Fran a couple times but if I ever get to go again I know where I'm headed.
A bridge made out of Rice a Roni. Now there's something you don't run accross every day.
Posted by: Kathy | May 26, 2011 at 12:02 PM
thank you for the pictorial, laurie. i would've bought one of those swans, too.
must get to san fran, stat.
xo
~molly
Posted by: birdie blue | May 26, 2011 at 02:54 PM
Beautiful day for SF.....glad it was a nice day for you!How fun to have friends with you too. I've never been to Castle in the Air. We'll have to stop there next time.You could literally around there for days.All those hills really give you a workout. We took the kids to the Academy of Sciences there which was fun too. The 3 day Passport worked out well so we could ride all the Muni vehicles incl the cable cars. Thanks so much for the wonderful pics of the fun places you visited. SIGH.....makes me miss our "City by the Bay" - Doreen
Posted by: Doreen | May 26, 2011 at 03:06 PM
Looks like so much fun! We would have a good time shopping (and eating) together!
Posted by: Barbara | May 26, 2011 at 05:39 PM
If you're goin
To San Fran-cis-co
Be sure to wear
Some flow-wers in your hair
If you're goin
To San Fran-cis-co
You're gonna meet
Some gen-tle people there!
Posted by: Jill | May 27, 2011 at 06:05 AM
Wow, seeing those fabulous stores makes me realize that big cities really offer things that smaller cities (like Lansing, Michigan) don't. I need to travel more! Someday I'd love to make it to New York and hit Tinsel Trading. Thanks for the tour of San Fran. Maybe someday I'll make it there, too!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | May 27, 2011 at 09:59 AM
Laurie, thank-you for being my driving buddy down to get Meggie! I'm so glad we twisted her arm to go to Art School in S.F. It is such a great city to explore in. Always finding something new every time I go there. You and I chatted all the way to and back. Way to much fun. Thanks again! Do you have any fruit :]
Posted by: Sally | May 27, 2011 at 06:12 PM
Laurie,
Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you! Loved all the pics, and those shops were fantastic. Can't wait to go back, its been 15 years since I've been! Now I have a great list of places I must see. :)
Posted by: Marci | May 27, 2011 at 07:02 PM
Loved all the pretties! Sounds like a glorious trip. Thank you for "bringing us along." Cheers, Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | May 28, 2011 at 09:17 AM