Get Mortified...the movie

October 31, 2013 in INSPIRATION, IN THE STUDIO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=x3DmdV9XByY If you've never been to Get Mortified, you must see this. If you have been, you must see this. Think Halloween is scary? Try looking back at your 7th grade yearbook photo. Best way to laugh away the pain of growing up.

Sunday, November 3rd Brava Theater 5pm & 8pm Buy Tickets here Find showings in other cities

Wanderlust Wednesdays: a trip to historic Mission circa 1850-1920...

September 18, 2013 in TRAVEL, INSPIRATION

Travel time from anywhere in San Francisco: Instant if you have a time machine, otherwise impossible. Ideal trip length: 6 weeks, there's lots to do, but eventually you will miss the internet. Nice to haves: shoes you can walk in and gold nuggets. Directions: Start at 14th between Mission and S. Van Ness.

I recently stumbled upon this amazing side called Old SF where you can find historic photographs of San Francisco. It is completely interactive and you can toggle the year in which you want to travel! All of the photographs on Old SF are from the San Francisco Public Library's San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection. I am assuming they got permission to reuse the photos or fit nicely under the Fair Use law. I will instead link to the photographs hosted on the SFPL site, so click the links and pretend you are on a treasure hunt.

Start in 1875 when Woodward's Gardens was in its heydey. It took over 2 square blocks and looks like the most amazing amusement park--they had carousels, trolleys, a reptile house, aviary and of course, camel rides. See photo here.

Those gorgeous homes on Howard between 17th and 18th after the 1906? See them sad and crooked after the earthquake here.

Wonder what Valencia between 17th and 18th looked like in 1906? See the photograph here. Or Mission at 18th in 1910? See it here.

Maybe you'd like to take a trip to the Willow's, check out the trolley here.

It's crazy to see photos from both before and after the 1906 earthquake. More historic photographs can be found oldsf.org and foundsf.org and learn how Old SF geo-mapped the photographs here. You can always browse images form the SF Public Library's San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection here. And read some interesting facts about historic amusement parks, resorts and gardens of San Francisco here.

yessss...empty lot to be filled with animated gifs

September 17, 2013 in TRAVEL, INSPIRATION

The Grey Area Foundation for the Arts and New Hive have teamed up to make all our dreams come true: transform an empty lot (in the mission, obviously) into an animated gif playground.

So if you are already trolling tumblr accounts all day, why not try your hand at the creation side and submit your own animated gif to be exhibited? They'll even have a number of workshops where you can learn, share and hack your heart out.

Outdoor exhibit/party at the New Hive 1975 Bryant St Saturday,October 12th 8pm-12am Buy $5 tickets here Facebook invite here

NYC to the Mission, guest blog post by Lirany -- local jewelry designer

August 16, 2013 in TRAVEL, INSPIRATION, STYLE, IN THE STUDIO

Lirany of Pretty Little Thing shares where she hangs out around her new studio! I've recently relocated the studio for my jewelry line, Pretty Little Thing from New York City to San Francisco and it's been really exciting settling into a new city and a vibrant neighborhood like the Mission.

The studio is right in the heart of the Mission on 17th Street, at a space called Studio 17, which is home to other designers, artists, tech start-ups and young entrepreneurs. I love the eclectic and creative energy of the space and of the neighborhood itself. After lots of exploring, here are some of my favorite spots to eat, drink, shop and have a good time in the Mission in San Francisco!!

Food: Delfina Pizzeria for good pizza and a cold beer. I love having lunch at an outside table--perfect people watching spot. ( 3621 18th St.)

Drinks: The Elbo Room is perfect for Happy Hour. They have great live music on the second floor at night and the retro arcade games are a fun bonus. (647 Valencia St.)

Snacks: Bi-Rite Creamery is a go-to for their legendary ice cream and sweets. The only downside is the crazy line outside--velvet rope and all--but worth the wait! (3692 18th St.)

Shopping: I love vintage and one of my favorite vintage shops, Clothes Contact is in the neighborhood. You have to hunt and dig sometimes, but I've found lots of great dresses and accessories here. You can buy clothes by the pound too! (473 Valencia St.)

Dolores Park and the Dolores neighborhood is my favorite spot in all of San Francisco because it's the sunniest spot in a city that feels like its windy and chilly 80% of the year! The park is huge and beautiful, and is the perfect spot to sprawl out on a blanket and hang out with friends or alone with a good book and an iced Coffee from Dolores Park Cafe. The neighborhood that surrounds the park has a little bit of everything: shopping, food, and bars so there is always something to do after a day at the park.

Lirany made this for my birthday, it is the absolute best gift ever! I have literally been wearing it everyday. Get your own or find your own favorite on her online store.

About our guest blogger: I met Lirany Vasquez out and about in the city and we love her bi-coastal style and reading her Monday Muse posts. Lirany is the owner and designer of Pretty Little Thing Jewelry, you can see her designs on her online store and find out when she has pop-up shops by following her on twitter and instagram. She blogs about fashion, style and jewelry here!