San Francisco Arts & Crafts

Great for Gifts

1. Xapno

Neighborhood: Lower Haight

Xapno sells a quirky but fun mix of ribbons, novelty books, gift-wrap, candles, flowers, clothes etc.  It's a great store to just float into if you want to browse and be distracted from the world...

2. Arch Drafting Supply

Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

decent supplies (at least my artist cousin thought so), and they keep me supplied with great little gifts, jewelry, etc....

3. Church Street…

Neighborhood: Noe Valley

A great place to get natural cosmetics and skincare items for men, women, and kids. But more alluring to me are the great cards and cool/cute/pretty gifts (sometimes for others, but more often...

4. Lola of North Beach

Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

This is my favorite card store in the city!  They have a wonderful selection of cards for any occasions.   They also have great baby gifts here. Since I have had several friends/relatives procreate...

5. Urban Mercantile

Neighborhood: Cole Valley

Very well-edited selection of home decor, cards, books, jewelry, clothing and more, making it a great place to buy last-minute gifts....

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1. Lola of North Beach

Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

Screw Hallmark! Well, there is a Nick's Hallmark that isn't so bad, but this place has cooler cards and a more unique selection. I've always been able to find something in a pinch at the last moment...

2. ImagiKnit

Neighborhood: Castro

that it absolutely lived up to my expectations.    The selection at this store is decidedly above average.  There are floor-to-ceiling shelves packed full of luxurious natural fibers (for the fiber snobs...

3. Fog City News

Neighborhood: Financial District

have these past few years since I have a new job, but this is still the only place I will buy my dark chocolate.  They have a huge selection of the best kinds and if you think they should have something...

4. Stacey's Booksellers

This bookstore is one of my favorite places to drop in while downtown. They have a large selection of books, magazines, great travel section, fun gifts, and a surprisingly decent card assortment...

5. Beyond Beads

Neighborhood: SOMA

big selection of chain, especially on the chunky side.  and jumbo clasps that don't look cheap, either.  there's always lots of street (metered) parking right out front (or you can park on minna...

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