CHINATOWN Well, of course....you can't miss Chinatown. There are shops entirely full of joss papers, incense, books to practice cursive writing, tea, air mail envelopes, Chinese language newspapers, old coins....and food! Hit the Search Box and put in joss paper for some ideas. Two fabulous joss paper shops are on Jackson Street between Grant and Stockton Streets. One is called Exquisite Buddha and the other is across the street. Just remember -- these shops are selling religious papers and be respectful. They usually do not want you to take photos of the inside of the shops but I have gotten some good shots from the doorway. |
Thanks for the tour. Those post boxes rock Pamela, you must have been drooling for one of those.....put it on your I've been super nice list and give it to everyone you know....xox
ReplyDeleteCorrine -- I wanted one of those PO Boxes sooo much...my birthday is in March...maybe you all could take up a collection....LOL. (Just kidding).
DeleteIt all sounds wonderful -- and LOVE your photos! Part of me wishes I was going to XPF -- it's not the biggest part, tho! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend.
ReplyDeleteOh I certainly plan to Miss Connie Rose!
DeleteThank you so much for the post! It will surely come in handy as I make my where-to-go guide. :)
ReplyDeleteMelissa - happy to be helpful! You will have a blast!
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ReplyDeletethanks so much for these savory tidbits! i've heard to FLAX before and it did sound inspiring. think now i must go. and too, never been to Zuni, but been pining for a visit there. glad to know it's not far off. a must, i think!! beginning to really form a plan now, & so excited. thanks again for the ever juicy tips + eye candy galore!! xo, p
Miss Polly - let the planning begin! Flax has an entire room of sheets of paper you won't believe. And the Ceasar Salad and shoestring potatoes at the Zuni are fabulous.
Deleteplans hatching as i type. S-W-O-O-N!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! though i may suffer the same traveler's woes as you when it comes time to pack my bag and board the plane :)
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DeleteSadly, I won't be there. The part of EPF that interests me most - vendor day - is on Saturday, a day I can't take off work. So have a blast and post lots of pics after the dust settles.
ReplyDeleteLeslie - so sorry I won't get to meet you this time. You've got to make it to SF one of these days. Don't worry, I will post lots of photos.
Deleteit was a nice tour, I like the pictures :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Yina!
DeleteEvery time I read your blog I find ever more reasons to come to SF. But for the moment I need to focus on our big rivalry game tomorrow. Go Hawks!
ReplyDeleteCJ -- uhoh.......
DeleteSuch beautiful photos, Pamela! I also love Flax. I took a "woven bead" class recently and I need some beautiful paper to make up some beads!
ReplyDeleteshams -- you are one busy and creative lady!
DeleteYou're so evil, Pamela...it's just plain cruel showing these delights!! (San Francisco will have to open it's Golden Gates another time for me.)
ReplyDeleteAt least I got a chuckle out of the Random Crap tins!!! And how did they get a photo of us for the BFF tin?
vizma...you know I'm bad....yes, that does look a bit like us on the BFF tin.....the golden gate is always open for you...
DeleteI am already going to be in SF for a trade show. My INTENTION is to make at least one of the events :)
ReplyDeleteDerrick -- do stop by! I'd love to meet you and so would a lot of others, I'm sure. The Friday night opening will be fabulous -- and all day vending at the Elks Club downtown Saturday will be fun too. Is the trade show downtown?
DeleteI haven't started packing, but Gina keeps sending me the countdown and I'm getting sooooo excited. All those wonderful places were already on our list of must-dos! Can't wait to meet you! Mandy
ReplyDeleteFarStarr -- And I can't wait to meet you & Karen. Gina lives a couple of blocks from me. I will give you and K a personal tour!
DeleteThank you for the wonderful suggestions. We arrive the 8th in San Francisco. So we have plenty of time to see everything. I am so exited to visit the States. See you at the opening. Nina
ReplyDeleteNina -- will you be in San Francisco the whole time? There is lots to see and right now the weather is amazing. I will definitely be there at the opening on the 14th -- see you there!
DeleteI got my lovely Year of the Horse envelopes from you recently...thank you! I would LOVE to join you for Ex Postal Facto, but alas will have to enjoy it vicariously through your blog!
ReplyDeleteI will post lots of photos of XPF for you, Andria!
DeleteI will be selling some of those mini mailboxes from the Royal Post on Saturday...
ReplyDelete....and I bought four.....thanks catwrangler.
DeleteWhat a wonderful blog Pamela! I'm in SF this weekend and asked fellow artists where to go, and one said to be sure to look at your blog. I'm so glad I did.
ReplyDeleteI'll be sure to go to Scrap, Flax, and SFCB.
Vicki -- how nice! Have fun in SF and thanks for the nice comment. I wonder who it was who said to check out my blog? The mail art show is still up at SFCB.
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