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Graduates of Urban Outfitter's cheap homewares flock to Pigment to acquire the grown-up versions of hipster decor. Dozens of terrarium orbs float from the...more
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Macabre oddities and unusual garden items inspired by the natural sciences fill this gallerylike space at Paxton Gate. The front of the shop has weathered-oak...more
see the San Francisco guideEven the handmade Venetian masks on the walls won't distract your attention from these exquisite shoes. Made in Italy and designed by owner Paolo Iantorno, the...more
see the San Francisco guideThis small, austere-looking boutique (on an excellent shopping block) has a great collection of innovative clothing for both sexes. Some of the designers...more
see the Los Angeles guideSkip the overpriced gourmet food shops along Highway 29 in favor of this run-down old market, a purveyor of locally produced olive oils and some of the world's...more
see the Napa + Sonoma guideInterior designer Myra Hoefer scours Paris flea markets, antique shops, and artists' studios, then showcases her best finds in this tiny showroom off...more
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A haven for serious design with splashes of whimsy, this Little Italy warehouse is the go-to store for cool art, one-of-a-kind jewelry, and funky modern decor....more
see the San Diego guideWith two locations, one in La Jolla and the other in North Park, Mimi & Red has quickly emerged as the go-to fashion spot for femme-favorites at reasonable...more
see the San Diego guideAt Miette Confiserie, the sunny French-style sweet shop in Hayes Valley, the world is your candy oyster—or gummy rat, chocolate carrot, or sweet tart...more
see the San Francisco guideLocal interior designer Erin Martin sells unique furniture, art books, sculpture, lighting, and objets d'art in her soaring, stone-walled space, the most...more
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