Joseph Schmidt, Legendary Chocolatier
Joseph Schmidt is the nicest man you will ever meet, a true gentleman, funny, sweet, and infinitely enamored of chocolate. The doorman at his San Francisco home said that Schmidt regularly still fashions…
Guy Gifts For Your Valentine…
…That make us happy, too. If you have no clue what to gift your guy this Valentine’s Day, the top stylemakers at Saks Fifth Avenue San Francisco have something to say about it.…
Princess & the Porcelain Not Just for Brides
We can hardly wait for the Gump’s San Francisco bridal event, Princess and the Porcelain, next Thursday, February 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For brides-to-be or just women and gentlemen with refined taste…or if…
Playful Valentine Hats
Whether you want to dress up for Valentine’s Day or if you just love adorable hats, check out hey-sailor.com or etsy.com for the most precious toppers you’ll ever see–so unusual and feminine, ripe…
Shopping Valentine’s Day Lingerie at Agent Provocateur
Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, and La Perla is grand, but a little naughtiness from Agent Provocateur is sometimes in order. Edgy, innovative and, on occasion a tad tawdry, Agent…
Secret Passageway to China
This is the final week and your last chance to see Chinoiserie table settings at their best, at Gump’s in San Francisco. The always-creative, tireless team at Gump’s are showcasing six Bay Area…
Dinner at Gump’s
In an age of dining out, the American tabletop speaks sadly more of ‘desk’ than ‘dinner.’ The lost art of tabletop presentation has been rediscovered and glorified through a Chinoiserie-themed celebration at Gump’s,…