The Perish Trust is a modern day general store established in 2008 by photo art director, Rod Hipskind and commercial photographer, Kelly Ishikawa with a passion to diligently collect, craft and curate the best well worn homegoods and the most unique, local handywork. With a mix of the patinated old and the curious new we strive to cultivate and promote our mutual and authentic California Heritage. The effort is a textured gathering of home, hearth and old fashioned hospitality. Pioneering retail in the Western Addition/NOPA district in San Francisco, The Perish Trust was at the forefront of whole new ideas in retail forging creative collaborations with Warby Parker Eyewear, Scribe Winery, The Ramen Shop, Meatpaper Magazine, Anthology Magazine, OPEN and Chez Panisse among others.
THE WOODS: A New Kind of Curiosity Shop Comes to the Mission Equal parts gallery, gift shop and museum of the mind-bending, The Woods is the creation of sisters Lisa and Sandy Wood, two San Francisco artists with a taste for the strange and singular. “It’s a store. But really, it’s what people used to call a cabinet of curiosities,” says Lisa Wood, “the kind of place we always wanted to stumble across. A hole in the wall packed with unexpected treasures and bizarre surprises—whimsical and fun, but also haunting and mysterious. It’s basically a little corner of the weird world inside our heads, made real and wackily retail.” “Think The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari meets Moonrise Kingdom,” adds Sandy. “And if you have no idea what either of those movies is about, don’t worry. There’s something in here for everyone, and it’s all completely one-of-a-kind.” Indeed, in an age of ever-increasing sameness, The Woods has declared itself an emporium of uber-uniqueness. The sisters have lined the shelves and walls with their own art—which ranges freely from large abstract paintings to diminutive insect dioramas, shadowboxes, jewelry, silhouettes, assemblages and custom-crafted pet urns—packed in among pieces of outsider art, naïve art, and found art, from loved-to-death toys to taxidermy oddities. “We’re on a mission to bring back thoughtful gifts and elements of home décor,” says Sandy. “We want people to come in, browse, dream, and find something they never could have imagined.” “And if they don’t find, we’ll make it!” says Lisa. “We’re setting up a studio right in the middle of the store, where we’ll be making customized creations to collect or give as gifts.” Two sisters. Two lifetimes of transforming dreams into art. And now, those dreams have a magical, mysterious place to call their own. Welcome to The Woods.
Interior and exterior design. Fine and unusual objects for the home.
Aedicule's Peter Werkhoven is an awarded European master gilder and frame maker, specializing in the conservation of picture frames, antique objects and historical architecture. He trained at the historic Dutch firm, Gehring & Heijdenrijk in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, under Paul Gehring, a third generation frame maker, mastering the craft of gilding and antique restoration/conservation for more than 10 years before opening his atelier in San Francisco in 2003. Antique relics dating from as far back as the 13th Century up to this era have passed through his studio and have received conservation treatments. We take great responsibility to historical accuracy and preservation and subscribe to the American Institute of Conservation's Code of Ethics. The conservation of picture frames, antique furniture and artifacts is one of the niches of Aedicule. While every item is unique and requires a different approach, all work carried out will always be done with integrity to the original object. For over the past years Peter has dealt with projects for The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, St. Paul’s cathedral in Minnesota and has worked with numerous top architects, designers and private collectors.
The selection at Decodence owes much to the owner's eye for detail and accumulated knowledge gained from years in the business. Showroom artifacts include original furniture and accessories from the Art Deco Era designers such as Donald Deskey, Gilbert Rohde and Paul T. Frankl, as well as rare French art glass from Rene Lalique, Charles Schneider, Daum Nancy and many more. You will also find European and American pottery, a large selection of Bakelite, Catalin and one of the finest collections of collectibles on the market. Our online showroom offers you a chance to view the pieces in our extensive inventory, with detailed descriptions of everything we have available. You will no doubt find a piece of the 20th Century here, perfect for your 21st Century home. PRICING CODE SYSTEM: $ Under $500 $$ $500 - $1000 $$$ $1000 - $2000 $$$$ $2000 - $5000 $$$$$ $5000 & up
How can we costume you? Costumes On Haight boasts a friendly staff of professional costumers just dying to help you win your next costume contest. With literally thousands of costumes in stock, we will help you transform yourself into the Queen of France, a Cowerdly Lion, or a roman warrior. If accessories for your own creation is what you're after, we've got it all, from tiny pirate hats to fake mustaches to go go boots in a rainbow of colors. So come on down and let us costume you! We'll see ya!
Aline’s Closet suggests a modern and multicultural collection of one-of-a-kind clothes and jewelry handmade right at the store from heart-fully handpicked fabrics from San Franciscp and around the world. Aline considers fashion as an essential part of self-expression.
Men's and Women's Clothing Boutique, Art Gallery, and Local Screen Printer.
Upper Playground is an art and fashion company founded in San Francisco in 1999. Recognized as a fiercely independent lifestyle brand and promoter of progressive, creative lifestyles, Upper Playground is well known for its active collaborations with renown artists and illustrators from around the world. In addition to retail locations in San Francisco, Berkeley and Portland, Upper Playground has also established art galleries such as Fifty24SF in San Francisco, Fifty24PDX in Portland and Fifty24MX in Mexico City, Mexico.
Love Haight Computers specializes in customized Apple Mac and PC sale, repair and upgrades. We sell computers that are customized specifically for professionals and digital artists such as musicians, film makers and photographers.
Glass Key Photo is your analog photography heaven in San Francisco. All kinds of film: color, B&W, 35mm, 120, 220, 4x5, 8x10, instant film (Polaroid type film from Fuji & The Impossible Project) and even "odd" sizes like 620, 127, and 828. Large selection of darkroom paper, chemistry and related accessories. Large selection of film cameras for sale--we buy cameras too!
Good stuff for you, your home and your kids. The storefront is a place to promote designers, artists and artisans plus help them grow by taking on new projects and collaborations.