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Please, supreme being that I don't believe in, don't make me move for another 20 years. All things home related.
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Tanya’s 5-star review: My Delancey Street Moving review has been in the works, but I felt compelled to write it more immediately after reading a statement by another Yelper that her roommate felt uncomfortable using them because they are "ex-cons." I'm concerned that other people might have the same thoughts when deliberating on what SF moving company to use, because I truly believe that you would be hard-pressed to find a better moving company in SF than Delancey. Our Delancey Street movers were punctual, courteous, hard-working, uncomplaining, and all around professional. We had this miserable gigantic armoire that we had previously hired these shysters from Craigslist to move up our stairs, who overcharged us and bitched all the way (with help from my boyfriend). Delancey carried that beast down the stairs as though it were nothing and shooed away my well-intentioned bf, and totally dismissed the fact that it was a heavy waste of space. "Nah, that wasn't so bad," was their reaction. (After some prodding on our part, we found out that one of the guys once carried a heavy chest up a 16 floor walk-up). Their philosophy basically seems to be, hey, you paid for the work, we'll do it. Everything was put in our place in perfect shape, and the work was performed under the already low price we were quoted (they usually over-quote over the phone just in case). My boyfriend and I were deliriously happy with the work and the price. He tried to give tips all around, they instead were turned into a donation for the Delancey Street Foundation. There is absolutely NO reason not to use these guys, especially on the basis of their pasts. The system is clearly so structured so as to prevent any problems and to keep the guys on the straight and narrow, and I truly admire them for their willingness to work so hard and so tirelessly in what is typically a demanding and stressful job. Even if supporting a great cause is not your thing, do yourself a favor and hire the best movers in San Francisco. -
Tanya’s 5-star review: Liv's extremely well-edited selection earns five stars alone. Everything is completely gorgeous and drool-worthy, from Eames-inspired distressed leather modern chairs to the one good piece that Jonathan Adler makes (our fabu chandelier, thankyouverymuch) to larger pieces that mix reclaimed wood with glowing teak, made by the owner's brother. I love that they take modern pieces and somehow make them warmer, as well as the fact that they carry many eco-friendly items. If it's a little rich for your blood (and god knows I don't have the disposable furniture income that I would like to have), it's good to know that they have some really fantastic sales several times throughout the year. As I type this I'm sitting on our very beautiful couch, purchased at a whopping 50% off at Liv. Once I teach our cats some marketable skills, we'll be following up with a reclaimed wood bed that we've been stalking. Me-ow. -
Tanya’s 4-star review: A great place to browse without feeling the squeeze from the staff. They are, in fact, very sweet, and completely cool about people like D and I who like to stalk home purchases for months before buying. A lot of their art pieces, like a set of theatre masks or a carved Buddha that we bought for our new place (yes, we are THOSE white people), are exquisite. There's even some naughty ancient art porn. And, yes, as others have noted, the candles are good enough to eat. I should add that I would probably give them a positive review solely on their distinguished, older rescue dog who likes to stand in front of the store with permanent, semi-surly bemused expression. He's like a salty sea captain, and when he gives me half a wag of his tail it's like Prince William picked me up in his Concorde to take me to Harrod's. Or, you know, whatever the kids are flying these days. -
Tanya’s 1-star review: I think Design Within Reach is an elaborate ruse being played out on the general public to see how much they'll shell out for crap. I foolishly went to their warehouse sale, thinking perhaps there would be something that would tempt us for our new place, but really? An IKEA-like office chair marked down from $1800 to $1400? A semi-fugly office chair for $1400...wrap your mind around that. I get irate that people swallow 'modern' consumer products without even knowing what modernism was about. I was an art history major, people, bear with me. So, a lot of their designs come from genuine modern designers, architects, etc. That's cool. But the filler? That current little 'modern' take on a chandelier that is composed of a bunch of asymmetrically hung crystals on a rectangle? A debacle, and a debacle that I myself could make (and I wouldn't necessarily trust myself to glue two pieces of wood together). Also, not modern..I dare them to try and tell me how form is following function. Yes, one should expect to pay more for quality, but the quality of construction at DWR definitely does not equal the price tag (nor the pedigree of the original design). At all. I mean, it's a step above IKEA, but the price is about 20 steps above. I look at their items and I turn into some sort of cheap robot, "does not compute! Does not compute!" By all means, one should pay a pretty penny on home furnishings. In general, good quality and classic design means that a piece is going to last longer in your home and be more cost-effective in the long run. But when so many of DWR's pieces are being reproduced at the same quality but with a significantly less expensive price tag (at, say, Eurway), why shop at DWR? I'll save my furniture splurges for Liv or Swallowtail. -
Tanya’s 5-star review: Some day I will be seriously rolling in the cheddar and I will be able to furnish my home with ornate gold chaise lounges with graffiti upholstery, stuffed rams, and ginormous seashell mirrors. On that day, I will go to Swallowtail and buy the whole damn store. For the meantime the bf and I console ourselves with buying the necessities: lucite chandeliers, silver antler candle holders, and white wood resin deer busts. For all the talk about price, I do have to say that I saw similar horse busts online and e-mailed the artist about the price, and he very casually told me that it was $5000/bust, how many would I like? Seeing the very cool pomo deer heads in Swallowtail, I was convinced that they would be similarly out of the budget, but was very happy to be informed that they were a mere $60/each. Swallowtail is a must-visit - a very cool store with a very cool vision of home furnishings. -
Tanya’s 5-star review: Just an amazing place to look through. Even if you never thought you had an interest in maps, lithographs, prints, and the like, you'll find yourself pouring over Schein & Schein's offerings with genuine interest. The owners are extremely engaging and knowledgeable about their wares, and it's utterly fascinating to listen to Jim explain the history of a print. I can't wait to pick out a pick out some prints once we get our new place...the hardest part will be whittling it down to just a few. Helpful hint: parking is typical North Beach (read: impossible), stick with the parking garage on Vallejo if driving. -
Tanya’s 5-star review: After harrowing, HARROWING, experiences in the middle of the night at Home Depot when I lived in L.A. in a "garage loft" with bad plumbing, words cannot begin to express how dear a non-chain and essential hardware store such as Cole Hardware is to me. Beyond the regular albeit occasional hardware needs that I've gotten from Cole, I've also gotten components of my Halloween costume as well as our ginormous 9.5 foot non-denominational winter holiday tree (for a mere $39, mind you!). The staff is always friendly, cool, and helpful. A neighborhood staple. -
Tanya’s 5-star review: After filling our bellies with gas station tacos, we decided to take in the local Pescadero shopping. All 1 block of it. After perusing Made in Pescadero, we seemed to be heading back to our individual cars when one of the many handwritten signs for The Old Rock Guy caught one of my older relatives' eyes. Truth be told, I saw the signs several times while we were walking around, but chose to ignore them, figuring it was some person selling gravel from their living room while their grandmother chain-smokes next to you on the sofa. "Oh, Old Rock Guy! Let's go see him!" exclaimed my crusty uncle. D and my cousin and I groaned, and I said, "actually, I've been trying to avoid seeing the Old Rock Guy," but to no avail. We then headed to behind the Duarte Inn, to what suspiciously looked like a home to me. Great. We entered the Old Rock Guy's abode/office/store, and I have to admit to being easily won over by a handwritten note posted on the door, something to the effect of running to the post office to check on the status of joining some Lonely Hearts Club. Underneath it was a similarly neatly penned yellowed note, with a different quirky away message. The Rock Guy was in fact in, surrounded by his various products. Here's the thing about The Rock Guy that you should perhaps know, because I wasn't exactly ready for it. The Rock Guy is hooked up to an oxygen machine, presumably 24/7, which is initially a little disconcerting, but certainly does not make him any less awesome or his wares any less fantastic. The thing about me is that I have a soft spot for geodes and any of their rocky relatives. The Rock Guy has all sorts of gorgeous goods for your home...rose quartz hollowed out for little candles, so as to subtly glow from within, amazing bronze-y bookends, and many more items. He clearly picks out high quality (though by no means prohibitively expensive) pieces with love and care, many of which have a little typed history about their place of origin and methods of formation. If you're in Pescadero, after eating your tasty gas station tacos (some of which you'll be bringing back for me), ignore that little internal voice and go see The Rock Guy. His store is worthwhile in a way that transcends the quirky local flavor gift shop that you would expect. -
Tanya’s 4-star review: The furniture here is a bit too country for my taste, but the construction and materials are top notch. You'll marvel at the sheer gorgeousness of the woods they use - whorled walnut, gleaming maple, and so on. Just beautiful. I personally would spring for the insanely comfortable and lovely rocking chair. They also have smaller, gift-type items, including some delicious smelling beeswax candles with pressed flowers decorating the sides.
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