of all the stores i visited in san francisco, i’d have to say eden & eden struck me the most. i’d heard such incredible rave reviews from just about everyone i know in the area so it was a must-visit for me. located on the corner of jackson and columbus, eden and eden houses a phenomenally well-edited selection of furniture, artwork, jewelry, clothing, tableware and design-accessories. i was so thrilled to see a shop carrying pieces that i’d never seen before, curated in a such a clear, fresh way. eden and eden’s owner, rachel (a former graphic designer and jewelry designer), also happens to be wonderfully friendly and helpful- which is always a nice surprise in a higher-end design boutique. she made me feel right at home as meg and i poked through everything and agonized over whether or not i’d be able to bring an ice-pick-shaped bottle opener home on the plane (we decided to err on the side of caution and say no).
rachel, being british herself, had a great selection of british artists in the shop, along with some vintage pieces (like the giant button coasters) that added just the right about of quirk to the collection. after three days of hemming and hawing i decided to take home a beautiful porcelain terrier figurine (i know, practical isn’t exactly my middle name) that looked like a mid-century original. though it was based on a mid-century design, it’s produced by a porcelain company in cmielow, poland. the craftsmanship was just too beautiful to pass up. everything about eden and eden oozed a genuine love of beautiful objects and you couldn’t ask for a friendlier owner or shop staff. so if you’re heading to san francisco soon, be sure to swing by eden and eden. i know the next time i’m out west i’ll be heading back for more. [thanks to rachel and her son for being such gracious hosts while we stopped by] there are many more pictures (11 more to be precise) after the jump, so be sure to check them out. the wallpaper, lace dressing-room details and deco doorknob are gorgeous.
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