All Blog Posts Tagged 'san' (28)

Hotel Tomo: A Japanese Pop-Culture Inspired Hotel (5 pics)

About two years ago, boutique hotel chain Joie de Vivre reopened the Best Western Miyako Inn in San Francisco as the anime-infused Hotel Tomo. Looking through their website this morning, the rooms really do look like the clo… Continue

Added by alice on October 7, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Aung San Suu Kyi by Shepard Fairey (2 pics)

Shepard Fairey could be the most politically influential artists of our time. I'm particularly fond of this piece portraying imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi from Burma. “This Human Rights… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 11, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Sweet! SF Lombard Street Turns Into Candy Land (10 pics)

What a charming idea! Yesterday, the curvy San Francisco Lombard Street was turned into a gigantic version of the game Candy Land. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, 575 feet of switchba… Continue

Added by alice on August 20, 2009 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

Super Chic! Inside a Vintage Modern San Diego House

Jonathan Segal is a 43 year old architect and developer who's been called a "mini Donald Trump with a conscience." Segal designs and builds smart, modern, and relatively eco-friendly ren… Continue

Added by alice on June 16, 2009 at 4:00am — 3 Comments

A Beautiful, Modern House in San Francisco

Whenever I see a beautifully renovated house, I first think about all of the blood, sweat and tears that went into making it what it is today. Then, I feel overjoyed and excited for people -… Continue

Added by alice on April 28, 2009 at 11:13am — No Comments

Artists come in all forms

Artists come in all forms. Of course there are the painters and the sculptors. But, just as talented and amazing are the artisans who work in the lesser known areas, such as jewelry. There is one who travels the world, purchasing semi-precious gemstones of the finest quality. She t… Continue

Added by San Marino Gallery on March 12, 2009 at 6:26pm — No Comments

The Seventh Day Project: Persue

San Diego-styley featuring a day in the life of PERSUE Continue

Added by E on January 15, 2009 at 11:31am — 2 Comments

Stunning Models of San Francisco Made of Jell-O - Liz Hickock: SF (10 photos)

Alamo Square

How cool is this? Artist Liz Hickock must have been a big Bill Cosby fan back in the day because she uses a whole lot of jigglin' Jell-O to create stunning models of historical landmarks o… Continue

Added by Eugene on January 8, 2009 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

Scratch Master, DJ Qbert, in San Francisco Dec 26th!

If you've never seen a scratch master in action now's the time! The kind of turntables, DJ Qbert is putting on a special show in… Continue

Added by alice on December 14, 2008 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

It's Christmas TIme at Union Square: San Francisco

I wanted to bring you guys some first-hand pictures of Union Square during Christmas time! I love the bright lights and holiday spirit surrounding this place. Below are some pictures I took… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 12, 2008 at 8:30am — 6 Comments

A Window by the Bay: Cavallo Point

Ahhhhhh ... just looking at the photos of the breathtaking Healing Arts Center & Spa at Cavallo Point Lodge is relaxing. The new resort is located in Sausalito, a 15 minute drive from San Francisco, just over the Golden Gate Bridge. With spa services, cooking… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on December 11, 2008 at 3:00am — 1 Comment

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE - ART+CULTURE: Lisa Esherick - Casino Paintings: San Francisco

This weeks art pick comes to us from Union Square, San Francisco and is for all you compulsive gamblers out there. I like the characters and scenarios in Lisa Esherick's pa… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 12, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

Renaissance Rock Art - Ron English: San Francisco

The more I look at Ron English's work, the more it grows on me. I think it's amazing how he's able to seamlessly blend old school European art with current pop culture. The opening reception for his show,… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 1, 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Beautiful Complex Eerie - The Works of David Choe: San Jose

Fight For Tomorrow

The work below from David Choe is a mix between oil paintings, mixed media, and wall murals. I really like the way his images are beautiful and complex, yet eerie… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 23, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

Lobster Mania This Weekend! Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival - 9/19-9/21: San Pedro

The world’s largest lobster fest is taking place this weekend in San Pedro (30 minutes south of Downtown LA). Thirteen tons of lobster are flown in from the Gulf of Maine for the event, though other food… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 19, 2008 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment