San Francisco

Sylphide Treasures – Gypsy Honeymoon II.

by angeliska on December 13, 2010

This flock of blue morpho butterflies seems to be exploring… Gypsy Honeymoon is one of the special spots on my list of pilgrimages whilst visiting San Francisco. I met the ravishing owner, Gabrielle Ekedal the first time my grandfather and (…)

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Tail of the Yak

by angeliska on November 14, 2010

There is a very special place, tucked away in the blossom-bedecked avenues of Berkeley, California – a little boutique where you must ring the bell to gain admittance, where you will find yourself surrounded by the most wondrous, most delectable, (…)

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The J.B. Blunk Residency

by angeliska on October 26, 2010

Back in September, when I was visiting San Francisco, I had the opportunity to experience a very magical place, high up in the green hills of Inverness: The J.B. Blunk Residency, which is sort of a secluded zen fairy cabin-haven (…)

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Tranarchy + Pearls Over Shanghai

by angeliska on October 2, 2010

Our latest party is nigh… TRANARCHY! October 2nd – 10pm until.. ? at The ND (The Independent) 501 Brushy & East 5th A night of dancing and performances from drag kings, queens and everything in between! featuring performances by: Kings (…)

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Sur la Plage

by angeliska on September 15, 2010

It’s quite amazing what a week or so away from your everyday life can do for one’s perspective. I always return from my travels newly inspired, and oddly even more in love with home, and the city I live in. (…)

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Gypsy Honeymoon

by angeliska on December 8, 2008

Yes, and so we resume our elaborate account of San Franciscan adventures! There was just so much loveliness, it seems a shame not to share it- and if I don’t hop on it.. Bottomless oubliettes will be the fate of (…)

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SCHWARZE KATZE UND INSEKTENFRESSENDE PFLANZEN

by angeliska on November 25, 2008

On our second day in the city by the sea, we unearthed a curious creature curled up in a tree-stump. Bright dark eyes and nose a-twitch, glossy curls and black-orchid scented.. Peekaboo. We were able to lure her out with (…)

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Chinatown + Forest-Spirits

by angeliska on November 21, 2008

Returning home as always is bittersweet, and voyages are rarely long enough. Oh we tried, valiantly, to cram as much into every day (and night) as we possibly could- but still, the list was far too long! It was a (…)

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The Barbary Coast

by angeliska on November 9, 2008

On Tuesday, my sweetheart and my grandfather and I are going to San Francisco for a week! It’s strange to think that it has been nearly a year since I visited San Francisco! So much has happened in that time, (…)

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San Frantastical!

by angeliska on December 3, 2007

Roasting ducks and painted ladies. I had not visited San Francisco in twenty-one years. Not since I was seven and I went with my grandparents who lived in Los Angeles. I remember hills and pretty houses, yes. We went to (…)

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