Inspiration

Hello, love. Thank you for creating bands that will forever change music and fashion. Most of all, thank you Blondie for Rip Her To Shreds and Call Me. And to The Smiths, thank you for Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now and this little tune...

The Painted Bird

If I were to leave San Francisco tomorrow, I know there will be much to miss: the beautiful parks I visit on a warm day; the beautiful architecture of the city (especially the Castro, Nob Hill, Mission, and Nopa Districts); the short walks to grocery stores, amazing restaurants, and bars; the sound of the city; but most of all, I will miss shopping @ my favorite vintage store, The Painted Bird. This store has a profound place in my heart.

The Painted Bird is an oasis for beautiful, unique vintage clothing.The name could be the title to a fairy tale book, and on that note, the interior design lives up to the fairy tale name: the pastel walls, the vintage curtains (used for their dressing room), and their employees that resemble Blythe dolls -creates a whimsical and unique ambiance for their fashion seeking customers. The owners of the store pride themselves on selling one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, but also carrying vintage pieces that are current to trends. Because the owners are passionate about vintage clothing, they never over price their items for a huge profit; instead, they hope customers will adore and treasure their vintage finds as much as they do. The store also transforms itself into an art gallery: carrying art work from local San Francisco artists. .