I spent a good amount of outdoor time exploring Chinatown. It was still fresh and colorful from the recent Chinese New Year festivities. Apparently it's the Year of the Rabbit. I suppose that makes sense as I know it'll be a hoping year for us.
Tops on the 'extra' list of sights to see this time 'round was the San Francisco Design Center. A more befitting title would really be the design district which stretches throughout a several block area.
The main center consists of three main buildings, each several stories tall. Many additional retail stores are scattered in and around the area, including the granddaddy of all - Restoration Hardware. Apparently it opened only several months ago. It was so fabulous that I could end my real estate hunt right now and take up residence there.
I had a little more time than anticipated than one day and took off to nearby Burlingame, an upscale community outside of the city. The main street has a slew of restaurants and trendy boutiques and shops, many of which seem to cater to the younger set. And I mean younger. There are more baby and toddler fashion and toy stores than I could count. But in their midst was at least one definite keeper - Willa Home. Lots of eye candy! Check out her blog.
