A Giant Game of Twister Took Over Dolores Park

Things got messy at Dolores Park when dozens of people played a rousing game of Twister this past weekend. Forward Motion, an organization that organizes extreme adventures and helps individuals live out their dreams, knocking off one bucket list item at a time, set up Sunday’s game. Participants dodged water balloons, water gun squirts and globs of bright paint as they slipped and slid around the massive homemade board.

Parody Photos of the SF Rental Market are Darkly Funny

 

SF's nutso housing situation has evolved to the point of parody. So if you're sick of reading about it, take a break to laugh (or cry) at these photos by SF photographer Scott Hampton. Scott describes the project as "a mordant exploration of SF's current housing crisis, emphasizing how ludicrous the rental market has become."
Indeed, although even without the lens of commentary, turns out I just really enjoy reading real-estate-esque descriptions of mailboxes and garbage cans.

Waterfront Condo - $5000

Waterfront condo in the highly desirable, up-and-coming Mid-Market area. Luxurious living at its finest! Enjoy the sounds and smells of the UN Plaza fountain as you relax in your condo after a hard day of complaining about the homeless. Close to public transportation, Civic Center Farmers Market, @Twitter, the @Tenderloin and several aggressive seagulls. 33 SQ. FT. Utilities not included, nor available.

Cozy "Studio" - $4100

Cozy "studio" with skylights right in the heart of the rapidly redeveloping Mid-Market area. Daily housekeeping included! Right on several major Muni lines, and close to BART. Perfect for the daily commuter. Utilities not included. .83 SQ. FT.

Studio Loft - $3000

Government housing. Section 8 OK! Studio loft with vaulted ceiling! Located in Financial District, near Market street. Close to shops, food and public transportation. 2.17 SQ. FT. Utilities not included.

Quaint Inlaw Unit - $2100

Quaint Inlaw unit with open floor plan. Right on several major Muni lines. Close to UN Plaza, in highly desirable Mid-Market area. 1.35 SQ. FT. Daily housekeeping included!

Garden Penthouse Studio - $7350

Garden penthouse studio in Mid-Market area. Light and Airy! You'll enjoy the fresh breezes of Market Street as they blow through your perfectly manicured and landscaped garden. Coveted mid-market area, close to shops and right on the major Muni and BART lines. Landscaping included. Utilities not included.

Basement 1 BR - $3500

Spacious basement apartment. Classic architecture; very Romanesque and gothic! Arched interiors! Close to public transportation. PG&E not included. Not ADA-compliant; requires the use of a ladder for entry.

Studio Container - $2000

Container living in SOMA! All the rage, modern container living right in SOMA! Studio container with open floor plan, built-in bench and rooftop garden. Close to SFMOMA, Yerba Buena Gardens, shops and public transportation. Utilities not included. Please DO NOT DISTURB current tenant!



Original Article and Photos sourced from:  http://www.thebolditalic.com/articles/4637-parody-photos-of-the-sf-rental-market-are-darkly-funny

Where to Sit Back and Sip Afternoon Tea, Holiday-Style

Afternoon Tea, Photo Courtesy of Ritz-Carlton San Francisco



There are many ways to celebrate the holiday season – some of them more stressful than others. Forget that cup of coffee on the run and take a breather from shopping to sit down to holiday tea. Relaxing in a festively decorated hotel makes for a sweet date with friends, significant other, and even the kids.

Sipping with the Girls

Pair your choice of Mighty Leaf or Red Blossom tea with a glass of Gloria Ferrer sparkling wine during Holiday Tea at The Westin St. Francis. Nibble on a selection of English tea sandwiches, freshly baked scone and seasonal berries with Devonshire-blend cream, preserves and assorted petit fours. $51 per person, November 30 – December 22; available Saturdays and Sundays only, 2 pm to 4 pm Reservations are required, (415) 774-0264, Kids welcome.

Sipping with Your Significant Someone

The indulgent combination of tea, finger sandwiches, scones and macaroons at Afternoon Tea at the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, may convince you to skip dinner. Live music provides soothing sounds to sip to. $65 per person, November 29-December 1; December 5-8, 12-24, at 3 pm. Reservations, (415) 773-6168, Kids welcome.




Tea Service, Photo Courtesy Rosewood Sand Hill

Sipping with Tradition

This year marks the 18th annual Teddy Bear Tea at The Gardens at Heather Farm. Enjoy teatime treats, story time, a souvenir photograph and favors for every child. $15 per child, $25 per adult, December 7th & 8th, 11:30am & 2pm, Reservations required, (925) 947-1678. Free parking.

Walnut Creek’s Shadelands Ranch Museum offers a three-course Victorian Tea along with its 31st Annual Holiday Faire. Go hungry. Service includes scones with lemon curd, beef wellington, mushroom tarts chocolate cake and cream puffs, just to name a few things. $30 per person; November 30 - December 15, seatings at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Reservations required, (925) 935-7871. Free parking and admission to the Holiday Faire.

Sipping ‘Out of the Box’

If one of your favorite parts of the holidays is unwrapping presents, tea at the Fairmont San Jose is a must-do. From tea sandwiches to cookies and pastries; all food is served in Christmas boxes for guests to open at their table. Save room for the dessert bar. Santa’s Chocolate Fountain will be bubbling with two types of chocolate, and they’ll be plenty of holiday treats for dipping. $44 per adult, includes sparkling wine, $33 for children; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, November 29th - December 22, 3pm to 6pm. Daily December 23rd -December 29th (Closed Christmas Day). Reservations, (408) 998-3960.



Teddy Bear Tea, Photo Courtesy Ritz-Carlton San Francisco

Sipping with the Kids

The Ritz-Carlton also holds a Teddy Bear Tea for kids that includes a live family show starring Stretchy the Elf, the “tallest elf in the world,” his sidekick Holly Berry and the Ritz-Carlton Teddy Bear. They’ll be sing-a-longs, holiday stories and holiday sweets including hot chocolate with marshmallows, children’s tea sandwiches, cookies and pastries. Each child receives a photo with the Ritz-Carlton Teddy Bear and a small teddy bear gift. A portion of the proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area. $110 per person, November 29-December 1; December 6-8, 14-15, 20-24, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservations required, (415) 773-6168.

Every Saturday in December until Christmas, Rosewood Sand Hill is hosting a Children’s Holiday Tea with Santa. The jolly fellow will be reading holiday stories to kids in the hotel’s Library by the Christmas tree. Tea and hot cocoa, along with tea sandwiches, cookies and sweets will be served. Kids receive a teddy bear to take home, but will also be encouraged to write Christmas cards for children of The Ronald McDonald House during the event. The cards will be attached to teddy bears that Rosewood Sand Hill is donating to the organization.$55 per child,Saturdays, December 7th, 14th and 21st, 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Reservations required, (650) 561-1540.

Original Article and Photos sourced by:

7X7 SF , http://www.7x7.com/eat-drink/high-tea-holiday-style