Perch Review

There I go again, keeping all of the good stores to myself (slaps own hand with other hand).  

Kristina R. and I were there the very day that Daily Candy wrote about it, which was a Monday, and unfortunately the one day they are not open.  That did not deter us from pressing our noses up against the window and getting a sneak preview of everything inside.  I think we may have alarmed the owner a little bit, who came out to tell us that they would be open the next day, keeping the door open juuuuust a crack, so there would be no chance of us getting in.  He probably saw my crazy eyes darting over to the wall of letterpress cards and nice wrapping paper.  Can't blame him for his ability to spot a retail psycho now, can we?

I went back a few weeks later and just as I thought I would be, was delighted with the assortment.  I found perfect, unique gifts for that uber-cool friend who has everything, a fab vintage milk glass necklace for myself, and the promise of many future purchases.  The owner was so nice and chatty, and wrapped everything so beautifully, that I left with a huge smile on my face.  If I'd have had a hat, I would have thrown it up in the air, Mary Tyler Moore style.  

So, what is it?  It's one of those everything stores, where everything is just right.  House stuff, cute stuff, jewelry stuff, paper stuff, baby stuff, stuff stuff - all selected with the great eye of the owners/buyers, and in a range of different prices.  You just have to go there, and you will know right away if it's your store or not (it will be).  If you like stores like Lavish, Doe, Candy Store, you should make a trip to Perch.  

The Glen Park location is a relief from all of the regular boutique-shop neighborhoods, and you can actually have elbow room to browse there, which I love.  More browse, more buy.

So there you go - I shared.  See you at Perch!

654 Chenery St
(between Carrie St & Diamond St)
San Francisco, CA 94131
Neighborhood: Glen Park

(415) 586-9000