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@Deepa: Stockton Discount Center at Stockton/Vallejo Sts. across from Victoria Pastry/Walgreen. It is a madcap cornucopia of interesting imported tchotchkes. Also a simple wander through Chinatown would turn these up and more, I'm sure.

Um, where is this?
Stinson Beach by any chance?

Hotness! Would fit right into my Pullman car sex fantasy....in classic brown, of course.

Oh, *sniff*, seeing that shot I realize how much I miss Fillamento, the previous occupant of that spot. I think I went into RASC once in that space and couldn't bring myself to return. Am I alone in missing Fillamento?

Hey greer, Bed Bath and Beyond sells these neat holders that clip your comforter to the inside of your duvet at the corners. Been working for me for a couple of years. Look in the duvet section at the end of the aisle.

As for CostCo, I've never found them to sell full/double sized sheets so I'm, for the moment, sh*t out of luck.

I grew up on the east coast (what else is new, SF-dweller?), and my first introduction to the concept of NorCalMod would have to be reading and envisioning "The Serial" when it first came out as a spiral-bound book. Those peeps in Marin sure were wacky/cool/bohemian to my teen-aged self. That sensiblity is largely gone these days, with the exception of my beloved Bolinas. However this weekend, after living in SF for 21 years, I made my first venture to The Sea Ranch for an extended weekend in a newer house in the development. What I found there was the epitome of NorCalMod - a planned environment within the natural surroundings that really worked for me. The architecture is slick but not overly ostentacious and constantly with an eye on how the houses will fit into the coast, fields, hills, and hedgerows. It was just nice and my new favorite NorCalMod "building".

As a regular visitor to West Marin, I too, love this store. It is a rare occasion that I leave this establishment without having made a purchase. Lots to look at and friendly staff - often the woman I believe to be the owner. Tons of my jewelry came from this store.
If you're in the area don't miss Vita Collage in "downtown" Olema. A little more pricey but also a unique treasure trove.