On Thursday morning, San Francisco's Vacant to Vibrant—which aims to transform empty downtown retail spaces with dynamic pop-up installations—announced its second lineup of activators set to open mid-June. Guess what? 7x7 is excited to be part of it! This summer, we're bringing 7x7 Social Club to you IRL, to a space in Jackson Square near the lovely Transamerica Redwood Park. The location and timing are fitting: Our iconic Transamerica Pyramid, like San Francisco itself, is currently experiencing a refresh: Its renovation is designed to help revitalize the city with new amenities intended to ..read more

You've seen her sweet spaces for Hilda & Jesse and Fiat Lux and her rainbow lounge at last year's Decorator Showcase. Now, you can have your own piece of San Francisco's buzziest designer. Noz Nozawa, known for her colorful, collected spaces and singular fashion sense, has launched a jewelry-inspired lighting collection guaranteed to brighten up your urban home. Speaking of jewels: Designer Lauren Harwell Godfrey (coincidentally a friend and client of Noz) has opened a sparkling new shop in Larkspur. Be dazzled. Celebrated interior designer Noz Nozawa x Corbett Lighting are ready to illu ..read more

An avid nature lover, I couldn’t wait to escape to Hawaii again, where I imagined I would simply disappear into the lush landscape of a million palms. Lush first impressions.(Courtesy of Four Seasons Hualalai) Having only been to Oahu and Maui, I was stunned by what greeted me on the Big Island this spring: In place of sparkling greenery and tropical blooms was a land that is stark, painted black by lava flows long past. It is astoundingly beautiful here, I think, resisting the urge to hop out of the car and hug one of the many wild goats we spot along the “Queen K” road to the Four Seasons ..read more

Go all out in costume at Oasis on Monday and wrap up the week celebrating mom. Also, it’s time to dance: downtown at Bhangra and Beats, over the bridge at the Mill Valley Music Festival, or at a day party with Cozy Worldwide. Save some time to sip, sample, and shop all over the city for Small Business Week. To good times and good vibes. It's all flavors and vibes at Oakland's Parché where chefs Paul Iglesias and Juan Hormiga are hosting chef Nelson German for a special dinner just for 7x7 Social Club. (Courtesy of Parché) Take a seat at a Top Chef's table. Chef Nelson German (alaMar, Sobre M ..read more

Last month, Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement came home to the Fillmore. It had been more than a decade coming. Ever since the restaurant’s chef and owner Fernay McPherson first launched her business through the incubator program at La Cocina, she’s wanted to open a storefront in the neighborhood that’s been home to her family for three generations. “We searched high and low in the Fillmore for so long,” says McPherson. “It was either too expensive, or I didn’t have access to enough capital, or the landlords didn’t believe in my vision.” She opened up a food truck, instead; followed by catering an ..read more

Dislike the doom loop narrative? Do something about it: Get out in San Francisco and support the local businesses that make this place a vibe. 7x7 Social Club is your all-access pass to the city, with a fresh crop of experiences and deals on offer each month. This May, things are really swinging. Retro Fabulousness We flipped our fringed when we heard the beloved Prohibition-era immersive theater experience Speakeasy SF was back for a limited run. Seriously, what better way to fete the rebound of San Francisco than with forbidden cocktails, cabaret, and tarot readings? Social Club members ar ..read more

For the love of god mom, give her something she’ll adore. We’ve made it easy with our roundup of some of the best gifts from Bay Area brands, artisans, and stores. Just follow our lead and you're sure to be Mom’s favorite well into fall. Happy Mother’s Day to all, including pet and plant mamas! Exclusive Specials on Special Presents This month, 7x7 Social Club members get access to special deals just right for Mother's Day gifting. When you join the club, you'll get Mom a complimentary manicure ($40 value) with a 90-minute custom blend massage at Cow Hollow's Bamboo Spa; 25 percent off reg ..read more

Michelin, those French arbiters of excellence, announced last week the first 124 U.S. recipients of its new key award for hotels. The guide has applied its new system to just seven primary markets for now (California, New York City, Chicago, Florida, Colorado, Atlanta, and Washington D.C.), and it should come as no surprise that California bested the competition in all three of the ratings categories. The state has 31 “special” one-key properties, 17 “exceptional” two-key properties, and seven hotels and resorts crowned as “extraordinary” three-key stays. The elaborate breakfast at SingleThr ..read more

It's all about thoughtful creation in the four-story Dutch Colonial home selected for the 45th Annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase. At the top of the Baker Street stairs, the brick house at 2898 Broadway was built in 1899 by architects Walter D. Bliss and Walter Paville (St. Francis Hotel, James Flood Mansion, and Geary Theater) for Bliss' parents, Elizabeth and Duane "D.L." Bliss. It was a showcase venue back in 1989, and has featured in several films including 2013's Blue Jasmine. Today it has been transformed with a captivating array of spaces featuring moments ranging from nostalgic ..read more

If you’re like us, Annie Jackson is the reason you actually think about what ingredients are in your lipstick, mascara, and moisturizer. About 10 years ago, she co-founded Credo Beauty in San Francisco. It’s now the largest clean beauty retailer in the United States. The company’s Dirty List, which includes 2,700 harmful chemicals verboten in any products it carries, has become the holy grail for clean beauty lovers. Translation: Getting a coveted spot on Credo’s real life (and virtual) shelves isn’t easy…but it sure is rewarding for brands that break through. A Marin County native, who held ..read more