Cross in Oakland (i.e. by bike) to the Temescal neighborhood (as mentioned below: preferably not on Mondays) and you will love it! The cozy one hood bursting with nice shops and businesses, one more inspiring than the other (Color! Finally! Away with that black and white boredom). Like the plant shop Crimson where 'Hortical Rarities' are sold, or all kinds of crazy sjizzle with plants. Who starts one in the Netherlands? Drinking coffee with the neighbors is always a good idea. And if you don't have San Fran plans, click through to the photo galleryj from Crimson: excellent inspiration material for the home. Crimson