Wishbone

Stylish, urban and cute, this adorable Sunset boutique offers everything from cards to accessories.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
Wishbone is the sort of store that beckons even if you aren't in the mood to shop. Owners Gay Lam and Cory Vilano consider their irresistibly cute store a modern-day "dime store," which is why you'll find a wall of candy near the card section, and silly ribbons that exclaim "I'm a Big Girl" next to the candles and bath soaps.

The Goods
Filled with hip, urban goodies like adorable Paul Frank wallets, pricey Kate Spade day planners and Doggie Diner T-shirts, this little house of style caters to a funky, accessory-savvy crowd. Lam and Vilano handpick an array of eclectic items, and encourage shoppers to purchase knickknacks they never knew they needed. If you're not careful, you'll walk away with an alluring set of mushroom-shaped salt and pepper shakers.

05/05/04

Squibnocket Cards

by kabbott at Citysearch

If you've ever had trouble finding greeting cards that match your sarcastic personality... Wishbone is the place to go. They have fabulous cards - very funny, very non-hallmark!

• Pros: Variety, Selection

07/17/02

Fantastic Finds!

by netchic1 at Citysearch

I love Wishbone, I cannot go into the store without spending over $200. I'm totally addicted. They have the coolest and most unique items, and I always get compliments on practically anything I buy here. When I go into the store, I'm just so happy looking at all the stuff they have. They constantly get new stuff in, and the popular stuff goes fast. Great staff and fun shop.

• Pros: selection, unique stuff, great staff

07/02/02

If you got the dough, go here!

by a_guy_in_sf at Citysearch

Fun, cool, quirky, well designed, hard-to-find products! Books, cards, candles, gadgets, toys. Great for gifts, or a self indulgent treat, or just to look around. I find it a little pricey here, but overall worth it.

• Pros: Great for gifts!, Cool/hip stuff.
• Cons: Expensive.

06/03/02

addicting

by lalala at Citysearch

Whenever I walk by Wishbone, I always get drawn in. You just want to explore the whole place... everything is either too cute or too expensive. Oh well. It's fun just to be inside!

• Pros: Fun products, Nice atmosphere
• Cons: Expensive, Workers not friendly

05/20/02

Hip Stuff

by SRosenbaum at Citysearch

Great place to get kooky birthday gifts--they have everything from cute jewelry to snuggly flannel pajamas to baby Ts, makeup, candles, stationery, scarves, handbags and retro candy. best place to get hip birthday and other occasion cards!

05/13/02

One of my all-time favorites

by susanblue_citysearch at Citysearch

This unusual store is probably my favorite place to shop in San Francisco. The owners were way ahead of the whole Paul Frank thing a couple of years ago, and they stay ahead of other trends too ... a fact which is nicely offset by their aisle full of nostalgic candy. Find items ranging from jewelry to greeting cards to t-shirts to vases.