For over 20 years, Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home furnishings, and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design. This year and only the second time in over 20 years, Pantone has selected two colors as their Color of the Year.
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As we start a new year, it fills us with an urge to clean out, organize, and declutter our homes. Most tidying methods advocate a room-by-room or little-by-little approach, which doom you to pick away at your piles of stuff forever. The KonMari Method encourages tidying by category – not by location – beginning with clothes, then moving on to books, papers, komono (miscellaneous items), and, finally, sentimental items.
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Peppermint is giving cinnamon a run for its money as the stand-out spice of the season this year and even has a special day dedicated to the flavor. National Candy Cane Day is coming up on December 26th and the perfect day to celebrate the sweet and striped shepherd’s hooks found abundantly during the holidays.
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Things couldn’t be more convenient when The Market at 1355 Market Street is mere steps from your door at NEMA San Francisco. From bubbly to Zin’s our neighbors at The Market gave us a few popular picks and pairings for this holiday season. They advised that wine is subjective but offered a few suggestions for your holiday table.
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The holiday season is an important time to think of others less fortunate than yourself. If you’re new to doing charity work, picking an organization can appear more complicated than you’d expect, so we’ve collected these 10 significant ways you can give back during the holiday season.
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‘Tis the season for spreading good cheer and happiness! This holiday season looks a little different, but we can still share joy to ourselves and those we love. Shop small and support your favorite small businesses online all holiday season long. We’ve rounded up a few nearby shops to get on your holiday retail shopping list for products or gift cards.
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Autumn marks a sweet spot for outdoor City adventures. We’ve rounded up a few dreamy San Francisco spots worth a visit this fall, all within a short proximity from your NEMA San Francisco location. Remember to maintain a safe social distance, wear a mask, and pack a few layers for the bayside breeze.
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Shop in style, taste a tart, indulge in a sundae, or try a new canned cocktail! HEAD WEST Marketplace will return to the Back Plaza at the San Francisco Ferry Building on Sunday, December 13, 2020 from 11:00am to 5:00pm, just two miles from your door at NEMA San Francisco. The marketplace is an ideal spot to start your holiday shopping as they bring the best of Bay Area makers, crafters, designers, artists + vintage merchants together in one local, outdoor retail marketplace.
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Making a stunning holiday wreath is simple, just gather the right supplies, seasonal embellishments, and a large dose of holiday spirit. Peruse these inspiration wreath ideas and your NEMA San Francisco spaces will be full of holiday cheer in no time.
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Whether you want to craft your entire meal from scratch in your NEMA kitchen, need some inspiration, want to pick up a pre-made meal and sides or simply want to dine out – we’ve got you covered this Thanksgiving. Scroll through these easy options and get planning!
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Have you heard the news? Next fall IKEA is coming to downtown San Francisco’s 6x6 mall on Market Street between Fifth and Sixth streets. According to a sfist.com article: the plan is for an urban version of an IKEA store that's about 20-percent of the size of their regular, sprawling suburban complexes.
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Minutes from NEMA, the Orpheum Theatre has been named a San Francisco Historical Landmark. Built in 1926 as a showcase for theatre magnate Alexander Pantages, the Orpheum has featured vaudeville, silent films, motion pictures, musical comedy and other theatrical entertainment.
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Oh, how we’ve missed a day at the spa. The idea of luxurious pampering appeals to both a healthy lifestyle and gives us time to disconnect. We’re rejoicing over the recent opening of a few of our favorite self-care spots! Relax, rejuvenate, and pamper yourself with a mani, massage and style out from our now-open neighbors.
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SkyBridge on Stevenson is a community-led effort to revitalize the 500 block of Stevenson Street (between 6th & 7th streets in SOMA Pilipinas) into a vibrant hub of arts, commerce, and activity. This is a multi-year project that involves murals, pop-up events, and new custom lighting and streetscaping installations, all just over half a mile from NEMA San Francisco.
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While the nonprofit Livable City has canceled all of its planned 2020 Sunday Streets events they are coming back in a more limited way — closing off two blocks of SoMa to cars, every Sunday through October 18th. Folsom Street between 6th and 8th Streets will be car-free every Sunday from 11am-4pm. The Folsom Street closure is part of the city's Shared Spaces program geared towards the economic recovery of locally owned small businesses.
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2020 has challenged us all, but there is still so much to be grateful for each and every day. We would love to dedicate a day each week to appreciate the little things about NEMA that bring you happiness and make your life better. We are launching a NEMA Resident Social Contest and you can WIN dinner on us!
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If you’re passing the Asian Art Museum on Hyde Street, make sure to look up to see the inaugural mural by Chanel Miller, representing healing as a three-part process: reflecting on the past, being mindful in the present, and envisioning the future.
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Summertime in San Francisco is prime time for outdoor eating and drinking – plus, food just tastes better when enjoyed outside. Mask up, practice social distancing and enjoy your chance to slow down and unwind outdoors. Here are six spots you’ll want to pull up a chair on the patio and dine al fresco.
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Our neighbor, The Market, is pressing forward with their plans to expand their popular Mid-Market venue. The news was covered in a recent sfchronicle.com article.
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Happy Birthday Beer Hall! Located at 1 Polk Street @ Market Street, and only steps from NEMA San Francisco, The Beer Hall is Mid-Market’s premier craft beer bar and bottle shop. The Beer Hall will be 7 years on August 5th, 2020. In celebration, we got a behind the scenes peek with the owners Jen and Drew Hall at how they are adjusting to the changing times and perfect pairings to keep us all hoppy.
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