š Maria celebrated her special day in the most unique way, by booking my Downtown SF POPOS Walking Tour! š
I had an absolute blast personalizing the tour with little surprises and delights along the way, think hidden rooftop gardens, secret art corners, and some sweet birthday touches just for Maria. š„³š
Seeing Maria light up with her family and friends as we explored the tucked-away gems of San Franciscoās skyline made the day unforgettable.
Thank you for letting me be part of your celebration, Maria, what a way to start 2026! š„āØ
Hereās to more adventures, more hidden city magic, and more joyful moments in the year ahead. š
Iām part of a super fun end of year group show at Mini Mart Gallery in SF! Itās an honor to show alongside so many talented artists and to celebrate creativity together.
Thereās something magical about Thanksgiving morning in the city. It’s quiet with many having traveled to the suburbs for turkey prep.
However, this year instead of cooking, I had a last minute morning meeting with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, (SFMTA, better known as the iconic worm logo, MUNI) to finally get kiosk keys for the Union Square Muni Station.
This morning I was clutching a fresh set of keys that jingled like music for the holiday season!
Today is about food, friends, and family for sure, but itās a complex holiday that carries both joy and reflection. Embracing both sides of Thanksgiving allows us to celebrate family and food while honoring the truths of the past.
This year was very special for me, it was about getting the keys to be ready for opening day, this Black Friday for theurbanist.com kiosk!
Travelers and shoppers are about to rush through the station this Friday. I am ready to join the Black Friday buzz. Thereās a unique thrill in opening the kiosk for business for the first time.
Iām excited to be rolling up the shutters for the first time this Friday. The metallic click, click, click will feel like unlocking a tiny stage where personal, people-focused community building can happen.
By the time the post-turkey crowds head to downtown for Black Friday, Iāll be right in the heart of it all. Union Square is already shimmering with lights, an ice skating rink, and the energy is contagious.
Whether you’re a commuter, a holiday shopper, or just passing through, swing by our new kiosk. Weāve got Urbanist flair to share. You might even find a city-themed surprise or two in our just released 2026 Walking map design!
Hereās to starting the season by rolling up the gates at our new kiosk, with a smile, and to bring a whole lot of excitement for whatās ahead.
Happy Thanksgiving and see you in person at the Kiosk!
220 Geary Street San Francisco CA 94102. The kiosk is inside the Union Square Muni station.
Land Acknowledgment. We acknowledge that this project takes place on the ancestral lands of Native Peoples. We acknowledge this not only in thanks to the Indigenous communities who have held a relationship with this land and stewarded it for generations, but also in recognition of the historical challenges. Additionally, we make this acknowledgement as a point of reflection for us all as we address these wrongs in an effort to heal our relationship with Native Peoples.
Participating in the California College of Arts, CCA art fair was an exciting opportunity to promote my small business, theurbanist.com Setting up my table with unique designs and pieces for sale was an engaging experience, allowing me to connect with art, craft, and design enthusiasts.
The fair provided a vibrant location to showcase my work, engage with the community, and share the story behind my small business theurbanist.com. It was a rewarding day filled with conversations, sales, and valuable connections that will undoubtedly benefit my business for the future.
Photo by Zefania
I also received helpful feedback from customers who completed my survey. Please feel free to fill out the survey at this link. If youāre a small business owner, I highly recommend participating in local art fairs to expand your reach and engage with community in person.
Iām hosting art gallery tours in downtown San Francisco to share the latest in contemporary art with you.
Hereās the link. Please share it with your friends and family! Iām excited to share the latest in contemporary art with you. See you in person on a tour soon.
We had such a fantastic artistsā dinner at Ruthās Table!
It was a memorable evening at Ruthās Table for our fall Artistsā Dinner bringing together San Franciscoās vibrant artist community. Grateful for the creativity, connection, and support that filled the room. ššØ #ArtistsSupportingArtists #SanFranciscoArt #RuthsTable
Walking into a retail store in person is still an inspirational experience for me.
There you are, innocently looking for dish soap, and suddenly youāre holding a panini press you didnāt know you needed, imagining all the grilled cheese glory your future holds.
IRL Retail has this magical way of telling you stories about the life you could lead, usually one with fresher breath, cooler sneakers, and at least three throw pillows more than you currently own.
The beauty of it is that retail isnāt pretending to be high art. Itās basically a friendly neighbor who says, āHey, want to see something cool?ā and then hands you a vacuum that can also talk to your phone.
Itās not sophisticated, but it is sneaky. One minute, youāre thinking about new running shoes; the next, youāre signing up for a half marathon you didnāt even know existed.
What makes retail inspiring is its casual belief in your potential. Every aisle whispers tiny pep talks: āWith this blender, you will love kale smoothies!ā or āThese pens will finally make you that organized person you always wanted to be.ā
Itās a low-stakes, high-impact theater of possibility. Sure, you might leave with a glow-in-the-dark dog leash and no dog, but isnāt that the kind of optimism life needs?
