Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:14:26 -0500 https://thedoorstaysopen.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Door Stays Open yes 910e9f9b-645a-5065-be1a-c6dfe3c9cb48 Annie Wilson episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Annie Wilson https://storage.buzzsprout.com/kuvymesslezcts7t1pa3wlewgpf8?.jpg 14 - Sean Quigley of Paxton Gate Sean Quigley of the fascinating and unforgettable Mission District museum/cabinet of curiosities/and shop, Paxton Gate.

]]> Sean Quigley of the fascinating and unforgettable Mission District museum/cabinet of curiosities/and shop, Paxton Gate.

]]> Annie Wilson Buzzsprout-13754660 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 3880 full false 13 - Sue Fisher King Interview with the San Francisco retail legend, Sue Fisher King.

]]> Interview with the San Francisco retail legend, Sue Fisher King.

]]> Annie Wilson Buzzsprout-13754645 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 3909 full false 12 - Amanda Weld of Tantrum Amanda Weld of the Richmond District mainstay for children's toys, games, gifts and apparel: Tantrum

]]> Amanda Weld of the Richmond District mainstay for children's toys, games, gifts and apparel: Tantrum

]]> Annie Wilson Buzzsprout-13754639 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 3105 full false 11 - Shreve & Co Jewelers, part 2: Lane Schiffman Part two of our episodes about Shreve & Co, featuring and interview with the current owner, Lane Schiffman.

]]> Part two of our episodes about Shreve & Co, featuring and interview with the current owner, Lane Schiffman.

]]> Annie Wilson Buzzsprout-13754622 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 2623 full false 10 - Shreve & Co Jewelers, part 1 The first of two episodes about Shreve & Co Jewelers. This brief history comes in advance of an interview in part 2 with the brand's current owner, Lane Schiffman.

]]> The first of two episodes about Shreve & Co Jewelers. This brief history comes in advance of an interview in part 2 with the brand's current owner, Lane Schiffman.

]]> Annie Wilson Buzzsprout-13754599 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 2171 full false 9 - Adrienne Wiley of Covet Adrienne Wiley of the jewelry and accessories brand Covet, found in multiple neighborhoods throughout San Francisco.

]]> Adrienne Wiley of the jewelry and accessories brand Covet, found in multiple neighborhoods throughout San Francisco.

]]> Annie Wilson Buzzsprout-13754593 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 3724 full false 8 - Kate Fulford of Ooma Kate Fulford of the former shopping institution Ooma of North Beach.

]]> Kate Fulford of the former shopping institution Ooma of North Beach.

]]> Annie Wilson Buzzsprout-13754576 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 3733 full false 7 - Maggie Chafen of Dottie Doolittle Maggie Chafen of Dottie Doolittle - famous San Francisco childrens' store since the 1970s.

]]> Maggie Chafen of Dottie Doolittle - famous San Francisco childrens' store since the 1970s.

]]> Annie Wilson Buzzsprout-13754569 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 3178 full false 6 - Paul Julch of Urbanite Suburbanite Stylist and wardrobe consultant (in other words: professional shopper) Paul Julch talks about what he's seeing in retail and how he works with clients through Urbanite Suburbanite.

]]> Stylist and wardrobe consultant (in other words: professional shopper) Paul Julch talks about what he's seeing in retail and how he works with clients through Urbanite Suburbanite.

]]> Annie Wilson Buzzsprout-13754563 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 3904 full false 5 - Fred Lyon Legendary San Francisco photographer and observer, Fred Lyon. 

]]> Legendary San Francisco photographer and observer, Fred Lyon. 

]]> Annie Wilson Buzzsprout-13754557 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 4999 full false 4 - Emily Holt of Hero Shop Emily Holt of Hero Shop

]]> Emily Holt of Hero Shop

]]> Annie Wilson Buzzsprout-13754550 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 3262 full false 3 - Carrie Caillouette of Half Hitch Goods Carrie Caillouette of Half Hitch Goods - an e-commerce shop with a rolling store front!

]]> Carrie Caillouette of Half Hitch Goods - an e-commerce shop with a rolling store front!

]]> Annie Wilson Buzzsprout-13754539 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 3220 full false 2 - Amy Guittard of Guittard Chocolate Amy Guittard of Guittard Chocolate - one of San Francisco's oldest home-grown brands.

]]> Amy Guittard of Guittard Chocolate - one of San Francisco's oldest home-grown brands.

]]> Annie Wilson Buzzsprout-13754533 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 2948 full false 1 - Meg Shackleton of Margaret Elizabeth Jewelry Meg Shackleton of Margaret Elizabeth Jewelry

]]> Meg Shackleton of Margaret Elizabeth Jewelry

]]> Annie Wilson Buzzsprout-13754520 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 4205 full false Prologue - The Myth of California How did San Francisco come to be a hub of retail and commerce? It's in our history.

Sources:
Frank Soulé, John H. Gihon, James Nisbet, "The Annals of San Francisco", 1855
Robert O'Brien, "This is San Francisco - A Classic Portrait of the City", 1948
Louis J. Stellman, "Port O'Gold", 1922
William Martin Camp, "San Francisco Port of Gold", 1947
Stewart Edward White, "Old California in Picture and Story", 1939 

]]> How did San Francisco come to be a hub of retail and commerce? It's in our history.

Sources:
Frank Soulé, John H. Gihon, James Nisbet, "The Annals of San Francisco", 1855
Robert O'Brien, "This is San Francisco - A Classic Portrait of the City", 1948
Louis J. Stellman, "Port O'Gold", 1922
William Martin Camp, "San Francisco Port of Gold", 1947
Stewart Edward White, "Old California in Picture and Story", 1939 

]]> Annie Wilson Buzzsprout-13754471 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 3545 1 0 full false