Shelf Love: Episode 1
Chandler of @post.script.sf shares how the shop came to be, the secret to building a great shelf, and why being part of the San Francisco community means so much to her.
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From expertly curated merchandising to dynamic shelf layouts that bring their vision to life, Shelf Love celebrates the unique points of view of retailers across the world.
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💬 What does being part of the small business community mean to you? Tell us in a comment ⬇️
A weekend for the books 💛🐾 Big thank you to @andrecaceresg for joining us at PS and creating so many thoughtful live pet portraits, and to everyone who came out with their pets (and pet photos!) over the weekend !!!!
We even had a hamster portrait commissioned 🥹 Thank you for making it such a fun and memorable event!
Mother’s Day is this Sunday (5/10)! Don’t forget a card for mom 💛 Swipe for all the different ways to say “I love you,” “I’m thinking of you,” or “thank you.”
#mothersdaycards #postscriptsf #sfsmallbiz
May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! I’m Chandler Tang. I’m the owner & founder of PS and I’m Asian-American.
AANHPI month is always an unusual time for me. To be frank, I’ve always struggled to fully acknowledge my Asian-American heritage. I used to dismiss the holiday.
Growing up, I tried to assimilate with classmates & hide the “Asian-American” parts of me. I didn’t want friends to come over to my house. I only wanted “American-branded” snacks. I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a “cheongsam” (a traditional Chinese dress).
After opening PS, I began to post about myself and I was confronted with these feelings about my heritage. I realized I had a responsibility to represent AANHPI as a small business owner, even at my current state. I wasn’t expecting this to be part of the job, but I decided to be honest about my story & take the opportunity to educate myself while educating others. I decided that my complicated relationship with my heritage was OK.
As sad as it is to admit, I was embarrassed by how “different” my family was. I didn’t realize the importance of their work and how hard they worked. My grandparents immigrated from China to SF in the 1950’s and great-great grandpa in 1850’s, working on the Transcontinental Railroad. It took me until adulthood to celebrate their story.
My family also ran many businesses in SF: a major laundry service, a bookstore, and more. Tradition runs deep: I now run a gift shop. I hope I make them proud.
I learned that my grandpa would loan money to young law students and would regularly take them out to lunch. One lawyer even attended my grandparents’ 50th anniversary party! Community is everything.
Becoming a small business owner has helped me grow in ways I had never imagined - helping me find myself again. I’m still learning and I am so grateful for this opportunity. Sometimes things grow back stronger. Thank you for reading and supporting us these past 6.5 years!
In tradition, we’ll be donating a portion of May sales to @asianmentalhealthcollective whose mission is to make mental health available worldwide. Next post will be AANHPI brands!
💌 it’s finally here - happy AAPI month! 🤩 we’re kicking off our Local Love Stamp Rally today, and you can grab your stamp card from participating stores! 💌
👀 want to win an extra gift from us? simply tag us, @onwaverly , and @post.script.sf in your story with your stamp card, and you'll be entered into our GIVEAWAY! 🫶
🤫p.s: tag your fav AAPI-owned business below for an extra entry!
can’t wait to celebrate with you all!
#sf #sanfrancisco #aapi #aapimonth #sfevents
our local love passport begins THIS FRIDAY (5/1)! we (@post.script.sf and @onwaverly ) are so excited to see you celebrate Asian-American, women-owned small businesses for AAPI month!
Step 1: Start at any participating shop and, with a $5+ purchase, receive your first stamp ♥️
Step 2: Shop at the other two stores by May 30th to receive all of your stamps.
Step 3: Turn in your stamp card at The Kira Shop byJune 15th to receive your prize!
see you soon!
xx the kira shop
#aapi #aapimonth #womenownedsmallbusiness #sf #sfevents
♥️ we are so excited to announce a special event starting next week for #aapimonth with @post.script.sf and @onwaverly !
🫶 support local Asian American, women-owned businesses and get a super cute prize too!
more details coming soon ✨
#aapi #sf #womenownedsmallbusiness #sfevents
For all the moms & mother figures who deserve a lot of love 💌 Mother’s Day is May 10th! Come browse our card wall at the store or shop at the link in bio. We have a ton to choose from!
Big thank you to everyone who came out to our Collectors Meetup on Sunday 💌
We hope you walked away with your dream mini print collection. It was so fun watching everyone meet, swap and connect. Truly the best kind of night with this community!
Vending machine update: our stationery-themed machine is fully stocked (max 8 prints per person). The celebratory machine is no longer available, it was one night only for the party :)
PSA: we still have a limited batch of Mini Print Lovers buttons + coin purses available online. Search “mini print things” on our website to grab yours before they’re gone 👀
Live pet portraits with Andrea Cáceres are back at PS on May 8 & 9 💛 🐾 Bring your pet (or a photo!) for a 15-minute session where @andrecaceresg captures their personality and creates a one-of-a-kind 8x10 mixed-media portrait on the spot. The perfect Mother’s Day gift or joint outing ✨
Appointments are encouraged - schedule a time slot at the link in bio! Please arrive a few minutes early, as late arrivals may not be guaranteed a session.
Andrea will also have merch + other cute items available all weekend. See you there 👀
