The oldest Chinatown in America and the biggest Chinese community outside Asia, San Francisco’s Chinatown means business.  Delicious cuisine, one-of-a-kind landmarks, cultural museums and big events – find it all in Frisco’s Chinatown.

Whatever your reason for visiting the city, do yourself a favor and book a San Francisco hotel near Chinatown.  Do yourself another solid by making your reservations through Orbitz to land the guaranteed lowest rate.  Plus, take an additional 10% off with Orbitz coupons!

Baldwin Hotel San Francisco

• Boutique hotel with a 24-hour front desk & affordable parking nearby
• Ceiling fan, satellite TV & hair dryer in every room
• Walk one block to Chinatown

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

• Pets allowed up to 75 pounds
• Suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows for beautiful city views
• Located steps from the Financial District & Chinatown

SW Hotel San Francisco

• Asia meets Italy at this unique boutique hotel
• Rooms feature AC & cable, plus granite in most bathrooms
• Little Italy is up the street, while Chinatown is all around you

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5th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration (May 16)

Head down to the Asian Art Museum on May 16 to watch Chinatown come alive as artists, dancers, emcees and musicians showcase their talents.  Plus, drop by the vendor booths to pick up crafts and other pieces to support San Fran’s Asian artists.

Be a patron of the arts with every visit to Artful Home.  Order work from glassblowers, sculptors, painters, photographers, furniture designers and other craftspeople.  Check out artist profiles to find one working near you and keep your support local.  Plus, get 5% off everything with Artful Home coupons!

I recently went to a friend’s bridal shower and noticed some of the biggest ooohs and ahhhhs were towards a few very creative homemade gifts! So, I’ve gathered a few DIY bridal shower gift ideas that will not only help you save money, but make a lasting impression.

Use Your Skills

Two of the most touching gifts at this particular shower were an afghan crocheted by her grandmother and a framed painting done by a family friend. The future bride was speechless and so pleased with both. Giving a gift by using your gifts is a touching gesture. Plus, it’s a great way to ensure someone else won’t be giving the same thing.

Here are a few make it yourself bridal shower gift ideas for the truly artistic:

• Painting – paint a portrait of the happy couple
• Needlework – crochet an afghan or rug-hook a pillow that would match their home
• Scrapbooking – make a photo album tracing their path to the big day
• Musical – make a love song CD or write an original just for them

Recipes

One of the coolest make it yourself bridal shower gift ideas is the recipe card collection. Find your favorite dishes and paste them into a decorated album. Not only is it a gift they can use every day, but it’s something they can add to and pass down through generations.

Bake Something

Everyone loves cookies. Make your own bridal shower gift basket filled with homemade cookies or small cakes and give them something sweet to indulge in. Use wedding-inspired cut-outs like brides, grooms, flowers or wedding bells for a festive touch. Not only will it look pretty, but it’ll taste great too!

Giving a lovely wedding shower gift isn’t about how much you spend – it’s the thought that counts. And all it takes is a bit of time and a few creative homemade bridal shower gift ideas.