Open sesame

GOODS & SERVICES • FOUND Shop

Watercolorist Sophie Tivona’s eponymous boutique is just around the corner from Oakland’s buzzy Poppy Bagels, a proximity that led to one of the shop’s most intriguing partnerships.

A mix of vintage goods, Oaxacan tiles, and feminist books, the Temescal Alley store is presided over by its owner, a former Waterbar server who ended up designing some of the San Francisco restaurant’s special menus, if you’re wondering why those oysters and anchovies look so mesmerizing. Here, you’ll find her behind the counter, perched on a stool as she explains the provenance of her goods.

Tivona takes inspiration from the natural world, and her shelves are filled with watercolors of leaves, flowers, and birds, available as cards, prints, and more. Art depicting seasonal produce is always a bestseller, including prints of local citrus, figs, and persimmons. Tivona also leads classes at her Oakland space and at other locations; while she declines children’s birthday parties, participants over 10 are welcome.

Lately, she’s working with Poppy Bagels, with which she’s created a complete set of bagel cards ($32 per), consisting of two sesame bagels, two poppy bagels, one lox, and one veggie card. The cards are sold only by the set, so don’t show up seeking singles — like a visit to Poppy near closing time, you’ll leave empty-handed. –Becky Duffett

→ Sophie Tivona Paper (Oakland) • 470 49th St • Wed-Fri 12-5p, Sat-Sun 10a-5p.