Star treatment Pampered pups may not even realize they need the line of essential oils for dogs from Spa Dog Botanicals (58 West Portal, Suite 304, S.F. 415-759-1593, www.spadogbotanicals.com), but owner and San Francisco resident Sharon Mueller hopes they'll catch the scent. "I wanted to do something edgy and hip but also natural, with nonthreatening ingredients that people can understand," she says. Spa Dog has treatments for ear cleaning and flea repelling, essential oils for all stages of a dog's life, and packaged gift pails such as Welcome Home Puppy Care, Wonderdog Natural Care Adult, and Mellow Dog Natural Care Senior. (Lori Musicer)

Cellar door Shopping for a grassy or sweet sauvignon blanc? A clean, rye Russian vodka? The new Blackwell's Wines and Spirits (5620 Geary, S.F. 415-FUN-WINE, www.blackwellswines.com) offers more than 500 vinos, 120 microbrewed and imported beers, and spirits from all corners of the globe. The shop also hopes to foster a community following by providing weekly tastings, exhibits of works by local artists, and amped and accessible wine advice. "We can match wines to any criteria," co-owner Gary Blackwell says. (Starla Estrada)

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