1680 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
The home goods, fabrics and rug store Home Fabrics & Rugs is closing in Concord, across from the Park ‘N’ Shop shopping mall. According to a sign in the window everything is 30% – 50% off.
1680 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
The home goods, fabrics and rug store Home Fabrics & Rugs is closing in Concord, across from the Park ‘N’ Shop shopping mall. According to a sign in the window everything is 30% – 50% off.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Back in September we learned that the espresso machine maker Nespresso would be opening in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened in a temporary popup location before relocating in the new redevelopment along the main road possibly in February.
As a tea drinker I wasn’t familiar with these at all so learned a lot and enjoyed an Americano drink with plenty of foam on top which looked great. They sell machines that make both espresso and coffee or just espresso, but since they are from Europe they don’t sell coffee makers by itself. The capsules (not pods) are different for making coffee (more expensive) and espresso (less expensive) and are available for purchase at the store. Check out a comparison of the machines here.
3569 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
A new high-end women’s fashion boutique and home accessories shop called piece. is opening on November 10th in the Lafayette Clocktower in downtown Lafayette next to Francesca’s Fashion Boutique and Lace & Bustle Bridal. According to the owner there are plans to expand next door where O’Brien Homes is currently located and they may eventually open a second location in downtown Walnut Creek. Stay tuned…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that women’s fashion clothing store Madewell is having a grand opening event on Broadway Plaza’s reopening day on November 20th in downtown Walnut Creek. According to an employee at lululemon, their sister shop for athletic wear for girls ivivva will be reopening in their new Broadway Plaza location on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.
From the Madewell website:
Join Madewell to celebrate our new store opening with sips, small bites, and a DJ. Plus, each shopper gets a complimentary Bien Fait tote bag with any purchase*.
Can’t make it for cocktails? Our doors open at 10am and we’ll be handing out Madewell gift cards to the first 25 people who stop by!*
*While supplies last.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The downtown Walnut Creek outdoor shopping mall Broadway Plaza announced a bunch of stores coming to their soon-to-be-opened plaza, and although most of them have been covered here previously, several coming to Broadway Plaza in 2016 that haven’t been covered before are listed below. Interestingly H&M is also coming to Broadway Plaza, which means they’ll be relocating from their nearby Broadway Pointe location. Check out all Broadway Plaza posts here.
SoulCycle – indoor cycling gym
Aritzia – women’s fashion
Hanna Anderson – children’s clothing
Everything But Water – resort-wear
Soma – intimate-wear
Boudin Bakery
Cocola Bakery
1301 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek
Last year we learned that the clothing store Vineyard Vines would be coming to the new development at 1500 Mt. Diablo Blvd. in downtown Walnut Creek, and the pink whale signage is now visible on the windows. This is the same building where the pizzeria Slice House is planning on opening early 2016.
35 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
The bakery Cake. in La Fiesta Square in downtown Lafayette has closed. They opened over three years ago and I enjoyed their baked goods so it’s disappointing to see them go.
3604 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
The popup clothing store The Cashmere Sale is coming to downtown Lafayette (previously in Danville and Alamo) and will be open from October 24th through December 5th.
From an email:
For over 10 years, the Republic Clothing Group (based out of New York), has hosted Cashmere Sale pop up stores through out the United States. The Cashmere Sale features high quality cashmere sweaters (women’s and men’s), skirts, tops, pants, scarves, throws, robes and accessories – at wholesale prices. This limited time sale occurs each fall and this year, the East Bay Cashmere Sale will be held at 3604 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette (two doors west of Pizza Antica). This will be the East Bay Cashmere Sale’s 5th year (in 2011 it was held in Danville and in 2012, 2013, and 2014 it was held in Alamo). The East Bay Cashmere Sale has over 2000 customers on its mailing list who love their fashions and prices! Please join their mailing list http://thecashmeresale.com/ and visit the sale, which opens on Saturday, October 24th.
