Danville Hotel Town Center
Over the summer we learned that Papyrus would be relocating from their Hartz Ave. location in Danville to the recently developed Danville Hotel Town Center, also on Hartz Ave. and they are now the first shop to open in this development. Stay tuned for the rest of the openings…
3506-E Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word that unfortunately after 30 years in business, the children’s book shop The Storyteller Bookstore will be closing in Lafayette.
From their Facebook page:
We are closing! Please help us in this transition by spending generously at our 40% off EVERYTHING sale!
Thirty years ago, Sharyn Larsen and Linda Higham embarked on an adventure called The Storyteller Bookstore. Now, at last, the decision has been made to close The Storyteller.
All existing stock is on sale at 40% discount, September 28 through mid October, 2015. We encourage you to shop early for the best selection of books, associated merchandise, and store fixtures. For the exact rules of the sale, please visit or call the store.
We very much appreciate your patronage for so many years.
Thank you and see you at the sale!
A couple of years ago they relocated where the Cooperage restaurant is now into their current location behind Peet’s Coffee, next to Whole Foods.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In March the travel club Inspirato closed in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and as you can see Nespresso is “coming soon” to this location. Check out their website here. Anyone use a Nespresso machine at home? How do you like it?
109 Town and Country Dr, Danville
A few months ago CarlaPie Consignment in Village Shopping Center in Danville switched to selling new clothing and is now called Bliss. Check out their new Facebook page here.
Crow Canyon Commons, San Ramon
A pop-up Quiksilver factory store is open in Crow Canyon Commons right near Sprouts supermarket in San Ramon for about six more months.
522 Hartz Ave, Danville
You may recall a few years ago the Bay Area design house Toss Designs opened a temporary popup shop in Broadway Plaza which actually lasted until last year and now they’re back in the East Bay, this time in Danville on Hartz Ave. where Papyrus used to be. This location is also a a temporary popup spot but depending on how things go they may end up permanently in Danville…
From their Facebook page:
Since 2004, the girls at Toss have been living and breathing handbags! With a flair for fashion and an eye for detail, Toss has become the authority on totes, travel bags and all accessories in between. Fashion divas flock to Toss for the fresh patterns, unique color combos and functional shapes. Ranging from rolling duffels in wild and whimsical prints to beautiful caning totes trimmed in patent, each season’s assortment highlights the very latest in fashion and style. Toss also knows how to delight your inner party-girl with chic cocktail shakers and bar essentials.
This San Francisco Bay Area design house knows that a bag is only as fabulous as its attention to detail and quality. Each Toss item packs an element of surprise – from contrast lining to thoughtful interior pockets for a girl’s necessities and electronic obsessions. Toss girls are effortlessly chic and have the perfect bag for every occasion. Trips to the beach and weekend getaways have never looked better!
More photos of the inside after the jump…
Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
There has been lots of progress on the redevelopment going on at Encina Grande on Ygnacio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek. As you can see the new Walgreens exterior on the far end is up as are the neighboring shops next door as shown in the photo below. What a difference compared to how this shopping center looked before.
3737 Valley Vista Rd, Walnut Creek
The rumors have been swirling for years now but unfortunately it’s game over for the Valley Vista Tennis Club and the entire ClubSport center as it is closing on January 31st in Walnut Creek. According to an employee I spoke with it looks like the owners are looking to sell. Considering the head pro left recently along with several other pros this isn’t coming as a complete surprise but this is very disappointing!
What other tennis options are there besides Heather Farms?
Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Oak Grove Rd, Walnut Creek
In March we learned that The Orchards at Walnut Creek shopping center located across from the Encina Grande shopping center was delayed but development is back on track with a sign indicating a fall, 2016 opening. Safeway will be relocating from Encina Grande, along with the gym Crunch, the department store Stein Mart, and Petco. Check for updates at their website here.
20 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
The vintage furniture shop Farmyard Darlings is expanding from their Mt. Diablo Blvd. location behind the Mt. Diablo Nursery & Garden to the former “Hen House” spot near La Fiesta Square in downtown Lafayette and will be opening this Saturday, September 19th. Check out their Facebook page here.
From their announcement:
Farmyard Darlings is excited to announce an additional venue in Lafayette, California located at 20 Lafayette Circle — formerly “The Hen House” — and will maintain current space on 3295 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
“We are excited to occupy The Hen House not only because its an historic building, but it speaks of a life before this one – of ethics that brings you back to the days when your handshake was your word and when people willingly rolled up their sleeves and worked hard.” – The Farmyard Darlings, Kim & Carole
More photos after the jump…