The Orchards at Walnut Creek
The department store Stein Mart has opened their first East Bay location in the recently opened Orchards shopping center on Ygnacio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek.
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
The department store Stein Mart has opened their first East Bay location in the recently opened Orchards shopping center on Ygnacio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek.
The Shops At Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Pottery Barn Kids opened recently at the Shops at Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, right next to Whole Foods. Check out their website here.
1410 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
In April we learned that Premier Bath & Kitchen may be coming to Walnut Creek where Forma Gym used to be and as you can see by the signage in the photo this is now confirmed. Check out their website here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
It’s been over two years since the stationery store Papyrus closed in downtown Walnut Creek and as you can see in the above photo they are much closer to reopening, this time in Broadway Plaza a few blocks away from their old spot.
485 Hartz Ave, Danville
The home furnishings and gift shop Whim House opened last month on Hartz Ave. in Danville. Check out their selection here. In addition to a fine curated selection of goods, they also Farrow & Ball paint from England. The owner used to have a shop in Bellevue, Washington and is super nice; stop by and check out what they offer!
From their website:
We offer a beautiful, well assorted and welcoming retail environment that affords clients a stress free opportunity to shop comfortably at their leisure. Accentuating Savoir Vive (the art of living well), we focus on providing items that will be enjoyed for a lifetime. Our continual procurement of new merchandise keeps our floor exceptionally fresh and on trend.
From our cornerstone of fine linens for bed, bath and tabletop, we offer an expanded selection of categories featuring select brands like Farrow & Ball paint and wallpaper, Juliska tableware, Graccioza towels and bath rugs, Garnier Thiebaut table linens, Scandia down, Bodrum fine linens, Matouk bedding and much more.
Farrow & Ball Paint:
7000 Sunne Ln, Walnut Creek
Back in June we learned about a new gourmet convenience store called ENroute which would be opening across from Parada at the Avalon apartemnts near the Pleasant Hill BART station and the “opening soon” signage is up as well as a website with more details including a page on the products that will be offered such as, “pasta & dried goods, healthy breakfast, grab-n-go lunch / dinner, flowers and more. I look forward to checking this place out!
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
In June we learned that DC-based skincare company Bluemercury would be coming to La Fiesta Square in Lafayette and they have now opened. Check out their spa services here.
Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord
DavidsTea has opened in the Sunvalley shopping center in Concord on the second floor. Do you have a favorite blend?
From their website:
Walk into a DAVIDsTEA today and you can choose from over 150 types of tea, including exclusive blends, limited edition seasonal collections, traditional straight teas and exotic infusions from around the globe. Not to mention the largest collection of organic teas and infusions in North America.
We’re seriously passionate about great tasting teas, and we have something to satisfy every palate and every craving. Looking for a sweet treat? Then you’ll love Read My Lips, our chocolate mint dessert tea, or Red Velvet Cake, a creation that tastes just like its namesake. Into something more traditional? Check out our premium green teas like Sencha Ashikubo or Dragonwell. And to help you make the best cup of tea possible, we also carry a line of innovative tea accessories designed in-house, from spoons and infusers to tea sets and travel mugs.
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
Shops at the new Orchards shopping center across from Encina Grande on Ygnacio Rd. are slowly opening up with the latest being Petco. With Petsmart opening across the street at Encina Grande it will be great for local pet owners.
1556 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
In April we learned that the home decor and furniture shop Z Gallerie would be returning to downtown Walnut Creek early next year but according to the signage on the window vacated by Anthropologie look for a November opening. Their website notes a December opening so we’ll see….