Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
This fall we learned that Orchard Supply Hardware was coming to the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center where Lucky’s used to be and they have now opened. How does Orchard compare with Home Depot and Lowe’s?
Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
This fall we learned that Orchard Supply Hardware was coming to the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center where Lucky’s used to be and they have now opened. How does Orchard compare with Home Depot and Lowe’s?
3543 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending this photo that shows the wool apparel shop Pendleton is closing in downtown Lafayette. They will be closing at the end of March (possibly sooner), and right now things are 20 – 40% off. This store closing is not the only one. A total of nine Pendleton stores will be closing throught the country, two in California and the rest in the Midwest.
375 Hartz Ave, Danville
As the bright yellow liquidation sale posters attest, the deep discount retailer Rick’s Picks is closing their Danville location on Hartz Avenue with an extra 50% off. Their Pleasanton location will remain open. Check out their website here.
1149 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
We knew this was happening back in June but it’s still disappointing that Barnes & Noble actually closed in downtown Walnut Creek last Thursday. This was one of my go-to stores to drop by when in downtown and as I pondered the closing outside their doors over the weekend many others were surprised as they learned it was closed for good. I guess I’ll just have to browse for books virtually from now on.
Stay tuned for Anthropologie relocating here…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In June we learned that the Spanish clothing store Zara would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and plans have been submitted to the city showing a rendering of what it may look like. A new building with plenty more windows (and light) would replace the Macy’s Men’s store. Check out all the new Broadway Plaza store openings here.
1489 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek
A cool new flower shop opened recently in Walnut Creek in the strip mall where Pacific Bay Coffee and George’s Giant Hamburgers are located on Newell Ave. Check out their floral gallery here. They offer free delivery to Kaiser Permanente hospital across the street.
From their website:
We both spent our youth outdoors elbow-deep in flower and veggie gardens here in the Bay Area, and perhaps it’s because we’re locally grown ourselves that we believe so strongly in the power of community, and how businesses supporting one another strengthens the fabric of that community. So when we decided to open our own flower shop we wanted a holistic business approach. We offer the best in floral design (goes without saying!) but our florals are sourced using premium flowers from local growers. We work with recycled containers whenever we can, and appreciate those that do the same. We are earth friendly and socially conscious—we compost, we use vintage ribbons and containers, we deliver leftover florals to community groups, we partner with local organizations, and we give back via donations and outreach.
****UPDATE**** Based on the comments below I decided to go back and this time the sales people did state that the towels were on sale. Over the weekend not only did two sales people insist that the towels were not on sale, but one of them explained in great detail why they were not on sale. I’m not thrilled about having to go back but I applaud her creative story telling!
Like many others who shopped for after-Christmas sales, I stopped by Restoration Hardware in downtown Walnut Creek and noticed these signs plastered everywhere:
AFTER THE GIVING
YOURS FOR THE TAKING
SAVE 25-75%
ON EVERYTHING IN STOCK
When I asked a salesperson about what percent off the towels were she indicated they weren’t on sale. I pointed out the sign indicating “everything in stock” and she said “stock” refers to “furniture”. How silly of me! I thought in stock meant products available in-store. I guess that’s how marketing works at Restoration Hardware.
3590 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
It’s been a couple of years since Design & Interiors closed in downtown Lafayette (as can be seen by the awning in the above photo), but now the alcoholic beverage store BevMo! is set to open a new store in this location. In the meantime Lamorinda residents can shop at their Orinda location across from Orinda Theatre Square.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
It’s deja vu all over again as the handbag and accessories shop Toss Designs reopened their popup shop in a new Broadway Plaza location, this time next to Sephora. They also recently opened a popup in Danville on Hartz Ave.
From their website:
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.
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!
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
In October the bakery Cake. closed in La Fiesta Square in Lafayette and now Oakland-based Pietisserie has opened a holiday popup shop through December 31st. Pietisserie recently appeared on the Cooking Channel show Unique Treats and is becoming more popular throughout the country; Check out photos of the inside and their menu after the jump. I talked with owner Jaynelle St. Jean who indicated that her favorite holiday pie is definitely the eggnog cream pie. I tried the grapefruit pie with some trepidation as I typically go for standard apple pie but this was seriously delicious. The real deal! Word has gotten around as they were already completely sold out when I dropped by so you may want to call in advance to see what’s available. I know I’ll be back. Who knows, they may end up staying in Lafayette permanently if things work out… They also offer Red Bay Coffee from Oakland.
From their website:
PieTisserie began after San Francisco native Jaynelle St. Jean staged a window of her mother’s home as an iconic country window, with homemade pies set out to cool. Compelled to create her own small town in the city, she gave away slices to passersby willing to eat with neighbors. Jaynelle launched PieTisserie, making it her mission to fill the need for unique and delicious pies, and to remind people of the importance of pleasant surprises close to home via her Random Acts of Sweetness.
Check out photos of the inside and menu after the jump…