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…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
It’s been a couple of years but The Walking Company is back at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, right next to Macy’s this time.
675 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that earlier this month Open Barre Fitness Studio opened in the Walnut Creek Financial Plaza off Ygnacio Valley Rd. In addition to barre they also plan on offering yoga classes. Check out their pricing here.
Photo from Open Barre Fitness Studio
From the owner:
We offer fun hour long classes (and 45-minute lunch classes) seven days per week at convenient times spread throughout the day. Classes are a mix of ballet, Pilates, weight training, and cardio! Our main mission as a studio is to allow you to be apart of a supportive community while providing you with all of the tools to reach your health and fitness goals. We also offer health coaching, and also sell cute fitness apparel in the studio. Privates are also offered at extremely affordable prices too!
Our instructors share a love and passion for barre and its’ benefits and can’t wait to share it with more and more people in the community. They have all been thoroughly trained in barre, and come from a vast variety of backgrounds that enable each class to be unique. Their knowledge of other fitness techniques has been integrated with barre to create the most effective classes possible. Check our schedule to read more about each class! No experience necessary, and each class can accommodate all fitness levels.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The new store openings in Broadway Plaza keep coming as the fashion store Michael Kors opened recently in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out the latest stores to open in Broadway Plaza here.
1683 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
The women’s fashion boutique VICI is opening in the Mercer apartment complex early next year. They will be located between the eyebrow threading salon iBar and Galaxy Nail Spa. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
From their website:
VICI is a haven for the modern fashionista, specializing in the versatility of what makes us who we are. What started as a small family business is slowly growing into something greater and we thank you for following along and supporting us!
Offering a range of casual pieces to beautiful statement dresses, VICI offers eye catching patterns, bright colors and beautiful drapes. Our style is always changing, growing and embracing new trends that meet the needs of our clientele. Our passion is styling for the busy mom, working woman, and Pinterest loving fashionista, keeping you chic and always comfortable.
VICI has grown its in-store business to a social media shopping haven for their Instagram (22.6k) and Facebook (16.4k) followers. We are now creating a larger web presence with our website and are hoping you create a customer profile and become a VICI doll!
Rheem Valley Shopping Center, Moraga
Originally based in Burlingame, Natasha Grasso Jewelry has relocated to the Rheem Valley Shopping Center in Moraga. Although the signage is not up yet this is a permanent location, not a popup. You can find their jewelry at places such as the Getty Museum, California Academy of Sciences, and One Kings Lane. Check out their Facebook page here.
From their website:
Designer Natasha Grasso created her first collection in early 2009 when she was unsuccessful in finding affordable, classic pieces that would enhance her fine jewelry collection and add style to her wardrobe.
” I wanted pieces that would reflect my sense of style without being too trendy, a collection that would go from the office to jeans and a tee and could even hold it’s own in a ball gown!”
As a successful interior designer Natasha used her design skills, took a metalsmithing class and created the first collection of Natasha Grasso Jewelry. What started as a hobby is now a thriving design and manufacturing company. Natasha’s designs are influenced by her extensive travels, and love of art, fashion and design.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Way back in March of last year we learned about some scuttlebutt that the J.Crew-owned clothing store Madewell would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened.
