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.
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…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that yet another activewear shop, New York-based Yogasmoga, is coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek by year’s end. For a summary of the Broadway Plaza stores (including numerous activewear ones) opening around November 20th, check out this post from last month.
From their website:
Honoring the tenets of Yoga, we aspire to create world-class products. Growing up in the Himalayas, the birthplace & capital of Yoga, our founders instinctively infuse the timeless principles, spirit and practice of Yoga into everything we do. From our
cosmopolitan aesthetic, to our product technology, right down to creating our very own way to give back, we’ve meticulously designed every part of the whole, one breath at a time.
2061 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last spring we learned that the organic fabric shop Monaluna would be opening on Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Walnut Creek and they will be opening this Wednesday, September 15th. I had a chance to get a preview of the inside and it looks amazing (don’t miss photos of the inside after the jump). In addition to their organic fabrics they also offer clothing from various designers based on Monaluna fabrics as well as jewelry, such as Sägen from Sweden, made from recycled porcelain, greeting cards and other hand-picked items (see some examples after the jump). Check out updates on their Facebook page here. I’ll be back for sure.
Plenty more photos of the inside after the jump….
1373 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
In June we learned that the cycling sports gym Flywheel was coming to Walnut Creek and their signage is now up. This will be their first East Bay location. Thanks to a reader for pointing this out.
More info from their web site:
The Walnut Creek studio features Flywheel’s signature stadium cycling and FlyBarre body sculpting classes. As always, every Flywheel class includes complimentary cycling shoes and every ride and FlyBarre class includes complimentary towels. Equipped with beautiful showers and changing stations as well as an exclusive retail boutique, the studio offers the ideal setting to refresh, recharge, and relax post-class.
576 Center St, Moraga
Moraga Produce opened a few years ago in the Rheem Valley Shopping Center in Moraga but it looks like they are mostly closed. According to the Yelp reviews ownership has changed and it’s been closed whenever I dropped by this week. Peering inside (see photo below) it looks like most of the produce is gone. Yet I don’t see any official sign they’re closed and the carts are still outside. Anyone know what’s going on?
