The Cashmere Sale Popup Shop Opening in Lafayette on Oct. 24th

October 22, 2015 8:30 am

3604 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

The popup clothing store The Cashmere Sale is coming to downtown Lafayette (previously in Danville and Alamo) and will be open from October 24th through December 5th.

From an email:

For over 10 years, the Republic Clothing Group (based out of New York), has hosted Cashmere Sale pop up stores through out the United States. The Cashmere Sale features high quality cashmere sweaters (women’s and men’s), skirts, tops, pants, scarves, throws, robes and accessories – at wholesale prices. This limited time sale occurs each fall and this year, the East Bay Cashmere Sale will be held at 3604 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette (two doors west of Pizza Antica). This will be the East Bay Cashmere Sale’s 5th year (in 2011 it was held in Danville and in 2012, 2013, and 2014 it was held in Alamo). The East Bay Cashmere Sale has over 2000 customers on its mailing list who love their fashions and prices! Please join their mailing list http://thecashmeresale.com/ and visit the sale, which opens on Saturday, October 24th.

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Allen Edmonds Coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

October 21, 2015 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

The men’s shoe store Allen Edwards is coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. According to my source it’s not clear whether they’ll open in the initial first phase this November. Stay tuned…

From their website:

Allen Edmonds began handcrafting Made in U.S.A. shoes in 1922 on the shores of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin. Today we continue this manufacturing tradition and offer the finest men’s dress and casual shoes available featuring classic American styling and fine craftsmanship. Our product is complemented by our retail Master Fitters who have earned their title by fitting over 3,000 customers (and counting), making them experts when it comes to helping you find a pair of Allen Edmonds that will feel like they were tailored especially for your feet.

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Lovin’ from the Oven at Moraga Farmers Market

October 20, 2015 11:30 am

Moraga Farmers Market

A new food truck called Lovin’ from the Oven, “featuring fresh baked quiches, croissants, sticky buns and more” recently started selling their goods at the Moraga farmers market. From the menu below they also sell pies.

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Sanvitalia Home & Garden Opening Nov. 1st in Orinda Theatre Square

October 19, 2015 8:30 am

Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda

A new shop called Sanvitalia Home & Garden is opening on November 1st in Orinda Theatre Square.

From their Facebook page:

So it begins…… we are hard at work, building our new store from the ground up at the Theatre square in Orinda, CA. Our new Home & Garden will feature outdoor living and home décor.
With 25 years of experience in both Industries we simply can’t wait to showcase the best of both worlds. We will bring the outdoors in and take the indoors out with grace, class and a bit of attitude. Stay tuned as we embark in our new adventure.

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Arhaus Coming to Broadway Plaza

October 14, 2015 11:30 am

The furniture store Arhaus is coming to the backside of Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek according to a recent report by the Design Review Commission report. Check out the other stores coming in November here. Also, YOGASMOGA is coming as well.

From the Arhaus website:

We started in 1986 with a passion to provide unique, high quality, well designed home furnishings. Our philosophy was to design our own products, search for the best manufacturer while controlling quality, and bring the furniture direct to our customers. Our product developers travel the globe working directly with skilled artisans to craft pieces that can only be found at Arhaus, ensuring that every Arhaus piece meets our high quality standards. We promise you Cherry, Elm and many other natural hardwoods. Natural stone tabletops. 100% organic cotton fabrics. True wrought iron beds, made with forged iron using time honored methods and uncompromising handwork.

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Walgreens Opens in Lafayette

October 13, 2015 8:30 am

3614 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

Early this summer we saw the progress of Walgreens in Lafayette on Mt. Diablo Blvd. and they are now open. Conveniently, the parking lot is connected to the Pet Food Express parking lot making it easy to exit for a left turn. Thanks to everyone who emailed about this.

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Lululemon getting Metal Tree Sculpture Design in New Broadway Plaza Location in Walnut Creek

October 9, 2015 11:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

In July we learned that lululemon would be relocating, along with ivivva, its shop geared towards athletic wear for girls within downtown Walnut Creek to Broadway Plaza and recently plans were submitted for a cool metal tree sculpture that would adorn the outside walls. Located across from Nordstrom, this will have a major impact in Broadway Plaza due to its visibility. I wonder how close the final design will be to this rendering. Stay tuned…

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Orchard Supply Hardware Coming Soon to Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

October 8, 2015 8:30 am

Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

Last November we learned that Lucky supermarket closed in the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center and as you can see from the sign in the above photo Orchard Supply Hardware is opening in its place, “coming soon”.

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Marley Cabinetry Opens in Orinda

October 7, 2015 8:30 am

81 Moraga Way, Orinda

Last spring we learned that Marley Cabinetry was relocating from their Danville location and they have now opened. Check out their website here.

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The Walking Company Returning to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

October 6, 2015 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

The Walking Company closed a couple of years ago in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and now, thanks to a reader for pointing out that according to city records that have been filed they are coming back to Broadway Plaza.

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