Farmyard Darlings is Expanding in Lafayette at Old Hen House

September 17, 2015 8:30 am

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…

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YOGASMOGA Coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek by Year’s End

September 16, 2015 8:30 am

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.

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Monaluna Opening this Wednesday in Walnut Creek

September 14, 2015 8:30 am

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….

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Flywheel Sports Cycling Gym Signage Up in Walnut Creek

September 8, 2015 8:30 am

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.

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What Happened to Moraga Produce?!

September 4, 2015 11:30 am

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?

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Sur La Table getting External Face Lift in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

September 1, 2015 11:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

In July we learned that the kitchen store Sur La Table would be getting new classrooms to offer classes and as you can see from the outside they’re also getting an external face lift to go along with the surrounding Broadway Plaza redevelopment in downtown Walnut Creek. Who’s planning on taking classes here?

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Fashion Knit Opens in Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek

September 1, 2015 8:30 am

1867 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek

The knitting store Fashion Knit opened over the summer in Ygnacio Plaza next to Sports Basement (where Lemonade Boutique used to be) in Walnut Creek. Check out their classes here.

From their Facebook page:

Fashion knit is your one-stop knitting boutique offering an up-to-date selection of today’s most exciting yarns, a wide selection of stylish patterns, and instructive classes – all housed in a friendly, spacious, and creative atmosphere.

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Lace & Bustle Bridal Opens in Lafayette

August 31, 2015 8:30 am

3569 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

In June we learned that a new bridal boutique called Lace & Bustle would be opening in the Clocktower in downtown Lafayette and they have now opened. Check out photos of the inside down below, very nicely done.

From their website:

In my years as a retail fashion buyer, my focus has always been choosing the most beautiful, quality assortments for my customers. It wasn’t until I was engaged that I became inspired to bring my passion for timeless beauty and heirlooms along with my eye for assorting collections into an intimate bridal boutique named Lace & Bustle.

Check out more photos of the inside after the jump…

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Safeway Closing Soon at Encina Grande in Walnut Creek

August 27, 2015 11:30 am

Encina Grande, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader who wrote in that the Safeway that is closing in Encina Grande on Ygancio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek, “this morning at 6:30 am store was packed, lines extended the entire length of the store”. I dropped by later in the afternoon and it was 85% empty. Looks like they’ll be closing sooner rather than later judging by how little stuff is left.

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Summary of Broadway Plaza Stores Coming to Phase One of the Broadway Plaza Redevelopment in Walnut Creek

August 26, 2015 8:30 am

Over the past year I have been posting about the new stores coming to phase one of the Broadway Plaza redevelopment in downtown Walnut Creek. A source has helpfully put together a summary and map of the stores that are coming:

1090 – Lululemon

1091 – ?

1092 – Madewell

1094 – Michael Kors

1096 – Kit & Ace

1098 – ?

1100 – Lou & Grey

1101 – Athleta

1103 – Kiehl’s

1104 – Eileen Fisher

1105 – ?

1106 – J.Crew