Willows Shopping Center, Concord
More progress as the new ULTA Beauty building has been completed with the signage up and according to the Contra Costa Times they expect to open by November in the WIllows Shopping Center in Concord.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
More progress as the new ULTA Beauty building has been completed with the signage up and according to the Contra Costa Times they expect to open by November in the WIllows Shopping Center in Concord.
1372 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A new jewelry store called La Femme Jewelry and Gifts has opened on N. Main St. a few doors down from CREAM in downtown Walnut Creek. They feature handmade beaded as well as silver jewelry and gifts. The owner has been selling at art festivals and decided to open her first store right in downtown.
From their Facebook page:
I design and make each piece of jewelry myself. They are unique and never duplicated. I use mostly Quartz, Agate and Chinese Crystals and sometimes Czech glass beads. I put my heart and soul into every piece I make. I have found my passion at last!!!!
1531 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word: A new gym called Orangetheory Fitness will be opening in half of the old Mancini’s Sleepworld location on Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek in mid December/early January. This gym features 60 minute trainer-led interval sessions and incorporates a heart rate monitor to maximize performance and recovery. Find out more about their sessions here. As you can see from the photo below contact them for a free 2 week class pass available before they officially open.
From their website:
The physiological theory behind the Orangetheory workout is known as “Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption,” or EPOC. By providing you with a heart-rate monitor and POD, we can monitor your 5-zone interval training sessions that we call the Orange 60. During the 60-minute workout, you will perform multiple intervals designed to produce 12 to 20 minutes of training at 84% or higher of your maximum heart rate, which translates to Zones 4/5. This program design produces workout “afterburn” effect, which is an increased metabolic rate for 24 to 36 hours after the workout. When combing the amazing workout with EPOC, our clients burn an average of 500 to 1200 calories.
Willows Shopping Center
Just in time for Halloween, Spirit Halloween has opened a new store in the Willows Shopping Center in Concord next to the UFC Gym. This location is much smaller than their other locations and carries mostly costumes rather than decorations.
1867 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek
The children’s consignment store Lemonade Boutique has recently closed in Ygnacio Plaza next to Sports Basement in Walnut Creek.
2 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
From ECHO Grove:
ECHO Grove, Orinda’s newest and most unique gift shop located in Orinda Theatre Square, has announced an exciting Fall Promotion that reflects the store’s appreciation for the warm welcome extended by the town of Orinda. Starting September 1st a free handmade charm. These charms are custom designed and handmade exclusively for ECHO Grove by one of their favorite makers. They can be attached to backpacks, keychains, charm bracelets, or wine glasses. The charms will not be available for purchase, so the only way to get them is to say the secret phrase. September’s secret phrase is “Orinda-lightful”.
1657 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Back in July we learned about a new indoor cycling gym called Cycle Scape Fitness coming to downtown Walnut Creek and according to the owner they are planning for a September 27th opening by kicking off a, “community event so that everyone interested can review the facility, speak to the trainers, see and participate in a class and share their views.” Check out their website here.
From their Facebook page:
Cycle Scape is an indoor cycling boutique that seamlessly blends video presentation, high impact sound and live instruction allowing our clients to see the world by riding virtually to places in Northern Italy, Paris, and British Columbia.
Each ride lasts 45 minutes and is guided by one of our experienced instructors who will provide you with a vigorous and challenging exercise experience you’ll find in no other fitness club.
1500 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
The Contra Costa Times reports that the preppy clothing store Vineyard Vines will coming to the 1500 Mt. Diablo project at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek. Stay tuned for the restaurants/cafes set to come to the other half of this development…
From their Facebook page:
vineyard vines® was started by Shep and Ian Murray in 1998. They quit their corporate jobs in New York to start a clothing company centered around the good life as they remember it, spending their summers in Martha’s Vineyard. With no money and little experience, they set out to make ties that represent the finer places and things life has to offer. Vineyard Vines now offers much more than ties- a full line of Men’s, Women’s, and Youth apparel.
Broadway Plaza
Check out the latest progress on the Broadway Plaza redevelopment in downtown Walnut Creek. In these photos you can see Macy’s wrapped in black at the far end with the new multi-level parking structure at left. Check out all that dirt as the demolition of the existing buildings has been completed. In the photo below you can also see the open section of the Plaza at right.
Check out the Broadway Plaza’s redevelopment webcam here. Or stop by the second floor of Nordstrom for this amazing view.
