The temporary fencing that had been in front of the Park Plaza shops in downtown Lafayette for a while have finally been removed, the Available signs are up, so I look forward to seeing which stores, restaurant and/or cafe will open up in this location. Note the store at the far left in the photo is the Pioneer Store which was built in the 1860s and used as a store, post office and dwelling house.
Check out the developer’s page on the Park Plaza Shops here.
3535 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Back in March we learned that the pop-up boutique Leslie Evers would be closing in downtown Lafayette in La Fiesta Square, to be replaced by a new Douglah Design showroom and their temporary signage is now up. This store will feature lighting and plumbing fixtures, sinks, tile and more while their other location at 3586 Mt Diablo Blvd. down the street will host their showroom. More information at their website here.
From their Facebook page:
You may have heard the rumors, but it’s true…. we are opening a second showroom in downtown Lafayette! Here are some photos of what it looks like right now, with the DD guys hard at work, plus a sneak peak of what we will be featuring: luxury plumbing, exclusive tile, and more, from ultra-modern to rustic traditional & everything in between!
1341-H North Main St, Walnut Creek
In February I noted that Threads Consignment moved next to Norf London in downtown Walnut Creek and now more change is happening in this area as Norf London has downsized with Threads Consignment taking over the other half of the store. CY Louie, the jewelry and accessories boutique previously in Broadway Plaza will relocate where Threads Consignment used to be, right next door.
In case you don’t know where this fashion hub is, as you’re walking down N. Main St. towards Neiman Marcus, turn right right before Brandy Melville in the covered passageway and it will be on your right, a few stores down.
1657 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
A new indoor cycling space called Cycle Scape Fitness is coming to downtown Walnut Creek this fall. The location is next to Home of Chicken and Waffles around the corner from the Cinemark movie theater. Stay tuned…
Back in May I noted that the Berkeley-based olive oil and balsamic vinegar company Amphora would be opening next to The Cooperage in downtown Lafayette and progress has been continuing as temporary signs are now up indicating that they are “coming this summer”. Check out their website here for a product list and more.
1378 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last week I noted that Berkeley-based skin care company Body Time would be coming to Walnut Creek and it turns out they’re having a soft opening tomorrow, July 15th followed by the grand opening on Saturday, July 19th. I had a chance to preview the inside and it looks amazing (see photos after the jump). Check out their product line here. They also have a small men’s section in the shop (see product line here). They even offer birthday parties where kids can add scents and design their own lotion.
Check out more photos of the inside after the jump….
Ygnacio Valley Rd. & Oak Grove Rd, Walnut Creek
Last September I noted that Whole Foods would be replacing Safeway (which will move across the street) and the Encina Grande shopping center recently submitted new plans (see rendering above). In addition to Whole Foods, there are also plans for Walgreens to move in at the left side on the Oak Grove Road entrance in Walnut Creek.
Last month I noted that the fashion accessories store Bracchiale would be reopening in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and they are now open.
1378 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Berkeley-based skin care company Body Time is coming to downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St. where Pelican Rock used to be.
From their Facebook page:
Body Time began business as the original Body Shop in 1970 in Berkeley, California.
Body Time is a locally owned and family run skin care company that has been catering to its customer’s skin care needs since 1970. We have a variety of face, body and hair care products for our customers. Our Body Time Classics line is a collection of unscented products that can be custom scented with any of our perfume oils or essential oils. Many of these products have been customer favorites for over 40 years. Body Time Botanicals products contain plant based ingredients and essential oils which have been combined specifically for their beneficial effects on your skin. While our products are gender neutral, our Body Time Men’s line contains products that cater to some of the unique skin care needs of men. Body Time also has a collection of our Classics products scented with our signature scent, China Rain. China Rain was created in one of our retail stores over 35 years ago and has been a customer favorite ever since. Body Time also creates custom perfume blends using a combination of its 90 perfume oils or essential oils.
