Transitions Opens in Broadway Plaza

July 3, 2013 8:30 am

The Lafayette based home decor and gift shop Transitions has opened a new location at the backside of Broadway Plaza.

From their website:

Transitions is a quintessential “Mom and Pop” business. Transitions originally opened in 1976 as an upscale beauty salon in San Francisco. In 1986 we left the big city, to start a new business and raise our children in Lafayette. Though a hair dresser by trade, I’ve always had a love for home decor and all things beautiful, hence the gift store. Our boutique is festooned with an array of thoughtfully chosen treasures for you, your home, or gifting.

Inside showcases antique tuba from 1930s:

You may recall in May I posted scuttlebutt about the backside of Broadway Plaza closing in 2014 and this is in-line with that as Transitions will only be in Broadway Plaza until the end of the year.

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Elizabeth Nicole Salon Moves to N. Broadway Walkway in Downtown Walnut Creek

June 27, 2013 8:30 am

Elizabeth Nicole Salon recently moved from a N. Main St. location (above the old Wish gift boutique) to 1327 N. Broadway in the walkway where Zebra Tatoo is. This is a family-owned mother/daughter operation. Read more about them here. Check out the various services they offer here.

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Judging Boutiques – ReChic 101 in Orinda

June 26, 2013 8:30 am

Drop into the boutique ReChic 101 in Orinda Village and you’d think you’re in Berkeley. Fun to browse around. The store design is quite eclectic. In business for a year and a half this boutique caters to a younger crowd including teenagers. They offer both consignment and new clothes and also have plenty of unique gift and room decor items for sale. From their Facebook page:

ReChic 101 – is a unique spot to find something that’s useful and fun for ages ~13 and up… way up! Repurpose unused clothes, find something unique for your space, hang out in the social lounge or join a group to learn almost anything from hobbyists & experts. Got a skill? Show it off or teach it here. ReChic 101 welcomes the tried, the true and the ever changing you!

ReChic 101 is located at 101 Orinda Way in North Orinda.

Lounge area in front:

Check out more photos of inside after the jump…

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J.Jill Moving to New Spot in Broadway Plaza

June 25, 2013 8:30 am

Back in January I noted that Arden B. was closing in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and now J.Jill will be moving from around the corner next to Crate & Barrel to this new location. The planned open date is July 18th. The new location is right on the main drag across from Banana Republic and next to J. Crew so this is a better location but what happens when Broadway Plaza closes to remodel?

J.Jill old location in Broadway Plaza:

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P & L Framing Moves to Oak Hill Road in Lafayette

June 21, 2013 8:30 am

New location at 1005 Oak Hill Rd.

Last week I noted that Rossi’s Tennis & Running shop moved to Mt. Diablo Blvd. and now P & L Framing has opened in this location at 1005 Oak Hill Rd. next to where Blockbuster used to be. Their old location on Fiesta Lane is being completely remodeled as the former stores vacate to make room for high-end stores due to Cooperage American Grille opening next door.

Old Fiesta Lane location:

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Hen House Closes in Lafayette

June 20, 2013 8:30 am

The home decor and gift shop Hen House has closed in downtown Lafayette. In business since 2001, they were located at Lafayette Circle right across the street from Starbucks. They may be doing Ebay sales though. From their website:

HEN HOUSE HAS COME TO A CLOSE……………..THANK ~ YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND LOVELY COMMENTS!IT HAS BEEN A JOY FOR THE LAST TWELVE YEARS……………..I SINCERELY MEAN IT.I HOPE YOU WILL STAY SUBSCRIBED TO MY VINTAGE HEN HOUSE SITE FOR FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND POSSIBLE E~BAY SALES…………OPPS I MEAN E~KAY SALES!!!!!!!MY CLEVER NEIGHBOR CAME UP WITH THAT IDEA LAST NIGHT AT DINNER……..I KINDA LIKE THE IDEA BUT THE SHIPPING ETC TERRIFY’S ME!I HAVE NOT BEEN KNOWN TO SHOP ON LINE…………..YET!PERHAPS, WITH A FEW MORE HOURS ON MY SIDE I WILL GET INTO IT ;WE SHALL SEE……..I DO SEE MYSELF AS DOING A POP UP SHOP OR A FLEA FROM TIME TO TIME………SO I WILL ANNOUNCE MY WHERE ABOUTS HERE.

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Mancini’s Sleepworld Moving from Locust St. Location to N. Main St. in Walnut Creek

June 18, 2013 11:30 am

A couple of weeks ago I noted that Mancini’s Sleepworld was opening in the former Giggle baby store on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek and of course that means their old location on Locust St. is closing. Since this space will be available what would you like to see?

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See’s Candies Opening Today at 9:30am in Lafayette

June 18, 2013 8:30 am

See’s Candies is opening at 9:30am today according to a sign in the window at the Lafayette Plaza Center near Whole Foods. According to a See’s employee in the Walnut Creek location this is not replacing the Broadway Plaza location which eventually will close along with other Broadway Plaza stores. The Walnut Creek See’s location plans on relocating somewhere in downtown Walnut Creek.

Check out the inside of the Lafayette store:

See’s Candies is located at 3518 Mt. Diablo Blvd in the Lafayette Plaza Center, a few stores down from Whole Foods.

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Construction on La Soie Bridal Building Begins in Walnut Creek

June 17, 2013 8:30 am

Back in January I noted that the building at the corner of N. Broadway and Cypress was getting demolished to make way for a new building to house La Soie Bridal Salon and construction has now begun. There will also be office space on the second floor.

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GNC Opening in Lafayette

June 14, 2013 8:30 am

A little over a year ago Handlebar Toys closed in the Lafayette Shopping Center and now the vitamin store GNC will be opening up in its place.

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