1330 S. California Blvd. in downtown Walnut Creek right near Trader Joe’s has changed stores more times than I can count. I know I was here shopping for Halloween costumes not too long ago, and before that I believe it was a Lane Home Furnishings store. Now Tuesday Morning, the discount home goods store is setting up shop here. I’ve been to the one in Moraga and they have some great deals. Will Tuesday Morning make it in this location? Only time will tell.
The women’s boutique clothing store Brandy Melville, originally from Italy, has arrived to Walnut Creek (about 3 months ago), on the corner where the Cheesecake Factory and Tilly’s is. This is the first Brandy Melville store in Northern California. The other locations are in So Cal and New York. Check out the inside of the store in the photo below and let us know how it is if you’ve been.
PureBeauty, a cosmetics store located at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek next to Boudin Bakery is closing. Looks like there may be some good deals to be found at 30-50% off.
A new drawing studio for children called A Colorful Mind recently opened its doors in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek at 1341 N. Main St. in the passageway where the women’s boutique Norf London is located. As you’re walking down N. Main St. towards Neiman Marcus, turn right right before the Rochester Big & Tall clothing store in the covered passageway and it will be on your right, a few stores down.
Classes are age appropriate, from a “Getting Ready – Drawing Through the Alphabets & Geography” for younger kids to “Drawing Fundamentals” for kids 8 & up. You may register online here.
The inside of the studio looks really well designed and neat. So if you have kids I would defintely recommend checking this studio out. If anyone has been already please chime in and let us know how it is.
From their website:
A Colorful Mind Drawing Studio is a nurturing and relaxing environment that is designed to help children ages 4 and older learn to focus, create, and express themselves. Through structured instructions and age-appropriate projects, we help each child interpret information in his or her own unique way without competition or judgment. This fosters creativity, imagination, and the type of dynamic and adaptive thinking that is critical for success in both academic endeavors and in life.
Decors De France is a cute little shop selling imported French goods such as soaps, bags and little gifts, located in Broadway Plaza right next to Nordstrom. It use to be La Lavande. Has anyone shopped here? I’ve passed by a million times admiring the storefront which is always nicely decorated.
Has anyone else noticed these metal flaps on the Neiman Marcus building in Walnut Creek? Is this a design flourish or will it serve an actual purpose?
Liliana Castellanos is a small boutique women’s clothing store located at 1414 N Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek next to Sasa restaurant that has been in business for the past 3 years. True to its name, this boutique offers fashionable clothing from the South American designer Liliana Castellanos as well as other designers. In addition to clothing, they also carry handbags and other fashion items. Prices range from $65 to $900.
Master Diamond, located at 1372 N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek, across the street from Adib’s Persian Rug store, has closed. According to the sign in the window they have been in business since 1985 so it looks like they have been there for over 25 years.
Str8 Edge Barbershop, located at 1626 Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek, may be the only barbershop in town that is also a clothing store. To find it you need to walk through the Locust Street Mall walkway anchored by a travel agency and a salon. Check out the photos below:
Turns out my old barber from another Walnut Creek barbershop, who I wondered what happened about, has been here for two years now. Personally, I’m glad I found my old barber finally as I was always happy with the haircuts he gave.
Did you know downtown Walnut Creek is home to a payday loan store? It’s located at 1551 Civic Dr., a short hop from Lesher Center. So if you’re looking for a short-term loan after checking out the ballet or theatre at Lesher, look no farther, Cash1 has you covered.