Back in January I posted about the wedding goods store Unveiled Bridal on Cypress St. in downtown Walnut Creek and unfortunately they are closing their only store to focus exclusively on online sales. Their last day will be July 18th and you can see what kind of sales they are having below.
If you happen to have a wedding coming up drop by and you might be able to get a great deal on something. Otherwise you can always shop online here.
Back in March I noted that Red Wagon, the children’s store in Lafayette was closing, and this is their final week in business. This Friday will be their last day. I peeked inside the window and didn’t really see anything for sale though, however the furniture and fixtures are also for sale.
Back in March I noted that the empty storefront next to Papyrus in downtown Walnut Creek on North Main St. was eventually going to be combined with Papyrus to make way for a new restaurant, however today’s scuttlebutt is that it’s going to become a men’s clothing store. Given that location, near the Atlas men’s clothing store as well as other small fashion boutiques, this makes a lot of sense. I wonder what it’s going to be like.
Ming Quong, the quaint Walnut Creek jewelry and gift shop that almost had to find new space back in March, has finally renewed their lease. It’s a five year lease, with the option to terminate within the first 18 months. Given that a new furniture store is opening soon right next door, things are looking promising for owners Jim and Nona Wyman.
Spotted at Giggle in downtown Walnut Creek over the weekend. It says:
Bugaboo Cameleon
Now on SALE!
WAS – $979
NOW – $799
Sale only while
Supplies last.
So buy yours today!
What a bargain for a stroller!
The Eco Shoppe, part of the Vitamin Shoppe at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek is closing this week or next. Not much left but everything is 75% off so you might want to stop by if interested. Apparently a mattress store will be opening up in its place, and the Vitamin Shoppe will remain open on the corner.
Urban Village will be running the new farmers market located at the Lafayette BART Station in the south parking lot off Happy Valley Road. In addition to the location change, this one will be offered year-round which is great for those living nearby.
The latest fashion scuttlebutt I’ve learned is that the fashion boutique Sway is scouting locations in Walnut Creek. They started in Berkeley and now have 8 stores in California. Check out the interior of the Concord store:
Has anyone been to the Concord location? If so, what did you think of it?
I happened to check out Neiman Marcus in Walnut Creek yesterday when I noticed there is a pre-sale going on right now before the actual sale begins on May 31st. There were multiple racks of women’s shoes in the pre-sale as well so you might want to stop by before the sale begins next Thursday for the best selection.
From May 29th through May 31st you can also get triple inCircle bonus points on selected sale merchandise in Fine Apparel and Ladies’ Shoes.
Lamorinda Theater Academy, a new dance, singing and acting studio for children is opening in late June above Lamorinda Music in Lafayette, and I was able to check out the progress and find out more about the studio. The staircase entrance is to the left of Lamorinda Music.
Check out the dance studio where tap, jazz, creative and contemporary dance classes will be offered:
This is where the acting studio will be, although it’s being completely made over, with a new staircase added at back for safety reasons:
In addition to the dance and acting studio, there will be a smaller vocal studio for private singing lessons, yoga classes, as well as a large lobby for parents and kids. Parents will be able to look in both studios to see how the kids are doing, and there are also bathrooms and lockers available as well.
The owners Renee DeWeese and Rena Wilson seem very enthusiastic about the new academy and have quite an impressive resume so this looks very promising and I look forward to seeing how it turns out next month. They are accepting registrations for summer programs (1 camp is already sold out) . They are also offering free classes from June 25th – July 1st so you can try out a class to see how it is. The class schedule is here.
Considering the recent expansion of Lamorinda Music, it looks like this area will become an increasingly important part of the Lafayette art scene.