
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The baby and children’s clothing store Monica + Andy, which opened late last year in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, has closed.

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The baby and children’s clothing store Monica + Andy, which opened late last year in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, has closed.

The Veranda, Concord
In March we learned that the French-chain cosmetics store Sephora would be coming to the Veranda shopping center in Concord and according to a sign in the windows they will be opening this Friday, June 8th at 10am.


Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The men’s clothing store UNTUCKit opened recently in Broadway Plaza where True Religion and Just Cozy used to be. Check out their men’s selection here and women’s selection here.


Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek
The knitting store FashionKnit, which opened a few years ago in Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek, has closed.

355 Hartz Ave, Danville
Last month we learned that a new DIY creative studio called AR Workshop would coming to Danville and they have now opened. As you can see in the photos below the color scheme nicely compliments the wood accents throughout the store. In addition to workshop classes they also have a small retail section in front and are planning on getting a liquor permit soon. Check out the projects here. When I dropped by I saw they have a special $10 “GRANDOPEN” coupon expiring June 1st.
From their website:
Register for a DIY workshop to create on-trend home decor from raw materials such as wood signs, canvas pillows, wood framed signs, bottle openers and more. Enjoy a girls night out, date night, team building event, private party or birthday party at AR Workshop where you can enjoy an inspiring atmosphere.

More photos of the inside after the jump…

1741 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
Thanks to a reader for sending word and photo that the baby and kids furniture store Kids N Cribs opened in Pleasant Hill. They also have a Dublin location.
From their website:
Our Pleasant Hill Baby & Kids Furniture Store has over 4,000 sq ft of the best quality baby & kids furniture to be found in Northern California. With more than 30 baby cribs and a large selection of popular kids furniture including twin beds, full beds, bunk beds, loft beds on display with coordinating dressers, you’re likely to find a style or design to meet your family’s needs.

3533 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
The jewelry and bead store Beadazzled recently relocated from their Lafayette location next to La Fiesta Square to Solano Ave. in Berkeley. This comes a few years after House of Beads closed in downtown Walnut Creek.


1540 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek
The footwear and apparel store Vans, which we learned would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Free People used to be, now has the Coming Soon signage up. Check out their store here. Any Vans fans out there? What is so appealing about the brand?

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that the furniture store Lovesac is opening a showroom where Teavana used to be in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. They are known for their beanbag chairs (the big one costs $1300) and modular furniture system called Sactionals. Find out more about Lovesac history here.

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
It’s been a few months but the women’s bohemian clothing store Free People has reopened in a much larger spot in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, especially compared to their former cramped location. Check out their online store here.
