Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek
It’s been over three years since the home decor shop Filthy Gorgeous was last in Walnut Creek back in the old Broadway Plaza and they are now moving back downtown, this time to Main Street Plaza at the corner of S. California Blvd. and Botelho Dr. Check for updates on their Facebook page here and their website here.
Broadway Pointe, Walnut Creek
The online thrift store ThredUp is opening their second location in downtown Walnut Creek where H&M used to be in the Broadway Pointe shopping center on August 17th. A sign inside says “ThredUp popup” so this may be a temporary popup shop but there is no mention of this being a popup in this Forbes article, where the founder notes that people in Walnut Creek are “more affluent and suburban, and that store will offer more designer brands and more handbags.” Check out their website here, and enter for your chance at a $500 shopping spree in the Walnut Creek store here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone for pointing to this CNN Money article noting that Starbucks-owned Teavana is closing all storefronts. Teavana opened just over a year ago in the newly redeveloped Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek with one of their concept stores featuring loose leaf tea.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last week we learned that Makers Market, a shop featuring American-made, handcrafted goods would be opening in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and they have now opened. They carry a wide variety of really nice looking goods at this location, from handbags to jewelry, clothing, home accessories and plenty more so definitely drop by to check them out if you’re in the area. Check out photos of the inside after the jump and see their online selection here.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The women’s clothing store Free People is relocating within downtown Walnut Creek to Broadway Plaza early next year. They will be located in between The Art of Shaving and Crate and Barrel in front of the future Apple store where currently construction is going on. Check out the Free People website here and read about their story here.
408 Hartz Ave, Danville
The women’s clothing boutique Bliss Danville is relocating from their Village Shopping Center location in Danville to a great Hartz Ave. spot where Duchess used to be. Check out their website here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Makers Market, featuring handcrafted, American-made goods is opening their second location after Santana Row in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where Les Lunes used to be (relocated down the street also within Broadway Plaza), near the fountain. Check out their story here and see their local maker product line here.
From their website:
Join our mission to Rebuild the Legacy of American Made. Products that honor the ideals of American craftsmanship and are Modern + Heritage-inspired. Products inspired by the heart and soul of an emerging maker. In our quest to bring you the best in handcrafted, we have vetted each product to ensure it is well-designed, long-lasting, and either organic, sustainable or ethically produced.
There is currently an exciting resurgence in American making, that is both steeped in tradition, and relevant to the modern world. At Makers Market, we’re weaving the legacy of American-made goods back together, one story at a time.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
A couple of months ago we learned that Canadian skincare company Saje Natural Wellness would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and according to the temporary signage now up they will be opening sometime in the fall where Michael Stars used to be. In addition to three other Bay Area locations in San Francisco, Santa Clara and Corte Madera in Marin, another store will be opening on Fourth Street in Berkeley. Check out Saje’s story here and their product line here.
1139 S. Main Street, Walnut Creek
Last April we learned about a new Capital One Cafe bank opening in downtown Walnut Creek where GAP used to be next to the Apple store and according to an employee I spoke with over the weekend they are planning to soft open tomorrow (judging by the above photo I would add, *hopefully*), followed by the official grand opening on July 22nd with “awesome sweepstake giveaways”, “free food and coffee sampling”, “free swag giveaways” and more.
In addition to being able to get work done in a cafe-like environment this will be especially great for those with Capital One accounts (including credit cards) since all Peet’s drinks will be 50% off. This week I was at their San Francisco cafe and it was nice to see so many people working on their laptops as well as in small groups in a cafe-like environment.
1018-B Almanor Ln, Lafayette
A new music school and recording studio called ModernTone Studios opened recently in Lafayette. Each room has been rebuilt with acoustics and soundproofing in mind and it looks really sharp. There are separate guitar and drum practice rooms and in addition to guitar, bass, drum and music theory lessons, you can even schedule a home recording lesson to learn how to make a kick-ass YouTube video using a state of the art recording studio. The studio and practice rooms are also available to pro musicians as well. Check out their schedule online here. As younger kids grow up with social media this looks like a great way to highlight your (or your kid’s) musical abilities instead of the old recital way once or twice a year.
From their website:
ModernTone Studios is a state of the art recording and teaching facility in Lafayette, CA. It is a truly unique place that caters to beginners, intermediate students, and advanced players who are looking to go pro. Run by performing artists and musicians who specialize in a wide variety of styles and genres, ModernTone aims to provide professional instruction, guidance, and support that empower people to realize and fulfill their potential and achieve their musical dreams. Whether you are a child or an adult, a casual player or an aspiring musician, we would love to share our passion, experience, and knowledge with you.
More photos of the inside after the jump…