South Dakota Ave NE & 33rd St NE
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“Lowe’s in NE by Costco is now open! Friendly staff. I don’t think people know that its open yet; its like a ghost town.”
Retail
“Dear PoPville,
Someone told me yesterday that Scrap DC is closing. I just checked their website, and they are indeed closing up shop this weekend. So sad! They were such a great place for odds and ends for crafty projects. Fortunately it sounds like they’re going to try to pop up elsewhere in the spring. They’re running a crazy sale this week, which I imagine would be particularly great for crafty teachers! “Fill a box, a basket, a bag, a milk crate of amazing craft supplies for $5.”
“SCRAP DC IS CLOSING HER DOORS ON NOVEMBER 22! GET AMAZING DEALS ON ART AND CRAFT SUPPLIES, OFFICE SUPPLIES, FURNITURE AND FIXTURES!
OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY NOON – 6P”
Letter from the SCRAP USA National Executive Director:
Dear Friends and SCRAP Supporters,
SCRAP DC is going underground! Just like in nature, we will lay low until the Spring.As you all know better than anyone, the cost of doing business in the District is staggering. For a small nonprofit, it is too much. But watch for us to re-emerge in the Spring with the same mission and a new shiny coat of colors.
Our store doors will close on November 22, but that’s not the end of us! You can watch for clues of where we will pop up next on our website and Facebook page.
As for now, we will not be taking any more donations beginning immediately. You can expect great sales through November. Our hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 12-6p.
We love you, Brookland! Thank you for the great support you’ve shown us.
Kelley Carmichael Casey
1526 U Street, NW
Bespoke Hair Studio is coming to the former Zina Clothing Boutique space that closed last year.
We appreciate PoPville giving us the opportunity to post the following excerpts from an interview with Millennium Decorative Arts’ owner Glynn Romero. The interview was in final production for publication when we learned the news that Millennium will be closing its doors for good at the end of the year – after more than 20 years of operation on U St. This news comes on the heels of the closure of two other similar stores in the area – Mara Home of 14th and U, and Simon Vintage of Shaw. We believe these events demonstrate the impact our rapidly changing and developing city is having on the retail landscape and neighborhoods of DC. Please keep local, independent businesses in mind the next time you shop for furniture, clothing and more. While national retailers and big box stores also contribute greatly to our city, it is the stores that you don’t find anywhere else that we believe give our neighborhoods their true and most valuable character.
How long has Millennium Decorative Arts been in business?
Millennium opened in September of 1992. It was a multi-dealer store when it first opened (like an antique mall) where people rented spaces to sell only mid-century furniture and accessories. The original owners were Tom Mallan and his wife Trish. I bought it from a second pair of owners in 1998. It was originally two floors with a spiral staircase connecting the floors. I reduced the size to one floor in 2005, which it has remained, since then. (more…)
1334 14th Street, NW south of P Street
Get ready to recline. Word on the street is that La Z Boy soft opens on Friday and formally opens on Saturday.
1627 14th Street, NW
Thanks to all who sent emails about Marine Layer opening in Logan Circle: “It popped up out of nowhere.”
14th looking north towards R Street and Shinola
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14th and U Street, NW
This is the former Cricket store – stay tuned.
1939 9th Street, NW
Thanks to a couple of readers for sending word on more retail news for Shaw – Tie Bar has opened on 9th just south of Florida/U Street:
And Le Labo is coming on the Florida Ave side. Their website says:
“WE BELIEVE…
We believe that there are too many bottles of perfume and not enough soulful fragrances
We believe the soul of a fragrance comes from the intention with which it is created and the attention with which it is prepared
We believe fine perfumery must create a shock – the shock of the new, combined with the shock of the intimately familiar
We believe that fine perfumery must be irreverent
We believe it is more humane to test cosmetics on New Yorkers than on animals
We believe celebrities should pay full price
We believe the future of luxury (hence of perfumery) lies in craftsmanship
We believe in the soulful power of thoughtful hands: hand-picked roses, hand-poured candles, hand-formulated perfumes and handshake agreements
We believe in the passionate souls who work close to us
We believe in Hafiz’s take on life : “Act great, dear. Always act great”
We believe New York made us this way, with a dose of Wabi-Sabi and a few lines from Thoreau
We believe we/you should put away our modern tools and take the time to smell the roses along the way
We believe that we are only young once, but we can be immature forever
And we believe that explanation kills art. Therefore, forget about all of this !”
2643 Connecticut Ave, NW
Tangerine opened in the former Carbon Clothing Boutique space back in 2012. Last week we learned that Noodles and Co had closed just up the block too. Updates when we learn who takes over these spaces.
3509 Connecticut Ave, NW
Secolari is coming to the little strip mall (Sam’s Park & Shop) at Connecticut and Ordway St, NW.
From a press release:
“Secolari, an artisan olive oil and vinegar store, opens its fourth location in the historic Sam’s Park & Shop shopping center today. The name Secolari is Italian for “age old,” and was adopted in honor of the ancient olive tree, which can live for thousands of years.
The concept of Secolari aims to enrich life with the overall benefits of the “Age Old” Mediterranean Lifestyle through the introduction of exceptional foods and works of art. Located steps from the Cleveland Park Metro Station, the space reflects an old world Tuscan farmhouse, with Secolari products displayed amidst antique décor. The store centers on an open tasting room, where guests can sample the full portfolio of Secolari’s extra virgin and flavored olive oils, balsamic, and vinegars, and the friendly and knowledgeable staff serves as a valuable resource in educating its visitors. The shop also offers an array of other products including a variety of seasonings and spreads, flavored pastas, and honeys, and will exhibit and feature for sale original artwork by local artists. A Grand Opening Celebration at Secolari Cleveland Park will be held at a later date. (more…)