Retail

Cove coworking space opening in Columbia Heights in early Sept.

By Prince Of Petworth

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14th and Meridian Place, NW

Cove:

“Meet cove, a network of neighborhood productive spaces with a community defining how to be productive together. Ditch the busy coffee shop, boring cubicle, and lonely living room. Come join the cove community and get things done!”

is coming to Columbia Heights. @coveDC tweets us:

“It’s at 1402 Meridian Pl, NW (right above where The Getaway was). Opening early Sept.”

This is the former Dunes Gallery.

Currently Cove has locations in Dupont, Logan and Capitol Hill.

Sweet Themez Closes Current Retail Space but “Renting a Commercial Kitchen Nearby”, NY Diva NY for lease in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

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2318 18th Street, NW

Sweet Themez opened up in the original Crooked Beats location back in 2011. A reader says they closed their Adams Morgan retail spot last week.

Update from the owner:

“We had some water damage to our unit that the owner refused to fix. Therefore, we are renting a commercial kitchen nearby and are offering free delivery to our customers.”

You can check out ther website and menu here.

And thanks to many other readers for sending word that the troubled NY DIVA NY space is now for lease.

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2406 18th Street, NW

Rather patriotic too:

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Probably good advice:

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Vintage Glam Tea Party & Co Grand Opening Festivities Friday and Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

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137 Kennedy Street, NW courtesy Vintage Glam

Vintage Glam’s facebook page says:

“Vintage Glam Tea Party & Co. is a Wedding and Special Events company featuring vintage tea parties.

Vintage Glam Tea Party & Co. is a Wedding, Special Events & Rental Company based in the Washington Metro Area. Vintage Glam Tea Parties features Vintage, Preloved, Rustic and Handcrafted China, Linen, Silverware, Flatware and Decorative Wares. Vintage Glam Tea Parties are perfect for Weddings, Receptions, Showers, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Brunch and other special events. Visit our web site for additional information and complete list of services”

From an email:
“GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION & SALE

Join us for the Fab Grand Opening Celebration of
VINTAGE GLAM TEA PARTY & CO.’s
Preloved Boutique & Vintage Glam Party Room
on Historic Kennedy Street, NW
(vintage, new and gently-used)

Opening Reception
(Featuring Tea-Infused Cocktails & Jazzy Melodies)
Friday, August 8
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
&
Saturday, August 9
12:00 noon – 6:00 pm
Tea, Sweets, Gifts, Music, Community Art Project & Cheer
We look forward to meeting you.

Vintage, Preloved, Handcrafted & New
China, Silverware & Linen
Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories
Craft Supplies & Classes
Custom Jewelry Design & Repair
Gift Wrap & Notecards
Handbags, Shoes & Scarves
Interior Design & Cook Books
Party Supplies & Teas
Tea Parties & Special Sales
Tea & Sweets Gift Baskets
Vintage China Rental Packages
Wedding & Bridal Services

Vintage Glam Tea Party & Co. is also the home of the Sistahs Helping Sistahs Outreach Ministry & Networking Sessions – providing mentoring and assistance to sisters in need in the DC Metro area. We invite you to bring a sample size toiletry for our distribution basket – receive 10% off your purchase!

137 Kennedy Street, NW., Washington, DC *202-320-5154”

At 9:30am “100+ In Line for H&M Store Opening at Noon”

By Prince Of Petworth

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1133 Connecticut Avenue, NW courtesy H&M

From a press release:

“100+ In Line for H&M Store Opening at Noon/DC

To kick off the recycling program on opening day, customers who bring garments to be recycled before the store opens at noon will also have the chance to win H& M gift cards valued between $50 and $100 in addition to receiving the voucher.

In celebration of opening day, H&M at 1133 Connecticut Avenue will offer the first 100 shoppers in line an H&M t-shirt and Access to Fashion Pass, valued from $10 to $300, in addition to other opening offers and fun giveaways!”

Logan Hardware closing P Street Location Aug. 15th moving to new 14th Street Location “by the Fall”

By Prince Of Petworth

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1416 P Street, NW

From a press release:

“After 12 years in its current location, neighborhood staple Logan Hardware is closing its doors on P Street to relocate to 1734 14th St. NW. The official last day for the store is scheduled for August 15, 2014.

Logan Hardware opened in 2003, the first of nine Ace Hardware stores opened in DC and Baltimore by A Few Cool Hardware Stores’ owners Gina Schaefer and Marc Friedman. Schaefer admits that while opening a hardware store was never what she expected to do for a living, it quickly developed into a passion during her first few years at Logan Hardware. “Logan Circle was the best place to open our first location. It gave us our start and helped shape who we are as a company,” said Schaefer. “We hope to never leave.”

Though the storefront on P Street will be missed by staff and neighbors, the new location boasts an additional 4,000 sq. feet of retail space, an outdoor garden center, a conference room for DIY workshops, and 1,500 sq. feet of office space. “Our new space will allow us to expand some of our great departments, offer community classes and meeting space, and give us a chance to do so much more for the neighborhood we love,” Schaefer said.

The new location will celebrate the move to 14th St. with a grand opening event once the store is up and running in the new space. To RSVP for the event and receive updates on the store’s move, please email [email protected].”

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moving to the right of the future West Elm in photo above, 1734 14th Street, NW

H&M opening 1133 Connecticut Ave location tomorrow at noon

By Prince Of Petworth

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1133 Connecticut Ave, NW

Ed. Note: This is the former Filene’s that closed back in 2011.

From a press release:

“H & M, Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M), is excited to announce the opening of a new location in Washington, D.C. at 1133 Connecticut Avenue. Opening on Thursday, August 7th at noon, H&M at 1133 Connecticut Avenue will give customers in the D.C. area more access to the latest trends at the best prices.

The approximately 28,000 square foot H&M at 1133 Connecticut Avenue will offer collections for ladies, men, young ladies and young men, with separate “store within store” sections for accessories, lingerie, sports apparel, and its plus-size line, H&M+.

H&M is the first fashion company to roll out a global garment recycling program. Through this initiative, H&M customers at 1133 Connecticut Avenue can help save natural resources and contribute to a reduced environmental impact by donating old and unwanted pieces of clothing from any brand while in the store. Customers will receive a voucher for 15% off their entire purchase for each bag of donated clothing.

To kick off the recycling program on opening day, customers who bring garments to be recycled before the store opens at noon will also have the chance to win H&M gift cards valued between $50 and $100 in addition to receiving the 15% off voucher.

In celebration of opening day, H&M at 1133 Connecticut Avenue will offer the first 100 shoppers in line an H&M t-shirt and Access to Fashion Pass, valued from $10 to $300, in addition to other fantastic opening offers for the whole family!

Store hours will be Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.”

Pickles for Petworth (sorta) Gordy’s Pickle Jar Coming to former House of Falafel space on Upshur

By Prince Of Petworth

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221 Upshur Street, NW

The former House of Falafel space has been leased by the folks from Gordy’s Pickle Jar. According to the Petworth listserv it will only be used for the commercial kitchen and won’t be for retail purposes. As a pickle fantatic – I for one think we should lobby for some kinda retail component!

Update: The folks from Gordy’s say the Petworth listserv is not accurate. We will update with more details as soon as we learn the complete plans.

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West Elm Now Hiring and Coming Soon Signage for Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

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Holy transformations Vol. 76 – 1728 14th Street, NW – the former International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers building and soon to be home of West Elm.  It’s located between crown pawnbrokers and the former Redeem boutique and future Logan Hardware store.

West Elm currently has a DC location in Georgetown at 3333 M Street, NW.

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1728 14th Street, NW

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previous building at 1728 14th Street, NW in 2012

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