After 24 years of knick-knacks and novelties, Union Street staple Twig Gallery is closing its doors.
The block between Fillmore and Webster has seen a lot of change in recent years, including the opening last week of Contrada in the old, odd, randomly open Cucina breakfast joint. But Twig and its odd, eclectic mix of candles, clocks, shower curtains, books and cool jewels stayed standing.
That will end soon, as the owner, citing competition from the Internet, is currently unloading a trove of unique items before shutting the doors.
Meanwhile, 1 block East, cleverly named British running and yoga clothier Sweaty Betty is set to take over the former 9 West shoe shop. The location is right next door to Australian "active living" retailer Lorna Jane, 1 block west of Canadian-founded yoga clothing luxurians Lululemon and down the street from Alameda activewear outfit Lucy.
