Newly-renovated Everson's now open
<p>Judy Stebbins, of Coeur d'Alene, inspects a bracelet after Everson's Jewelry made an alteration to the piece. The jewelry shop, which has been in business since 1946, has recently completed a renovation that includes new paint, carpet, lighting and furniture.</p>
It's been almost 40 years, and Everson's Jewelry has undergone a major remodel-redecorate at 310 Sherman Ave. The work included all new painting, lighting, carpeting, flooring, signage, rearranging and a sit-down "engagement center" for custom designing and ordering.
These folks have a wealth of experience in their field. Brothers Ken and Clair Everson started the business in 1946 at 109 N. Fourth St. and moved to 301 Sherman (now Wells Fargo) in 1966 and to the present site in 1973. Ken's sons Gary and Bill now run the store with their sons Jim and Brent assisting.
The remodel will be celebrated this coming weekend with a precious metal dealer offering premium prices for old jewelry, coins and quality metal items and enticements of refreshments and jewelry cleaner. Regular hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 weekdays and 8:30 to 5 Saturdays. Phone 664-5093. Check www.eversonsjewelry.com and Facebook.
Cafe Rio opens Wednesday
Mexican food made from scratch daily is the specialty of Cafe Rio opening Wednesday at 560 W. Kathleen Ave. in the northeast corner of the Fred Meyer complex.
The restaurant offers dine-in and take-out with ordering at the counter. The company started in 1997 and has 46 restaurants in Western states and its headquarters in Salt Lake City.
The Coeur d'Alene place will have 60 to 70 employees. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. Check www.caferio.com.
Daisy J's moves in Plaza Shops
Daisy J's has moved from the northwest corner location in the Plaza Shops to an interior space next to Mary Janes Farm Store. Jennifer Rea's five-year-old store offers home furnishings and decor, kitchenware, candles, bath and body potions and gifts.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays and Mondays. Phone 765-3300. Checkwww.daisyjs.com.
Watch this space for news of Figpickles Toy Emporium moving to the former Daisy J's space.
Ulta coming to Border's space
Details will be forthcoming, but a makeup and fragrance store called Ulta will be moving in June into the large space that formerly was Border's Books in the northwest corner of Highway 95 and Wilbur Avenue.
Starting in 1990, Ulta has 450 stores in 43 states. Its headquarters is fittingly in Romeoville, Ill. Check www.ulta.com.
Hang on for these tidbits:
• Watch in the next few weeks for details on at least four new restaurants.
• And a new realty office will be coming to downtown.
• A couple of fixes on items from last week: The correct website for Taryn Thompson Photography is taryntphotography.com. And the local phone number for Sweetwater Bakery is 262-4249. Although the company is primarily wholesale, Tom and Sandy Vas Dias say retail orders may be phoned in.
• Tony's on the Lake reopens this Friday with a remodeled kitchen, new deck, lighting and fireplace and a rebuilt dock. The bar opens at 4 p.m. and dinners at 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Phone 667-9885. Check www.tonysonthelake.com. The D'Alessandro family has had the Italian restaurant for nine years.
• Giraffiti is vandalism spray-painted very high.
• Style note: Except for post office addresses, never abbreviate Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Ohio, Texas and Utah.
• Contact Nils Rosdahl at nrosdahl@cdapress.com.