Hapi Yogi 

A new yoga center featuring adult and kid yoga classes has opened upstairs at 235 E. Broad St. (above Victoria's Secret). Owner Amorette Farella wants yoga to be accessible to everybody. New student special: 2 classes for $25. Stop by and try. Schedule information is available on their website. 908.380.9668. www.hapiyogi.com   

Coming Soon: 

Yapple Yogurt

This self-serve frozen yogurt store is planning to open this month at 116 Elm St.  www.yappleyogurt.com  

KOI Boutique

This boutique with stores in three NJ towns - Spring Lake, Garwood and Long Branch (Pier Village) will be opening at 33 Elm St. in the former location of The Dressing Room.  KOI boutiques specialize in designer fashion, Vera Bradley and Brighton Designs. Some KOI boutiques also sell Trollbeads. Visit their Facebook page.  

Swirl Whirl (expansion)

This new, popular self serve frozen yogurt shop will be expanding next door to 21 Elm St. (formerly The Green Room) to increase their seating space.

www.swirlwhirl.com

Potizzi Jewelry 

An upscale costume jewelry store will be opening at 41 Elm St. 

Ellvie Boutique opened recently at 15 East Broad Street, Westfield.  Ellvie boutique, known for its ‘extraordinary fashion at ordinary prices’ is a destination for casual clothes and accessories for women who crave contemporary, updated looks. Ellvie Boutique also offers a full complement of handbags and jewelry guided by experienced associates.  Contact Ellvie at 908-233-7100 or info@shopellvie.com.  Visit www.shopellvie.com or www.facebook.com/ellvie. 

Attending their ribbon cutting ceremony (pictured left to right):  Frank Arena, Westfield Town Council, Sam Della Fera, Westfield Town Council, Mitchell Beinhaker, Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) Chairperson, Ellin Menlow, Ellvie Boutique owner along with Vicki Halper (not pictured), Mayor Andy Skibitsky, Jeff Christakos, Downtown Westfield Corp. Economic Development Committee Member, Mark LoGrippo, Westfield Town Council, Gail Mendlen, Ellvie Boutique, Paula Ehoff, WACC Board Member, and Robert Dowdy, WACC Board Member.  Not pictured: Sherry Cronin, DWC Executive Director.

The renovations for the new Evalyn Dunn Gallery are finally completed. The  New Gallery is open for business with a wide variety of  ARTWORK on display. They are now carrying a beautiful selection of  ART GLASS  as well as some very unique photo frames. Mark your calendars. The Grand Re-Opening Celebration for the new Evalyn Dunn Gallery will be held on December 4, 2011 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Everyone is invited! 549 South Avenue West, 908.232.0412.

www.evalyndunngallery.com

Heirlooms Fine Finds for the Home recently opened at 111 Central Avenue, Westfield. Heirlooms Fine Finds for the Home offers an eclectic mix of unique and beautiful home furnishings and accessories for creating traditional rooms with a modern twist.  Heirlooms can be reached at 908-301-1200 or at heirloomsdesigns@aol.com.

Attending their ribbon cutting ceremony (pictured left to right):  Frank Arena, Westfield Town Council, Mitchell Beinhaker, Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) Chairperson, Robert Dowdy, WACC Board Member,  Valerie DeVito, Heirlooms owner, Jeff Christakos, Downtown Westfield Corp. Economic Development Committee Member, Mayor Andy Skibitsky, Sam Della Fera, Westfield Town Council, Mark LoGrippo, Westfield Town Council, and Paula Ehoff, WACC Board Member.  Not pictured:  Sherry Cronin, DWC Executive Director.

Westfield NJ, August 2011 -- Inspire Gifts & Crafts, the popular boutique in Westfield known for unique fun items and their charitable donations, has expanded and moved to a larger space in town. Their old space on South Ave. had 500sq ft. Their new location at 217 Elmer St. (formerly the Paw House) has 800 sq ft. and highly desirable off-street parking on the side and rear. Visit Inspire at their new location and congratulate owner Leslie Weissglass on her growth. 217 Elmer St., 908.232.2330.  

www.inspirenj.com