Bye-Bye, Lotus Bleu: Hayes Street To Get a Little Less Chic

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Home décor-ists, ready your tissues: Lotus Bleu, the longtime Hayes Valley design boutique, is shuttering its stylin' orange doors for good at the end of June. Yes, another victim of a ridiculously sky-high rent increase. (No word yet on the new tenant.)

But, alas, there's some good news: The award-winning interior design side of the business, led by owner Jeannie Fraise, will continue in a new space (stay tuned for details) and with expanded à la carte services. "We will continue to bring our fresh, modern, and playful aesthetic to your home," says Fraise.

Sure, goodbyes stink, but the Thank You Sale aims to makes things a little brighter (and chicer). From now through June, the store's entire inventory is 30% to 50% off. In other words, you may want to hightail it over to Hayes Street and load up on, well, everything.