The Dogs of Broughton Street, Part One.

There seems to be an influx of friendly dogs on Broughton Street these days. I don't mean people walking their dogs, but the retailers themselves seem to have developed a penchant for keeping a dog or two under their till points. The dogs in question are either cute and teeny tiny, or large and supermodel-esque.

A number of shops on the street have also joined a website called 'Dugs n Pubs' which advertises dog friendly venues all over Scotland. Both 'Curiouser and Curiouser' and 'Concrete Wardrobe' are a part of this, among others. The 'Dugs n Pubs' shop front sticker means you can take your dog inside, rather than having to risk tying him or her up outside.

Treacle at Concrete Wardrobe, being a statue at the base of a Joachim King standard lamp.

 Treacle at Concrete Wardrobe

A dog with a very small footprint. Thora at White Rabbit, getting comfy.

Stanley, Thora's elegant friend at White Rabbit.

 The outstretched beautiful Josh at Curiouser and Curiouser.

The perfect addition to any shop. Josh at Curiouser and Curiouser.

 It's all too much for Treacle at Concrete Wardrobe. Nap time!

Love, love, love these images by Edinburgh based photograher Mark Johnstone! 


We have them in two formats ... greetings cards and a rather handsome and generous unframed 12" x 8" print.


Can you guess which one is our favorite?


All images are copyright of Right Profile Photography.

Some additional images from our features Maker of the Month - Lesley Thornton from her Crimson Textile Design company in Clackmannanshire. 


These pieces are proving to be very popular indeed with the fashionistas on Broughton St.


Lesley's work can be seen in Concrete Wardrobe till the end of June 2011, but hurry because as we say ... snooze and you loose!
   

Having a great Concrete Wardrobe business breakfast in Treacle on Broughton St. The veggie sausages are fab and the eggs benedict with salmon was Michael's favourite dish!

http://local.stv.tv/edinburgh-north/news/16996-broughton-street-named-by-google-as-one-of-britains-hippest-streets/

http://www.google.com/landing/beststreetsuk/#tab2

Broughton St. the street that Concrete Wardrobe is situated on, has been shortlisted by Google as one of the hippest Streets in Edinburgh, it's one of two streets in Scotland to be shortlised!

Michael from Concrete Wardrobe even gets a quote or two in the the first link above,  it takes seconds to vote, with the second link taking you to directly to the voting site.

We will keep you posted on the outcome of this!