The shops thread (was: Empty Shops on Porty High St)

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 09 Oct 2007, 14:34

sounds interesting!!! noticed it was getting done up, wonder if the desperate housewives are in town

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 09 Oct 2007, 14:40

Hadn't thought of that connection!

This was one desperate housewife until daughter found blown fuse. Thought it was something far worse wrong with car. It just cut out and wouldn't start again. Then we noticed central locking wasn't working either.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 10 Oct 2007, 08:47

passed "Wisteria Lane" this morning - looks like a gift shop, will be going along at weekend to have a look.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 10 Oct 2007, 17:47

Heard last night that it's a bit like 'La Vie En Rose' only with furniture.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 10 Oct 2007, 21:48

Marya wrote:Heard last night that it's a bit like 'La Vie En Rose' only with furniture.

interesting, will be worth a look - its got a wire heart hanging thing that you can put photos/notes/etc on - which I have wanted from plumo http://www.plumo.com/ for a while in the window

La Vie En Rose, has some nice furniture for sale too.

Puerto bella · Post by **Puerto bella** » 10 Oct 2007, 22:47

Sandra wrote:
Marya wrote:Heard last night that it's a bit like 'La Vie En Rose' only with furniture.
interesting, will be worth a look - its got a wire heart hanging thing that you can put photos/notes/etc on - which I have wanted from plumo http://www.plumo.com/ for a while in the window La Vie En Rose, has some nice furniture for sale too.

I always find La Vie en Rose a tad confusing, in that it doesn't know what it wants to be. Is it a toy shop, a card shop, a smellies shop or a jewellery shop? Its a bit on the expensive side as well. Some nice things though. They do a good 'Very Hungry Caterpillar' colouring book.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 11 Oct 2007, 19:16

pb
don't find it that expensive, I've got some great pressies there. The jewellery is especially reasonable.

Went to WL today, interesting shop. Some unusual stuff. Nice soap selection though.

No furniture for sale though, Marya

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 30 Oct 2007, 17:49

The ex-antiques shop at the top of Marlborough Street has been bought by what sounds like a kitchen design/fitting company from the blurb in the window. Have already forgotten most of what I read (:oops:), but they are opening early next year.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 31 Oct 2007, 15:56

Poppy- I'm still owe you.

The shop is going to be a sort of project design/management company. They will help coordinate projects such as house extensions etc. Find the tradesman and run the operation.

The owner is a local guy.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 02 Nov 2007, 14:54

Porty your new shop is looking good

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 09 Nov 2007, 17:33

Sandra wrote:Went to WL today, interesting shop. Some unusual stuff. Nice soap selection though. No furniture for sale though, Marya

Went in today for a look and picked their business card: "Life style interiors - French Furniture, Chandeliers, Soaps, Candles, Jewellery, Vintage and Gifts". Says it all really.

There's some nice stuff but I wasn't in a spending mood so was able to resist!!

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 09 Nov 2007, 18:57

We were in the new wine shop today, mostly for a nose around.
Lots of nice wines and an interesting beer/lager selectoin.
They also stock Green and Blacks chocolate
Mr Soupy got some beer for later tonight.

Saw Portys new shop, rather smart.
Saw Porty frowning at his computer.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 09 Nov 2007, 19:20

SoupDragon wrote:We were in the new wine shop today, mostly for a nose around.
Lots of nice wines and an interesting beer/lager selectoin.
They also stock Green and Blacks chocolate.

Sounds like Soupy Heaven??!!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 10 Nov 2007, 19:22

SoupDragon wrote:We were in the new wine shop today, mostly for a nose around.
Lots of nice wines and an interesting beer/lager selectoin.
They also stock Green and Blacks chocolate
Mr Soupy got some beer for later tonight.

Planning on going in tomorrow

Post by **wangi** » 10 Nov 2007, 21:54

SoupDragon wrote:We were in the new wine shop today, mostly for a nose around.

It's basically all the same stuff as the Fisherrow shop (maybe without the cheese?), but in a bigger & more open shop.

Choices choices... Fisherrow or Porty...

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 10 Nov 2007, 22:47

Hey, if Musselburgh has cheese then we want cheese as well. We like a bit of Dairylea with our Lambrini.

I was disappointed to discover that the shop closes at 8:30 pm. I was reliably informed the following day that it was only drunks who shopped for alcohol after that time. That'll be me then. (I had just finished playing badminton and was stone-cold sober, for the record.)

Nevertheless, nice selection of beers and some 4 for £6 offers. Green & Black chocolate is always tempting and Tyrell crisps coming soon.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 11 Nov 2007, 15:56

It's Mellis cheese they sell in Fishy, isn't it, but Kitcheners already has that franchise in Porty.....?

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 12 Nov 2007, 17:35

Now cheese and booze would be heaven for Mr Soupy.
He doesn't care for chocolate much

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 12 Nov 2007, 18:09

'Booze and News' at Abbeyhill - now there's a shop that knows its target audience

8.30 pm is much too early to close

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 16 Nov 2007, 22:11

I hear the one of the dentists along at Red Giant is the daughter of one from Brighton Place.

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 17 Nov 2007, 14:25

Got '2 for £10' bottles from Fine Wine Company last night, both Chardonnays, one from Australia and one from Spain....v nice they were too.

ceejam · Post by **ceejam** » 06 Dec 2007, 15:59

Does anyone know what's happening at the emtpy shop next to Polar Flame Music?

I assume it's their skip that's parked (illegaly?) on the road?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 06 Dec 2007, 17:21

Porty wrote:The shop is going to be a sort of project design/management company. They will help coordinate projects such as house extensions etc. Find the tradesman and run the operation.

The owner is a local guy.

Porty posted this earlier in the thread Ceejam. Sounds as though the shop itself is their first project

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 07 Dec 2007, 11:29

I heard Demi was selling up in the new year.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 12 Dec 2007, 18:44

And now Kitcheners as well!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 12 Dec 2007, 20:17

Bob Jefferson wrote:And now Kitcheners as well!

no way

I thought they were doing really well. What's happened?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 12 Dec 2007, 22:45

I believe a message has been posted on the shop window explaining the circumstances.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 12 Dec 2007, 23:21

Bob Jefferson wrote:I believe a message has been posted on the shop window explaining the circumstances.

Was it the curse of the calendar?

Someone kindly posted a free one through our letterbox the other day with a "wish you a merry xmas" message. Epykat came under immediate suspicion but was cleared when i realised that it was anonymous.

i know its bad luck to hang a calendar prior to Jan 1st. Whats the penance for shredding one without even opening it?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 12 Dec 2007, 23:38

Haven't actually read it myself but I understand that family circumstances and other business interests are cited as the reasons for selling up.

I was a bit surprised that they persevered with the late-night opening for so long as it never really took off. Admittedly, they were unlucky to get such a lousy summer which certainly didn't help.

So, what's next? PEDAL community cafe? Solar panels, wind turbines and a few chickens pecking around outside?

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 12 Dec 2007, 23:42

Is it sold?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 12 Dec 2007, 23:54

Are you thinking of making an offer?

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 13 Dec 2007, 10:50

Looks way too hard work. Its the lease and business for sale not the premises. Sounds like its something other than trading conditions. Its a pity all round.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 13 Dec 2007, 19:47

Re Demi: she is going to concentrate on the classes she gives on flower arranging and will continue to "do" flowers for special events like weddings. Basically working from home.

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 14 Dec 2007, 16:34

Saw some guys working in the shop at top of Marlborough St

See the Central Bar is shut.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 14 Dec 2007, 20:33

Poppy wrote:Re Demi: she is going to concentrate on the classes she gives on flower arranging and will continue to "do" flowers for special events like weddings. Basically working from home.

yeah she said that, I went in to enquire about her evening classes and she said she was giving up the shop to do more profitable things such as the classes and wedding flowers from home.