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

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 21 May 2007, 21:03

Poppy wrote:"used to be 'Mulberries' " - eh???

That's what the man said....

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 21 May 2007, 21:05

It was still there today - no sign of it closing down as far as I can see! Or am I missing something?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 21 May 2007, 21:07

Dunno. Was 'Mulberries' originally elsewhere on the High Street?

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 21 May 2007, 21:12

Marya wrote:Dunno. Was 'Mulberries' originally elsewhere on the High Street?

Dunno. It's been where it is for as long as I've been here and more (over 5 years).

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 21 May 2007, 21:16

A bit of a mystery then

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 21 May 2007, 21:49

Mulberries took out an advert thanking everyone for their support over the years and said that the business was changing.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 21 May 2007, 21:53

Sorry to hear that but I know that Mr Top Hat has been looking for larger premises for a while and that Bonoful was keen to expand, so looks like it has worked out well.

Nelson Hatstand · Post by **Nelson Hatstand** » 21 May 2007, 22:00

Thank God Spells and Smells isn't being taken over. I think it might be my favourite shop in Portobello. In fact, I'm wearing one of their t-shirts (it's got a wolf on it, brilliant eh?) right now.

rapunzell · Post by **rapunzell** » 21 May 2007, 22:31

Where is Spells and Smells? Is that the taxi and astrology shop up from the Glassblower?

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 21 May 2007, 22:37

Nelson Hatstand wrote:Thank God Spells and Smells isn't being taken over. I think it might be my favourite shop in Portobello. In fact, I'm wearing one of their t-shirts (it's got a wolf on it, brilliant eh?) right now.

Is that the midnight blue one with the full moon behind the howling wolf? I LOVE that tee shirt. I was hoping Mr E would buy it as a romantic gift for our recent anniversary - but he said that when he went for it the girl had just sold the last one. You lucky devil.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 21 May 2007, 22:42

That must have been disappointing for you but I'm sure there are other equally attractive t-shirts for sale. Something with a leaping dolphin perhaps?

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 21 May 2007, 22:44

Pal of Porty wrote:Mulberries took out an advert thanking everyone for their support over the years and said that the business was changing.

What a shame, did notice it had a 25% discount sale on at the moment.

wonder if that includes the sunflower pictures too

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 21 May 2007, 22:47

Poppy wrote:
Marya wrote:Dunno. Was 'Mulberries' originally elsewhere on the High Street?
Dunno. It's been where it is for as long as I've been here and more (over 5 years).

I'd say the Mulberries has been there for at least 9 years.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 21 May 2007, 22:51

Epykat wrote:Is that the midnight blue one with the full moon behind the howling wolf? I LOVE that tee shirt. I was hoping Mr E would buy it as a romantic gift for our recent anniversary - but he said that when he went for it the girl had just sold the last one. You lucky devil.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 22 May 2007, 07:11

rapunzell wrote:Where is Spells and Smells? Is that the taxi and astrology shop up from the Glassblower?

Yup!

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 22 May 2007, 10:00

I'm sure Mulberries is in the same shop that the business opened in.
Remeber cheese and wine type thing when they opened

See Banana republic got for sale sign up

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 22 May 2007, 10:30

Pal of Porty wrote:Mulberries took out an advert thanking everyone for their support over the years and said that the business was changing.

Where did you see the advert PoP? I've looked at the last edition of 'The Reporter' but can't see anything there.

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 22 May 2007, 13:42

Marya wrote:Where did you see the advert PoP? I've looked at the last edition of 'The Reporter' but can't see anything there.

It was in a booklet that was posted through my door - 'Portobello Seaside' or something like that. Cannot remember the correct name but it is a regular bone fide publication.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 22 May 2007, 15:40

Pal of Porty wrote:
Marya wrote:Where did you see the advert PoP? I've looked at the last edition of 'The Reporter' but can't see anything there.
It was in a booklet that was posted through my door - 'Portobello Seaside' or something like that. Cannot remember the correct name but it is a regular bone fide publication.

how unobservant I must be, we get that publication regularly.

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 22 May 2007, 16:21

Sandra wrote:how unobservant I must be, we get that publication regularly.

Or I have been dreaming again!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 22 May 2007, 18:36

Pal of Porty wrote:
Sandra wrote:how unobservant I must be, we get that publication regularly.
Or I have been dreaming again!

Can't see anything of that nature in the May/June edition?!

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 22 May 2007, 21:19

Just checked with Mrs PoP and she remembers reading it too. Guess we will not have too long to wait to get all the gen.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 23 May 2007, 14:01

I've just popped into "Mulberries":

Yes, sadly, Marie is closing - last day is 28 June;

She said that all stock up to 50% off;

She is going to continue with Mulberries Jewellery and Virgin Vie make-up parties.

More on the jewellery/make-up to come on POL

PS The only place she's put a notice about it is a St Phillip's magazine!

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 23 May 2007, 15:37

Poppy wrote:I've just popped into "Mulberries":

Yes, sadly, Marie is closing - last day is 28 June;

She said that all stock up to 50% off;

She is going to continue with Mulberries Jewellery and Virgin Vie make-up parties.

More on the jewellery/make-up to come on POL

PS The only place she's put a notice about it is a St Phillip's magazine!

I could have told you all that ages ago. Time to stop lurking methinks.

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 23 May 2007, 16:29

Poppy wrote:...The only place she's put a notice about it is a St Phillip's magazine!

That's where I read it - I must be a lot more religious than I think!

It was the fact that she is going to Party Plan for Virgin V that caught my eye.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 23 May 2007, 22:42

Pal of Porty wrote:It was the fact that she is going to Party Plan for Virgin V that caught my eye.

Calm down - she's not selling virgins

magbagpuss · Post by **magbagpuss** » 25 May 2007, 06:56

Love Spells n Smells too , what a huge choice of tshirts Kate can get, have a look ,

you'll be impressed , most recent of mine a fab red panda.

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 25 May 2007, 09:01

Epykat wrote:Calm down - she's not selling virgins

There's another plan up in smoke...........

Nelson Hatstand · Post by **Nelson Hatstand** » 25 May 2007, 11:57

magbagpuss wrote:Love Spells n Smells too , what a huge choice of tshirts Kate can get, have a look , you'll be impressed , most recent of mine a fab red panda.

I've got that one too, it's ace.

Have you got the Bison t-shirt? Such an impressive animal, I feel a real sense of humility when I put it on.

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 14 Jun 2007, 22:35

I have it from a very reliable source that the Red Giant is back on for being a dental pratice.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 15 Jun 2007, 11:08

Better than lying empty, hope they will clear the shop clutter in the window

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 15 Jun 2007, 19:48

Sandra wrote:Better than lying empty, hope they will clear the shop clutter in the window

I always thought that showed how good some of the stock was, when it's been left there ever since Red Giant closed....

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 17 Jun 2007, 14:39

Sandra wrote:Better than lying empty, hope they will clear the shop clutter in the window

Think of the bargains if they do a clearance sale

...but I'd avoid the cushions etc after all this time!! Bit dusty!!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 17 Jun 2007, 20:34

Poppy wrote: Think of the bargains if they do a clearance sale ...but I'd avoid the cushions etc after all this time!! Bit dusty!!

I'd avoid everything!

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 18 Jun 2007, 13:53

The old "In House Design" premises have a 'To Let' sign back in the window. Also a banner above the shop front saying '70% off all clothing".