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Welcome to The Sidewalk Tales Blog
The Sidewalk Tales is a whimsical, fictional story created to entertain and immerse you in the quirky world of Trotter’s Alley. While the characters and events are all made up for fun, our real online store, Sidewalk Tramp, is very much alive and kicking! Throughout the story, you’ll notice subtle links to our actual products—bringing a bit of reality into the fiction.
This is our way of doing things a little differently, so sit back, enjoy the read, and feel free to check out the products that make an appearance. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter (in the footer below) to get the latest instalment delivered right to your inbox.
Enjoy the adventure!
Introduction
Tucked away at the end of a small laneway lies Trotter’s Alley—a horseshoe-shaped cul-de-sac of quirky shops, each with its own nuance. The cobblestone street winds between the storefronts, creating a cozy yet eclectic vibe.
On one side of Trotter’s Alley, the warm glow from a vegan café beckons, with its owner, Margo, preaching zen to anyone who’ll listen. Her cafe, Eat My Plant (no innuendo intended she insists), has been here for many years and she plays quite the mother hen around this part of town.
Next door, you’ll find Rainbow Junction, an LGBTQIA+ store which sells all sorts of queer things. Not just the obvious rainbow flags and books but also gorgeous gifts and home decor. Luca, the 30-something owner, also runs a podcast studio in the back, which brings some ultra alternative people to the Alley.
On the other side of the Alley, the hum of clippers comes from the trendy hipster barber shop, where every beard is perfectly sculpted by its wildly loud owner, Sebastian. Aptly named Sebastians (not for lack of creativity, apparently) is well known to straight and gay boys alike and on summer nights there seems to be a lot of lingering ‘clientele’.
Next to this we have Francesca, the eccentric owner of The Soap Apothecary. We all call her Franny. You’re probably thinking ‘soap, how dull’, but let me tell you, this woman will sell you anything related to a fancy smell in her well thought out shop of pretty gifts & perfumes.
But the real crown jewel of Trotter’s Alley is Sidewalk Tramp, a modern industrial men’s accessory store. This is where Michael, the charismatic owner, holds court, selling high-quality accessories at prices that turn heads. Michael has a loyal, albeit chaotic, assistant Toby who is always close by and knows how to dream up a drama!
The traders & regulars of Trotter’s Alley never fail to marry into madness & make things very interesting.
Love this!!! Intriguing and innovative 🥰