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(Music by Noel Selders)
Many artists require the sort of inspiration that only a muse can provide. In the case of Anne Burton, that muse is Bean, her adorable, photogenic and blissfully patient Boston Terrier. Their artistic collaboration began during a frigid Midwestern winter; Anne crocheted sweaters for Bean so that he could enjoy playing outside, despite the cold. Soon friends and family were asking for colorful sweaters, hats and bow ties for their own stylish pets. The result is Beantown Handmade.
Anthony Ladesich is a two-time Emmy award winning filmmaker from Kansas City, MO. He has worked professionally in the Midwest for over 10 years as a director, cinematographer, editor, and writer.
119 comments
Sign in to add your ownRossLab says:
I have to say he looks good, warm, and very proud of his outfits!
169 days ago
accentonvintage says:
Adorable doggy wear and adorable dog!
169 days ago
RivalryTime says:
Cute pups.
169 days ago
maggiesraggedyinn says:
What a great blog entry. He's so cute!!!!!!!
169 days ago
bombastitch says:
So adorable!!!!! :)
169 days ago
CavemanPottery says:
That is too cute! Makes me want to dress up my little frenchie, if she would let me!
169 days ago
blainedesign says:
This video is the sweetest thing I've seen in about a million years! Love, love, love!
169 days ago
Vintage50sEyewear says:
That is the cutest little dog. Love this !!!!!!!
169 days ago
sonyarasi says:
All soo cute! My dog still likes to wear his Dracula cape left over from Halloween.
169 days ago
TheZestyDesk says:
OMG...he is amazing! I wish I could get my dog to wear a sweater. She gets so cold during the winter she curls up on the heating vent to stay warm...but she would tear a sweater to shreds.
169 days ago
fantasygarden says:
That dog is really cooperate . I like those hats:)
169 days ago
SomeWheninTime says:
Cutest video I've seen in a while. Amazing dog.
169 days ago
MegansMenagerie says:
Adorable!!!
169 days ago
SusanFaye says:
Bean is obviously an amazing studio assistant and fashion model for such a creative human! I'd like to see a sequel to this film called "Behold! Cats in Hats"...
169 days ago
missmiscmetals says:
Beantown Handmade was the first shop to get me hooked on Etsy ...and now I have a shop of my own! Thanks for the inspiration! I wish my Boston was as good a model as Bean :)
169 days ago
ACupOfSparkle says:
Love it! My puppy definetely wants one :)
169 days ago
Deborahmurdoch says:
This is sooooooooooooooooooo cute I have a cat though, think she would get her claws out if I even attempted it! x
169 days ago
TailedBluePhotos says:
love the video and want the pup!!
169 days ago
mudpuppy says:
So sweet. I love you bean. xoxo
169 days ago
ykurtsman says:
Oh my goodness. This video rocks! Thank you!
169 days ago
misswoof says:
Just love Bean.....isn't he simply a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e!!!
169 days ago
KMalinka says:
So cute video! Love it!
169 days ago
thevelvetheart says:
Ah, nothing like a dog in a sweater to make you smile :)
169 days ago
ButterworthandBee says:
love the photo shoot and your dog!
169 days ago
NicoAndMooMoo says:
ahaahah I love when animals dress up! ;)
169 days ago
MootiDesigns says:
And that french bulldog posing is perfect. It looks like she/he knows it's modeling time. Fabulous!
169 days ago
anotherghostquilts says:
the model seems to like the holly jolly neck warmer best, and the plaid not at all. Great piece!
169 days ago
jammerjewelry says:
Crazy Cool Sweaters.
169 days ago
funktionslust says:
zomg i have loved this store ever since i found it! i love the stickers of bean too! i love boston terriers, I can't get a dog because i live alone, but when that changes the first thing i'm doing is getting a little boston for a friend!
169 days ago
pipapiep says:
Sooo cute! you dog is adorable! Love what you make!
169 days ago
bedouin says:
pretty darn cute ~ and a bit noble
169 days ago
jdfootloose says:
Adorable!
169 days ago
pattihaskins says:
woof! cute dog. my terrier mutts will not tolerate clothing or hats and my cats roll their eyes. someday I'll find a co-operative critter.
169 days ago
SillyBuddy says:
Congrats Anne this is wonderful! I love it!
169 days ago
Huismus says:
Such a sweet familiar face, so great to listen to your story :-) Thank you, and go Bean! You rock..
169 days ago
Mclovebuddy says:
heheh. bean is so photogenic. love this.
169 days ago
LiddoKiddo says:
So cute Bean was made to model his lovely sweaters!!!
169 days ago
Haagensen says:
Cute cute cute
169 days ago
salvageshop says:
soooo adorable!!
169 days ago
BingoBox says:
Congratulations - Anne ! Bean is ridiculously cute. Lovely film Anthony.
169 days ago
melaniemross says:
I LOVE this video! Bean is just like my Boston Terrier, Basil also my first dog because I grew up with an "allergic" father. Awww, so glad he is so inspiring and the sweaters are great!
169 days ago
phunkyphashions says:
My heart is melting!!! <3 <3 <3
169 days ago
Sirwood says:
I love the video and the outfits!!
169 days ago
kumosgreetings says:
I would love some of those sweaters! I'm sure I'll look really good in them. :)
169 days ago
bburgott says:
Gotta love Bostons! Very cute.
169 days ago
ballandchain says:
Awww, my favorite esty model! so cute. Don't tell my BT Snorkle, he will be jealous... unless i get him a sweater maybe.
169 days ago
ShopLittleKitten says:
Awe, that's so adorable and sweet! Your dog is awesome!
169 days ago
vinskord says:
Too cute! I love it!!
169 days ago
AlisaDesign says:
Cool!! .)
169 days ago
oneplusonedesign says:
Bean is adorable and so are all of your doggy accessories. We don't have a pup ourselves (I wish!) but I'll definitely be passing your shop along to friends. It's to cute not to share. PS I love Bean as Godzilla. :)
169 days ago
sewgracious says:
I used to have Bostons! Love them! Now a malt-i-tzu has my heart. Love your goodies for pups!
169 days ago
BeesHook says:
I grew up with Bostons. Everytime see Bean he makes me smile.
169 days ago
wolfartglass says:
Love it! You guys are so real, and talented and you are lucky to have such a great friend in Bean. Congrats on your feature!!
169 days ago
emwi says:
Great video! My aunt always has Boston terriers, so I hold a soft spot in my heart for them. Now if only there was a sweater large enough for my 100 pound German shepherd.
169 days ago
sevenply says:
I LOVE BEAN!!! I have two boston's and a pug. Moo Shu (Boston) Judah (Pug) and Cash Money (Boston) I have always loved your shop and am so happy to meet Bean..he is so sweet!
169 days ago
polarity says:
I. love. Bean. - so happy to see this profile of one of my fave shops!
169 days ago
ModDogShop says:
yay beantown! so glad to see one of my favorite shops featured, dogs in sweaters, what could be sweeter?
169 days ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
Aww so cute! It must be great getting emails from buyers and their photos, that'd make my day!
169 days ago
chickfamilyink says:
SOME OF THOSE DOGS LOOK PISSED! Love the idea though, sometimes being a crazy cat lady has a downside.
169 days ago
pennypinchvintage says:
this is so great!
169 days ago
BallisticInkwell says:
That is so cute. The Godzilla hat made me smile, but to have Bean destroying a little city - that cracks me up! Bean is obviously a well-trained, patient dog, but I'm willing to bet he shares that sense of humor too. :P
169 days ago
GypsyCloth says:
wow! this is the cutest thing i have ever seen! wish my dog would be that calm haha!
168 days ago
DelilahsAttic says:
that is so cute! awesome film! I love the little Godzilla thing - very cute.
168 days ago
pinglemonster says:
He is so cute! I love this idea that keep your dearest friend, child in warm wrap. I have two cats, though they are cute, doubt they would just run away if I want to try these on. lol Happy to put the shop into my favourite.:)
168 days ago
shellsherree says:
Bean is gorgeous! I don't have a dog but Bean makes me want to buy some of your adorable puppy dog garments. Thanks for the big smiles ~ lovely video. All the very best to you and Bean...
168 days ago
littlebobbins says:
What a lovely film - too cute for words!
168 days ago
SaraAmrhein says:
OMG!!!!!!! OMG!!! I love it!!! That is so friggin' adorable!! There is nothing that I love more than a doggy in a sweater! I would love to have a dog myself and put sweaters on him. someday. I will have my little puggy. But at the moment I am head over heels for my fat kitty named Michelangelo. Maybe I should try a sweater on him?!
168 days ago
dianestaudt says:
I just love Bean! I wish he lived closer so I could visit him. He just cracks me up. And the handmade creations are wonderful! I have collar flowers for my lab, Emma. She loves them!
168 days ago
RetroRenovation says:
Hey, I just wrote about 21 dogs in dog sweaters on etsy! http://wp.me/pUrF5-h8z
168 days ago
Iammie says:
WoW! He's super cute!
168 days ago
MDsparks says:
Sooooo cute! I want one :)
168 days ago
deborahradley says:
very cute; we love our bts
168 days ago
JanePhillips says:
The way you knit is very impressed me:) Lucky dog ~~~
168 days ago
NutfieldWeaver says:
We have a very large dog - a Norwegian Elkhound - and she will not wear clothes (nor does she need them to stay warm), but I would like to sit her down to watch this video so that she can see what it is to be well-mannered and cooperative (read: not surly) pooch. Well done! I admire your work and your shop and am smitten with Bean.
168 days ago
lkmccray says:
I love this video and its ever-patient star, Bean! I'm always a little skeptical of dogs in clothes, but I think Bean and his talented dresser have changed my mind. Great use of all those stills...especially Bean biting the building.
168 days ago
BeanTownHandmade says:
Thanks so much for all your warm comments, Bean is feeling the love! A big thanks to Etsy for the opportunity and to Tony and Mile Deep Films for creating such a beautiful piece that reflects our love of Bean and Lily and what we do. The embroidery at the beginning of the piece is by the lovely Jo, her shop is StudioLegohead, and the cutout at the end was a gift from one of our customers Nichole of GreenGrassyField.
168 days ago
NutfieldWeaver says:
Our dog is a Norwegian Elkhound and frowns upon clothing (unfortunately) as she is rather burly & surly. However, I would like to sit her down to view the well-mannered Bean and show her an example of what a fine and patient pooch he is and tell her that she could learn a thing or two from him. I admire your work and your shop and am smitten with Bean. :)
168 days ago
ddfoto says:
Loved the video and the SUPER MODEL!! Cute!!
168 days ago
majoys says:
You do such beautiful work....and your dog is just so.....cute :)
167 days ago
JANNYSGIRL says:
Fabulous video! How could you not fall in love with that adorable face! Keep up the good work Bean!
167 days ago
riverluna says:
I LOVE the vid! Bean is adorable! I have my own Boston Terrier here snoring away. Definitely going to need a sweater and hat for this little girl.
167 days ago
DesignsbySamba says:
Wow, absolutely adorable items! Creating things like this for my mini schnauzer is my dream... if my husband would stop his incessant eye-rolling.
167 days ago
catiques says:
so sweet the doggie wear and the sweet doggie. My Doxie thinks I am crazy when I put a bow tie on him.but they are our babies and need it.:) Great article and items.
167 days ago
InnerWild says:
we were so busy "oooo"-ing! and "aaaahhh-ing!" and "aaaahhh!-ing and oooooo"-ing! and squealing throughout at beautiful Bean we didn't heard a word Anne said! Will have to watch this piece of wonderfulness again! Thank you for making the world more happy!
167 days ago
ShaggyChic says:
Anne - Congrats on the great feature and Bean - you are the next Al Pacino! Anne is one of my hero's on Etsy, we have chatted before about how great her photos are! I have told her, my "models" are more suited for YouTube than still pictures =:o !! With my Shaggy crew, a film would come out looking more like a cross between an episode of "Animal Hoarders" and a Benny Hill movie (picture it now, sped up film, 7 dogs running in and out doors, me chasing them with sweaters in hand.....!) Again, great film, great shop, Love to Anne, Bean, and Bean Daddy!! and Bean sibling??
167 days ago
claudiahensel says:
OMG - I am a cat person, but I enjoyed this so much! (Also sent it on to the dog people in my life; they'll go nuts!)
167 days ago
Craftyforyou says:
Oh my I was laughing so hard I woke Jake up from his nap. Bean is so sweet very regal he looks like he should wear a top hat and tails for dinner and eat out of a crystal bowl, I love your shop the hats are precious. I have made Jake hats I know we must look hilarious Jake in a sweater and hat walking with a big German Shepherd we live in horse country!!! If I did a film it would be like ShaggyChic's as my daughters 4 dogs would be a part of it. Watching the video made my day. Love your shop too ShaggyChic. Now I am in such a good mood off to take pictures.
167 days ago
TaylorArts says:
This is REALLY great. Such wonderful characters, beautiful handmade goods, and great filming. I'm sharing this video with other dog loving friends. Congratulations on the whole project. For the record, our black lab mutt loves to dress up, too. He went as a duck decoy for Halloween. Check out photos at www.Facebook.com/TaylorArts.com
167 days ago
karencaseysmith says:
Completely adorable, and the creator is charming! I just shared this with my sister. Her dog only has one sweater so far. :)
167 days ago
ahashim says:
This is my most favorite thing ever
167 days ago
mrsofttop says:
Great video - I can really relate to how she feels about Bean. Daisy my little Brussels Griffon is just the same. She is such a great little model and it really encourages you to make more cute and different items. I love the beantown photos they are so cute.
167 days ago
LindaJanesCreations says:
Bean, is adoprable. I have 3 chi's that wear sweaters, now I must work on them wearing hats.
167 days ago
AmyHuber says:
This post made me crack up! Bean is a great inspiration!
167 days ago
ottoknits says:
supeeeerrrrrr...
167 days ago
QuiteMary says:
You just made my day! I immediately fell in love with Bean and all of your outfits. I don't think my wonderful 50-pound mutt would tolerate any outerwear otherwise I would be placing a big order for her! Your products are just darling. I'm going to share this video with all of my dog-loving friends (and I have a bunch) so maybe they'll be purchasing from you. Best of luck!
167 days ago
JuneOnMay says:
Sooooo cute!!!! I love this, and have to say that Bean is a very VERY special puppy :-)
167 days ago
latenightdrawing says:
Adorable!
167 days ago
almaloaiza says:
I love your dog!!! Since the very first moment I saw your link in one of the emails Etsy sends everyday. I have always wanted to have a Boston. But for now I am already happy with my westie (see picture). I am going to show your video to my family :) Greetings from Mexico.
167 days ago
almaloaiza says:
(btw I was laughing watching the video when you took the pic to Bean, at the same time you guys laughed, so funny).
167 days ago
KSDluxe says:
I love the video and your story. You have great pieces and Bean is wonderful. Keep up the great work...and give Bean a hug for me...
166 days ago
1stlove says:
Congrats Anne. Great story. I am getting my 1st dog this spring (a frenchie) and can't wait!!! I am sure he will be needing a sweater too. I'll be doing some shopping at BeanTown!
166 days ago
gusgusgems says:
What a wonderful video and story of Bean! Absolutely warms my heart. What a fabulous, patient dog. Our dog will not wear anything!!!
166 days ago
melongings says:
this design story makes me oh so giddy. smiles to you all! thank you for sharing.
166 days ago
handmadeinisrael says:
Fabulous! What a dog!!!
166 days ago
needorwant says:
Bean rocks and so do your sweaters. Congrats on your feature.
166 days ago
WoodenNickelsJewelry says:
Ahhh, that sigh Bean gave at the front of the video...tooooo much! My pooch does the same - and always at the most accurate and appropriate times. Thanks for the smile! Congrats to all of you!
166 days ago
Goodthings88 says:
how cuuuuuute is that ?!?!!!! i wonna dog so much, but never was allowed to have one too :(
166 days ago
MyMondaysChild says:
So cute! Bean and I have been in two treasuries together and I have fallen madly in love with him! Thank you for sharing this video!
166 days ago
FullCircleRetro says:
My dog is always hot..! So no sweaters for him.. :[ Bean is cuteness! It was a pleasure to watch the video =)
165 days ago
crankbunny says:
i LOVE that you did a portrait about Bean & Beantown. Bean is such an awesome BT!
165 days ago
LAccentNou says:
So adorable!
165 days ago
mmerrittdesigns says:
Bean IS a supermodel! I can't believe he sat so still with those adorable hats on. Loved the video!
165 days ago
j9wings says:
Every dog loves to have a job. Bean looks like a pro modeling your adorable creations. It's also nice to know there is another "Bean" in the world. I named my dog Bean too!
164 days ago
allibell says:
My dog is named Bean also- after Jim Henson's Bean Bunny muppet (from Tale of the Bunny Picnic). It's funny that there are a few of us with dogs named Bean... curious as to why others liked that name! Also sending a link to this video to my BF who dresses her little chihuahua up in the winter. Your Bean is so stinkin' cute!
164 days ago
Marumadrid says:
OM F G! What a cute dog... so profesional! :)
163 days ago
courtneyobanion says:
Bean is adorable! And, he is rockin' those sweaters and hats. I wish my pup Charlie would be cooperative and wear clothing like this :)
162 days ago
nanouke says:
I have to say, I hate seeing dogs with clothing. I do. But Bean looks so natural and cool posing for you that it made me smile :)
162 days ago
boneysbonez1 says:
very cute:)
160 days ago
MASHUGANA says:
LOVE THIS! Great video!
157 days ago