Another one bites the dust

[mizarchivist]

Did you know that Pearl Art is in its final days? I went yesterday after work to try to get a china marker. The shelves are mostly empty and there was a line stretching to the back of the store and around the perimeter to check out. I wandered around a little bit, almost bought a bit of acrylic paint, but then realized I'd have to stand in that line.

Did you know there's an art store across the street from Pearl? Literally, across the street. It's in the basement- big-ish sign proclaiming art supplies. So, in the coming months/years, keep that in mind when you are wishing Pearl was still around. I don't actually remember the name of this other store, despite shopping their somewhat often in the past 2ish years. They did have a number of colored china markers, but none in white- Stabillo, yes, so that would do.

Then I went to put the new implements in my bag and found my missing marker that I just replaced. headdesk. This after the Shuffle "loss", repurchase, and recovery. I'm starting to get a bit twitchy. FWIW, the things "lost" were small. Replacing them, while an irritant was possible. Having a duplicate for either is not such a bad notion, either, especially if I continue to be scatter-brained.

Comments

[anotherjen.livejournal.com]

When I lived in Somerville, I liked that store better than Pearl, anyhow. Seemed more cozy and friendly, and they carried a better selection of Mod-Podge. I go to Playtime in Arlington now, though.

[spinrabbit.livejournal.com]

The other store is Artist and Craftsman Supply.

Hrm, maybe should go join vultures.

[mizarchivist]

A truly forgetable name, sadly. But yes, them.
I'd go to day- I honestly don't know how much longer they'll be around.

[cad-red-ducati.livejournal.com]

dude! I worked there right after college, for like a year and a half. I was working there when Bruce and I got together...lots of memories.

[mizarchivist]

I remember when you did, actually