Lemon Tree closes

[watervole]

Been an odd kind of day today. One of my favourite shops, the Lemon Tree in Poole, is closing down. I've bought all sorts of stuff there over the years: wind chimes, mobiles, ethnic style clothing, Tarot cards, jewellery, etc. In recent years, the emphasis shifted away from the stuff I really like and more towards Goth gear and 'magic', but I still used to go in there whenever I was in town.

I went in deliberately to catch the last few days of the closing down sale. I picked up some very cheap relaxation CDs and a Tarot deck that I wouldn't have bought at full price.

I got shaken a bit when I recognised a pendant that I'd given scarlatti that I'd bought there. I couldn't bring myself to buy it, but I got another one in the same range.

On another topic entirely, exalted_mugwump is getting some practical education in DIY during his summer holidays. He's painting woodwork outside the house. When that's done, I have lots of other jobs waiting!

Comments

[paranoidangel]

Admittedly I've never quite got round to buying anything in there, but that's terrible because it's such a cool shop!

[kerravonsen]

Oh, that's sad to hear -- it had so many pretty things. Well, at least I still have the purple celtic bedspread that I'm using as a throw-rug over my sofa. 8-)

[julesjones]

I'm rather regretting not being able to go to the sale, but my wallet is grateful for the reprieve.

Incidentally, I've been wearing the Indian skirts from the place in Bournemouth over the last couple of weeks of hot weather, and been jolly grateful for them. I hope *that* shop keeps going.