Christopher & Banks. Damn. A wonderful collection of coordinates, stylish, with a snappy attitude for us older gals. I ordered a few things for Carole online, hoping they fit. Sorry to see them leave.
Michaels announced that my store was to close the end of January. I've been waiting to feel better before perusing aisles for the final time. The sun was out so I couldn't drive, as Mark pulled into the lot I got excited to see it empty thinking not many shoppers for contact. How long do you anticipate it would take before you realize that a store with no lights, an empty lot, and blacked out doors is not open for business? It's not the end of the month! Put the lights back on and open the damn doors!
I ordered another small piece of Sand, and rather than tinker with tone on the two Faun pieces I think I will sell them. Probably 13 x 17 and 17 x 26 but I'll check that and what I paid. The Murky is a wild child and Fox & Rabbits Seaweed is a glorious dark green.
I considered using it for Merry Christmas with a very light gold (or bronze) thread for the words, but haven't decided, also have the called for Brash. The Seaweed is 40, and I would prefer this design in a little larger finish, but need to choose something because it's too fabulous to sit in a drawer
I mentioned a while back about finding small old insurance policies of Mark's aunts in PA unclaimed property. Inheritance tax in PA is not owed on life insurance but when turned in to the state, it is cashed which allows taxation. We had to pay an attorney, it's been almost a year, and tax was of course owed. We received notice today that the state thinks we should have known about these policies (his uncles were beneficiaries, long deceased) and despite the attorney's argument, decided to charge us a penalty and income tax from the date of death. It wasn't turned in to unclaimed until two years ago. So we owe more for the penalty than the tax and after the legal fees, a complete waste of time and expense.
Have a good hump day.
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5 comments:
I continue to wonder why I am staying in Pennsylvania! I understand your situation, we had a similar one a few years ago. The helplines are useless.
Sorry about your Michaels closing. It seems the way of the world these days. Online shops seem to be doing ok if they can get the supplies. I waited months and months to get a certain piece of linen from Germany, and silk thread from France. That was in late Spring 2020, I hear it has improved.
You have a discerning eye for color. I am not so good. Take care, think good thoughts!
I'm so sad that Christopher Banks is closing. I'm a plus size gal, and they had the nicest selection of clothes and they most always fit. Pretty soon, we'll all be ordering clothes from Amazon...it's taking over the world. Bed, Bath and Beyond are closing stores left and right as well...Sorry to hear about your Michaels closing..I'm waiting for some Joann's to start closing...
Marly: First the fricken government has so many hidden rules its a shame, wham you get hit by one or three of them its a sad shame.
What the heck is the matter with Michaels closing early, what a shame.
I am sad that Christopher & Banks is closing in your area.
I love the new design you chose the Christmas pillow is so pretty.
I hope all is well for you.
Big Hugs for you
Catherine
It would seem that retail disappointment has become
the way of our world. Another form of isolation and
inability to get things done in a timely way. Let us
hold on to cheerful thoughts and carry on.
Ohhhhh.....my..... That seaweed linen is GORGEOUS!!!!! I am going to have to get some....for something LOL. Yummy! Not much to be hopeful happy about....government or retail wise. Scary times these. ~Robin~
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