Monday, March 2, 2026

T Stands For Empty

 

This post is for T Stands For Tuesday.  If your T Tuesday post and your Second Look are the same, please add your link both places.  

The last time I was at The Spice Merchant was in mid-January.

Imagine my surprise when I walked in to get my "free" pound of Dark Sumatra coffee.
 
Many of you have seen these same shelves through my photos.  They have never, ever looked like this before.
 
It didn't matter where I stood,
 
all of the shelves were nearly bare.  I was aghast.
 
I've shown you mine, now it's your turn to share your T entry this week.  The rules are extremely simple.  Your drink related post may be anything from a photo of a glass, cup, or mug, to an actual drink.  You may choose to share a sketch or a digital, hybrid, or traditional page in your scrapbook, art journal, or altered book, as I have done.  Maybe you'd prefer to share a tag, or wow us with your photography.  You might choose a postcard or decorated card.  You might even draw an image on a used tea bag.  Or perhaps you prefer to review a place you visited, a movie, or book.  It makes no difference as long as it's drink related.  And don't forget that the more unique and outside the box it is, the better we like it.  Please tie it back here, and please link only to your T post, not your entire blog.  When you link, Bleubeard, the T gang, and I will be by to visit.   Bleubeard would also like to remind you that your photos may be taken any time.   
 
Please remember this link is for T Stands For Tuesday.  If your T Tuesday post and your Second Look are the same, please add it both places. 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 

17 thoughtful remarks:

Violetta said...

So sorry that you cannot comment at this time...My two entries are from three years ago.
Have a good time and all the best
Violetta

My name is Erika. said...

I wonder if they had a huge Christmas sell out, couldn't get any new stock, or they aren't going carry mugs any more. Did they tell you? If they weren't all on sale I'm guessing they're still going to carry mug and they just don't have new ones to put out. I hope when you go get your next batch of coffee or when you got one in February they were restocked. Happy T day. hugs-Erika

Tom said...

...looks like business has been good.

Sharon Madson said...

Happy T Day!

Jackie McGuinness said...

Did you ever find out why?

Iris Flavia said...

Hope they don´t close down like Thingz here!!

Lowcarb team member said...

Well, I hope the empty shelves are temporary!
Happy T Day.

All the best Jan

Christine said...

Happy T

Lisca said...
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Lisca said...

Let's hope they're not closing down but have just not had time to re-stock on mugs.
I assume you asked. What did they say? Some of those mugs were quite expensive. I can't believe they have sold them all!
Happy T-Day,
Lisca

CJ Kennedy said...

I think they are clearing out old, seasonal stock to make room for fresh, new wares. Happy T Day

Violetta said...

I saw you can comment again. Hope it will go on. So nice to hear from you. As I added my second posts here inadvertantly I link my posts of the week too. Happy T-day and all the best
Violetta

Maria Medeiros said...

Hello Elizabeth! I hope that the business was good and that they are not closing down. Hope all is well with you. I am going to catch up with your posts. I see some lovely artwork! :) Have a lovely rest of the week!

Lydia C. Lee said...

Why are they empty? The tarrifs? I'd be angry if tarrifs affected my coffee. I need it to survive....or just a Valentine's day rush on mugs?

Sharon Madson said...

I came back to say I loved seeing a comment from you! And the , I could even comment back on my blog. What happened? Did blogger do something?

Sandra Cox said...

What's going on? They aren't going out of business are they?
So, glad you are able to comment again. Woot. Woot. Missed ya.

Rostrose said...


Oh, dear Elisabeth – that looks strange. Did you ask what's going on? Are new deliveries expected, or is the shop closing?

I read that you can comment again – congratulations!

I'm late, but I wanted to link my new post to yours today. I hope that's okay.

All the best, Traude
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2026/03/rostrosen-winter-202526-bloparade-denim.html