Here is part of my holiday mantel - the card is from an advent collection I bought last year at my favorite holiday market (wonder if I will ever get to go back?) And the painting was purchased at Goodwill years ago. I believe someone did it at one of those paint parties. It made me sad that someone gave it away, so I brought it home and have used it every year since. It makes me happy every time I put it over the fireplace β₯
I share your sentiment of wondering why someone would 'discard' such a lovely painting. It's nice that you rescued it and give it a place of honor among your holiday decor.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels sad about those kind of things. But maybe it was a gift to you, an unknown goodwill shopper, and not a rejection of the object itself
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