Goodwill Hunting

The Goodwill in Rockland is by far the nicest thrift store I've ever been in.

I've discovered several treasures there, but one thing always breaks my heart...finding someone's handwork for sale at a mere pittance of its worth.








This is my favorite piece of rescued art...beautifully done, no?











And this - can you believe the work that must have gone into this lovely needlepoint?


I like to imagine what the women who created these (for surely, it must have been women) were thinking as they was working. It makes me happy to have made a place in our home for something that was probably dear to their hearts.

note: click on the images to enlarge for detail