OT: Don’t give people “art” as a gift

[CMcG]

I am heartsick because a friend gave me something as a gift that I didn’t want to display in my house and I “edited” it and the friend is very hurt. It’s not that I can put it up/take it down before/after my friend comes by; my friend comes by at least five times a week and at various times, and I don’t mind that. The “art” in question is a year-round wreath. It had a bunch of garish ribbon bows. I removed those and the result is something I can live with but don’t really like. Still, this friend is angry. This was not a handmade wreath. My friend purchased it at Michael’s. I didn’t want to say, “This is white trash stuff.”

Disclosure: I grew up middle class in San Diego and my elderly parents still have a Brady Bunch house. My sibs and I are also middle class but decorated cheap but chic and eclectic. Any advice sincerely appreciated.

[NotCranky]

On the other hand, each of my friends and some family have one or more pieces of art that I really like. Is there a way to get them to give it to me? Can I steal it and take it down off my walls only when they come over since they should be giving me stuff I like anyway?

[NotCranky]

On the other hand, each of my friends and some family have one or more pieces of art that I really like. Is there a way to get them to give it to me? Can I steal it and take it down off my walls only when they come over since they should be giving me stuff I like anyway?

[NotCranky]

On the other hand, each of my friends and some family have one or more pieces of art that I really like. Is there a way to get them to give it to me? Can I steal it and take it down off my walls only when they come over since they should be giving me stuff I like anyway?

[NotCranky]

On the other hand, each of my friends and some family have one or more pieces of art that I really like. Is there a way to get them to give it to me? Can I steal it and take it down off my walls only when they come over since they should be giving me stuff I like anyway?

[NotCranky]

On the other hand, each of my friends and some family have one or more pieces of art that I really like. Is there a way to get them to give it to me? Can I steal it and take it down off my walls only when they come over since they should be giving me stuff I like anyway?

[nostradamus]

LOL. What a weird gift. Maybe tell them you’re having an allergic reaction to it or your family is having seizures due to the garish colors. Or tell them your HOA doesn’t approve.

For some strange reason my client’s family keeps giving me strange gifts. On Friday I received an egg slicer thing (one of those things that cuts an egg into several perfect slices with one chop). I don’t know why I receive such things. I figure that on the rare occasion that I want a finely sliced egg I can do it with a few flicks of a knife.

I’ve received so many candles and picture frames I started giving them out as gifts. I have to be careful not to re-gift the thing to the person who gave it to me.

I do like it when the wives of friends take pity on the “lonely single guy” and bring gifts of home-made food… Good wine or beer is always a great gift too… Never art!

[nostradamus]

LOL. What a weird gift. Maybe tell them you’re having an allergic reaction to it or your family is having seizures due to the garish colors. Or tell them your HOA doesn’t approve.

For some strange reason my client’s family keeps giving me strange gifts. On Friday I received an egg slicer thing (one of those things that cuts an egg into several perfect slices with one chop). I don’t know why I receive such things. I figure that on the rare occasion that I want a finely sliced egg I can do it with a few flicks of a knife.

I’ve received so many candles and picture frames I started giving them out as gifts. I have to be careful not to re-gift the thing to the person who gave it to me.

I do like it when the wives of friends take pity on the “lonely single guy” and bring gifts of home-made food… Good wine or beer is always a great gift too… Never art!

[nostradamus]

LOL. What a weird gift. Maybe tell them you’re having an allergic reaction to it or your family is having seizures due to the garish colors. Or tell them your HOA doesn’t approve.

For some strange reason my client’s family keeps giving me strange gifts. On Friday I received an egg slicer thing (one of those things that cuts an egg into several perfect slices with one chop). I don’t know why I receive such things. I figure that on the rare occasion that I want a finely sliced egg I can do it with a few flicks of a knife.

I’ve received so many candles and picture frames I started giving them out as gifts. I have to be careful not to re-gift the thing to the person who gave it to me.

I do like it when the wives of friends take pity on the “lonely single guy” and bring gifts of home-made food… Good wine or beer is always a great gift too… Never art!

[nostradamus]

LOL. What a weird gift. Maybe tell them you’re having an allergic reaction to it or your family is having seizures due to the garish colors. Or tell them your HOA doesn’t approve.

For some strange reason my client’s family keeps giving me strange gifts. On Friday I received an egg slicer thing (one of those things that cuts an egg into several perfect slices with one chop). I don’t know why I receive such things. I figure that on the rare occasion that I want a finely sliced egg I can do it with a few flicks of a knife.

I’ve received so many candles and picture frames I started giving them out as gifts. I have to be careful not to re-gift the thing to the person who gave it to me.

I do like it when the wives of friends take pity on the “lonely single guy” and bring gifts of home-made food… Good wine or beer is always a great gift too… Never art!

[nostradamus]

LOL. What a weird gift. Maybe tell them you’re having an allergic reaction to it or your family is having seizures due to the garish colors. Or tell them your HOA doesn’t approve.

For some strange reason my client’s family keeps giving me strange gifts. On Friday I received an egg slicer thing (one of those things that cuts an egg into several perfect slices with one chop). I don’t know why I receive such things. I figure that on the rare occasion that I want a finely sliced egg I can do it with a few flicks of a knife.

I’ve received so many candles and picture frames I started giving them out as gifts. I have to be careful not to re-gift the thing to the person who gave it to me.

I do like it when the wives of friends take pity on the “lonely single guy” and bring gifts of home-made food… Good wine or beer is always a great gift too… Never art!

[Casca]

C, if you have sex with her/him, and don’t call them again, they usually get the message. Downside, if she’s a psycho, she might key your car, but you can throw the wreath on the fire at Burning Man.

[Casca]

C, if you have sex with her/him, and don’t call them again, they usually get the message. Downside, if she’s a psycho, she might key your car, but you can throw the wreath on the fire at Burning Man.

[Casca]

C, if you have sex with her/him, and don’t call them again, they usually get the message. Downside, if she’s a psycho, she might key your car, but you can throw the wreath on the fire at Burning Man.

[Casca]

C, if you have sex with her/him, and don’t call them again, they usually get the message. Downside, if she’s a psycho, she might key your car, but you can throw the wreath on the fire at Burning Man.

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