by Kelli Donley | Dec 5, 2010 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna
Yesterday was the Phoenix Permaculture Guild’s annual tour de coop — a city-wide tour of more than a dozen backyards of families raising birds. To say this is kind of day — one spent with girlfriends, laughter, gardens, animals and lots of...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
A knit cap for a certain Steelers fan I am friends with. My recent knitting binge has been fueled by my discovery of Damages. Have you heard of this show? Glenn Close has never been better. I absolutely loved season one and two. It is so smart, sneaky and well done....
by Kelli Donley | Dec 4, 2010 | Uncategorized
I’m not a huge fan of decorating. I like tiny white lights, a simple tree, my African nativity scene and little else. However, with the new garden gate Matty made and painted earlier this year, I couldn’t help but hang a stocking to celebrate the season...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 3, 2010 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, Domestic Art
I made this knit stripped beanie as a birthday gift for my friend Mike. Tuck and I have been friends for years; I truly adore him and his wife. English has so many gaps. There should be a word to describe the type of friendship that requires no maintenance other than...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 2, 2010 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, Domestic Art, Uncategorized
Taggie blankets are so simple and appreciated. At lunch this weekend with some friends, I noticed a table of doting grandparents hosting their infant grandchildren. They each had a minky-backed tag blanket. These were sewn for expecting mothers I work with. I love the...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 1, 2010 | Adventathon, Celebrate!
One of the easiest ways I cut through the holiday hype is by using what I have to celebrate. I love Target. In almost every way possible, I adore that store. And while I’ve wandered the aisles of glitter bird ornaments, the trimmed trees, the polar bears on ice...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 30, 2010 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, Domestic Art
A scarf inspired by one of my favorite artists, Mark Rothko. Yarns include angora, Noro from Japan and a wool blend. It is soft and incredibly warm. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Nov 29, 2010 | Adventathon, Celebrate!
Edward Hays, A Pilgrim’s Almanac, p. 196: “Take time to be aware that in the very midst of our busy preparations for the celebration of Christ’s birth in ancient Bethlehem, Christ is reborn in the Bethlehems of our homes and daily lives. Take time, slow down, be...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 28, 2010 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, Domestic Art
This morning we lit the first candle in the advent wreath. The first project for #adventafrica is a crayon roll. I saw this tutorial and counted the number of little ones on my Christmas list who love to color. (Or who have mommies who could easily place this in a...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 26, 2010 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, Domestic Art
Advent begins Sunday; I’m honoring the holy time before Christmas by sharing a project each day. Some will be crafty, for others you’ll need a spatula, notepad or just a sense of humor. I’ll also be sharing holiday family traditions and wise words...
