by Kelli Donley | Nov 5, 2009 | Celebrate!
A bit late on this one, but better than never. I read this verse the other day and I’ve been thinking about it as I try to get back into a more disciplined routine: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 4, 2009 | Media
My current mix tape looks a little like this: Movies recently watched and loved: Holiday — Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn “Is this where the club meets?” Yes, any day. Such chemistry! Arsenic and Old Lace — Cary Grant again, what can I say? I...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 3, 2009 | Domestic Art, Sew Along
Dear Finny, So glad you selected our sweet Lori for the October winner. You know, Lori has been one of those interweb friends (just the term makes my father twitch with discomfort) for years. She is so kind and I love how she routinely stretches my idea of...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 2, 2009 | Africankelli Shop
There are some kinks left to be worked out with the software, but my first shop update happens today! Products listed include, onesies, ribbon blankets, large Minky-backed blankets, custom purses in three sizes, the Modest Mom (a breastfeeding cover) and of course,...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 1, 2009 | Celebrate!
I threw an art-themed Halloween party last night; guests were encourage to attend as their favorite piece of art, or their favorite artist. An impressive group, my friends: Edgar Degas and … his ballerina Modern art The Scream American Gothic Jackson Pollack and...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 30, 2009 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art, Journal
The Salty Senor and his adorable gal Kim (Salty Senorita?) had me over for dinner last night. Really Kim did all the work. Adam and I watched with eager anticipation. What was she cooking for her first real meal? Why, roast acorn squash stuffed with corn chowder, of...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 29, 2009 | CAOK, Journal
Like a little kid at show-and-tell in elementary school, let me be a bit brash and share a few of the thoughtful gifts I received last week. How rad is this stack of books? Oh, fantastically so! The Frida cookbook? I didn’t even know it existed until I squeeled...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 28, 2009 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie
I have a pot of orange marigolds sitting on my windowsill at work making my office smell like a monsoon wedding. Just their color, with the morning sun striking their blossoms (which remind me of a kid who hasn’t combed his mop before climbing on the school...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 27, 2009 | Good to Great, Handmade goods, Journal
When I took my current job more than a year ago, a magazine in Phoenix featured the top 100 women in business. I sent each of them a letter, congratulating their achievements and introducing them to my new organization. Several replied favorably and relationships that...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 26, 2009 | Journal, Media
A couple friends asked me to take photos for them this weekend. Baby Mya was born just more a week ago. I don’t have permission to post any additional photos, but I think you can see how tiny and sweet she is from this shot. I love taking photos for friends, but...
