by Kelli Donley | Jul 7, 2007 | Journal, Photography, Travel
{I wrote this several days ago, but have just returned to Phoenix and finally — FINALLY — have Internet access. Home sweet home after yet another fabulous adventure.} I am doing something more patriotic than I intended this July 4th ‚Äì I am volunteering...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 30, 2007 | Domestic Art, In Stitches Sew Along
Dear Finny, I was looking through In Stitches last night and man if we haven’t already done a ton of projects! I am so proud of us. This group has come together to make some pretty incredible things. Bravo ladies! I can’t wait to tackle the patchwork purse...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 29, 2007 | Domestic Art, Uncategorized
For those who inquired about the Frida Kahlo rubber stamps I have been using — I bought them in Santa Fe at a small shop near the central square. They are from A Stamp in the Hand Co., in Carson, California. I have also seen them in Bisbee, Ariz., at a small...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 29, 2007 | Domestic Art, In Stitches Sew Along, June Cleaver
Dear Finny, How are you, my friend? Guess what? Yesterday, after thoroughly complaining I haven’t had enough time to be creative, I told myself enough was enough. Stop complaining and start doing. So, I cranked up the tunes, sat down at my sewing machine and...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 28, 2007 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
June-July-August seem to be the best time of year for those I love to get married, have babies (or showers), graduate and be born. I’ve got celebrations galore to celebrate and lots and lots of fun crafting ahead of me. Although, if I run out of time, I might...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 27, 2007 | Africa, Domestic Art, Good to Great, Journal
I bought this fabric in Mozambique. It is wax-dyed and I’m pretty sure the prints are Nigerian. Nigeria has significant influence on the fabrics in southern Africa. That said? Most of the west African fabric producers now have their materials made in China. So,...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 25, 2007 | Journal, Travel
I haven’t had my sewing machine out in a month. And it is way too hot to knit this time of year. So, more vacation photos it is! Bruno — one of our canine traveling companions this weekend. I just love this dog. He is so sweet and full of life. It seems my...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 23, 2007 | Journal, Travel
I’m visiting my brother in Denver this weekend and simply put: we are having more fun than I can describe. There is something about being around my brother that makes me the most obnoxious, giggly girl on earth. We harass, tease and make each other laugh like...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 20, 2007 | CAOK, Journal
Diane made me this beautiful necklace. It looks so pretty with my favorite summer color to wear — turquoise. The charms read, “dream” and “inspire.” With tiny pearl beads by the clasp, and the certainty no African had his/her arm chopped...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 19, 2007 | Journal, June Cleaver, Recipes
My favorite summer foods are all red: tomatoes, strawberries and watermelon. Yum. Recipes from yesterday’s post: Phyllo Tomato Feta Tart Ingredients: 1 package of frozen phyllo dough, thawed 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil 3-4 large tomatoes...
