by Kelli Donley | Dec 29, 2006 | Journal
Ah, Down Week — one of my favorite times of the year. The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve when everyone seems to be relaxed, lounging around in new clothing and having egg nog sunny side up for breakfast. I’m seeing lots of movies, eating...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 25, 2006 | Journal
Merry Christmas y’all. I am five days into a fantastic break and am enjoying every second of it. I’m eating too much, sleeping way too much and watching endless movies. Life is good. The only way it could be better is if my brother hadn’t been snowed...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 20, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal
Everything’s wrapped. My cards are all mailed. My little Christmas tree is looking quite bare now that the gifts are being delivered. I drove to work truly enjoying a gingerbread man for breakfast. I’ve so enjoyed this holiday season. {I think about how...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 19, 2006 | Domestic Art, Recipes
Giddyup. I heard that at the bagel shop this morning when dropping off some Christmas goodies for the poker boys. That was nice to hear. They received peppermint brownies, double chocolate brownies and low-fat pumpkin brownies. Low-fat pumpkin brownie recipe here. I...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 18, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal
Remember this sweater my grandmother gave me back in May? After knitting for some 70 years, she retired her needles and gave me her stash. Within the bags and bags of yarn and the such, I found a sweater in pieces, nearly complete. I’m not sure why she never...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 17, 2006 | Journal
I think thanks to my regular posting, and frequent commenting on other’s blogs, I have a growing readership. I find myself regularly answering the same questions in email from y’all, and without a set blog bio, I thought I’d clarify a few things. {By...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 15, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal, Recipes
With a pointsetta swing bag sewn for a bit of holiday sass… And ribbon recipe cards stamped… I moved on to covering journals for the writers in my life using Alex’s tutorial… {Her work is stunning.} And decided everyone needs a set of penguin...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 13, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal
I bought myself a nice Christmas gift last week, and I’m not going to lie. I cry a little tear each time I have to take these boots off, I’m so in love. I’m a closeted shoe-aholic. There is nothing like a sassy new pair on my feet to make me smile...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 12, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal
Last night while wrapping gifts, I realized that I’m flying to Texas next week for Christmas. Yay! I am really looking forward to playing with the family dog, taking long walks with my mom, lounging on the couch and watching movies with my dad, people watching...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 11, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal, Reuse
When working in Nicaragua in May, I had a chance to take a long hike through the rainforest. While knee-deep in jungle, my guide pointed out a vanilla tree dripping in long, bright green pods. I nearly jumped out of my skin I was so happy. Vanilla beans for my taking!...
