by Kelli Donley | Nov 2, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal
Woo hoo! Look what I found for $5 on eBay yesterday?I’ll hopefully have it up by the end of the weekend and will be able to give my aging dryer a break. I’m a woman who loves a bargain and recycling. A great find! Is there anything you are currently...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 1, 2006 | Journal
1. Take myself to the movies. Fall cinema is all about Africa. Write reviews. 2. Find this book in a bookstore and examine every image while dreaming of one day having my ever-so-vain wish of being photographed by Annie Leibovitz come true. 3. Learn to bake a great...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 31, 2006 | Journal
My neighbors carved pumpkins this weekend and asked me to take photos for them. Isn’t this amazing? I’m a huge weenie when it comes to carving anything. I don’t really like using my rotary cutter when I sew. Apparently I’ve got a sincere fear...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 30, 2006 | Uncategorized
Ryan’s birthday is this week and it presented me with the perfect opportunity to be creative and dig through the scrap bag. His nickname is Rhino and the boy loves to BBQ. I printed a rhino out of clipart and used it as a stencil. I created a large hand out of...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 29, 2006 | Media, Public Health
I’m currently trying to read three books at once — something I do not recommend. On the nightstand is Food Politics. I heard Marion Nestle speak in May and purchased her book on nutrition at the conference. It is good, but dry. We eat too much, especially...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 28, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal, Recipes
Amy’s Tie One On is a monthly apron sew-along with a theme. October’s theme is costume aprons. I have no costume-wearing plans this year, so instead I raided my stash to figure out how I could create something from what I already had. (Minor victory: I am...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 27, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal
My mom sent me a lovely lap quilt for my birthday. She spoils me with these beautiful creations. I have a hope chest full of quilts of all sizes and colors. I can’t wait to have a home one day (full of wee ones) to really show off her artistry. I’ll have...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 26, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal, Uncategorized
I’ll admit I take most of my sewing inspiration from craft blogs. I see others trying new projects and think, “Oooh… I should so do that!” This all started several years ago when I made the fateful discovery of Craftster. The rest is history....
by Kelli Donley | Oct 25, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal
[Thank you for your kind response to yesterday’s post. I am thrilled that so many of you also sent the letter to your congressperson. Hopefully we will give them motivation to act!] I came home yesterday to a tiny parcel on the doorstep from a girlfriend in...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 24, 2006 | Africa, Journal
Call me an optimist, but I’m hoping you’ll each take a second to send this letter to your congressperson about ending the genocide in Darfur. The truth is, together we can make a difference. Does it sound corny? Absolutely. Is it possible? Yes. Without a...
