by Kelli Donley | Oct 9, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal, Recipes
I learned how to play croquet this weekend and if you had any doubts, Melati and Matt know how to throw one heck of a party. Tequila Stakes Croquet is one of the best parties I’ve been to in a long time, and I wasn’t even able to stay terribly long. I wish...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 6, 2006 | Journal
If I were a pop star accepting an MTV music award today, my speech might go something like this: 1. A shout out to the US Postal Service. I hear from friends in other countries who fret about lost mail, paying ridiculous custom fees and simply hoping the postal person...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 5, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal
I’ve been in an exceptionally creative mood lately. If I’ve got 30 minutes, I throw on my apron and some tunes on the stereo, and quickly dash something in the oven to bake before sitting down at my sewing desk. When I’m expected to be at my other...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 4, 2006 | Domestic Art, Recipes
Recipes: The Fall-inspired recipes continue to pour in. Thank you! Today, Miss Katy (who certainly needs a blog already!) sent this yummy dessert idea: Apple Pear Crumble: You can make this crumble with almost any fruit, using similar quantities and adjusting for...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 3, 2006 | Journal
After the first round of chemo. He’d had better days. So, my running buddy is doing okay. “Not great, not dead,” as he would put it. Many of you have asked about him. Rex has just finished his third of six rounds of chemo. Other than a 30-pound...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 3, 2006 | Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna, Journal
I got home from work recently to find a FedEx box waiting on my doorstep. I tore into it, full well knowing that it was an early birthday gift and I was ruining a surprise intended for later in the month. Patience has never been my strongest quality. I wish I’d...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 2, 2006 | Domestic Art, Recipes
I made four batches of pumpkin scones this weekend. Claudia’s recipe is fantastic! I added a bit of nutmeg and cinnamon to the dough. The spices filled my home with a sweet earthy aroma that forced me to pour a giant glass of milk and pace until they came out of...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 29, 2006 | Journal
I’m in one of those happy, giddy, goofy moods today. Everything is making me smile. Finding Fall shades around the house and garden, for example; thinking of my brother today, as he turns 24; planning recipes and ingredients for this weekend’s baking...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 28, 2006 | Domestic Art
My favorite colors change with time. While I was once a turquoise and purple girl, much influenced by my mother, I find orange and pink drawing my eye more these days. I simply love these colors paired with the dark, chocolate brown. This mystery project is a surprise...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 28, 2006 | Recipes
Claudia of Chestofdrawers has generously shared her favorite Fall recipe — pumpkin scones. Claudia is Australian, but now lives in Austria. Her blog is a treat of art, craft and travel photography. She also has this incredible Sound of Music-esq view from her...
