by Kelli Donley | May 6, 2006 | Media
The Time Traveler’s Wife By Audrey Niffenegger 3.5 out of 5 bananas, absoloodle. This book was just what I needed to get me reading again, an adventure of sorts to rediscover all I love about paperback fiction. I go through spurts where I can’t stop...
by Kelli Donley | May 5, 2006 | Journal
I came home last night to find a DHL box on my doorstep. When I looked at the return address, I shrieked! It was from The Smitten Kitchen. Several months back, I emailed Deb and asked for her mailing address. After following her New York City blog about cooking and...
by Kelli Donley | May 4, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal
Thank you very much for your encouraging comments yesterday. A couple of them left me in tears. I am regularly reminded how important my friendships are, so thank you again. As for the call for an Etsy shop, I’m flattered. For now, the wristlets will remain...
by Kelli Donley | May 3, 2006 | Africa, Domestic Art, Journal
I’m feeling a bit down today. I decided yesterday that I am not going to Africa this summer. My job has become increasingly demanding in the last few months, plus apparently I have the inability to mutter the word, “No.” I’ve taken on two new...
by Kelli Donley | May 2, 2006 | Domestic Art, Recipes
My second entry for the Nordicware bundt cake contest: Sweet Sedona is a white cake with a butterscotch pudding swirl, to create and reddish-orange earthy tone. In lieu of frosting, the moist cake is instead dusted with cocoa powder, cardamom and cinnamon, and then...
by Kelli Donley | May 1, 2006 | Domestic Art, Public Health
I am hosting a women’s guild meeting tomorrow night at my home. I have been a member of this volunteer group for several years. About a dozen women work to fundraise and gather supplies for various health projects to benefit the poor. I spent a bit of time this...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 29, 2006 | Domestic Art
My mom finished her wall quilt. Check out the deer and bear! She is always impressing me with her sewing skills. Her patience for crafting is infinite. It is now happily displayed in their home in San Antonio, but I think it would look perfect in a snow-covered cabin...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 28, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal, Recipes
April has come and gone in a whirl of activity. My work has consumed me this month. When I haven’t been behind the computer at my desk, I’ve been editing my book on the home laptop. The good days had a bit of domesticity here and there. It’s been a...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 27, 2006 | Domestic Art, Recipes
So, I lied. I couldn’t take a break from baking, like I promised. I suppose grinding it out in my kitchen is just part of who I am these days. I truly take delight in going through my cookbooks and shelves and whipping up sweets that are different and pungent...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 27, 2006 | Arizona, Domestic Art
I made these violet capelets for April birthday gifts. The pattern is exceptionally easy and they knit up in no time. I like using the JoAnn’s brand wool because it is soft, stretchy and affordable. Let’s Add it Up, shall we? One cute shrug Two skeins of...
