by Kelli Donley | Jul 11, 2012 | Journal, Style
Kara, First of, I’m sorry I missed June. I know you’ve heard, but the month was mean. I’m glad she’s gone, and I rarely have such a sour attitude. Thankfully, July has already been much sweeter.* And July! Not just fireworks (we had none,...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 10, 2012 | Domestic Art, handmade, June Cleaver, Style
My first try at piping.* I bought the exterior fabric at my local thrift store. The 3 yard piece cost $.75. Sometimes, life just seems too lucky. The interior reminds me of my first car — the Hornet. I bought this fat quarter for something like $13 at Fancy...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 10, 2012 | Nelson
I’m a little pouty We’ve been hiking a lot lately. I noticed last week Nelson was paying particular attention to one of his feet, licking it and such. When I pulled him into my lap the next morning, he made a low, painful groan. I’d never heard that...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 9, 2012 | Domestic Art, handmade
{Second time trying this pattern. First one can be seen here.} ~K
by Kelli Donley | Jul 7, 2012 | Colorado, Heirloom Homestead
Flowers blooming :: basil booming :: tomatoes, cukes, squash and pumpkins going wild in the garden — vines growing akimbo :: compost pile started :: chickens on hold (cranky neighbor). ~k
by Kelli Donley | Jul 6, 2012 | Domestic Art, Kitchen Talk
Peach crumble :: 4th of July dessert :: summer in a dish ~K
by Kelli Donley | Jul 5, 2012 | CAOK, Domestic Art, handmade
When I saw this tutorial on Noodlehead’s site, I knew I had to make an envelope clutch. Or 12. It is so similar in design to one of my most favorite handbags — and I have plans to change this pattern after I’ve mastered it to include a bamboo handle,...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 4, 2012 | Celebrate!
Dear ‘Merica, Happy birthday to you! I know there are plenty of folks — both your family and those who live on other shores — who will say you’ve grown a bit old. Fat. Stagnant. Angry. (Violent, really.) But let’s just put that all aside...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 3, 2012 | Happy Hippie, Heirloom Homestead, Reuse
The dresser, in stages: I. Dusty rose. Dirty. II. Stripped. New hardware. A lame attempt at bringing a “barn furniture” look to my bedroom. III. $20 of primer and paint later — a clean look. I am glad I was adventurous enough to paint a checkerboard...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 1, 2012 | CAOK, Handmade goods, Happy Hippie
A little Africa love for two little boys I adore — Tau and Maceo: ~K
