by Kelli Donley | Jan 12, 2012 | CAOK, Domestic Art, handmade, Journal
I like having journals around — to collect prayers, notes, and odd observations. Sometimes they are filled with grocery lists. Pretty much all of them end up unfinished because I get distracted with the bright and shiny of a new journal! New year, new paper, new...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 11, 2012 | Colorado, Community, Faith
I am taking a new course at my church on poetry and theology. The church has a resident theologian, thanks to a nearby seminary. I expected very little and was a touch overwhelmed by the 25 folks who came together for this first class, much of which was far over my...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 11, 2012 | Goals, Good to Great, Media
An update to my 2012 goal of reading 50 books: 47 to go. 1. Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress: Fluff. 2 out of 5 bananas. It was a mindless read and nothing I’d strongly recommend. 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: I am, what, a decade late to...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 10, 2012 | Fabric-by-Fabric Sew Along
In yet another situation of me reading and rushing, I purchased a yard of fleece instead of flannel for this project. The result is okay — which I dolled up with a vintage frog clasp instead of buttons and some red trim. And yet, I’ll be making this...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 9, 2012 | Heirloom Homestead, Homebody, Kitchen Talk
Dear friends came into town this weekend for a certain football game; I welcomed the chance to cook for their paleo palates by starting their visit off with brunch. (This egg casserole and this pancake recipe are entirely worth adding new ingredients to the...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 5, 2012 | Fabric-by-Fabric Sew Along
Remember when Finny and I decided to host sew-alongs? We took 2011 off, ending on a high note having covered several of our favorite books and having connected with folks globally who like to be creative. Really. I’m not being dramatic. I went to send Christmas...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 2, 2012 | Goals, Good to Great, Media
Of all my 2012 goals, reading 50 books this year is likely my most ambitious. I’ve gotten in the lazy habit of watching far too much television on my laptop and not paying enough attention to the growing stacks of books around the house. I miss my bookclub....
by Kelli Donley | Jan 1, 2012 | Celebrate!, Colorado
New Year’s Eve dinner party success, even if we did have to watch the ball drop on my computer in lieu of TV. Happy 2012, y’all. May this year knock our socks off with joy and blessings! ~K
by Kelli Donley | Dec 31, 2011 | Journal
There is a life I want to lead, a person I want to be, and there is reality. The two seem to be growing farther apart, which has my inner perfectionist freaking out and ripping things off the walls. So to speak. Part of this blue weather can be explained on my recent...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 30, 2011 | Arizona, Colorado, Journal, Photography
2011 will always be known as the year of Willie Nelson Mandela. Granted, there were a few other monsters crossed off the bucket list, but none of those wake me up each morning with a smile and a wagging pom pom tail screaming, “TODAY IS GOING TO BE THE BEST DAY...
