by Kelli Donley | Sep 4, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Goals, Journal
The vision journal idea created so many encouraging comments I’ve decided to share the idea. Tell me what inspires you, what you envision in the next year, in a comment. I’m going to make 10 journals this weekend and will select comments at random to win....
by Kelli Donley | Aug 19, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Uncategorized
When I heard of a friend who was going through a rough breakup — including moving across the country and having to to leave her crafting supplies behind — I knew just the remedy. When once doubled over in mind boggling heartache, my smart mama lifted my...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 16, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
Baby blanket off to some friends who met in Africa and are having their first baby this winter. Olympic-inspired onesies for the many babies expected this Fall. Taggie burp cloths and changing pads too. And yes, I am already talking about pumpkins. Fall? Could you...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 3, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal, Sew Along
Dear Finny, Is it just me or is everyone on vacation? Oh wait, you are in Costa Rica. (I hope your trip is going great! Love that country. So pretty, tropical and balmy.) By the looks of our lack of July entries, I think it is safe to say most crafty chicas are...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 17, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal
I may be the only person on earth who looks forward to lengthy international flights; how I love all that time to read, knit and watch movies! Plus, every hour or so someone stops by to make sure I am okay and offer a drink and a snack. It doesn’t even matter...
by Kelli Donley | May 22, 2008 | Africa, CAOK, Good to Great, Travel
Asante sana = thank you very much in Swahili. Neither Nicaraguans nor Mozambicans speak Swahili, but I’m pretty sure they’d also find this new vocab word of the day more interesting than the Gracias! or Obrigado! they’ll be sending you when they...