by Kelli Donley | Sep 2, 2011 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Heirloom Homestead, Uncategorized
A former coworker turned 40 last week; the celebration gave me a much needed nudge to try Amy Butler’s charm clutch pattern. I anticipate making many, many more of these with what I learned after the first go-round — including one for me, with vintage trim...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 4, 2011 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Kitchen Talk
Some aspects of cleaning up the pantry and using what I have are more fun than others. I put Finny’s Christmas gift — which included jam and this homemade pie filling — to good use this weekend. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Mar 21, 2011 | CAOK, Domestic Art
I think giving a loaf of bread as a CAOK gift might be the most appropriate. Breaking of bread. Sharing of loaves. Feeding friends. Plus, homemade bread makes nearly everyone smile. This loaf when to a friend who is interviewing today for a giant job in New York that...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 14, 2011 | CAOK, Domestic Art, handmade, Happy Hippie
A coworker gave me a garment that she wanted recycled. She’d had the gown custom made with Heather Bailey fabrics and was so sad the end result didn’t work. She didn’t want the fabric to go to waste. Could I make something of it? The Betty Draper...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 9, 2011 | CAOK, Faith, Journal
Calculated Acts of Kindness — CAOK — is a Lenten themed project I’ve led for several years. The idea is to spend the 40-plus days of lent in reflection, strengthening your faith through helping others. This help may come in a note of encouragement,...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 24, 2010 | CAOK, Celebrate!, Domestic Art
My friend Shanlee asked for a bag in “fall colors” and I couldn’t think of anyone I’d rather sew something for. Shan and her husband Tom are part of my surrogate parent network in Phoenix — regularly inviting me over for dinner, checking...
