by Kelli Donley | Dec 2, 2009 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, Handmade goods
Christmas Cap for Kids I bought 8 skeins of Blue Heron Cotton Woven Ribbon four years ago for a sweater that was never to be. I remember taking the knitting book to the store, spending $100-plus promising myself this was going to be the pattern that would break...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 1, 2009 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, Domestic Art, Kitchen Talk
Secret Sweet Delivery Have you ever made homemade bread? If so, you know the yeasty scent that fills your home after the dough has risen to the occasion. You’d think you’d smell this in a bakery, but I think the deliciously baked bread overpowers the more...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 30, 2009 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, Kitchen Talk
Roasted Squash Dip — perfect for a holiday party or as a snack. I love sugar as much as the next person, but I find overwhelming amount of sweets at the holidays make me cranky, my stomach hurt and my pants tight. So, how about a healthy alternative to add to...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 29, 2009 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, Faith, handmade, Tutorial
Advent begins today, some 26 days before Christmas. I don’t remember ever celebrating advent with any great fanfare as a child, but have coveted intricate and beautiful advent calendar traditions during the last few years. I am particularly fond of this calendar...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 25, 2009 | Celebrate!, Journal
Candace’s Thanksgiving Apron A few things I’m thankful for this year: – Grandmothers who inspire me regularly to be better – My little brother’s sense of humor – My girlfriends. Nearby, far away, in other countries — I am...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 17, 2009 | Celebrate!, Journal
I like that the word kismet begins with a kis and ends with a met — okay, that is Zach Galifianakis-inspired. Regardless, I had a kismet kind of day and am feeling invigorated. Lots of great happenings professionally and personally. I have had several friends...
