by Kelli Donley | Mar 30, 2015 | Domestic Art
I made a pinterest board with the crafty projects I’d like to try this year. On the list: these spruced up Ikea storage boxes. In lieu of painting them, I used a little washi tape to set them apart, and added some leftover drawer liner to give a bit of weight...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 20, 2015 | Arizona, Community, Domestic Art
Another 20 jars of citrus marmalade canned this week. (And yes, I did clean up the lip before topping these babies.) I’ve finally got this recipe down after 45 jars of jam made. This time I threw in a twist, adding a stick of cinnamon for the last 20...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 10, 2015 | Domestic Art
I’m looking forward to starting a new pattern today during my knitting group. Someone asked today if I take my “frustrations” out by knitting. I have is a job that requires 8 hours, and most days the other 16 are left to my own devices. There is only...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 28, 2015 | Domestic Art
I updated the baby cardigan pattern from “More Last Minute Knits” and made this sweater for baby M, who is turning 1 in March. I think she’ll like it and be able to wear it next year too: And now, I have a request to make one more for baby...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 3, 2015 | Arizona, Domestic Art
The trees in Phoenix are full of citrus. I’ll juice oranges and lemons, freezing it with a bit of zest in ice cube trays for cooking for the next few months. And I tried my hand at making marmalade: Notes: Canning really is a better idea with other people....
by Kelli Donley | Jan 29, 2015 | Domestic Art
I’ve been knitting. Like a lot: And am plotting the next project too: And sewing a bit: And taking lots of long, happy walks with this smiling pup: So, between this and the gardening and making of grapefruit marmalade, I’m feeling very Little House...
