by Kelli Donley | Oct 3, 2006 | Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna, Journal
I got home from work recently to find a FedEx box waiting on my doorstep. I tore into it, full well knowing that it was an early birthday gift and I was ruining a surprise intended for later in the month. Patience has never been my strongest quality. I wish I’d...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 2, 2006 | Domestic Art, Recipes
I made four batches of pumpkin scones this weekend. Claudia’s recipe is fantastic! I added a bit of nutmeg and cinnamon to the dough. The spices filled my home with a sweet earthy aroma that forced me to pour a giant glass of milk and pace until they came out of...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 28, 2006 | Domestic Art
My favorite colors change with time. While I was once a turquoise and purple girl, much influenced by my mother, I find orange and pink drawing my eye more these days. I simply love these colors paired with the dark, chocolate brown. This mystery project is a surprise...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 26, 2006 | Domestic Art, Recipes
My all-call for pumpkin recipes and Fall customs rang true to many of you. Have you seen the lovely pumpkins Catrina painted? Or the beautiful topiaries Autum created for her dreamy porch? (Yes, I guess I’m officially old. I just called a porch dreamy.) Everyone...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 23, 2006 | Domestic Art, Recipes
With travel and work consuming September, there hasn’t been much domesticity in Casa de Kelli as of late. Last weekend, one of my most favorite people in the world came to visit and I barely got the sheets washed in time. I’m still playing a bit of...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 16, 2006 | Domestic Art, Swap
The “It’s a Wristlet World” swap gallery is posted. I was delighted by the response, and everything I’ve learned from the participants. We had gals from Europe, South America and the US play. You should see some of the beautiful things...