by Kelli Donley | Aug 1, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal, Travel
A bolsita is Spanish for small bag. I went through my zipper stash and my fabric to create 18 small bolsitas for my upcoming trip to Bolivia this month. I plan to fill each bag with a few goodies and hand them out to women who participate in our health projects. I...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 31, 2006 | Domestic Art
Remember when I said I can’t read a sewing pattern to save my life? I wasn’t kidding. I present my latest sewing blunder, in full effect. This was intended as a baby gift — a cute little summer romper dress. I love the colors, the cut and the...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 31, 2006 | Domestic Art, Recipes
This weekend had its highs and lows of domestic engineering. In some ways, I felt like Martha herself — twirling about in an apron, cooking, knitting, cleaning, sewing, singing along to the radio. I crave weekends like this — when they are simply all about...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 25, 2006 | Domestic Art, Journal, Travel
I just listened to a report on NPR about the serial killers terrorizing Phoenix. Indeed, I’m a bit freaked out. Although, I really wasn’t until I heard that report. Funny how you can live in your own little protective suburban bubble until Michele Norris...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 25, 2006 | Domestic Art
I know I did. So did Amanda. We both have nearly the entire old school set of Nancy Drew novels, thanks to our mothers, and our love of used bookstores. I spent more than one summer afternoon curled up with a Carolyn Keene classic. Amanda’s birthday was last...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 24, 2006 | Domestic Art
The Tie One On theme for June/July is an apron based on your favorite musical. Truly, my favorite musical is Wicked, but I couldn’t for the life of me figure out to show the crafty, cunning side of Elphaba that made me fall in love with the story. (Or the...
