by Kelli Donley | Feb 2, 2014 | Blessings, Community, Domestic Art, Earth Mama
Robyn and I don’t really know each other. But we have long read each other’s blogs and supported each other. Well, really she has supported me. She and her community of knitting friends regularly pitch in for my variety of projects. Boxes of hats, scarves...
by Kelli Donley | Jan 21, 2014 | Domestic Art, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
Oh, I’m moving again. Back to Tempe, hi ho, hi ho. As such, I am once again condensing, organizing, packing and coordinating moving stuff. For the fourth time in less than 18 months. Nope. I don’t want to talk about it. Yep. I am glad I didn’t buy...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 9, 2013 | Domestic Art, Handmade goods, Happy Hippie, June Cleaver
I love vintage linens — especially pillow cases. The older cotton pillow cases were made of such a higher quality than the typical ones you’d find today. And, you can usually find a stack of these at any thrift store for less than $1. Washed, with a small...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 25, 2013 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art
First Christmas gift, delivered super early because friends came through town. This is my first pillow, and my first attempt at an envelope back. Needless to say, the pillow form doesn’t fit precisely (as is the case with so many of my sewing projects: almost,...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 21, 2013 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art, Homebody
This year, I’m adding the following to our table of friends and family for Thanksgiving day celebrations (friends are bringing the bird, gravy and mashed potatoes): Breakfast: Pioneer Woman’s cinnamon rolls I like to surprise friends with the delivery...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 18, 2013 | Arizona, Community, Domestic Art
My friend Eduarda invited me to a glass class yesterday afternoon. It was a bit like quilting, with a different medium. I loved it! I am looking forward to seeing the final results after they are out of kiln. The teacher had this incredible mural in her guest...