by Kelli Donley | Sep 2, 2011 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Heirloom Homestead, Uncategorized
A former coworker turned 40 last week; the celebration gave me a much needed nudge to try Amy Butler’s charm clutch pattern. I anticipate making many, many more of these with what I learned after the first go-round — including one for me, with vintage trim...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 1, 2011 | Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Homestead
I’m not sure where I originally heard the theory of gardening in thirds, but I’d guess it was from my Grandma Maxine. She grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania during the Great Depression and was forever transformed. She is exceptionally thrifty, I’d...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 29, 2011 | Domestic Art
Robyn of Minimalist Knitter had a baby boy Friday. She asked a few of us yarn folk to fill her blog with posts for a few weeks while she’s nuturing her that adorable Owen. Gladly — I accepted. It is August, after all. August is the month, when as my friend...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 26, 2011 | Colorado, Domestic Art
Dear Meg, I promise that three button wrap I told you I’d have done for your Christmas gift last year will be done by this Christmas. Well, “promise” is probably too strong of a word. Let’s say “hope.” Yes. I hope this wrap will be...
by Kelli Donley | May 22, 2011 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Kitchen Talk, Recipes
\\ So, this paleo thing means no grains. And the family I’m living with is already living gluten free. When I suggested we make the banana bread recipe on Karen’s site, my hosts agreed. Gluten-free bread? Bring it on. Off to the market on my bike I went,...
by Kelli Donley | May 12, 2011 | Domestic Art, Good to Great, Homebody
I am an organization freak. I always have been. I can’t get out of a bed without making it (sometimes even at hotels). I wipe down the bathroom counter every single time. I have a google doc that tracks car repair and maintenance. (I once got two transmission...
